CRIME & SAFETY

MACON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — The Macon County Sheriff's Office launched an extensive investigation into Roy DeVito, who faces charges for the sexual exploitation of a minor. In the wake of this child abuse case, Rita Sneider-Cotter, executive director of Our Voice, discusses what parents can do to protect their children.

JACKSON COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office said deputies are searching for a suspect following a chase that ended in the Dicks Creek area. Deputies said the situation began in Swain County when the suspect reportedly stole a propane truck and refused to stop for deputies.

Rabun County Sheriff’s Office Investigator Kevin Angell is leaving for the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Savannah. “So, I’ve accepted a position overseeing and managing the Savannah Region of the Georgia Public Safety Training Center’s Basic Law Enforcement Training Center. So, what that means is, I’ll take my PHD and I’ll get back to teaching, creating the next law enforcement officers that work even in this community.” Angell says he will miss Rabun County. “My last day here, sadly, will be July 12. I hate to leave this area. I’ve enjoyed the hiking. I’ve enjoyed the community and the people, but it goes back to really the training and the experience that I have and being able to help mold the next law enforcement officers that will serve right here in Rabun County.” Angell starts work at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Savannah on July 15. The Georgia Public Safety Training Center’s Basic Law Enforcement Training Center conducts the Basic Police Officer Training program, the Basic Jail Officer Training program, and selected advanced and specialized training courses. It is the state’s premier training facility for all state and local public safety-related units of government including police officers, firefighters, 911 operators, coroners, emergency management officers, rescue officers, jail officers, and other emergency service personnel.