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A Raleigh man, Carl Thomas Bennett, has been arrested for allegedly impersonating a law enforcement officer to sexually assault a woman, threatening her with deportation if she refused.


Police arrest Raleigh man accused of impersonating officer and sexually assaulting woman

>> ONE SOURCE FOR LOCAL NEWS. THIS IS WRAL. >> NEW TONIGHT A SUSPECT IS IN JAIL, ACCUSED OF KIDNAPPING AND A WOMAN AND FAKING TIES TO IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. RALEIGH POLICE SAY CARL BENNETT THREATENED TO DEPORT THE VICTIM IF SHE DIDN'T TAKE PART IN ACTS WITH HIM. AS FOR BEING HERE WITH US TONIGHT, I'M ASHLEY ROW AND I'M GERALD OWENS. THE VICTIM IN THIS CASE WAS FOUND IN A LOCAL MOTEL. >> THE BUREAU'S AARON THOMAS IS LIVE IN RALEIGH TONIGHT WITH THE CRIME TOOK PLACE. AARON, WHAT ARE YOU LEARNING FROM LAW ENFORCEMENT? >> IT IS ONE RALEIGH. POLICE HAVE TOLD US DRILL. THEY SAY THEY RESPONDED TO THIS MOTEL 6 BEHIND ME JUST YESTERDAY MORNING IS LOCATED OFF OF CAPITAL BOULEVARD. THAT'S WHERE THEY RESPONDED TO THAT VICTIM. TONIGHT, WE SPOKE WITH A LOCAL GROUP ADVOCATING FOR THE RIGHTS OF IMMIGRANTS ARE WORRIED ABOUT SITUATIONS IN SCAMS TARGETING THIS POPULATION. THIS MOTEL 6 LOCATED ON APPLIANCE COURT IN RALEIGH. THE SITE OF REPORTED RAPE ON SUNDAY. ARREST WARRANTS SAY THIS MAN, KARL BENNETT WENT TO THE LOCATION AND COMMITTED A NUMBER OF CRIMES, INCLUDING MULTIPLE OFFENSES. >> BENNETT, ACCORDING TO THESE DOCUMENTS, THREATENED TO DEPORT THE VICTIM. IF SHE DID NOT HAVE WITH HIM AND DISPLAYED A BUSINESS CARD WITH A BADGE ON. >> THIS HAS KIND OF A PERFECT STORM. WHAT'S HAPPENING RIGHT NOW AND IT'S OPENING UP OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE NOT DOING ANY KIND OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF PEOPLE IN TERRIBLE WAYS. NIKKI BAY INA IS WITH SAY I'M GONNA AND SEE A GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON DEFENDING THE RIGHTS OF IMMIGRANTS. >> SHE SEES THIS AS AN EXAMPLE OF PEOPLE PRAYING ON THE SENSE OF FEAR. SOME IMMIGRANTS HAVE WITH IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT OR ICE OR THE PAIN IS NOT SURPRISED BY ALLEGATIONS OF INTIMIDATION THROUGH IN-PERSON NATION. GIVEN TODAY'S CLIMATE. >> PEOPLE WOULDN'T BE THAT SURPRISED THAT AN ICE AGENT ACTED IN AN INAPPROPRIATE WAY BECAUSE THEY OFTEN DO ACTED IN APPROPRIATE WAYS TO GET INFORMATION OUT OF PEOPLE. RALEIGH POLICE DIDN'T SHARE THE RACE OR IMMIGRATION STATUS OF THE VICTIM INVOLVED. WE'RE WAITING TO SEE IF ANY OTHER VICTIMS MAY HAVE BEEN TARGETED. >> WE STOPPED BY THE MOTEL 6. THE CLERK WORKING THE FRONT DESK WAS UNAWARE OF THE REPORTED RAPE. >> AND TONIGHT WE ARE WAITING TO HEAR BACK FROM ICE AGENTS ABOUT THESE ALLEGATIONS. MEANTIME, BEEN AND REMAINS IN CUSTODY AFTER MAKING HIS FIRST COURT APPEARANCE THIS

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Raleigh man accused of impersonating ICE agent, threatening woman with deportation before sexually assaulting her

'I'm in fear of my life': Woman turns to WRAL Investigates after fire is set on her front porch

Hazel Burgos' Ring camera shows a person on her porch setting fire to a pile of trash. As lighter fluid was poured, the fire expanded and it scorched a nearby window.

Patchy morning fog gives way to breezy, brighter weather Tuesday

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Wake deputy facing charges after reported child abuse, search warrant says

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Trump administration to allow immigrant arrests at schools, churches. What UNC plans to do.

Trump Administration Begins Immigration Arrests in Chicago

Durham Public Schools leaders to hold meeting Tuesday to discuss $7M budget deficit

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A frenzy over an artificial intelligence chatbot made by Chinese tech startup DeepSeek was upending stock markets Monday and fueling debates over the economic and geopolitical competition between the U.S. and China in developing AI technology.

What is DeepSeek, the Chinese AI company upending the stock market?

