MOST WANTED FUGITIVES
NC WANTED is committed to assisting authorities in capturing individuals that law enforcement has deemed “most wanted." These fugitives from justice represent the worst of the worst. They are ruthless, violent criminals whose charges include armed robberies, sexual assaults and murders.
Our Target Twenty list features the background on the crimes committed by these fugitives, as well as photos and identifying information. They have all eluded justice and it is time they are held accountable. In some cases there are significant rewards offered for information leading to an arrest.
NC WANTED provides you with a means to assist in getting these dangerous individuals off the streets. You can call our toll-free tip line at 1-866-43-WANTED or go to Report A Tip. Your identity may remain confidential.
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POLICING THE POLICE
Recently, lead news stories have included coverage of top law enforcement officials indicted and sentenced for crimes committed while in office. One former sheriff has been sentenced to six years in federal prison, while another former sheriff awaits sentencing for admitted crimes while serving as the highest ranking law enforcement officer in the county.
To some these cases of corruption place a dark cloud of suspicion over the specific law enforcement agency and police in general. It feeds the misperception that corruption is prevalent in the law enforcement community.
Law enforcement is an ethical and honorable profession. Those who dedicate their lives to protect and serve are also committed to exposing corruption and holding those who tarnish the badge accountable for their actions. They hold their law enforcement colleagues to a high standard.
When an officer raises their hand and takes an oath, it is a promise that is not taken lightly.
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NC Aware Helps Law Enforcement Track Criminals
The give and take between legislators and law enforcement is legendary in North Carolina. While you’ll never hear a politician say he or she is opposed to strengthening our police departments, there is the reality of limited funding.
This week, Johnston County deputies will benefit from a new computer program called NC Aware, because politicians finally decided to fund it.
The program is eight years in the making. It gives officers and deputies immediate access to statewide computer systems, to get information on the people they stop or arrest. For $13.5 million, the pilot program in Johnston County will allow officers to fast-track arrest warrants.
In the future, they’ll know if the person is wanted for a violent crime or on probation for something else. What a concept: law enforcement and the courts working together to reduce outstanding warrants, and giving law enforcement the upper hand when venturing into the unknown world of traffic
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The Case of Alice Burgess
The next two weeks NC Wanted will focus again on an unsolved murder from Vance County. The case is over thirty years old. The cold blooded killing of a mother of three young children was shocking. Alice Burgess was beaten to death and her body stuffed in the trunk of her car.
Even though no one has been convicted of her murder, there was an arrest, a trial, and an acquittal. Some still believe the right man was arrested, but the jury failed to convict him. Others in the community speculate and some claim to have inside information. After many years, it is a case that still haunts the community and motivates investigators.
NC Wanted appreciates the tips we have received on this case. We still need your help. The reward is now $50,000.00. You can call our tip line at 1-866-43-WANTED or go to Report A Tip. Your identity can remain confidential.
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