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Sgt. Brian Gerber was charged with 12 counts of fraud for obtaining property by false pretense to the amount of more than $20,000.

Fayetteville police officer charged with obtaining property by false pretense

<p>DRIVER AT THIS POINT. HOWEVER, THEY HAVE SAID THAT IT WAS ACCIDENTAL. A FAYETTEVILLE POLICE OFFICER IS OFF THE JOB AFTER HE WAS ARRESTED THIS MORNING ON SOME VERY SERIOUS ALLEGATIONS OF MISCONDUCT. SERGEANT BRIAN GERBER. &gt;&gt; HE WAS ARRESTED. HE HAD BEEN WITH THE DEPARTMENT SHOULD SAY SINCE 2017 AND WAS PROMOTED JUST LAST YEAR. WRAL'S GILBERT BAYS IS LIVE AFTER HEARING FROM THE CITY'S POLICE CHIEF ABOUT. &gt;&gt; WHAT LED TO THE ARREST OF HIS OFFICER. GILBERT &gt;&gt; WELL, DAN DE LISI BRICKEN BRADEN SAYS THAT THE ARREST OF THE OFFICER COMES AFTER A LENGTHY INVESTIGATION OF SEVERAL MUCH INTO THE OFFICERS CONDUCT. WE HAVE THE MOST OUT OF THEM. LET ME SHOW YOU THAT. THAT WAS TAKEN THIS MORNING AS HE WAS. &gt;&gt; ALL RIGHT. IF I CAN ACTUALLY TELL YOU A LITTLE BIT MORE ABOUT THIS STORY HERE. SO ACCORDING TO COURT DOCUMENTS, A COMPLAINT WAS FILED BY THE MANAGER OF THE MARKET FAIRE MALL ON SKIBO ROAD. THAT'S WHERE GERBER WAS EMPLOYED AS A SECURITY GUARD DURING HIS OFF-DUTY HOURS. HOWEVER, SOURCES CLOSE TO THIS INVESTIGATION TOLD GILBERT THAT ONE GERBER WITH SUPPOSED TO BE AT THE MALL AND HE WOULD SIGN IN ON HIS TIME CARD. BUT HE WASN'T ACTUALLY THERE. SO DURING THE PRESS CONFERENCE TODAY, POLICE CHIEF KIM BRAIDING, HE DIDN'T ELABORATE ON THAT 12 CHARGES OF OBTAINING PROPERTY BY FALSE PRETENSES. BUT HE DID SAY THAT POLICE OFFICERS ARE NOT ABOVE THE LAW. WE OBVIOUSLY HAD SOME TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES BUT GILBERT BAYS IS STAYING ON. THIS STORY WILL HAVE MUCH MORE IN OUR LATER NEWSCAST. LET'S CHECK IN WITH A</p>

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Fayetteville officer charged in off-duty security guard job

NC homeowner hires attorney after water bill spikes to 'mortgage payment size'

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RDU hits 101 to break record from 1948, scattered storms possible Thursday evening

Record heat at RDU

RFK Jr. to remain on NC ballot as board denies party's request for removal

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3 Heritage High students taken to hospital for heat-related illness during bomb threat evacuation

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Wakefield High School in Raleigh, Willow Spring High School in Fuquay-Varina  dismiss students early due to A/C problems

Students at Heritage High School in Wake County are safe after a bomb threat on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, prompted an evacuation.

Retired Durham firefighter among five killed in NY murder-suicide

Retired Durham firefighter Frank DeLucia was among five people killed in a murder-suicide over the weekend in New York.

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According to firefighters in Burke County, a children's book with three alkaline batteries inside a car became overheated and caught on fire. Both parents and the child were unharmed in the fire.

Residents concerned after NC couple says children's book sparked car fire

Children's book sparks fire in van in western NC

Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024 -- The intimidation, legalistic manipulation and other tactics to discourage voters who may not back those who control the state legislature are what we see in Valdimir Putin's Russia. Rigged elections, no matter the disguise, have NO place in North Carolina and stain those who use them to maintain power.

Editorial: Latest attacks on election integrity are paths back to Jim Crow 

DRAUGHON DRAWS: Whose votes count?  It  depends

Rhiannan Ortiz, who is seven months pregnant, is recovering from heat exhaustion while coping with life without air conditioning. Her situation underscores the urgent need to safeguard vulnerable populations as record-breaking temperatures contribute to a rise in heat-related deaths nationwide.