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UNC Health and Duke Health are expected to announce a partnership to build a 500-bed children's hospital in the Triangle, people familiar with the arrangement tell WRAL. It would be the first standalone children's hospital in the state. 

UNC, Duke in talks to build Triangle children's hospital

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Local fire departments say thieves are targeting the personal cars of first responders, shattering their car windows to break into their vehicles.


Firefighters targeted by car break-ins in Durham, Chapel Hill

NEW YORK (AP) â U.S. public health officials have been told to stop working with the World Health Organization, effective immediately.

CDC ordered to stop working with WHO immediately, upending expectations of an extended withdrawal

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The lawsuit is proceeding in state and federal court at the same time, a rare occurrence that mirrors the rare nature of the attempt to throw out ballots months after the election ended.

Challenged NC ballots: After intense questioning in court, federal judges to choose who will decide fate of 60,000 votes

2024 N.C. Supreme Court candidates

The Justice Department said Monday that it had fired more than a dozen employees who worked on criminal prosecutions of President Donald Trump, moving rapidly to pursue retribution against lawyers involved in the investigations and signaling an early willingness to take action favorable to the president's personal interests.

Trump Justice Department says it has fired employees involved in prosecutions of the president

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In the wake of President Donald Trump's immigration orders, the Triangle area has been plagued by false rumors of ICE raids, with one hoax targeting a Durham supermarket.

Community groups work to stop misinformation of false ICE raids in the Triangle

A file photo of an ICE raid. Photo courtesy of ICE/DVIDS.

In a very rare event, New Orleans has now seen more snow than New York City

Ask the Meteorologist: Why have southern cities like New Orleans seen more snow than NYC, other northern towns?

Theyâve Never Seen Snow Like This Before. They Wanted to Make the Most of It.

The North Carolina Attorney General has raised concerns over a proposed $70 million land-lease deal for Saint Augustine's University, citing insufficient documentation. The attorney general also has concerns about the university's ability to remain operational.

NC AG raises concerns over Saint Augustine's University's proposed $70 million land-lease deal

Saint Augustine's University employees will not be paid on-time again 

A worker was killed Monday after being struck by a vehicle on the Charlotte Douglas International Airport ramp, the paved area adjacent to gates where planes park to load passengers.


Person killed in Charlotte airport ramp accident

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NEW YORK (AP) â Wall Streetâs superstars tumbled Monday as a competitor from China threatens to upend the artificial-intelligence  frenzy theyâve been feasting on.

Tech stocks tank as a Chinese competitor threatens to upend the AI frenzy

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Find out the winners of the tenth-annual WRAL Voters' Choice Awards, which honors your local favorites in over 100 categories.


Winners announced: 2024 WRAL Voters' Choice Awards

WRAL VCAs 2023

As wildfires raged across Los Angeles, killing at least 24 people and destroying thousands of structures, some people sought to contrast emergency response to the fires to disaster response that followed deadly hurricanes that battered the southeastern U.S. late last year. 

Fact-check: Is the federal government treating California and North Carolina disasters differently?

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New Orleans now has seen more snow than New York City, other notable northern towns

There have been few studies that have been able to take a comprehensive look at how these medications, which include Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound, may change a person's overall health.

Popular GLP-1 medications may have health benefits that extend beyond weight loss and blood sugar control, a new study finds

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A Durham couple reflects on how the historic snowstorm of 2000 became the unexpected catalyst for their enduring relationship.

Durham couple celebrates 24 years of love sparked by the historic 2000 snowstorm

January 2000 'snow couple'

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It was a dog fight at Cameron Indoor Stadium, but the Blue Devils walked away with the victory Monday night.

No. 2 Duke wins in dog fight over NC State, 74-64

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Durham parks barriers may remain up through 2025 as officials continue soil testing for lead

Fencing surrounding a contaminated section of a Durham park

Tar Heel Traveler: Sewing machine shop

Durham Parks & Rec Dept. update residents on soil study of multiple parks

Race for NC Supreme Court seat goes before federal court

NC Supreme Court election lawsuit goes before federal appeals court

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Durham parks contaminated with lead could remain shuttered through 2025, officials say

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Flagg, Duke rally past NC State for 14th straight victory, remain unbeaten in ACC

Residents along Blue Ridge Road hope widening project is worth the construction headaches

Gas leak forces about 40 people to leave Durham day care facility

Harnett County Schools to test lockable cellphone pouches for students

Trump signs order that likely sets in motion a future ban on transgender troops

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Trump says Microsoft is one of the companies eyeing TikTok

Hundreds of US visa appointments canceled in Colombia following spat with Trump over deportations

Canadian PM hopeful lays out plan to fight Trump's tariff threats 'where it hurts'

Scott Bessent confirmed as treasury secretary, giving him a key role in extending Trump's tax cuts

There are some fun ways to get out and about this weekend, including an annual run that involves eating doughnuts!


Weekend best bets: Krispy Kreme Challenge, Cupid's Undie Run

Runners jog, chow their way through 2018 Krispy Kreme Challenge

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Foodie News: State of Beer opens second Raleigh location

Open sign broad hanging on wood door front of cafe.

