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Tremale Cogdell, 28, of Raleigh, faces felony charges of sexual misconduct of a person in custody and obstruction of justice. He also faces a misdemeanor charge of willful neglect of duties.


Raleigh police officer accused of sex crime while on duty to appear in court Monday

CAR, THOUGH, TO THE SCENT ON THE RADIO. 1, 1.5, HT 3. >> TODAY, THE RALEIGH POLICE OFFICER FACING CRIME CHARGES IS EXPECTED TO FACE A JUDGE. TREMALE COGDELL HAS BEEN FIRED. ACCUSED OF LOOKING THE OTHER WAY IN A CRASH INVESTIGATION IN EXCHANGE FOR E FAVOR WRS. KELSEY COFFEY IS LIVE FROM THE WAKE COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER. KELSEY. >> YESTERDAY THAT OFFICER TREMALE COGDELL IS EXPECTED TO FACE A JUDGE FOR THE FIRST TIME TODAY HERE AT THE WAKE COUNTY COURT. HOUSE. AND WE KNOW THAT HE'S ACCUSED OF HAVING ON THE JOB INSTEAD OF INVESTIGATING A DWI CRASH. SO CONGO IS ACCUSED OF OR RATHER HE'S FACING 3 CHARGES FOR FAILING TO INVESTIGATE IN EXCHANGE FOR FAVORS. HE WAS FIRED FROM THE RALEIGH POLICE DEPARTMENT WHEN THOSE CHARGES WERE FILED WHILE THE POLICE CHIEF RICO, BOYCE EXPLAINED WHAT HAPPENED IN A NEWS CONFERENCE FRIDAY. HE SAYS 3 WEEKS AGO CONNELL DROVE A VICTIM AWAY FROM A CRASH SCENE BACK TO HIS HOUSE WHERE POLICE SAY A ACT OCCURRED. COURT RECORDS SHOW COCKTAIL WAS HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN NEARLY 60 CASES SINCE HE'S WORKED FOR RPD DISTRICT ATTORNEY LORRIN FREEMAN SAYS HER OFFICE IS NOW REVIEWING ALL OF THOSE CASES. CHIEF VOICE SHARES HIS DISAPPOINTMENT ABOUT THE ARREST. >> THE ACTIONS THAT LED TO MYSTIC HOT MEALS, ARRESTS REFLECT POORLY ON THE RALEIGH POLICE DEPARTMENT. AND CAST A SHADOW ON THE INTEGRITY. WE WORKED SO HARD TO UPHOLD. THIS IS A REMINDER THAT NO ONE IS ABOVE ACCOUNTABILITY. NOT EVEN THOSE WHO WEAR THE BADGE. >> COCKTAIL IS SCHEDULED TO APPEAR IN COURT THIS AFTERNOON AT ONE 30 KELSEY COFFEE, WRAL

Raleigh officer accused of misconduct is due in court Monday

Tremale Cogdell faces felony charges of a sexual act by a government employee and obstruction of justice. He also faces a misdemeanor charge of willfully failing to discharge duties.

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CHICAGO (AP) â Illinois and Chicago filed a lawsuit Monday aiming to stop President Donald Trump's administration from sending hundreds of National Guard troops to the city, just as troops prepared to deploy and hours after a federal judge blocked their deployment to Portland, Oregon.

Chicago and Illinois sue to stop Trumpâs Guard deployment plan after Portland ruling

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The wreck involved a school bus on Doc Proctor Road near Edgemont Road.


'We landed into the trees:' Rolesville High student describes bus wreck in Wendell

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Monday night is the first of four supermoons

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BEIJING (AP) â Rescuers were helping hundreds of hikers trapped by heavy snow at tourist campsites on a slope of Mount Everest in Tibet, Chinese state media said.

Snowstorm traps hundreds of hikers on Mount Everest during China's national holiday

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WASHINGTON (AP) â The Supreme Court is beginning a new term with a sharp focus on President Donald Trump's robust assertion of executive power.

The Supreme Court will evaluate Trump's expansive claims of presidential power in its new term

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A golf tournament and dinner in Raleigh on Monday will raise awareness and funds for mental health in memory of Grayson Murray, a local professional golfer who died in 2024.


Raleigh charity golf event honors Grayson Murray, raises mental health awareness

Grayson Murray's Legacy Inspires Mental Health Awareness at Raleigh Golf Championship

The average first freeze doesn't come until late October, but it has been delayed in recent years.

Ask the Meteorologist: How far off are we from our first frost, freeze?

Ask the Meteorologist: How far off are we from the first frost, freeze?

