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Yahoo
09-04-2025
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Morganton man allegedly breaks into his children's home, violating protection order
MORGANTON, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A man is charged after breaking into the home of his kids, violating a domestic violence protection order, according to the Morganton Department of Public Safety. Around 1:20 a.m. on Wednesday, April 9, officers received a call from a woman about a breaking & entering incident. The caller said her children's father, 34-year-old Oscar Humberto Eliza-Velasquez, had gotten inside the home and was in the living room. Officials said the caller and three of her children were hiding in another room and told law enforcement there was a domestic violence protection order (DPVO) in place. CMS math teacher allegedly used translation app to send inappropriate messages to students: Court docs When officers arrived, they set up a perimeter and were able to safely get the caller and her children out of the home. Velasquez was detained and found to be highly intoxicated while violating the DPVO court order. Velasquez allegedly also texted his wife throughout the time of the DPVO. Velasquez was charged with felony breaking and entering with intent to terrorize, violation of a DPVO, and domestic criminal trespass. He also had an active warrant for failing to appear in court on the original crime of domestic violence. His bond has not yet been set. Queen City News is tracking CRIME in your area 🚨 >> Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Yahoo
Woman killed in Morganton apartment fire; SBI investigates
A 51-year-old woman died Sunday morning when a fire broke out at an apartment complex in Morganton, The News-Herald reported. Student safety concerns rise as 2 struck by driver at crosswalk The Morganton Department of Public Safety was called to Forest View Apartments on Lenoir Road shortly after 6 a.m. for a reported fire, said Assistant Chief Ryan Lander. Officials identified the victim as Pricilla Deeli Perez Febus, the newspaper reported. The fire started in an end unit. Families were displaced and The American Red Cross is helping them. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation has been called to assist with the investigation, officials said. VIDEO: Popular Morganton attraction washed out by Helene partially reopens
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Yahoo
Criminal activity at Super 8 Motel results in arrests, drug and gun seizures
The Morganton Department of Public Safety has conducted multiple operations at the Super 8 Motel on South Sterling Street, resulting in several arrests and the seizure of drugs, guns, and paraphernalia. These operations were led by the Criminal Investigations Division and the Special Operations Division of the Morganton Department of Public Safety. The focus on the Super 8 Motel comes after numerous complaints of criminal and drug activity at the location since September 2024. The Super 8 Motel, located at 2402 South Sterling Street, has been a hotspot for criminal activity, with officers responding to nearly 80 calls since Hurricane Helene. This increase in activity is partly attributed to the motel accepting FEMA vouchers for temporary housing. The FEMA vouchers, which have been in use since the hurricane, are set to end in May of this year. Despite the impending end of the voucher program, calls to the location have continued to rise. Arrests: Roderick Jatavian Caldwell, 30, of Morganton. Outstanding warrants. Tyler Dwayne South, 34, of Morganton. Possession of Schedule II. Probation violation. Ashley Michelle Scott, 41, of Morganton. Possession of Schedule VI. Possession of CS in jail. Robin Beam Surratt, 59, of Morganton. Probation violation, fail to appear on a felony Winter Malee Fox, 30, of Morganton. Possession of Schedule II Brandon Andrew Perry, 40, of Lenoir. Possession of Schedule II Two handguns and drugs, including methamphetamine, fentanyl, Xanax, marijuana, cocaine, and suboxone, were seized. Several vehicles were also stopped, and the drivers were cited for various infractions. The event took place over three days.
