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Yahoo
19-05-2025
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7 arrested after statewide investigation related to internet crimes against children, NC SBI says
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Seven men have been arrested in relation to internet sex crimes against children and three more warrants are pending further processing after a statewide operation led by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation. According to the NC SBI, their Computer Crimes Unit, which leads the North Carolina Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force that includes almost 250 agencies across the state, helped execute 10 search warrants last week. As a result, seven men were arrested, while three other warrants are 'still pending further investigation and processing of the seized evidence,' the SBI said in a release. CRIME TRACKER — Sign up for CBS 17's newsletter with the latest in local crime 'These investigations cleared dozens of CyberTips received from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children concerning the solicitation or sexual exploitation of children,' the release said. The seven men arrested, along with their ages, charges, the county in which they've been charged and their bond, are: Age: 38 Charges: Criminal solicitation of a minor and dissemination of obscene material to person under 18 years of age Bond: N/A – held for extradition to South Carolina Age: 22 Charges: Five counts of sexual exploitation of a minor Bond: $100,000 Age: 25 Charges: Second degree sexual exploitation of a minor Bond: $500,000 Age: 26 Charges: Eight counts of sexual exploitation of a minor Bond: $200,000 Age: 42 Charges: Two counts of sexual exploitation of a minor Bond: $150,000 Age: 52 Charges: 20 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor Bond: $250,000 Age: 56 Charges: 10 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor Bond: $20,000 Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
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Pitt County man re-arrested for additional charges of child sexual abuse
PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — Law enforcement officers with the Pitt County Sheriff's Office issued additional warrants for a man involved in a sexual exploitation of a minor case. An Internet Crimes Against Children case went to the Major Crimes Unit of the Pitt County Sheriff's Office on February 25. Agents with the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation partnered with detectives to find the suspect. James August Samuelson, 44 years old, was arrested on April 17, after detectives executed multiple search warrants. He was charged with fives counts each of 2nd and 3rd degree sexual exploitation of a minor. The Pitt County Sheriff's Office received another Internet Crimes Against Children case involving Samuelson on May 8. Fifteen additional videos of child sexual abuse material were provided, prompting detectives to add charges. Fifteen counts each of 2nd and 3rd degree sexual exploitation of a minor were added. Samuelson was arrest on these new charges on May 13. He was taken to the Pitt County Detention Center where he was given a new bond of !,200,000, taking his total bond charges to $1,700,000. The investigation is ongoing. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
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Brother and sister accused of kidnapping woman and baby daughter after family refused to give them $1m
A brother and sister are in police custody for allegedly kidnapping a mother and her baby in North Carolina after the family refused to give them $1 million, police said. Miguel Angel Duran Duran, 23, and Paola Duran Duran, 25, were arrested on Tuesday, less than 24 hours after they broke into a home in Garner and made the alleged demands. According to the Garner Police Department, three masked suspects armed with guns, two men and a woman, broke into the home of Eliuth Alejandro Martinez late Monday night. A third suspect, Eleodoro "Leo" Estrada-Hernandez, 37, remains at large, according to the FBI, who has issued a $10,000 reward for his capture. His status was not clear. When Martinez allegedly refused to hand over the money, the suspects tied him up with duct tape and kidnapped his wife, Alondra Michelle Benitez De Jesus, 26, and their 11-month-old daughter, Grecia Salome Alejandro-Benitez, and then sped off in a black Nissan Altima, police said. Early the next morning, the kidnappers released the mother and baby, who fled to a nearby home in Wake Forest where the homeowner called 911. The siblings were tracked down later that same day following a joint effort by the local police, the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation and the FBI. They both now face two felony counts of first-degree kidnapping and one felony count of second-degree kidnapping. They appeared on video from jail Wednesday where the judge informed them that they could receive at least 231 months in prison if convicted of the charges. The siblings, who are being held on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (detainers and are believed to be Mexican citizens, were denied bond as they are considered flight risks, according to police. Estrada-Hernandez, meanwhile, has been charged with two counts of first-degree kidnapping, one count of second-degree kidnapping, one count possession of a firearm by a felon, and two counts of assault by pointing a firearm. He is described as five-foot-four, approximately 190 pounds and has black hair and brown eyes. He has multiple tattoos on his forearm and was last seen wearing a red t-shirt and blue jeans. The Duran Duran siblings are expected to be back in court on May 16.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Yahoo
