Moore County Connect Newsletter #266 7/26/24

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📰 Aberdeen Man Pleads Guilty to 2021 Murders, Avoids Death Penalty

📰 Carthage Man Arrested on 60 Counts of Child Exploitation

📰 Armed Confrontation in Robbins Leads to Felony Charges

📰 Meth Possession Charges for Ex-Employee of Samarcand Training Academy

📰 Fire-Resistant Blankets: Moore County's New Weapon Against EV Fires

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Aberdeen Man Pleads Guilty to 2021 Murders, Avoids Death Penalty

Tony Patterson has pled guilty to the 2021 murders of D.P. and Mary Lou Black in Aberdeen, NC, and will serve two consecutive life sentences without parole. The decision to forgo the death penalty was made in consultation with the victims' family, based on their religious and moral beliefs and the desire to avoid the emotional strain of a lengthy trial. See details SandhillsSentinel.com.

Carthage Man Arrested on 60 Counts of Child Exploitation

Robert Lee Thomas of Carthage has been arrested and charged with sixty counts of felony sexual exploitation of a minor following an undercover investigation by the Moore County Sheriff’s Office. He is held on a $1,000,000 bond, with his first court appearance scheduled for August 7, 2024. The investigation is ongoing. Source: Moore County Sheriff’s Office

Armed Confrontation in Robbins Leads to Felony Charges

Two men were arrested in Robbins Wednesday after an incident at an uninhabited residence. Thomas Ralph Hayes fired multiple shots at a vehicle leaving the property, and Jeremy Shaun Brewer was found stealing items from the residence. Brewer faces multiple felony charges, while Hayes is charged with discharging a weapon into occupied property. Both are scheduled to appear in court on August 1, 2024. Source: Moore County Sheriff’s Office.

Meth Possession Charges for Ex-Employee of Samarcand Training Academy

Richard Derrick Smith was arrested for possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia after an investigation at the Samarcand Training Academy in Jackson Springs. Smith, a former employee, is held under a $7,500 bond and is set to appear in court on August 8, 2024.

Fire-Resistant Blankets: Moore County's New Weapon Against EV Fires

Moore County fire departments, including Southern Pines and Pinebluff Fire & Rescue, have adopted new technology to combat the unique challenges of electric vehicle fires. They have equipped their engines with fire-resistant blankets designed to wrap around burning EVs, slowing the fire's spread and providing crucial time for firefighters to manage the situation and protect property. These departments are the first in the county to implement this technology, with more expected to follow. See details and photos MooreBreakingNewz.com.

The Town of Cameron Town Hall will be closed July 29-August 2, 2024.

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