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Mental patient was shot four times during March escape attempt, autopsy shows

Jonathan Lee Cunningham, who fled from an involuntary commitment in a stolen law enforcement vehicle, was shot four times by Wake County deputies, according to an autopsy released Monday. 1 hour ago

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BARRY SAUNDERS

Saunders: In Enloe water-balloon case, does punishment fit the crime?

Wasn’t there a more creative way to deal with Enloe High School students who allegedly threw water balloons than to suspend them from school?

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CRIME

Warrant: Broyhill admitted “involvement” in Jamie Hahn’s death

Jonathan Wayne Broyhill admitted to police his “involvement” in the fatal stabbing of political fundraiser Jamie Hahn last month, according to a search warrant made public Monday.
LOCAL/STATE

State rests its case in Janet Abaroa murder trial

Despite newly discovered evidence, a judge has ruled that the case against Raven Abaroa will proceed.
CRIME

Crabtree Mall police charge man had 26 clothing items in metal-lined bag for theft

At Crabtree Valley Mall, police said they found Andre Araus, 39, of Philadelphia, PA, with the bag that is designed to defeat anti-theft devices and is specifically covered by state law.
STATE POLITICS

NC General Assembly police defend arrests of demonstrators

As protesters gear up to assemble again Monday, legal analysts are raising questions about whether the NC General Assembly police are within their power to arrest the nonviolent demonstrators. But those tasked with ensuring public safety contend the First Amendment is not absolute, that government...
CRIME

Homicide victim had just moved to Raleigh to manage a bank branch

Recently divorced, Melissa Huggins-Jones moved from Tennessee to Raleigh two weeks ago to manage a new bank branch. Huggins-Jones, 30, was found dead in her bedroom by her 8-year-old daughter Tuesday morning.
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Orange County Arrests - 05.19.2013

See mugshots from the Orange County Sheriff's Department, taken on Sunday, 05/19/2013.
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Wake County Arrests - 05.19.2013

See mugshots from the Wake County Sheriff's Department, taken on Sunday, 05/19/2013.
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Durham County Arrests - 05.19.2013

See mugshots from the Durham County Sheriff's Department, taken on Sunday, 05/19/2013.
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Johnston County Arrests - 05.19.2013

See mugshots from the Johnston County Sheriff's Department, taken on Sunday, 05/19/2013.