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SCRAM Bracelet Issued to Serious Alcohol Offenders
A Union County teenager, who fatally struck a pedestrian in April of last year, was sentenced this week. The incident occurred as the victim was walking home along the shoulder of the road; thereafter, the teen struck the man fleeing the scene. It was found by...
Supreme Court rules DNA sample taking at arrest is valid
In a ground breaking ruling yesterday the Supreme Court of the United States ruled in Maryland v. King that police are permitted to take DNA samples from people arrested for a “serious offense” although not yet convicted. There has been a split among the States as to...
North Carolina Checkpoint Results in Several Arrests
Jacksonville, North Carolina police set up a checkpoint this weekend on N.C. 24 near the intersection of Holcomb Boulevard. The operation took place from late Friday evening to the early hours of Saturday morning. Other departments in the area were called in to...
Get Those Boats Ready for Summer! However, Be Vigilant After Consuming Alcohol
In the state of North Carolina, we have long and hot, but beautiful summers. With the break of spring and leaves on the trees, many people are going to take to the local rivers, creeks, and lakes, to escape the hot sun. However, with the warm weather and long days,...
DWI Procedures: The Finger to Nose Sobriety Test
The finger to nose sobriety test is one of the most well known and least understood tests in the in the repertoire of tests police administer to suspected "drunk drivers." When an officer is administering such a test, he will ask the driver to follow some...
When can my vehicle be seized for DWI?
North Carolina law permits for a vehicle to be seized if someone is arrested for DWI and the person arrested had his driver’s license revoked due to a previous impaired driving revocation. Whether or not someone can get their vehicle back will depend on different...
DWI checkpoint in Greensboro
Law enforcement agencies in Guilford County teamed up to set up a DWI checkpoint last Friday night. The checkpoint was set up in Greensboro, NC and was operated between 11pm and 3am. There were several officers at the checkpoint from several different agencies,...
Man Charged as Habitual DWI Offender After Police find him Passed out in a Ditch
A Gastonia, North Carolina man is facing felony DWI charges after law enforcement reports that the man fell asleep in his car in Belmont, North Carolina. It is claimed by authorities that the man ran his car into a ditch and fell asleep at the wheel. The police...
Man Home from College Charged with Possession of Marijuana
A man, who told police that he was home from college, spent the evening in jail after authorities found several knives, brass knuckles, and a machete in his car. This incident occurred around 10:00 a.m., when police stopped a silver Honda Civic on Dave Lyle Boulevard...
Multiple Offender Charged with DWI After Crash Kills Two
A Charlotte man faces various charges in connection with a hit-and-run that took place this past Memorial Day. The charges include driving while impaired and driving with a revoked license; further, he has four previous charges of driving with a revoked license. This...