A federal judge late Sunday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deploying any National Guard units to Oregon at all, after a legal whirlwind that began hours earlier when the president mobilized California troops for Portland after the same judge blocked him from using Oregon's National Guard the day before.

Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from sending National Guard troops to Oregon

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Upcoming 2025 municipal elections are being held on Oct. 7 in some cities, on Nov. 4 in others, and on both dates for places like Durham and Fayetteville.

Some NC cities are holding elections Tuesday. Is yours one?

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CAIRO (AP) â Israeli and Hamas officials launched indirect talks Monday at an Egyptian resort on a U.S.-drafted peace plan to end the ruinous war in Gaza on the eve of its second anniversary.

Pivotal talks between Israel and Hamas begin in Egypt on eve of Gaza war anniversary

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The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office arrested Danny Yarborough, a 66-year-old registered sex offender, for driving onto the property of Gallberry Farm Elementary School in Hope Mills.

Cumberland County sex offender arrested for driving onto elementary school property

Danny Yarborough, 66, of Fayetteville, is charged with two counts of a sex offender on child premises.

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Mark your calendar and set your alarm for Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 9 a.m. That's when tickets go on sale for the popular Holiday Express train at Raleigh's Pullen Park. This family event often sells out in minutes.


Holiday Express tickets go on sale Tuesday, Oct. 14

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Another home fell in Buxton on Wednesday, Oct. 1, bringing the total to 19 homes that have collapsed during the last five years in the Rodanthe and Buxton area. This comes as several homes crashed into the ocean on Sept. 30, 2025. Photos: Donny Bowers

Photos: More Outer Banks homes collapse into the ocean 

7th home to collapse along the NC Coast making 19 total to fall in five years.

The young, two-person band Cabin Creature managed to create a hauntingly accurate song that evokes the spirit of Appalachian folk music for a new documentary about havoc from Hurricane Helene.


Music duo channels emotion of Helene's aftermath, honoring North Carolina mountain resilience

The Raleigh Fire Department accrued more than 117,000 overtime hours and nearly $4.84 million in overtime spending in the last fiscal year, more than any other city department.

Battling fires and burnout: Raleigh firefighters worked more than 117,000 hours of OT in one year

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The Granville County Sheriff's Office and Granville County Public Schools are warning parents about a viral TikTok fad that encourages teens to take an excessive amount of over-the-counter medications, potentially causing severe health effects and even death. 

Officials warn parents of dangerous TikTok 'Benadryl Challenge' after teen tries it

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Local coffee shops face a brewing crisis as unprecedented bean price hikes threaten their livelihoods. John Matarese says brew at home, don't waste your money.

Coffee shops struggle to stay open amid soaring bean prices

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Local Jewish community gathers to commemorate Oct. 7 attack, while Gaza supporters prepare for ceasefire talks

Playthrough Gaming Convention packs in Triangle gamers and job opportunities

Playthrough convention packs in Triangle gamers and job opportunities

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Government shutdown entering sixth day as Republicans and Democrats remain at an impasse

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Triangle Food Guy Sean Lennard has details about National Cinnamon Roll Day and where you can get rolls for $2.50 on Saturday. Plus, the new State Fair food and what's next for the old Fox Liquor Bar space.


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Weekend best bets: Triangle Oktoberfest, Falling for Local fest

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Selma Railroad Days Festival to feature carnival rides, parade

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Fact check: Did Democrats propose to give health care to immigrants illegally in the US?

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NC State suit admits 'extensive' PCB contamination, stops short of linking cancer cases to Poe Hall

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Attorneys representing NC State alumni and students battling cancer told WRAL News they have reason to believe the university altered or destroyed evidence tied to the chemical contamination inside Poe Hall.

NC State alums raise concerns of evidence tampering at Poe Hall

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At least nine homes collapsed in the Outer Banks, scattering debris for miles. Crews are cleaning septic tanks, lumber and waste as rising seas put more houses at risk.

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A young mother faces her cancer diagnosis with resilience, finding solace and support through Duke's innovative young adult oncology program.


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Attorneys representing NC State alumni and students battling cancer told WRAL News they have reason to believe the university altered or destroyed evidence tied to the chemical contamination inside Poe Hall. 

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NC State University filed a lawsuit against Monsanto, alleging the company failed to warn the university about the dangers of PCBs (Polychlorinated Biphenyls) that have caused "extensive" contamination in Poe Hall.

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5 On Your Side: High lead levels found in three major food recalls in September

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CJF America sends partial payment to worker amid lawsuit

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Two execs from Durham-based company charged in fraud investigation

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Rite Aid has closed its final doors after 63 years in business

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