Halifax County drops two back-to-back property-tax judgments totaling more than $7,000 against Enfield Mayor William Robinson—just weeks after his “Show Me the Law!” liquor-law showdown with his own police chief.
ENFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA – Weeks after a wild incident and asking Enfield police chief to show him the law over an alcohol citation, Mayor William Robinson is facing two separate property-tax judgments from Halifax County — both filed within days of each other.
According to tax records obtained by The North Carolina Beat, Tax Collector Doris B. Hawkins filed two judgments in October 2025, declaring Robinson’s taxes “due and unpaid” and placing first liens on both of his Enfield properties.
In total, the mayor owes $7,120.24 — and interest’s ticking.
FIRST JUDGMENT FILED OCTOBER 16: $3,886
The first judgment hit on October 16, 2025, targeting Robinson’s property at 3625 Thirteen Bridges Road, Enfield.
According to the filing, Robinson owes:
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Base Tax: $3,457.48
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Penalties & Interest: $162.74
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Administrative & Publication Fees: $266.80
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TOTAL: $3,886.02
Halifax County stated it has a first lien on the property, meaning if Robinson tries to sell it or transfer ownership, the county gets paid before anyone else.
SECOND JUDGMENT FILED OCTOBER 20: $3,234
Then came the second judgment — filed just four days later on October 20, 2025 — for a nearby property at 3585 Thirteen Bridges Road.
This one added another $3,234.22 to the tab, broken down as:
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Base Tax: $2,832.98
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Penalties & Interest: $135.44
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Administrative & Publication Costs: $265.80
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TOTAL: $3,234.22
Just like the first filing, the county imposed an 8% annual interest rate until paid in full.
With two active liens totaling over $7,000, Halifax County is making it clear they’re not entertaining any “mayor privilege.”
These are court-certified judgments, not simple late fees — meaning the county can move toward garnishment, seizure, or even foreclosure if Robinson keeps ignoring his tax responsibilities.
At this point, Enfield might as well rename Thirteen Bridges Road to “Tax Trouble Lane.”
