Felony suspect used cousin's name, police say (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Fri, 25 Jul 2008 02:33:42 GMT
Things may be a little awkward at the next family reunion for some North Carolina relatives. Gwinnett police confirmed Thursday that Stephen Rahji Sturgis, 27, tried to get out of trouble by giving officers a fake name – that of his first cousin – when police pulled over a suspicious car seen exiting an apartment complex where a robbery home invasion occurred on Tuesday. Sturgis allegedly gave ...
Man facing kidnapping charge (Statesville Record & Landmark)
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:15:52 GMT
A Greensboro man faces a kidnapping charge after police said he forced his ex-girlfriend to leave Statesville with him Saturday morning. David Wayne Hemrick, 33, is in custody in Chester County, S.C. He is being held on a first-degree kidnapping warrant from Statesville. Lt. Bill Halliburton of the Statesville Police Department said Hemrick took Bethany D. Baker at knifepoint from a room at the ...
Police: Teen suspect in Ridgeland homicide knew victim; may face trial as an adult (Island Packet)
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:29:40 GMT
RIDGELAND -- A 15-year-old boy who apparently knew his victim may be charged as an adult in the brutal slaying of Proctor Bright, a well-known, 86-year-old mechanic killed in his home last week, the Jasper County Sheriff said Wednesday afternoon.
Teen charged in beating, shooting death (The Beaufort Gazette)
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 04:04:33 GMT
RIDGELAND -- A 15-year-old Ridgeland boy who apparently knew his victim may be charged as an adult in the brutal slaying of Proctor Bright, a well-known, 86-year-old mechanic killed in his home last week, the Jasper County Sheriff said Wednesday
Proctor Bright's Family Reacts to 15-Year-Old Suspect in Custody for Murder (WSAV Savannah)
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:00:06 GMT
A 15-year old boy is in custody for the murder of Proctor Bright.
Suspect arrested for Proctor Bright murder (WTOC 11 Savannah)
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:50:13 GMT
Authorities arrested a 15-year-old boy today. Investigators believe the suspect tried to rob Bright late Thursday night, early Friday morning and it escalated to murder.
Greensboro Police Seeking 2 Men in St. James Homes Murder (WGHP Greensboro)
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:02:57 GMT
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) -- Police are searching for two men they claim shot and killed a man outside the St. James housing complex on South Eugene St. last week. Brandon Lamar Byrd, 18, and Sandy James Oates III, 19, are considered armed and dangerous by police.
NC State coach Lowe's son pleads guilty in robbery (Miami Herald)
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:25:36 GMT
The son of North Carolina State basketball coach Sidney Lowe pleaded guilty on Monday to dozens of charges connected to a March 2007 armed robbery.
Family, Friends Search for Clues in N.C. A&T Student 's Murder (WGHP Greensboro)
Sun, 20 Jul 2008 01:17:59 GMT
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) -- It's been nearly three months since the murder of North Carolina A&T sophomore, Derek Hodge. Greensboro police still have no motive and no suspects, Hodge's family and friends have began canvassing for clues. FOX8's Roxanna Haynes reports.
NC State coach's son sentenced to 15 months (The Hendersonville Times-News)
Sat, 19 Jul 2008 20:13:07 GMT
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) -- A judge sentenced the son of North Carolina State basketball coach Sidney Lowe to 15 months on a low-security prison farm Tuesday in exchange for guilty pleas to charges that included robbery and kidnapping.
