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Franklin County deputies arrested Mayteil Jomar Negron-Guevarez, a man wanted for murder in Puerto Rico.

Wanted for double murder in Puerto Rico, top 10 most-wanted man found hiding in Franklin County

<p>TEMPERATURE COMING NEXT WEEK. &gt;&gt; RIGHT NOW, IT'S 6 FRANKLIN COUNTY DEPUTIES ARRESTED THE MAN WHO'S WANTED FOR KILLING 2 PEOPLE IN PUERTO RICO. &gt;&gt; HE'S ONE OF PUERTO RICO'S TOP 10 MOST WANTED FUGITIVES. THANK YOU FOR JOINING US. I'M GERALD OWENS AND I'M DEBRA MORGAN. DEPUTIES TOOK MAY TELL THE GROWN GUEVARA'S INTO CUSTODY TODAY CONNECTED TO CRIMES. AUTHORITIES SAY HAPPENED 4 YEARS AGO. HE'S NOW SET TO BE EXTRADITED BACK TO PUERTO RICO WHO SEE DONOVAN IS LIVE IN THE WAKE COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER IN RALEIGH WHERE TAVARES IS DUE IN COURT ON MONDAY. CHELSEA. AND SO A BUSINESS OWNER AND YOUNGSVILLE IN FRANKLIN COUNTY GOT QUITE A SURPRISE THIS MORNING WHEN THE U.S. MARSHALS AND THE FRANKLIN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE FLOODED THEIR PROPERTY AND THEY ACTUALLY FOUND A MAN. &gt;&gt; WHO HAD ESCAPED MURDER CHARGES IN PUERTO RICO MORE THAN 4 YEARS AGO. &gt;&gt; UNDERSTANDING, YOU KNOW, RUN FROM THE RAIN THERE THAT'S BROADCAST BY RADIO TRAFFIC FROM THIS MORNING COMING FROM HERE, A LANDSCAPING YARD IN YOUNGSVILLE WHERE DEPUTIES HAVE DESCENDED HALF YEARS FOR THE MURDER. WITHIN MINUTES, FRANKLIN COUNTY DEPUTIES AND CANINES AS WELL AS MEMBERS OF THE PUERTO RICO, VIOLENT OFFENDERS TASK FORCE. &gt;&gt; FOUND A FUGITIVE A LONG WAY FROM HOME HIDING UNDERNEATH THIS SHED NEAR THE CEDAR CREEK LANDSCAPING COMPANY. THE OWNERS DIDN'T WANT TO SPEAK ON CAMERA, BUT THEY SAY THEY WERE SHOCKED AND HAD NO IDEA. MATTEL JIM MARTIN, A GRAND GUEVARA'S WAS HIDING ON THEIR PROPERTY TO NO GO ON GO FAR AS WAS WANTED FOR A DOUBLE MURDER OUT OF PUERTO RICO IN MARCH OF 2020. IT'S STILL UNCLEAR HOW HE LEFT THE ISLAND AND HOW LONG HE HAS BEEN IN OUR STATE. THIS IS A POSTER PUT OUT THIS YEAR BY PUERTO RICAN POLICE STATING THAT THE SUSPECT WAS ONE OF PUERTO RICO'S TOP 10 MOST WANTED CRIMINALS. TODAY THE U.S. MARSHALL SAID THEY MAY TRY TO HIDE, BUT THEY SHOULD KNOW THAT THE U.S. MARSHALS WILL NOT STOP UNTIL THEY FIND YOU AND BRING YOU TO JUSTICE. THEY'RE GOING GO FAR AS WAS TRANSFERRED TO THE WAKE COUNTY JAIL AFTER BEING FOUND UNDER THE SHED. &gt;&gt; NOW THE SUSPECT WILL THEN AWAIT TO BE EXTRADITED BACK TO PUERTO RICO. HE'S DO HEAR THE WAKE COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER ON MONDAY MORNING WHERE WE HOPE TO GET MORE DETAILS ON HOW HE GOT HERE AND WHAT HE WAS DOING IN FRANKLIN COUNTY. BUT FOR RIGHT NOW, HE'S IN THE WAKE COUNTY DETENTION CENTER UNDER</p>

