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A Wake County woman is suing Verizon Wireless after she says the company provided her phone number, call logs and address to her alleged stalker, who was arrested at her home with a knife and rope.



'Knife, rope and the intent to kill:' Wake County woman sues Verizon for giving contact information to alleged stalker

TIMEOUT. WHEN TEMPERATURES CLIMB WHERE YOU LIVE. >> RIGHT NOW AT 4 O'CLOCK ARRIVES, IT IS BEING ACCUSED OF HANDING OVER A WOMAN'S SENSITIVE INFORMATION. >> TO HER STOCKER. THANK YOU FOR JOINING US. I'M DAN HAGGERTY AND I'M LENA TILLETT. FEDERAL PROSECUTORS SAY THIS MAN HERE, ROBERT LOUGHNER CREATED A FAKE SEARCH WARRANT AND EVEN IMPERSONATED THE KERRY POLICE OFFICER TO OBTAIN A RALEIGH WOMAN'S CALL. RECORDS FROM VERIZON. NOW A NEW LAWSUIT CLAIMS THE CELL PHONE GIANT FELT FOR WRAL'S. CHELSEA DONOVAN OBTAIN THESE DOCUMENTS. SHE JOINS US NOW LIVE FROM THE WAKE COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER WITH A DISTURBING DETAILS ON WHERE GLENN OR WAS LOCATED AND WHAT HE HAD WITH HIM. CHELSEA. >> YEAH, THIS ONE'S PRETTY INTERESTING. SO WHAT WE KNOW IS A MAN FROM NEW MEXICO DROVE THOUSANDS OF MILES ACROSS THE COUNTRY RIGHT HERE TO RALEIGH TO FIND A WOMAN WHO HE MET ONLINE IN A NEW LAWSUIT JUST FILED HERE IN THIS WEEKEND, THE WAKE COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER ALLEGES HE FIGURED OUT WHERE TO FIND HER AFTER SHE BLOCKED HER NUMBER AND CHANGED IT BECAUSE VERIZON RELEASED ALL OF HER CELL PHONE RECORDS AND DATA TO HIM. WHY? BECAUSE HE THOUGHT THEY THOUGHT RATHER HE WAS A POLICE DETECTIVE. >> THEY MET ON THIS DATING WEBSITE LAST FALL. SHE MET HIM ONLINE AND IT QUICKLY SOURED THIS MAN, ROBERT GLENN ARE FROM NEW MEXICO, THEN BECAME OBSESSED WITH A RALEIGH WOMAN. ACCORDING TO HER ATTORNEY AMANDA DOOR. AND THE FBI ARE THEY SAY HE BEGAN TO STALK HER. SHE BLOCKED HIM. >> AND WHEN THE BLOCKING DIDN'T WORK, SHE CONTACTED THE POLICE. SHE THEN WENT TO VERIZON TO CHANGE HER PHONE NUMBER. GET ABOUT 10 DAYS OF PEACE. THEN GLENN OR GOT CREATIVE, POSING AS A CAREY POLICE OFFICER NAMED DETECTIVE STEPHEN COOPER ASKING FOR ALL OF HER CALL RECORDS AND DATA THIS CRIMINAL COMPLAINT FILED BY THE FBI STATES. HE WROTE ON A FAKE SEARCH WARRANT. WE ARE IN NEED OF THIS PHONE DATA AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO APPREHEND THE SUSPECT. >> EVEN STATING SHE WAS A SUSPECT IN A HOMICIDE AND MAY FLEE TO PUERTO RICO. HE WAS GIVEN HER ADDRESS. HE WAS GIVEN CONTACTS. THE CRIMINAL COMPLAINT STATES. CONNOR DROVE ACROSS THE COUNTRY FROM NEW MEXICO TO RALLY WHERE HE TEXTED THE WOMAN STATING I AM GOING TO GET A RIFLE AND AMMO. IF I CAN'T HAVE YOU, NO ONE CAN. IT WAS A HARASSMENT CAMPAIGN THAT WAS ONLY MADE POSSIBLE BY THE RELEASE OF THAT INFORMATION. BROADER MADE IT TO THE VICTIM'S HOME. SHE CALLED POLICE AND HE WAS ARRESTED. HE HAD A KNIFE AND A ROPE WITH HIM. >> NOW, AS YOU MENTIONED, WATER HAS PREVIOUS TALKING CHARGES OUT OF CALIFORNIA. NOW THE ATTORNEY AND HER VICTIM HAVE FILED A CIVIL LAWSUIT IN THIS CASE AGAINST VERIZON. SEEKING MORE THAN $75,000 IN DAMAGES. I REACHED OUT TO VERIZON TODAY TO TRY TO GET A STATEMENT ON THIS CASE, BUT HAVEN'T HEARD

Wake County woman sues Verizon after alleged stalker gets her new number

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WRAL Investigates saw how school districts in North Carolina inspect school buses.

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The next several days, through at least Saturday, will bring cooler temperatures and lower humidity. 

Humidity stays low, but fall-like temps are short-lived 

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The 500 block of Fayetteville Street had 47 reported crimes from January 1 through July 31, compared to 25 reported crimes in the same period last year.

Crime rates nearly double compared to last year for part of Fayetteville Street

Raleigh police responded to a call of shots fired on Wednesday in downtown Raleigh.

The lawsuit filed Thursday in federal court asks the judge to overturn the state's "ballot selfie" ban because it violates the First Amendment by interfering with political speech on the basis of its content.

