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24-05-2025
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Suspect in Elizabeth City homicide arrested after turning himself in: Police
NOTE: This video is previous coverage from 5/11/25 ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. (WAVY) – The person of interest in the May 9 homicide at Walker Landing Apartments in Elizabeth City has turned himself in Saturday, according to the Elizabeth City Police Department (ECPD). ECPD was called to the apartment complex on reports that a man had been shot and upon arrival, found a man dead in his apartment. Investigation determined Joseph Earl Simmons, 45, as a person of interest. He later turned himself in and was arrested for murder and discharging a weapon into an occupied property, police say. He was transported to Albemarle District Jail with no bond on the murder charge, but a $250,000 secured bond for the discharging a weapon into an occupied property charge. His first court appearance is set for Tuesday, May 27, in Pasquotank County District Court at 9:30 a.m. Anyone with additional information about this incident are urged to contact the Elizabeth CityPolice Department at (252) 335-4321. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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24-05-2025
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Police release additional details about Friday search that caused lockdowns
EAU CLAIRE — Police have released additional information about the arrest of a man Friday that led them to briefly ask residents of the East Hill neighborhood to remain indoors. The update includes why police were concerned and labeled Leo Lacy as 'armed and dangerous.' An initial report to authorities said Leo Lacy has pointed a handgun at someone and followed them. Authorities say he was spotted at about 12:20 p.m.n when he returned to his vehicle. They tried to stop him, but Lacy drove away and police broke off the chase based on the time of day and traffic conditions. Shortly afterwards police received a report of a crash. It had involved Lacy, who ran from the scene. With knowledge Lacy was on foot in a specific area, police set up a perimeter and began searching. Schools in the area went on lockdown for safety, and multiple agencies responded. Police used drones and a K9 during the search. They found Lacy shortly before 2 p.m. in an upper storage area in a garage. They found a loaded handgun nearby. Lacy was arrested without further incident. Charges have not yet been announced. ——— Original story EAU CLAIRE — Police are asking people to stay away from the area around Margaret Street in the East Hill neighborhood and for those in the area to stay inside with doors locked. The ECPD says it is looking for Leo Lacy, who is wanted for recklessly endangering safety. He is considered armed and dangerous. When officers attempted to contact lacy, the ECPD says he "fled into the neighborhood. Anyone with information is asked to call police immediately.
