A marijuana cultivation case has recently arisen in North Carolina.The case involves a 47-year-old man whose residence is a home in Dare County. Recently, authorities searched this home. Police say that guns, marijuana growing equipment, bulk marijuana and 76...
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North Carolina mayor accused of check crime
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...
Seatbelt stop in Wilmington leads to drug charges
There are many different things police conduct traffic stops in relation to. One such thing are seatbelt violations. Sometimes, during a traffic stop for a seatbelt violation or some other traffic violation, police observe or detect something that leads to them...
DWI allegations leveled in Wilmington against actor
Recently, here in Wilmington, a celebrity has been accused of DWI. The celebrity in question is Christopher McDonald. He has been in many movies, including the comedy "Happy Gilmore." He played the role of Shooter McGavin in the film.Early last Wednesday, McDonald was...
Paramedics respond to fatal car accident in North Carolina
One man is dead and another is injured following a serious crash in Catawba County on Sept. 30, according to local law enforcement. North Carolina State Troopers are still trying to piece together the cause of the car accident. Witnesses are still being questioned in...
Pot smell leads to search, drug charges in North Carolina
Drug possession charges are very serious and can result in lengthy prison sentences for individuals convicted of drug crimes. A recent case in North Carolina shows the criminal charges individuals can face if a police officer suspects that an illegal substance is...
1 injured, 1 killed in North Carolina car accident
One passenger is dead and another is critically injured following a single-car crash on Sept. 21, according to local law enforcement. North Carolina police are still investigating how the car accident, which claimed the life of one local man and injured his friend, a...
Man accused of trading tattoos for EBT benefits faces charges
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,...
North Carolina woman killed by drunk driver
One woman has been charged in the death of another following an accident in Asheville, according to local sources. The 45-year-old is being held responsible for the death of a local North Carolina woman after an accident police believe was the result of intoxication....
Dispute leads to charges against North Carolina tribal leader
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...