NC candidate sues state elections board over 'ballot selfie' ban 

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5 On Your Side reports weekly on restaurants in our area that get a less-than-ideal health score. Sometimes, those restaurants that get "B" or "C" sanitation grades don't get reinspected for a year or more.

NC State launching new program impacting safety of food you eat

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As North Carolina and the rest of the U.S. prepare to celebrate the semiquincentennial of the Declaration of Independence, questions remain about whether celebrations will ignore certain parts of state history.

NC politicians, historians planning how to celebrate 250th anniversary of Declaration of Independence

American Revolution reenactment held in Hillsborough

The incident happened on the ramp from the outer loop of I-485 to Mount Holly Road around 10 a.m. CMPD closed the ramp to Exit 14 for the investigation, which involved multiple agencies. 

Person killed, CMPD officers hurt in crash on I-485 exit ramp

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A new Durham crime report shows a violent first half of 2024.

Durham crime report shows increase in shootings, youth crime in 2024

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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Thursday released new guidance and tools for parents to help keep kids safe heading back to school.

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Alder Marin-Sotelo is in custody of the Mexican government awaiting extradition on other criminal charges.

Escape charges dropped against one of the men charged with murder of Wake County deputy Ned Byrd

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Armyworms, known scientifically as Spodeotera frugiperda, are a species of caterpillar commonly associated with foliar damage seen on grass and home landscapes. The infestation caught homeowners, like Lee Hawkins of Fuquay-Varina, by surprise.

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DALLAS (AP) -- From barbecues to getaways to shopping the sales, many people across the U.S. mark Labor Day -- the federal holiday celebrating the American worker -- by finding ways to relax.

What to know about Labor Day and its history

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Each week, we'll post a new weekly table of prices for 11 staple grocery items to help you compare across multiple Triangle area stores.

Where can I find the best prices on grocery staples this week?

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The answers came from the help of a Myrtle Beach man and his boogie board.

Myrtle Beach man uses homemade sonar device to solve second cold case in months

While many year-round students have already started classes, Aug. 26 marks the first day of the 2024-2025 academic year for most traditional calendar students, while Wake County schools start their traditional calendar on Aug. 27.


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The 2024 annual school supply sales and school clothing deals are in full swing and there are some great deals to be found! Check out the list of impressive buys at multiple stores starting at 15 cents this week. 

List of school supply deals starting at 15 cents

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Mike D began making his own barbecue sauce, then opened a restaurant in Durham. Next thing he knew, he was introducing Vice President Kamala Harris at a campaign rally last week in Raleigh, and his business has boomed ever since.

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SAMHSA creates tools for parents to navigate child social media use

Future Teachers Program filling the gap, helping find new teachers

NC ban on 'ballot selfies' challenged in court

Wake County Preparing bus riders for new school year

Soldiers, families celebrate end of 9-month deployment

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Child injured in accidental shooting, police say

Highway Patrol searching for family of fallen trooper for bridge dedication

Trial date set for former oral surgeon accused of sexually assaulting patients while under anesthesia

Former Angier chief sues town claiming hostile workplace of sexual texts, banter

Democrats conclude their convention Thursday with their new standard bearer, Kamala Harris

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Average rate on a 30-year mortgage eases to 6.46%, the lowest level in 15 months

US government indicts Guatemalan suspect on smuggling charges over deaths of 53 migrants in trailer

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FDA signs off on updated Covid-19 vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech

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Wake County had record-breaking tourism numbers last year

North Carolina Bluegrass Festival

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Smoky Hollow Park project gets $8.6M grant

Raleigh transforming city maintenance yard into public park

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Fact check: Buttigieg says Vance holds 'anti-marriage-equality views'

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Fact check: Did Walz force Minnesota schools to stock tampons in boys' bathrooms?

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Fact-checking claims about Algerian boxer Imane Khelif's Olympic boxing eligibility

Republicans seek removal of non-citizens from registered voter lists

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Democrats respond to former President Donald Trump's visit to North Carolina

Trump speech in Asheboro focuses on national security proposals

Woman faints during Trump speech in Asheboro

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump speaks in Asheboro, his first major outdoor event since July's assassination attempt

NC gets $619,000 to test, reduce lead in drinking water at schools, child care centers 

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Wake school bus officials unveil new notification system for delayed school buses, other transportation updates

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Viewers respond whether phones should be allowed in NC schools

Watchdog report critical of NC school lunch junk fees

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19% of Durham murder suspects are not in county jail

Back to school: NC ranks low on public school spending, but sent $180 million to private schools

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Granville Central cancels football season due to participation concerns

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WRAL 5 on Your Side's Keely Arthur breaks down how to avoid junk fees to make sure you keep more money in your pocket this school year.

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Community leaders are working to address the growing problem of juvenile crime throughout central North Carolina.

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Republican members of the board opposed the change, but they were out-voted by the Democratic majority in a party-line 3-2 vote.

NC elections officials approve digital voter ID option for UNC students

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Community leaders are working to address the growing problem of juvenile crime.

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WRAL 5 On Your Side's Keely Arthur talked with administrators and teachers to find out who's making sure artificial intelligence is being used as a study guide and not as a way to cheat.

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Laptops purchased during the Covid-19 pandemic have changed education. Some recent changes should give schools a little more time to find the money to keep them. 

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The boredom scroll on socials may be making your problem worse, study says

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Wolfspeed closing chip-making plant at Durham campus 

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Fayetteville teen achieves dream of becoming pilot

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