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According to authorities, two students were expelled from a school in Rocky Mount due to making threats.
Two students were removed from their classroom at New Life Christian Academy in Rocky Mount, North Carolina on Wednesday after allegedly communicating threats of mass violence. After being interviewed, the juveniles were immediately expelled for the remainder of the year. According to a joint statement released by the academy and the Rocky Mount police department,…
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The introduction of the Hailey Brooks Parade Safety Act may enhance safety protocols throughout North Carolina.
Lawmakers in North Carolina have introduced a bill aimed at improving the safety of parades in the state. The move comes in response to the tragic death of 11-year-old Hailey Brooks during the Raleigh Christmas Parade in 2022, when a truck pulling a float lost control. The bill is named after Hailey and is called…
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The parents of a 6-month-old baby who was kidnapped at knife point in Durham plead for her safe return, saying “Please, the baby.”
A 6-month-old child was abducted and missing for almost four hours, as reported by Durham police. The incident happened early Thursday morning at an apartment complex on Courtney Creek Boulevard. The suspect, a 16-year-old girl, brandished a knife and stole the baby. Jose Cobos, the child’s father, claimed his daughter sat in the hands of…
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According to the police, a man was stabbed inside a supermarket in downtown Raleigh.
Police reported a stabbing incident that occurred on Thursday afternoon at Taz’s Supermarket in downtown Raleigh on 207 South Wilmington Street. The authorities found a man injured and transported him to the hospital. At present, the extent of his injuries is unknown. As a result of the incident, some lanes of South Wilmington Street have…
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According to the police, a juvenile from Durham has been taken into custody for abducting a 6-month-old infant using a knife.
A six-month-old baby was abducted near an apartment complex in Courtney Creek Boulevard, Durham. The mother reported that a female took out a knife and kidnapped her baby. Fortunately, the baby was found safe in a nearby apartment and has been returned to her mother. Police have arrested a juvenile suspect who was transferred to…
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According to Cary police, a Duke staff member has been arrested for the sexual exploitation of an underage individual.
A Duke University employee, Yi Yao, has been arrested by the Cary Police Department for sexual exploitation of a minor. The arrest was made in cooperation with the Department of Homeland Security. Although Duke University has not confirmed Yao’s position at the university, they have stated that he is not a professor. CBS 17 has…
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A former Smithfield police officer appeared in court following his indictment.
A former Smithfield police officer and current member of the Johnston County School board has been indicted on multiple charges and appeared in court. Ronald Johnson is accused of trying to extort former Congressional candidate Devan Barbour. The charges also include three counts of willfully failing to discharge duties and felony obstruction of justice. Special…