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CRIME & SAFETY
Woman convicted in Death by Distribution Case in Carteret County
BEAUFORT, N.C. (WNCT) — A 42-year-old woman pleaded guilty to Death by Distribution of Controlled Substances in the death of 30-year-old Pawnee Schmitz. According to a press release from the District Attorney of Prosecutorial District Four, on May 29, 2023, Carteret County Sheriff’s Department responded to Community Road in Davis, N.C. Schmitz’s father made the […]
Drowning at Emerald Isle claims life of 29-year-old woman
Emerald Isle, NC — A 29-year-old woman passed away from a drowning incident at Emerald Isle on Thursday, July 25, according to the town officials. Emergency services responded to a water rescue incident in the area of 1500 Ocean Drive around 4:15pm. Due to multiple ongoing incidents Indian Beach crews also responded. Officials say crews located two victims and a bystander around 50 to 60 feet in the water from the shore. Emergency personnel brought both victims and the bystander back to land.
Deputy’s arrest does little to assuage group’s concerns
Editor’s note: The following story is republished with permission from CoastalReview.org. A now-former Onslow County deputy has been arrested in connection with an altercation between residents and a group gathered for a Native American prayer ceremony in Cedar Point, but a group leader says the actions by law enforcement and media in the weeks after perpetuated a racist and biased narrative. Last week, Carteret County Sheriff’s Office arrested James Gilbert...
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