Faris C. Dixon, Jr., Pitt County District Attorney

06/02/2026

05/21/2026

💙Office Celebrities spotted!💙

We spotted a few of members of our team at the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run! 🏃‍♂️🔥

05/18/2026

💙 We were incredibly honored to join hands with our fellow law enforcement agencies for the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run! 🏃‍♂️🔥

It is always a privilege to run alongside our law enforcement partners to support the incredible athletes of the Special Olympics. Thank you to everyone who cheered us on and helped make this event a success!

Together, we are championing inclusion, unity, and community spirit! Let’s keep the flame burning bright! ✨

05/18/2026

Greenville Man Sentenced 30-38 Years

Deontre Taylor pled guilty today to a May 16, 2024 Attempted Murder and a Discharge Weapon into an Occupied Vehicle in Operation from the Sterling Pointe neighborhood. Taylor shot a gun at Zyquavion Carney and Kentavious Condery before their return fire killed an innocent bystander, Patrick Bland. Deontre Taylor then shot into a separate vehicle operated by a neighbor before officers from the Greenville Police Department arrived on scene.

Taylor, who lived at Sterling Pointe, was taken into custody that same evening. This morning, Deontre Taylor pled guilty and was sentenced by the Honorable Cy A. Grant to a minimum of 360 months and a maximum of 457 months (30 years minimum – 38 years maximum) in the North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections.

For their part in the shooting, Kentavious Condery previously pled guilty to Voluntary Manslaughter and Zyquavion Carney pled guilty to Accessory After the Fact to Voluntary Manslaughter and are currently incarcerated.

Assistant District Attorney Joel Stadiem represented the State of North Carolina on the case. A special thank you to Detective J.R. Dixon and Detective Cameron Donaldson of the Greenville Police Department and Investigator Veronica Johnson of the District Attorney’s Office for their tireless work on the case.

05/16/2026

Recently, District Attorney Jeff Cruden, District Attorney's Office, 1st Prosecutorial District of NC, and District Attorney Faris Dixon, Faris C. Dixon, Jr., Pitt County District Attorney attended the Federal Crimes Conference in Raleigh, NC, hosted by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina. Thank you for all that you do!

05/13/2026

Not a golfer? We’ve got another way to support a great cause! 🔥🏃‍♂️

Come out and cheer on local law enforcement and participating athletes in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for — helping raise awareness and support for incredible athletes across our state.

Whether you’re swinging clubs, running, walking or cheering from the sidelines, there are plenty of ways to support our community and these amazing organizations this weekend. 💙

05/13/2026

This Saturday ⛳️🏌️‍♂️

Don’t forget to come out and support the NC Stop Human Trafficking Golf Tournament! Grab your team, enjoy a great day on the course, and help support an important cause in our community.

Whether you’re coming to win or just there for the snacks and sunshine, we’d love to see you there. 💙

05/07/2026

I am honored to be attending the Recovery Alliance Initiative once again, gaining valuable insights from esteemed presenters and engaging with local stakeholders to foster community improvement.

05/06/2026

PRESS RELEASE
MAY 5, 2026

On September 26, 2022, Zahran Abdelwahab Jaghama was working in his neighborhood store, Amigos To***co Shop located on N. Greene St. in Greenville when an individual entered the store with a baseball bat. Mr. Jaghama was murdered in his store that day and suspects stole money and subsequently fled the scene. Officers with the Greenville Police Department arrived on scene shortly after the murder. Because of the tireless efforts of Greenville Police Department officers, particularly Detective Chris Dawson and Detective Alvaro Elias working with District Attorney Investigator Veronica Johnson, Elijah Daniel was developed as the suspect.

Today, Elijah Daniel pled guilty to Second Degree Murder for the killing of Mr. Jaghama with the State of North Carolina represented by Assistant District Attorney Joel Stadiem. The Honorable Judge Marvin K. Blount, III, sentenced the defendant in the aggravated range to 270 months minimum to 336 months maximum in the North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections (22.5 years min. to 28 years max.)

Zahran Abdelwahab Jaghama was a highly respected pillar of his community and his family. At the sentencing hearing, members of his family talked about his caring nature and generosity. He was well known to give people in the community food, drinks, and money if they were in need.

04/28/2026

Please join us in welcoming our newest Assistant District Attorney, Madison Hembree! We’re excited to have her on board and look forward to the great work she’ll do serving our community.

A special thank you to Judge Daniel Entzminger for administering the oath and helping mark this important milestone.

Welcome to the team, Madison!