Rising temperatures, rising deaths: NC grapples with heat crisis

Pregnant woman lives without air conditioning

A 1-year-old boy has died after getting hit by a car Wednesday at a home on Ridgecrest Drive, the Franklin County Sheriff's Office said.

1-year-old boy dies after getting hit by a car in Franklin County

The State Highway Patrol said the crash happened around 1:05 p.m. Wednesday at a home on Ridgecrest Drive and involved one car.

According to the Myrtle Beach Police Department, one of their officers responded to an alarm activation at a home on 12th Avenue South.


'Purr-petrators': Eight kittens and their mother trip home alarm in Myrtle Beach

Kittens who broke into a Myrtle Beach home

Cynthia Williams Sellars pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the death of 88-year-old Lillie Johnson Cooper, a resident of the Windsor Point Retirement Community. 

Woman pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter in Fuquay-Varina assisted living death

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Karsen Kitchen made history as the youngest woman to cross the KÃ¡rmÃ¡n line, the internationally recognized boundary separating the Earth's atmosphere and outer space.

UNC student launches into space on Blue Origin rocket Thursday morning

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After opening its first store in North Carolina in Kill Devil Hills in May, Wawa is breaking ground on its first store in Cumberland County Thursday.

Cumberland County breaks ground on its first Wawa store

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N.C. State is kicking off its football season Thursday. That, combined with the road construction in the area, means one thing: Traffic.


NC State football & construction on Blue Ridge Road likely to impact commute Thursday

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The Wolfpack had one of its best seasons under Dave Doeren in 2023 despite an offense that struggled most of the year. Against Western Carolina on Thursday, They hope to build on their end-of-season success

NC State starts 2024 season Thursday night in primetime against Western Carolina

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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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In North Carolina, Buncombe, Rutherford and Cleveland counties have reported one case each of a human infection. It is unclear if any of those cases required hospitalizations.

West Nile virus is in North Carolina: Here's what you need to know

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One expert predicts that the comet could reach peak brightness by the second week of October, nearly as bright as Venus, making it faintly visible even in daylight.

Comet could visit daybreak skies in early Octoberâï¸

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After more than 20 years in business, The Goat Bar is closing its doors. This announcement comes after ALE investigators raided the bar last week and arrested seven people.


'It's an institution': The Goat Bar closes its doors after ALE bust leads to 7 arrests

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Two deaths in South Carolina are believed to be linked to recalled Boar's Head deli meat.



Boar's Head recall: 2 deaths in South Carolina among 8 linked to listeria outbreak

Certain Boar's Head Deli meats recalled over possible Listeria

A man who fell asleep while his Tesla was driving along U.S. Highway 70 has been arrested and charged with drug trafficking.

Man who fell asleep in Tesla while driving on US 70 charged with drug trafficking, multiple felonies

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Watch the Blue Origin flight, New Shepard (NS)-26, lift off from Launch Site One in west Texas. UNC student Karsen Kitchen made history as the youngest woman ever to travel into space. 

Watch as Blue Origin rocket launches into space

Heritage students treated for heat illnesses as bomb threat forces students outside in sweltering temps

Pet of the Day for Aug. 29, 2024

African American Cultural Festival returns Labor Day weekend

California couple missing from nudist resort

Stephanie Menard, 73, and her husband, Daniel Menard, 79

AirTag helps find stolen car

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'Bull Durham, A New Musical' based on 1988 movie about Durham Bulls team to debut in home city

Chatham County Sheriff's Office warns of scam calls impersonating deputies

NCDMV closes Raeford, Laurinburg offices due to staffing shortages

Average rate on a 30-year mortgage eases to 6.35%, its lowest level in more than a year

Nation/World

Postmaster general is confident about ability to process mail-in ballots

California couple in their 70s and dog missing from nudist resort 

Woman found dead before police kill husband on I-95 bridge, discover boy's body in vehicle

Israel kills a top militant in its deadliest West Bank raids since the Gaza war began

Need ideas for beachy day snacks? Explore our recommendations and pack the perfect food for a fun-filled beach day. Learn more on our site!


Perfect snacks for beachy days: What food to bring

The Mediterranean Diet Really Is That Good for You. Hereâs Why.

