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James Fortner

James Fortner

Reporter, Mount Olive Chronicle

Covers public safety, courts, and law enforcement. Criminal justice background from Fayetteville State University. The Chronicle's primary FOIA and public records specialist.

31 articles published
Iran says peace deal with US ‘never been closer’ amid conflicting reports
Public Safety

Iran says peace deal with US ‘never been closer’ amid conflicting reports

Mediated by Pakistan, a potential agreement to end hostilities is nearing finalization, though details remain contentious.

Man Pleads Guilty in Fatal Shooting of Minnesota Lawmaker and Husband
Public Safety

Man Pleads Guilty in Fatal Shooting of Minnesota Lawmaker and Husband

Vance Boelter pleaded guilty to murder and stalking, avoiding a potential death penalty in a plea deal. Sentencing is expected next month.

Reward Increased for Information in Fatal Sampson County Shooting
Public Safety

Reward Increased for Information in Fatal Sampson County Shooting

Authorities have raised the reward for information leading to an arrest in connection with a fatal shooting that may be linked to gang activity.

Duplin County on Edge: Unraveling a Pattern of Residential Bullet Strikes
Public Safety

Duplin County on Edge: Unraveling a Pattern of Residential Bullet Strikes

Duplin County grapples with an unsettling wave of home shootings, prompting urgent investigations and community concern.

Wayne County Man Faces Heinous Charges in Newark Allegations
Public Safety

Wayne County Man Faces Heinous Charges in Newark Allegations

A Newark Village Police report details the arrest of Robbin L. Knight-Collins on serious charges involving a minor. Details on the indictment and his prior…

Tragedy on Cedar Creek Road: Mother’s High-Speed Flight Ends in Fatal Crash, Two Children Dead
Public Safety

Tragedy on Cedar Creek Road: Mother’s High-Speed Flight Ends in Fatal Crash, Two Children Dead

A reckless high-speed chase in Fayetteville resulted in a devastating crash, claiming the lives of two young children and critically injuring a third.

Massive Manhunt Underway for Escaped Vance County Inmates; $40K Reward Offered
Public Safety

Massive Manhunt Underway for Escaped Vance County Inmates; $40K Reward Offered

Authorities are intensifying their search for two escaped Vance County Detention Center inmates, offering a substantial reward and deploying new surveillance tactics.

NC Senate Debates Controversial Tax on Obscene Material, Social Media Curbs, and Surveillance Tech
Public Safety

NC Senate Debates Controversial Tax on Obscene Material, Social Media Curbs, and Surveillance Tech

North Carolina Senate considers a 50% tax on prurient materials, age limits for social media, and the expansion of license plate reader technology.

Manhunt Culminates in Arrest After Daring Patrol Car Theft in Wayne County
Public Safety

Manhunt Culminates in Arrest After Daring Patrol Car Theft in Wayne County

A swift response by Wayne County deputies led to the apprehension of a suspect who stole a patrol car during a domestic dispute investigation.

Demand for Accountability: Tragic Child Deaths Fuel Calls for Openness in Child Welfare Systems
Community

Demand for Accountability: Tragic Child Deaths Fuel Calls for Openness in Child Welfare Systems

Following heartbreaking child fatalities, states are enacting laws to increase transparency and oversight in child welfare agencies.

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