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Top Raleigh news: Man accused of groping, slapping woman; officer charged for DWI, weapons; more

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Published on August 13, 2019
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Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Raleigh.

Man accused of groping woman in downtown Raleigh

A young woman visiting downtown Raleigh during the weekend was sexually assaulted and slapped in the face by a man she didn't know. A Raleigh man has been charged.

Read the full story on Ed Crump.

Raleigh police officer arrested on DWI and weapons charges

There is no word on how long Vicente Kinney has been with the Raleigh Police Department or if his status as an officer has changed.

Read the full story on WNCN.

What to watch for after 3 dogs die from toxic algae at NC coast

One woman said her three dogs died from exposure to blue-green algae, after swimming in a Wilmington pond.  

Read the full story on WNCN.

Raleigh man almost falls out of fishing boat upon learning of lottery win

Danny Bizzell bought a Cash 5 lottery ticket on July 12, gave it to his wife and went fishing. He was in the middle of a lake when his wife, Sandra Dickinson, called to tell him he had won a $792,655 jackpot.

Read the full story on WRAL TV.

‘He was really destined to be great’: Friends open up about Raleigh 18-year-old’s slaying

Friends say Desmond Jenkins was a basketball legend at Sanderson High School. He had been recruited to play ball at Granville-Vance Community College.

Read the full story on WNCN.


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