A man from Roanoke Rapids who was accused of distributing illegal cigarettes and contraband pled guilty to federal charges Monday. The man was accused of running the illegal cigarettes and other contraband for the cigarettes through North Carolina and other states on the East Coast.
Guilty Plea Entered for Man Accused of Federal Cigarette Contraband
Court Says That Outright Ban on Library for Sex Offenders Is Unlawful
A federal appeals court in New Mexico ruled that it was unconstitutional under the First Amendment to ban sex offenders from going to the public library. The appeals panel, however, said that less restrictive rules about library participation for sex offenders may not be unconstitutional. The city is considering appealing the decision to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Man Charged for Providing Alcohol to Minors Prior to Fatal Raleigh Crash
A 21-year-old man has been charged for his role in providing a 1.75 liter of Bacardi Dragon Berry before a fatal crash that killed a Raleigh high school student. The girl was riding in a car on Rainwater Road when the driver lost control of the car and struck a tree. The driver has been charged with DWI/DUI and other charges related to the fatal car accident.
Lawsuit Filed Against Wilmington Coach for Alleged Sex Abuse
A Wilmington basketball coach has been sued in civil court for damages stemming from the sexual assault of an autistic girl in 2008. The youth coach pled guilty to third-degree rape in New York and sexual assault in North Carolina of the then 16-year-old girl.
North Carolina "Teen Mom" Arrested for Violating Protection Order
Janelle Evans, a mother on the MTV show "Teen Mom 2," has been arrested for the second time in one week, according to local reports.
Former North Carolina Marine To Be Sentenced in Federal Court
A former Marine from North Carolina will be in federal court for sentencing after pleading guilty to exporting firearms without a license and traveling in foreign commerce to deal in firearms without a license. The federal charges for gun smuggling stem from an incident last year.
New FBI Rape Definition Includes Male Victims
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has changed its definition of rape to include male victims. The definition, currently used to report crime statistics in the Uniform Crime Report, shows an important change to recognize male victims.
New Criminal Laws in North Carolina Begin at Start of 2012
As residents return to work after ringing in the New Year holiday, it's important North Carolinians understand changes to the criminal laws that began around January 1. The most notable change involves changes to the teenage driving laws.
North Carolina Man Charged After Trying to Sell '96 Olympic Torch
A North Carolina man has been charged with two theft crimes for allegedly stealing an Olympic torch used during the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. The 43-year-old man has been charged with felony larceny and obtaining property by false pretense.
