Recently, a federal judge issued a sentence in an embezzlement case from here in North Carolina.The case involved a 36-year-old woman who used to work as a utility supervisor for the city of Cherryville. Authorities alleged that, while the woman held this position,...
Recently, check crime allegations have been leveled against the mayor of a city here in North Carolina. The mayor in question is Bernita Sims, mayor of High Point. Authorities say that, in relation to an estate settlement, Sims wrote a check for $7,000 and gave it to...
Some North Carolina residents depend on food stamps to feed their families. Yet, it isn't uncommon to read that someone allegedly misused their government benefits in order to obtain items such as alcohol, cigarettes, lottery tickets or other non-food items. However,...
Facing white collar crime charges can be incredibly damaging to a person's personal and professional reputation -- even if he or she isn't convicted. This is why it's important to take these charges seriously and ensure that criminal proceedings are conducted...
Even in a slowly-recovering recession it seems that there ample numbers of people with millions to invest on highly risky ventures. That appears to be part of the scenario surrounding the arrest of a 66-year-old North Carolina man on securities fraud charges. Federal...
Several people in North Carolina are facing fraud crime charges after an alleged counterfeiting ring was broken up. Authorities in Laurinburg, North Carolina, have arrested five people in connection with the alleged fraud after police were contacted by a retail store...
Becoming disabled, even for a short period of time, is a significant event in anyone's life, and can bring a great deal of stress and financial hardship. On top of these types of concerns, one North Carolina man is now facing fraud charges after being accused of...
When people are entrusted to care for elderly family members and the elderly person ends up being harmed in some way, people can immediately begin to jump to conclusions about someone's guilt or innocence. It's easy to suspect those who are entrusted with their care,...
A North Carolina woman may have her lottery prize stripped away because of a potential fraud act committed by her husband. He has since been arrested and is facing accusations of illegally obtaining the lottery ticket from his place of work. Authorities believe the...
If you have been charged with a crime, it is important to remember that a charge is merely an accusation - it is not a conviction. However, understanding your rights when facing charges is imperative and something that a group of North Carolina women may want to...
