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After 2 alligator scares in weeks, NC beach town police warn about ‘aggressive’ gators
SUNSET BEACH, N.C. (WNCN) — Police at a North Carolina beach town have warned about “aggressive” nesting alligators after encounters with the dangerous reptiles twice in less than three weeks. Sunset Beach officers first reported the driver of a car was kept away from his vehicle on June 20 when an alligator was spotted lurking […]
Wilmington police looking for missing woman
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Police Department announced that it is looking for 33-year-old Bonnie Kathleen Purdy. Per the WPD, Purdy was last seen at 10 p.m. Saturday, July 13, near Queen Street. At the time, she was wearing a black blouse, black skirt and fish nets. Police describe...
Body of North Carolina man who jumped from Georgetown County bridge recovered from Waccamaw River
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — The body of a 37-year-old man who leaped from the L.H. Siau Memorial Bridge in Georgetown County on Sunday night was recovered Tuesday in the Waccamaw River, authorities said. The man — Shawn Timothy Lauver of Bolivia, North Carolina — was identified Tuesday afternoon in an incident report released by […]
Young woman dies at Brunswick beach after being pulled from rip current
A teen drowned just east of the pier at Ocean Isle Beach Sunday afternoon. According to Ocean Isle Beach Mayor Debbie Smith, the victim was a young girl who was part of a high school group from the Winston-Salem area. The group had taken a day trip to the beach and were swimming when the victim was caught in a rip current and became distressed.
Fireworks set off in Independence Mall food court
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A call about shots fired turned out to be juveniles setting off fireworks at the Independence Mall food court on Sunday, July 14, per the Wilmington Police Department. Social media posts had claimed the incident was an active shooter situation. The WPD confirms that no shooting...
‘We can not do this alone’: Officials provide update to Wilmington violent action plan
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Stopping violent crimes in Port City doesn’t depend on just one law enforcement agency, but rather a group of agencies under the Violent Crime Action Plan. Wilmington police, the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office, the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives and the FBI...
Yosake and The Husk closed due to fire, sprinkler damage
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Crews responded to a fire in downtown Wilmington at the Roudabush Building Tuesday morning, July 16, according to the city’s fire department. Per the Wilmington Fire Department, firefighters responded to a business on S Front Street at around 11:15 a.m. The fire was contained by the sprinkler system, and nobody was injured.
Wilmington Police Department assemble First Responder Kits4Kids
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Wilmington Police Department taking steps to help ease emotional trauma for children they encounter at crime scenes. The department made what is called Kits4Kids. The kits contain things like Rubik’s Cubes, crayons and miniature vehicles. In addition to helping children get through a difficult time, WPD hopes that these kits will help young children build a positive relationship with law enforcement. Officer Lynn Hartley, who works with Community Engagement, said she thinks these kits are a must-have in a First Responders tool kit.
Types of Evidence in a Car Accident
Car accidents are an unfortunate but chilling reality for many that can result in a myriad of physical, emotional, and financial consequences. If you have been injured in a car accident, gathering and presenting evidence with the help of a Wilmington car accident attorney is pivotal in establishing liability and recovering compensation. There are many different types of evidence that can be used to support your claim and provide a glimpse into how the accident occurred, the extent of damages, and more. In this article, we will explore a few types of evidence that are typically used in car accident cases.
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