Warsaw man extradited back to Duplin County in last year’s lottery ticket probe

WARSAW, Duplin County — A man wanted in connection with a lottery ticket investigation in Warsaw has been extradited back to North Carolina.

According to the Warsaw Police Department, Jalen Coleman was returned to Duplin County with assistance from the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction and other law enforcement partners.

Police say the charges stem from a lottery ticket investigation that happened in Warsaw last year. Warsaw Police Department investigators obtained warrants and initiated the extradition process.

In addition to the Warsaw Police Department’s charges, police say Coleman also has outstanding warrants with the Duplin County Sheriff’s Office, Onslow County Sheriff’s Office, Jacksonville Police Department, Beulaville Police Department and Clinton Police Department.

Coleman was given a $100,000 secured bond.

The Warsaw Police Department thanked the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction and its law enforcement partners for their assistance, saying the extradition highlights the importance of teamwork between local, state and federal agencies.

Police say the department remains committed to protecting the community, investigating criminal offenses and holding offenders accountable.