The Moore County Sheriff’s Office has received numerous complaints of bomb threats being made to various locations across the county, including some governmental offices. These threats are being sent via email, threatening damage to the recipients building unless they send payment by electronic currency (Bitcoin).
(Raleigh December 13, 2018) - The Better Business Bureau serving Eastern North Carolina (BBB) is alerting residents of unsolicited calls from scammers claiming to be from their local utilities company. In this con, scammers impersonate customer service agents and threaten residents and business owners with deactivation of service if they don't pay up immediately. Some scammers have even been known to spoof the caller ID to look like they are calling from the utility company.
The Southern Pines Police Department announces the arrest of Shelton Verneil McKenzie, 49 years of age of Southern Pines, North Carolina for the following charges: Breaking and Entering to a Motor Vehicle (15 counts), Felony Larceny, Misdemeanor Larceny (8 counts), Larceny of a Firearm, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon and Injury to Personal Property (3 counts).
The Southern Pines Police Department announces the arrest of Jonathan Isiah Durham, 21 years of age of Southern Pines, North Carolina for offenses including Possession with Intent to Sell/Deliver Marijuana, Felony Possession of Marijuana, Maintaining a Vehicle for Controlled Substances, Maintaining a Dwelling for Controlled Substances, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Manufacture/Sell/Deliver/Possess with Intent to Sell a Controlled Substance Within 1000’ of a School, Manufacture/Sell/Deliver/Possess with Intent to Sell a Controlled Substance Within 1000’ of a Park, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Possession of a Stolen Firearm, Possession of a Firearm with a Serial Number Altered/Removed, Carrying a Concealed Firearm and Resisting Arrest.
Law enforcement officers from four agencies conducted traffic enforcement patrols and checkpoints around the Pinehurst area on Friday and Saturday nights from 9:00 pm until 3:00 am on both nights resulting in several citations and charges.
The Southern Pines Police Department remains committed to community partnerships and educational efforts in their crime prevention strategies. The following items are important crime prevention tips as we enter the holiday shopping season.
(Raleigh)- A popular holiday chain letter has resurfaced and is making waves across social media. Better Business Bureau serving Eastern North Carolina (BBB) first warned of the “Secret Sister” gift exchange back in 2016. The social media campaign claims participants will receive up to 36 gifts in exchange for sending one gift valued at $10. Users are encouraged to invite others to participate in the holiday gift exchange, where they will receive information on where to mail gifts.
Local law enforcement officers conducted a day long speed enforcement operation in and around Cameron Thursday. From 8:00 am in the morning until 5:00 pm that afternoon officers endured cold rainy weather to enforce speed and other traffic laws in the area.