Woman, man arrested in armed kidnapping of NC mom, baby; suspects demanded $1 million from dad, police say
GARNER, N.C. (WNCN) — Garner police announced Tuesday evening that two suspects were arrested in the violent, armed kidnapping of a mother and baby daughter from their home Monday night. Paola Duran Duran, 25, and Miguel Angel Duran Duran, 23, both of Raleigh, are each charged with two counts of first-degree kidnapping and a count of second-degree kidnapping, Garner police said. About eight hours after the kidnapping, the mother and her daughter were found safe in Wake Forest on Tuesday morning, police said. According to the Garner Police Department, officers responded to a reported kidnapping just before 10:55 p.m. Monday at a home in the 500 block of Buck Branch Drive. RELATED: Mom, baby found safe after being kidnapped from Garner home, police say The officers were told two men and a woman wearing masks and armed with guns broke into the home, demanding $1 million. When the husband refused, the suspects grabbed his 11-month-old daughter and wife, identified as Alondra Michelle Benitez De Jesus after restraining him with duct tape, according to Garner police. Police said the suspects fled with the mom and girl in a black Nissan Altima. According to Garner police, officers contacted the FBI and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation to assist in the search for the victims. An Amber Alert was also issued. Shortly after 7 a.m., according to Garner police, a Wake Forest resident reported that a woman with a baby came to her home seeking help. The Wake County Sheriff's Office responded and confirmed the identities of De Jesus and her daughter. Both were unharmed. A Garner police news release about the Tuesday arrests said they were possible through 'incredible collaborative investigative efforts.' The father in the kidnapping ordeal said there were three kidnappers. Garner police spoke about the other suspect Tuesday night. 'We do know there is a 3rd suspect. I don't have any further information on him right now,' Garner Police Capt. Michael Medlin said in a short statement to sister station CBS 17. The two suspects are being held in the Wake County Detention Center. The Garner Police Department, FBI, and NCSBI continue to investigate the incident. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
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24-Year-Old Man Killed, 6 Others Injured in 'Senseless' Shooting at North Carolina College
A 24-year-old man has died and six others have been injured following a shooting at Elizabeth City State University's campus in North Carolina on Sunday, April 27 Four of the six injured people sustained gunshot wounds, while two others were hurt during the commotion Following a lockdown, authorities have now declared the campus safe One man has died and six others have been injured after a shooting at Elizabeth City State University's campus in North Carolina in the early hours of Sunday, April 27, the institution has confirmed. In a statement, the university announced that the incident occurred at the campus center following Yard Fest, the final event of the historically Black university's weeklong Viking Fest celebration. 'Six individuals were injured during the incident. Four sustained gunshot wounds, including three ECSU students,' the release read. 'Additionally, two other ECSU students were injured during the subsequent commotion.' The university went on to say that none of the injuries were considered life-threatening and that the six people were taken to a nearby hospital. 'A 24-year-old man, who was not an ECSU student, was pronounced deceased,' the university revealed. 'His identity is being withheld pending notification of his next of kin.' 'The university is deeply saddened by this senseless act,' the university wrote in a subsequent update. 'Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families, and all members of the Viking community affected by this tragedy.' Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up for for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. Following the incident, the campus had a lockdown and issued a "shelter-in-place order for all students," they noted. This was lifted later on Sunday after authorities determined it was safe on campus, per NBC News. Alongside the ECSU Police, the Elizabeth City Police Department, Pasquotank County Sheriff's Office, Camden County Sheriff's Office, and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation are investigating the case. According to NBC, the school also said that they had increased the number of patrols on campus to monitor the location in the wake of the incident. PEOPLE has contacted the Pasquotank County Sheriff's Office, Camden County Sheriff's Office, and North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) for further updates, but did not immediately hear back. NBC News notes that Elizabeth City State University has 2,300 students and is about 50 miles south of Norfolk, Virginia CNN reports that the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is investigating the incident alongside local authorities. The agency asked members of the public to submit 'any information, videos or pictures' related to the shooting, per the outlet. Read the original article on People
