By Alicia CruzSenior writer
Theblackurbantimes
Gunplay Leads to N.C. Woman’s Death
The Daily Reflector in Greenville, N.C. has reported that a woman was killed after she got into an argument with a man after he shot a firearm into the air on Friday. 47-year-old Lorraine Pearson died Friday morning fro ma gunshot wound to the neck after being shot by Markelby Ward. Neighbors say the two argued after Pearson confronted Ward several hours after he initially fired a shot in the air as he rode his bicycle past her home. Police say a murder warrant has been issued for Ward.
911 Operator Fired
A 911 dispatcher has been fired after she caused a four-minute delay in an emergency response fire call that killed a 74-year-old Durham, N.C. man. On August 17 a neighbor of Marvin Jacob’s called 911 from an internet-based telephone that did not give her address. 911 Dispatcher, Theresa Hopkins did not understand the caller and sent first responders to a similar sounding address on the opposite side of the street. Hopkins had been a 911 dispatcher for three years.
Historic Plantation Mobile Home Scene of Murder
Seven people were found dead and two injured in Brunswick, Georgia on Saturday.
Glynn County police chief Matt Doering said it was the worst mass murder he had seen in his entire 25-year law enforcement career. Very few details have been released but police say they are working to identify a suspect. Investigators were brought to the scene after a relative called 911 on Saturday at approximately 8 a.m. The two injured victims were taken to a hospital in Savannah where they remain in critical condition.
The Daily Reflector in Greenville, N.C. has reported that a woman was killed after she got into an argument with a man after he shot a firearm into the air on Friday. 47-year-old Lorraine Pearson died Friday morning fro ma gunshot wound to the neck after being shot by Markelby Ward. Neighbors say the two argued after Pearson confronted Ward several hours after he initially fired a shot in the air as he rode his bicycle past her home. Police say a murder warrant has been issued for Ward.
911 Operator Fired
A 911 dispatcher has been fired after she caused a four-minute delay in an emergency response fire call that killed a 74-year-old Durham, N.C. man. On August 17 a neighbor of Marvin Jacob’s called 911 from an internet-based telephone that did not give her address. 911 Dispatcher, Theresa Hopkins did not understand the caller and sent first responders to a similar sounding address on the opposite side of the street. Hopkins had been a 911 dispatcher for three years.
Historic Plantation Mobile Home Scene of Murder
Seven people were found dead and two injured in Brunswick, Georgia on Saturday.
Glynn County police chief Matt Doering said it was the worst mass murder he had seen in his entire 25-year law enforcement career. Very few details have been released but police say they are working to identify a suspect. Investigators were brought to the scene after a relative called 911 on Saturday at approximately 8 a.m. The two injured victims were taken to a hospital in Savannah where they remain in critical condition.
Brazen Burglar Returns to Grab TV
Pensacola police are embarrassed today after a burglar made off with a man’s possessions, then returned while police were in the home of the victim, and took the man’s 60-inch plasma television.
The burglar had moved the 100-pound television to the backyard because he couldn’t carry it along with the other items he had pilfered from the home. Police arrived to investigate the incident and left the television in the backyard in order to dust it for fingerprints, but while the investigator was in the home speaking to the victim, Steve Fluegge, the thief returned for the remainder of his loot. Police scanned the neighborhood for the TV and the burglar to no avail. Police have offered to pay for the television.
Woman Charged with Breaking Childs Leg
Crystal Teague, 26, of Suffolk Circle in Jacksonville, North Carolina has been charged with intentionally breaking the right femur of a 16-month-old child while she was caring for the baby. The Onslow County Sheriff’s Department charged Teague on Thursday with child abuse inflicting serious injury and contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile. Her bond was set at $15,000.
Man Charged with Indecent Liberties
On Saturday, Edi Vilchis Gonzalez, 48, of Jacksonville, North Carolina was
charged with indecent liberties with a minor and assault on a child under 12 by the Onslow County Sheriff’s Department. Warrants on file claim that Gonzalez inappropriately touched the child for the purpose of sexual gratification and assaulted her by grabbing her arm on August 16. Citing the sensitive nature of the case, law enforcement would not elaborate further. Gonzalez’ bond was set at $30,000. He is set to appear in court for his first appearance on Monday.
N.C. Rap Artist Release Party
North Carolina rap artist, Rick Gunz aka The General is set to host his album release party at Sharpshooters in Jacksonville, N.C. on September 26. Gunz new CD "My Soul Cry Out" will be on sale at that time. Stop by and check it out. Sharpshooters is located on Highway 17 North in front of the Holiday Inn Express and the old Wal-mart. Gunz is the CEO of the new record label Battle Station Records. For more information email: battlestationrecords@yahoo.com
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