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Stricter firearm policies unprompted, Knightdale chief says

Starting in Jan. 2011 – a month after an ex-officer failed 23 firearms tests – it became more difficult to become a gun-wielding police officer in Knightdale. Published: Feb. 5, 2012 12:00 AM | Full story

Harassment added to ex-officer’s claim against Knightdale

In a filing with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Vickie Powers claims that she was the victim of harassment, age, and gender discrimination while Public Safety Officer for the town of Knightdale, according to her attorney. Published: Feb. 5, 2012 12:00 AM | Full story

Rocky Mount man causes stir in Zebulon

Zebulon police expect embezzlement charges to come Published: Feb. 5, 2012 12:00 AM | Full story

Zebulon crime log: Feb. 1

Zebulon incidents Published: Feb. 4, 2012 8:58 PM | Full story

Thieves hit 25 cars in Churchill

At least 25 cars were broken into and more than $1,400 in personal property was stolen in the Churchill subdivision between Jan. 22 and 23. Published: Feb. 1, 2012 12:00 AM | Full story

Wendell crime log: Feb. 1

Wendell incidents Published: Feb. 1, 2012 12:00 AM | Full story

Knightdale crime log: Feb. 1

Knightdale arrests Published: Feb. 1, 2012 12:00 AM | Full story

Zebulon police say gunmen aimed to scare

Suspects confronted Zebulon teens with guns, did no harm Published: Feb. 1, 2012 12:00 AM | Full story

Wendell shooter hung himself, autopsy shows

Autopsy reports released last week reveal that Tariq Taylor – who in December shot three Food Lion employees before taking his own life – died from asphyxiation. Published: Feb. 1, 2012 12:00 AM | Full story

Knightdale crime log: Jan. 25

Knightdale incidents Published: Jan. 25, 2012 12:00 AM | Full story

Zebulon crime log: Jan. 25

Zebulon arrests Published: Jan. 25, 2012 12:00 AM | Full story

Wendell crime log: Jan. 25

Wendell incidents Published: Jan. 25, 2012 12:00 AM | Full story

Zebulon police arrest four in drug bust

Search turns up more than $15,000 worth of LSD and marijuana Published: Jan. 22, 2012 12:00 AM | Full story

Wendell shooter was sober

Tariq Taylor, who in December shot three people at a Wendell grocer before taking his own life, was not under the influence of drugs or alcohol during his rampage, according to a toxicology report released last week by the North Carolina Medical Examiners office. Published: Jan. 18, 2012 12:00 AM | Full story

Enloe mourns student killed in wreck

Students at two Wake County high schools struggled Thursday to deal with the loss of a sophomore who died in a traffic accident. Published: Jan. 18, 2012 12:00 AM | Full story

Dunkin Donuts manager charged with embezzlement

Nicholas Arturo Myers, 20, of 1320 Bristoe Drive, was responsible for more than $10,000 in lost revenue for the store, according to Knightdale Public Safety. Published: Jan. 18, 2012 12:00 AM | Full story

Knightdale police shoot one, claim self defense

One person was shot by Knightdale police after officers were dispatched to the location of an alleged suicide threat early Thursday morning. Published: Jan. 12, 2012 11:12 AM | Full story

Knightdale crime log: Jan. 4

Knightdale incidents Published: Jan. 4, 2012 12:00 AM | Full story

Zebulon crime log: Jan. 4

Zebulon arrests Published: Jan. 4, 2012 12:00 AM | Full story

Wendell crime log: Jan. 4

Wendell incidents Published: Jan. 4, 2012 12:00 AM | Full story

Purple Shoe reports attempted break-in

Zebulon police say season of giving is also season of crime Published: Dec. 28, 2011 12:00 AM | Full story

Wendell police log: Dec. 21

Wendell incidents Published: Dec. 21, 2011 12:00 AM | Full story

Knightdale police log: Dec. 21

Knightdale incidents Published: Dec. 21, 2011 12:00 AM | Full story

Zebulon police log: Dec. 21

Zebulon incidents Published: Dec. 21, 2011 12:00 AM | Full story

Knightdale man charged with statutory rape, providing alcohol to minor

Jacob Floyd Schaefer, of 1010 Emerald Common Drive, on Nov. 28 was charged with felony statutory rape after police say they found the victim, a 14-year-old female, intoxicated on the sidewalk near Schaefer’s residence. Published: Dec. 14, 2011 1:07 AM | Full story

CrimeNotes

Knightdale arrests Published: Dec. 14, 2011 1:06 AM | Full story

Knightdale High student brought pocket knife to school

A student at Knightdale High School was arrested on Nov. 28 for bringing a pocket knife to school. Published: Dec. 14, 2011 1:05 AM | Full story

Illegal immigrant faces rape charge

A 21-year-old illegal immigrant has been arrested for statutory rape, indecent liberties with a minor, and assault on a female after police responded to a domestic disturbance call to his Wendell home. Published: Dec. 14, 2011 1:05 AM | Full story

Wendell crime log: Dec. 14

Wendell incidents Published: Dec. 11, 2011 12:00 AM | Full story

Knightdale crime log: Dec. 14

Knightdale arrests Published: Dec. 11, 2011 12:00 AM | Full story


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