La Farm adds pizza to its menu at new Raleigh location

La Farm Bakery, celebrated for its artisan bread, is now serving up Neapolitan-style pizzas at its new location in north Raleigh.

Triangle chefs named semifinalists for national James Beard honors

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Fact check: Trump says U.S. is only nation with birthright citizenship

Fact check: Does it matter that Donald Trump didn't put his hand on the Bible during his oath of office?

Fact-checking President Donald Trump's Inauguration Day speeches

Fact check: Are Helene victims required to pay taxes on damaged property?

Wake DA drops state vehicle-use case against former State Treasurer Dale Folwell

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Wake DA drops state vehicle-use case against former state treasurer; Folwell agrees to reimburse $6K

Democrats and voting groups say a bid to toss out North Carolina ballots is an attack on democracy

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending Jan. 23

Will President Trump's support make the difference for the Lumbee Tribe?

Harnett County Schools pilot new program to curb student phone-use

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Parents file complaints as NC schools struggle to hire special education teachers

NC schools are struggling to hire special education teachers. Parents are filing complaints

Brain Game: Franklin County Early College vs. Green Hope High School

Nearby workers share reactions to possible developments around Saint Augustine's University

North Carolina has no required training hours to become a tattoo artist. We asked why.

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Rising breast cancer rates in younger women: A wake-up call for early detection

Raleigh police officer shooting: Looking into the suspect's criminal history

Bomb squad finds 'suspicious items' in Raleigh shooting suspect's car: 2 men killed, officer shot

How Trump's expected executive actions could impact North Carolina

NC State opens 2025 football season with six straight games in state

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UNC going back to grass at Kenan Stadium

Auburn, Duke top men's AP Top 25, Texas Tech, Vanderbilt make poll debuts; UConn tumbles to No. 25

Mahomes and the Chiefs will face Hurts, Barkley and the Eagles as they seek a Super Bowl three-peat

Vanderbilt ranked in women's AP Top 25 for 1st time in 11 years; UCLA, South Carolina still 1-2

No. 10 Southeast Raleigh holds off No. 22 South Garner in girls basketball showdown

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No. 23 Fike remains unbeaten with big road win at rival Hunt

No. 21 Garner takes down Cleveland in Greater Neuse River battle

First-half surge helps Hunt boys knock off Fike once again

Northeast Guilford hires Dudley OC Antonio Hall to lead its football program

WakeEd Partnership is working with a new nonprofit on the tutoring program, which briefly shut down last fall when the previous provider folded.

Cary-based nonprofit picked to re-start Wake schools tutoring program for struggling readers

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The ad was paid for by a group tied to former North Carolina Republican Gov. Pat McCrory, who's leading efforts to help improve trust in elections among fellow conservatives.

'Stop this attack': New ad features NC Republican challenging GOP-backed effort to toss ballots

Scholars who study governments around the globe say a legal challenge over a contested seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court is similar to attempts to weaken democracy in other countries.

Lawsuit over NC Supreme Court race hits slowdown

The Lumbee Tribe has sought full federal recognition for years. Despite support from the previous three presidents, the tribe has been unable to get the legislative support it needs.

Long wait almost over? Trump pushes for federal recognition of Lumbee Tribe

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Botched tattoos. Scars. Infections. WRAL Investigates why you need more training to cut hair than to ink someone's skin in North Carolina.

WRAL Investigates: Dangerous tattoos and NC laws 

Trump's "Drill, baby, drill" agenda, including exiting the Paris Agreement and halting wind leases, threatens North Carolina's clean energy goals and EV growth.

Trump's executive order to withdraw US from Paris Climate Agreement threatens NC

President Donald Trump signed several executive orders on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.

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5 On Your Side restaurant ratings for Julian's Restaurant, Kiichi Ramen, and Ihop

Millions of vehicles on the road have a a recall that hasn't been fixed

Don't fall for scam texts offering tax credits in exchange for personal information

Beware: Scammers exploit IRS COVID Tax Credit, targeting 1 million eligible taxpayers

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NC impact on Trump's executive orders

Former Raleigh firefighter and wife face $578,000 bill from NC's controversial illicit tax law

WRAL Investigates illegal drug tax in NC

'They can easily take a life': Unit focuses on tractor-trailer safety, issues nearly $10M in fines

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David Gardner: There are solutions to combat misinformation and hold tech giants accountable

Road to jobs worth $91K starts Friday

Donald Thompson: Costcoâs DEI defense is a blueprint for business success and leadership excellence

Leading with happiness: The science of thriving in work & life

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California considers letting victims of natural disasters sue oil companies for damages

The IRS will start accepting 2024 federal tax returns on January 27

Mel Gibsonâs âFlight Riskâ is No. 1 at box office, âThe Brutalistâ expands

5 economic forces that could shape the first year of Trump's presidency

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Duke, UNC could announce plans Tuesday to build Triangle children's hospital

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Durham Parks & Rec to give update on lead in parks Monday

Pet of the Day: Jan. 26, 2025

Family treated to free donuts after baby born in Krispy Kreme parking lot

Photos: Snow day fun across NCâï¸

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