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Combating dangerous driving: North Carolina law enforcement hoping to bring the number of crashes down through an operation aiming to protect drivers.
Tremale Cogdell, 28, of Raleigh, faces felony charges of sexual misconduct of a person in custody and obstruction of justice. He also faces a misdemeanor charge of willful neglect of duties. Raleigh Police Chief Rico Boyce, speaks on the matter.
A look at how North Carolina members of Congress voted during the previous week.
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House minority leader Robert Reives called on GOP legislative leaders to issue a bipartisan bill that provides funding for local police, district attorneys, magistrates and judges.
WRAL News staff
Jacksonville police officers and community members share their reactions to the rollout of new body cameras, with discussions highlight transparency, privacy concerns, and providing better law enforcement.
Raises for state employees are on hold until Republican leaders in the Senate and House of Representatives can reach a state budget deal.
Paul Specht, WRAL state government reporter
Police can't tell the difference between hemp and marijuana. Neither can the state experts who test drugs. North Carolina courts don't seem to mind, even though one is legal and the other can lead to years in prison.
Chief Roberto Bryan Jr. shared his journey from working as a patrol officer in Durham to federal service with the DEA, and eventually returning to North Carolina to take on leadership roles in Fayetteville. Discover how Bryan's experiences with federal law enforcement and his time as chief at Fayetteville State University have shaped his vision for the Fayetteville Police Department.
Will Doran, WRAL state government reporter
Durham County Sheriff's Office confirmed that a 13-year-old brought a loaded gun to Lowe's Grove Middle School Thursday. The school was briefly placed on lockdown and drew a large law enforcement presence and a rush of concerned parents.
A 13-year-old student was taken into custody after a loaded gun was discovered at Lowe's Grove Middle School in Durham, leading to a temporary lockdown on Thursday. The student faces potential charges related to firearm possession on school grounds.
Raleigh police is intensifying efforts to enforce its leash ordinance with increased patrols on greenway trails and parks following a surge in complaints about unleashed dogs. The initiative, set to take place May 12 to September 1, aims to curb incidents involving unleashed pets.
Mark Oakley, a former Warrenton Police officer faces federal charges after being indicted for using a Taser on multiple people without any justification. Attorney's representing some of the victims said the charges are justified.
According to federal court documents, a grand jury indicted Mark Oakley on three counts of deprivation of rights under color of law related to three incidents involving his use of a Taser on multiple people without justification.
Raleigh police officers are investigating a deadly shooting in the 2900 block of Sumner Boulevard. Officers and detectives are on the scene gathering evidence and investigating what led up to the incident. Police confirmed just before 4:39 p.m. that one person was killed and another was seriously injured.
38-year-old Joshua Harris was arrested by Raleigh police for stealing a police cruiser while officers were responding to a suspicious person call. Police say this incident is still under investigation.
Raleigh police arrested 38-year-old Joshua Harris for allegedly stealing a police cruiser after officers responded to a call about a suspicious person near Glenwood and Wade avenues.
Two months after Raleigh police officer Max Gillick was shot in the line of duty. His father speaks only with WRAL about the his son's recovery ahead of a charity hockey game in his honor.
Jorge Luis Lopez Duran is accused of biting three Orange County deputies so severely that it required hospitalization. Sheriff Charles Blackwood called Duran's behavior "bizarre."
According to the sheriff's office, Jorge Luis Lopez Duran didn't use a weapon to attack the deputies and even bit them multiple times.
Three Orange County deputies were rushed to the hospital for help with injuries they suffered while trying to arrest someone. All are expected to make a full recovery.
Scammers impersonating SPCA Wake, local law enforcement and veterinary hospitals are contacting those with lost pets to falsely claim the animals need emergency surgery.
Police said the shooting was accidental, and there is no on-going threat.
A new report released by Raleigh police today highlights the heroic actions of Officer Max Gillick, who offered his life to protect others during a violent shootout last week in a South Raleigh neighborhood.
