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Young Men Facing Jail Time for Drug Offenses

Three young men now face the possibility of years behind bars for drug crimes. This came as a surprise to those that had followed their promising careers as football players. Based on a tip, police in ...
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Suspect Arrested at Children's Event

A man wanted for multiple crimes was arrested at a children's event last week in Carter County. Sheriffs from the county were tipped off that the man would be at the event since he had purchased a ...
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Residence Hub for Drug Crime Activity

What appeared to be a regular residential property turned out to be the hub for a drug distribution network that snapped the East Coast. After conducting a months-long investigation, police in ...
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Officers Track Down Theft Ring Leader

Police across several counties worked together to arrest one man believed to be the leader of a multi-state theft ring. According to police reports, the 23-year-old man has been accused of fencing and ...
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Police Find Dead Body while Investigating Theft

When officers arrived at a home to ask about a victim's stolen vehicle, they found a dead body instead. According to a local police department, officers picked up a 21-year-old man who had crashed ...
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Men Free Exotic Animals and Get in Trouble with the Law

Earlier this month news broke about a man that freed dozens of exotic animals from a compound in Texas. The man was able to free almost all of the animals before shooting himself. While this was big ...
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Former Race Car Driver in Legal Trouble

Once a star of the racing circuit, one man has taken a serious plunge from fame to notoriety. The 42-year-old man was arrested last week in North Carolina after police searched his home and located ...
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Having a Criminal Defense Attorney is Wise When Facing DUI Charges

There are times when you do not need a lawyer, like for a speeding ticket, and others when you really should hire legal counsel, like when you are arrested for DUI. Sure, it is possible to handle a ...
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North Carolina Underage Drinking Laws

As in every other state, the legal drinking age in North Carolina is 21. Anyone who is found to be under the age of 21 and in the possession of alcohol can be arrested by a police officer for underage ...
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Grand Theft vs. Petty Theft

Have you recently been arrested for theft ? If so, it is important to understand what constitutes the difference between grand theft and petty theft legally before you step foot in a court of law. ...
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Former Bank VP Expected to Enter Plea in Theft Case

A former vice president of a bank branch is scheduled to appear in court to offer a plea with regard to his role in stealing millions of dollars from the bank he worked for back in 2005. The former ...
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DUI Offender Leads Police on Chase

Not only does one man from North Carolina face DUI charges, but also those of causing an accident and leaving the scene of a crime, both of which involved a South Carolina state trooper. Reports show ...
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Employee Steals Lottery Tickets from Employer

One woman thought she would increase her chances of winning the lottery by obtaining $400 worth of tickets. The only problem was that she stole them from the very grocery store where she was employed. ...
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Woman Crashes into Police Cruiser While DUI

While driving drunk is never a good idea, it is even worse to crash into a police cruiser while intoxicated. One woman made both of these terrible mistakes last weekend in North Carolina. The ...
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DUI Suspect Tries to Avoid Arrest by Running from Officers

One man was so determined to not get arrested that he attempted to lose police officers during a foot chase last week in North Carolina. According to the police report, officers pulled a man driving a ...
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Interstate Robber Pleads Guilty

While most bank robbers stick to just one or two towns, one man was industrious enough to cover several states. However, his theft streak came to an end after he was sentenced to 12 years behind bars. ...
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Man Robbed by Suspect on Moped

In North Carolina, a man out for a walk last week was surprised when someone robbed him at gunpoint. According to local police officers, the man was approached by a 36-year-old suspect on a moped ...
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Area Man Arrested for Assaulting a Juvenile

Even though the offense happened nearly a decade ago, Raleigh police officers were finally able to arrest one man for assaulting a juvenile. According to the police officers, an accusation was lodged ...
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TV Show Host Arrested for Assault

Fans of a popular TV show host were shocked to learn about the assault charges levied against him last weekend by a local sheriff's department. The suspect, who gained famed as an ultimate ...
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Police Arrest Driver of Stolen Vehicle

Officers originally thought they had located a stolen truck, but were soon surprised to learn about the criminal history of its driver. According to the local police department and officers responding ...
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ATF Offering Award in Gun Shop Burglary Case

This week, a special agent with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) announced that the group was offering a $2,500 reward to anyone who comes forward with information ...
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Man Accused of Stealing Copper from Hospital

While most people think of cash, cars and other valuables as regular targets of theft, they may be surprised to learn about one thief recently caught in Raleigh, North Carolina. The suspect, a ...
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Suspect Faces Multiple Charges Including Burglary

A community has followed the legal proceedings of a young man who will now stand trial for raping and murdering a respected local official. The trial will be heard starting in March and the suspect ...
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Raleigh Police Department Introduces New Online System

In an effort to cut down on department expenses, the Raleigh Police Department is introducing an online crime reporting system this week. Rather than call 911 for non-emergency calls, residents can ...
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Wife Turns Gun on Her Own Husband

A road trip went terribly wrong when a wife pointed a gun at her own husband. According to officers in Wake County, NC, the 37-year-old suspect was a passenger in the vehicle when she pointed the gun ...
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