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Sheriff’s office investigating homicide
The Wake County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the shooting death of a woman near Wendell as a homicide. This shooting is now being investigated as a homicide. WCSO reported July 1 that 24-year-old Serenity Spencer had passed away at the hospital. “This is an ongoing investigation,” WCSO said in a press release. “Anyone with information that would assist in the […] The post Sheriff’s office investigating homicide first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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...
4 taken to hospital after car erupts in flames outside Raleigh-Durham International Airport, officials say
MORRISVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) – Four people suffered injuries after a car erupted into flames outside Raleigh-Durham International Airport on Tuesday night. RDU Fire Rescue and the Morrisville Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire involving a Suzuki Forenza near the Terminal 1 curb. Our CBS 17 crews took pictures...
Attorney of driver involved in Garner crash waives court appearance
The suspect in a Garner crash that killed an entire family is expected back in court Monday.An arraignment was scheduled for 25-year-old Jordan Porter, but his attorney waived his appearance.Garner Police Department said in May, he was driving while impaired to work when he hit the Cambell family's car on US 70 Hwy and New Rand Road. Tyler, Susan and their 8-year-old son Miles all died from their injuries.Porter was hospitalized for the injuries he received from the collision.At the end of June, he was arrested and charged with three counts of second-degree murder, besides three counts of felony death...
Wake County Sheriff’s Office starting salaries increasing
The Wake County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to offering competitive compensation packages to attract and retain quality law enforcement officers, detention officers, and administrative staff to serve and protect the people and businesses of Wake County, the sheriff’s office said in a statement released last week. In recognition of Sheriff Willie Rowe’s latest recruitment initiative, the starting salary for a […] The post Wake County Sheriff’s Office starting salaries increasing first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Driver leads state troopers on chase before barricading inside Pittsboro home
A driver led state troopers on a chase Saturday night before barricading himself inside a PIttsboro home.Just before 11 p.m., the North Carolina State Highway Patrol tried to stop a car in Wake County on I-87 near I-440. This resulted in a pursuit. The chase continued on I-40 until the suspect car got off at Exit 273.The driver of the car was later identified as 47-year-old Chad Vernon Clark of Pittsboro.According to the state highway patrol, officials lost sight of the suspect vehicle for a short period. Clark was eventually found as he pulled into the driveway of his Pittsboro home. He then ran and barricaded himself inside the house.With assistance from the Chatham County Sheriff's Office and Pittsboro Police Department, Clark was taken into custody at 5 a.m.No one was injured during the pursuit or arrest, authorities confirmed.Clark underwent an impairment evaluation at a UNC-Chapel Hill hospital before being taken to the Wake County Detention Facility.He was charged with speeding, felony fleeing to elude arrest, reckless driving, driving while license revoked and failure to heed to lights or siren. Additional charges are expected.
Smithfield Police Department Sets New Standard With Highest Starting Salaries In Johnston And Wake Counties
SMITHFIELD – The Smithfield Police Department has announced a significant milestone in law enforcement recruitment and retention efforts by offering the highest starting salary among all police agencies in Wake and Johnston Counties. Effective Monday, July 1st, new recruits joining the Smithfield Police Department can expect a starting salary...
NC man claims truck was stolen in North Hills while under care of valet service
Customer claims truck was stolen while under care of valet service. A North Carolina man said his Ram 1500 TRX was stolen in April in North Hills while under the care of a valet service. Joel Hopkins said he left his truck with a Royal Parking Inc. valet worker before...
Early days of summer plagued by drownings
Despite this summer officially being less than two weeks old, a number of drownings and near-drownings have already occurred within and around Wake County. Last week, a 2-year-old boy died after drowning in a pool at a home in Wendell. The Wake County Sheriff’s Office later posted a condolence message to Deputy Jose Perez-Apodaca and indicated that boy who drowned […] The post Early days of summer plagued by drownings first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Hometown Hero of the Week: Daniel Karlinski, July 3rd, 2024
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Daniel Karlinski, Captain on the Raleigh Police Department. Daniel was nominated by his wife Adriane, who says, “My husband, Dan, is known for his kindness, hard work, and selflessness as a dedicated officer with 27 years of experience in the field. Despite his long career, he has always made time for his family, providing unwavering support whenever we needed him. He came to Raleigh with a mission to make a positive difference and has fulfilled his role as an officer for all the right reasons, serving his community with integrity and commitment.”
Brier Creek crime spike sparks community forum with Raleigh Police, city leaders
On Monday, dozens of Brier Creek residents and business owners gathered for an open forum with Raleigh Police to discuss crime trends in the area and how they can combat them. Major topics included a rise in car thefts and break-ins, as well as a surge in juvenile crime not only in Brier Creek but city-wide."We really depend on you. Your eyes, your ears, what you see," said Lt. Terrence Knuckles, part of RPD's Detective Division.In attendance at the forum were law enforcement representatives from Durham Police and other neighboring areas, as well as multiple Raleigh city councilors. By the...
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