Celebrate 10 years of the WRAL Voters' Choice Awards this September  

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NY-style deli opens in downtown Raleigh's Union Station

Union Station Deli and Catering 

Hideaway Circus to bring outdoor performances to Durham, Knightdale

A hula hoop performance at Hideaway Circus

Weekend best bets: African American Cultural Festival, Childish Gambino

African American Cultural Festival returns in September

Pumpkin spice season is here: What to know about the PSL trend

Pumpkin spice latte, fall drinks, coffee, espresso, cappuccino

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Fact check: Social media claims NC ballot order shows 'attempt at voter manipulation'

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Politifact: Trump's claim about manipulated US job numbers baseless

Fact check: Trump says Biden, Harris got caught 'manipulating job statistics'

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

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

U.S. Accuses Software Maker RealPage of Enabling Collusion on Rents

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Dem VP candidate Tim Walz comes to Triangle for private fundraiser

North Carolinians are worried about political violence, extremism and a stolen election, new poll shows

NC Gov Roy Cooper cagey about political future after spotlight at DNC

Republican Party leaders seek to purge 225,000 NC voters ahead of 2024 elections, citing worries dismissed by state officials

Several Wake County schools dismiss students early due to AC issues

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Thousands expected to attend 'epic rager' for UNC fraternity members who protected US flag

Up to 3,000 people expected to attend Flagstock 2024 party for UNC flag defenders

Wake school board candidate drops out, endorses an opponent

Dash cam video shows school bus in no-passing zone drifting off road

NC farmers facing unprecedented struggles amid extreme weather and economic pressures

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After WRAL investigations, Durham County to review anti-violence program

More than 240 local schools may contain PCBs, WRAL investigation finds

Breonna Taylor raid: Experts explain why felony charges against 2 former officers were dismissed

WRAL Investigates wide disparities in school funding across NC counties

UNC aiming for strong start to 2024 season in Minnesota

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South Carolina commit Taeshawn Alston putting Vance County football on the map 

Drake Maye to start season as Patriots' backup, Jacoby Brissett named starter

Duke football kicks off season against Elon with new head coach, new QB

NASCAR to return to Rockingham Speedway in 2025

Predicted winners for all 195+ games in week 2 of the high school football season

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 Watch No. 7 Grimsley @ No. 1 Rolesville in the HighSchoolOT Game of the Week

Refocused, new-look No. 25 Hickory Ridge handles Cuthbertson boys soccer

Florida State is the first to offer Seventy-First's 6'5, 320-lb sophomore DL John Archer

Clayton DL Keshawn Stancil adds offers from Georgia, ECU, & UNC

A local whistleblower's warning has now become a reality. The Medicaid upgrade now costing North Carolina taxpayers hundreds of millions more and how the delays are impacting patient care.


WRAL Investigates delays in a Medicaid upgrade costing taxpayers and impacting patients

WRAL anchor Dan Haggerty talks about the sensitivities around tipping service workers and looks into plans that would ban taxes on tips.

In Depth with Dan: Examining 'no tax on tips' policies and the growth of tipping culture

People eating outside, maskless downtown Raleigh. Photo taken May 22, 2021. 

Schools in our area might contain PCBs, cancer-causing chemicals which can lead to delays in cognitive development and reduced IQs. Vermont is the only state in the U.S. testing schools for the chemicals.

How Vermont is testing school buildings for PCBs

How one state is testing school buildings for PCBs

In recent years, WRAL Investigates has reported on Bull City United employees being charged with gun and drug offenses and, most recently, with accessory after the fact to murder.

Bull City United under review by Durham County

WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty explains why beach renourishment costs muncipalties so much money.

Answering questions about NC house collapse into Atlantic Ocean, beach renourishment

Rodanthe home collapses into Atlantic Ocean

The Justice Department filed an antitrust lawsuit Friday against real estate software company RealPage, saying its software enabled landlords to collude to raise rents across the United States.

Federal lawsuit alleges rents inflated by price fixing scheme in NC, other states

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Retailers making millions off fees to get 'cash back'

How cash back fees at checkout impact the consumer

5 On Your Side: Used car ratings    

Consumer Reports ranks the best used car brands

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Captain of sunken superyacht to be questioned today in Italy 

Cumberland County Sheriff's Office searching for 28-year-old man for questioning in Fayetteville homicide

Counties responsible for monthly checks of school buses

WRAL Investigates how much your county spends on education

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Fewer Americans file for jobless claims as US labor market continues to defy elevated interest rates

New fellowship in Durham offers tech startups mentorship and top resources

Questions about the safety of Teslaâs âFull Self-Drivingâ system are growing

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Yelp sues Google, alleging a search engine monopoly that promotes its own reviews

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