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CRIME & SAFETY
Massachusetts Man Charged with Child Trafficking, Abduction in Berlin; Teen Victim from North Carolina Rescued
In a case that underscores the grim reality of child trafficking, a Massachusetts man has been charged with the heinous crime following his arrest in Berlin. Michael Oliver, a resident of Clinton, faces grave charges including the human trafficking of a child, abduction of a child, and the use of electronic means to solicit a minor.
NC officers team with feds to locate missing children in Triangle: Operation We Will Find You 2
The U.S. Marshals Service announced they recovered 200 missing children as part of a nationwide investigation called Operation We Will Find You 2.Over six weeks in May and June, federal and local authorities teamed up in seven districts, including North Carolina's Eastern District. According to a press release from the Department of Justice, their efforts in North Carolina focused on 12 counties (New Hanover, Brunswick, Harnett, Onslow, Pitt, Wake, Johnston, Robeson, Cumberland, Sampson, Nash, and Pender)."Before the operation started, we had approximately 50 open cases as it relates to missing and endangered children," said Glenn M. McNeill, Jr., U.S. Marshal...
NC man arrested in Fayette County for burglary
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Sheriff’s Office in Fayette County has reported that a man from North Carolina is currently facing serious charges. According to Sheriff Mike Fridley, the incident took place on the evening of June 29, 2024, when deputies responded to a trespassing complaint on Summerlee Road. It was reported that the […]
Letter: Native Americans victimized by assault must get justice
Native Americans victimized by assault must get justice My name is Edward Goodwin of Edenton. I currently represent N.C. House District 1 in the North Carolina House of Representatives. I am also a former special agent with the Naval Criminal Investigative Service and I am a longtime friend of the Tuscarora Nation of North Carolina. I strongly condemn the violence that was enacted on the women and children of the...
Mom who lost son to fentanyl poisoning speaks out at drug awareness event: “If I could save one child, it’s worth it.”
According to recent reports, North Carolina has witnessed a significant surge in Fentanyl-related deaths. Shockingly, the drug claimed over 3,000 lives in the state last year alone. On June 29, Angela Hughes took a proactive step to raise awareness about the detrimental effects of drugs. Her efforts resulted in the...
North Carolina woman loses life in West Virginia ATV accident
WYOMING COUNTY W.Va. (WVDN) – A North Carolina woman lost her life in an ATV accident in Wyoming County. The West Virginia State Police released the following statement: “On Sunday, June 30, 2024, at approximately 11:30 am, Cpl. M. C. Shifflette of the Jesse Detachment responded to an ATV crash in the Herndon area of […] The post North Carolina woman loses life in West Virginia ATV accident appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
North Carolina Mom Accused of Starving, Burning Bodies of Son and Daughter
The bodies of two of the mother’s adopted children were discovered charred in a barrel; according to police, the children had been there for years. The woman is currently being held in jail in North Carolina. According to a news statement from the Fayetteville Police Department, Avantae Deven, 63,...
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