Wanted for double murder in Puerto Rico, Top 10 most-wanted man found in Franklin County

Wanted for double murder in Puerto Rico, top 10 most-wanted man found in Franklin County

Mayteil Jomar Negron-Guevarez

'Our kids are really hurting right now': 34-year-old father killed at Fayetteville sports bar, girlfriend speaks out

Family members have identified the victim as 34-year-old Garrett Stroman.

Police from Triangle help with Hurricane Helene relief at Biltmore Village

Holly Springs police are among the law enforcement officers helping patrol the Biltmore Estate in Asheville after Hurricane Helene caused devastation in the area.

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It was a colorful display Thursday across the North Carolina skies as a geomagnetic storm triggered northern lights in the United States.



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A five-county region in Eastern North Carolina, home to a large cluster of biotech and pharmaceutical manufacturers, is rapidly expanding.



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Hurricane Helene destroyed the Arc of North Carolina's regional office in the Biltmore Village area of Asheville.

Disability advocate group working to serve Helene victims after Asheville office damaged

State Rep. Terence Everitt, D-Wake Forest, is running for state Senate against Republican Ashlee Adams, a businesswoman and political newcomer.

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Friday, Oct. 11, at 5 p.m. marks the deadline for North Carolina voters to register to vote in the upcoming election or to make changes to your registration if you've moved.

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UNC Chancellor Lee Roberts tells WRAL that the current Dean E. Smith Center, home to the Tar Heels' storied men's basketball program, has a lot of repair needs.

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According to a spokesperson for Durham Public Schools, a student reported seeing a suspicious person on campus but did not see a gun.



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Scammers are trying to take advantage of people's generosity in the aftermath of Helene's devastation. One scam uncovered by 5 On Your Side involves fake relief donations through Venmo.

5 On Your Side uncovers Venmo donation fraud targeting Helene relief efforts 

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NEW YORK (AP) â Fisher-Price is recalling parts of over 2 million infant swings across the U.S., Canada and Mexico due to a serious suffocation risk, following reports of five infant deaths.

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This year, fairgoers can explore an expansive menu of 72 new items, including fried favorites, global flavors, and creative twists on classics, making for a flavorful and memorable experience.

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UNC Health psychiatrist Nadia Charguia, MD, shares six tips about how to talk to your child after a hurricane or other natural disaster.


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Tickets will go on sale Friday for "Music for the Mountains," an Oct. 27 concert at Red Hat Amphitheater benefiting Hurricane Helene victims. WRAL is a proud media sponsor.


Music for the Mountains: Old Crow Medicine Show to headline Helene relief concert at Red Hat

The Music for the Mountains event is set for Oct. 27 at the Red Hat Amphitheater in downtown Raleigh.

There's been some confusion regarding the government's response to Helene in western North Carolina. So let's break it down.

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WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty examines the response to Hurricane Helene and the misinformation spread since it caused devastation in North Carolina.

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A month without a teacher. A local mother's discovery led to a 5 On Your Side investigation. WRAL 5 On Your Side looks into the statewide shortage of teachers and the impact it's having on students.

A month without a teacher: 5 On Your Side digs into a statewide teacher shortage

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Kim Wooten, an engineer and member of the state Building Code Council, has criticized recent changes to North Carolina's building codes, which she believes have weakened building standards and paved the way for more destruction in the next storm.

Weak building codes making North Carolina less safe, engineer says

After months of WRAL investigations, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now working to determine if there is a connection between PCBs in Poe Hall and employee cancer cases.

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Before hunting for deep discounts on Amazon Prime Day, 5 On Your Side is warning you about the pitfalls to watch out for while you shop and after.

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WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty answers viewer questions related to the response to Hurricane Helene.

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