Search warrant Coverage

Warrants show murder suspect called 911

When Dorian Thomas called 911 to report that a woman had been shot on his doorstep, he told operators that he "got it on video," according to search warrants in the case.

Skeletal remains found in search for two missing Fayetteville people

Investigators have not confirmed if the remains are connected to Blake Deven and London Deven.

Judge denies request for release of Raleigh police body cam video showing 2021 quick-knock warrant served

Amir Abboud and his family were mistakenly targeted by Raleigh police during a quick-knock warrant. The family wanted the body camera video released to the public, but a Wake County judge cited confidential information exemption under state and federal law.

Judge: Raleigh police don't have to release body cam video of raid of wrong house

Amir Abboud and his family were mistakenly targeted by Raleigh police during a quick-knock warrant. The family wanted the body camera video released to the public, but a Wake County judge cited confidential information exemption under state and federal law.

Chelsea Donovan, WRAL reporter and Chris Lovingood, WRAL anchor/reporter

UNC law students fight for release of Raleigh police body cam footage of no-knock warrant execution

Law students at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are advocating for the release of body camera footage taken by Raleigh police officers during the execution of a no-knock warrant in April 2021.

UNC law students ask judge to release Raleigh police body cam footage during 2021 no-knock warrant

Law students at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are advocating for the release of body camera footage taken by Raleigh police officers during the execution of a no-knock warrant in 2021.

Chelsea Donovan, WRAL reporter

Warrants show premeditation, planning went into Hedingham shooting

Nearly 18 months after the Hedingham shooting, more details and evidence were released in the police investigation.

'Operation Thunder on the Hill' combats guns, drugs and gangs in Nash County, sheriff's office says

The Nash County Sheriff's Office partnered with multiple agencies Thursday afternoon in an effort to stop illegal activity involving weapons, drugs, and gangs in the area.

WRAL Staff

Warrants detail damage inside home of Apex shooting suspect

Search warrants offer additional detail about what police found last week when they reported to a disturbance that turned deadly in an Apex neighborhood.

FBI agents search Cary townhouse

A crew of FBI agents spent much of the morning searching a townhouse on Yellowfield Way in Cary.

FBI searches townhouse as part of court-ordered investigation

FBI agents were searching a townhouse off Yellowstone Way in Cary on Friday morning.

Sheriff's Deputy placed on leave after FBI searches his home

A Wayne County deputy has been placed on leave after the FBI searched his home.

Suspect in custody after standoff with Garner police

Garner police were assisting US Marshals with a search warrant near the school when the subject barricaded himself inside his home.

Cumberland Co. deputies relaunch efforts in search for man missing 21 years

Cumberland sheriff's office to search Hope Mills property for clues 21 years after man's disappearance

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

New search warrant issued in Kent Jacobs case

The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office plans to search a property in the coming days to shed light on a homicide case more than two decades after a man disappeared in Hope Mills.

Cumberland sheriff's office to search Hope Mills property for clues 21 years after man's disappearance

The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office plans to search a Hope Mills property in the coming days to shed light on a homicide case after a man disappeared in 2002.

Keenan Willard, WRAL reporter

SBI searches home of former Granville sheriff

The legal problems continue to pile up for Brindell Wilkins.

As Moore County investigators ask for tips, lawmakers consider ways to protect power grid

As the sheriff's office works with the FBI to identify a culprit, they are asking anyone with information to call 910-947-4444.

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Raleigh attorney shares what's likely to come next in power grid investigation

Christian Dysart is a defense attorney who has been closely watching the Moore County investigation. He said motive will play a crucial role in how the person or people responsible are prosecuted.

Raleigh attorney says person responsible for Moore County substation attacks could be tried for terrorism

With search warrants issued, Defense Attorney Christian Dysart shares what's likely to come next in this investigation.

Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter

Warrants issued in Moore County power grid attack

Multiple search warrants have been issued on the state level, and the FBI applied for a federal order to retrieve cell phone records to identify people in the area of the substations on Saturday. Investigators have not filed any charges and no arrests have been made at this point.

Moore County Sheriff's Office: Warrants applied for in power grid attack

The country was warned about terror attacks that could target U.S. infrastructure and certain groups days before shootings that knocked out Moore County's power grid, leaving tens of thousands without heat or electricity.

DPS employee charged with falsifying fire safety tests, inspection forms

The Durham Public Schools employee tasked with checking schools' fire safety equipment is accused of falsifying tests and inspection forms.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL Durham reporter

Durham County deputy fire marshal under investigation over missing financial records

The state executed a search warrant of Durham County Chief Marshal Michael Webb's office on Oct. 26. Investigators seized flash drives and an external hard drive from his office, the warrant shows.

With financial records missing, Durham County deputy fire marshal under investigation for 'failure to perform duties' and 'conflict of interest'

The state executed a search warrant of Durham County Chief Marshal Michael Webb's office on Oct. 26. Investigators seized flash drives and an external hard drive from his office, the warrant shows.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL Durham reporter