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Fremont gathers for prayer
8 May 2008 — At the Fremont observance of the National Day of Prayer. (NL Photo by Wise)
$11,000 reward for information
A citizen, wishing to remain anonymous, has contributed an additional $5,000.00 to the reward fund in the Silvia Benetez Morales homicide case. This increases the reward being offered for information leading to the arrest of the person responsible to $11,000.00 above what Crime Stoppers will pay. The citizen contacted the Wayne County Sheriff’s and made this offer, expressing his concern for the victim’s family and the community.
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance from the public in the investigation of a homicide that occurred on March 3, 2008 at 1273 Black Creek Road, Fremont, North Carolina. Silvia Benitez Morales, a 28 year old Hispanic female, was found dead in her home at approximately 3:45p.m by family members. Her 3 year old son is believed to have been in the house when the murder occurred.
The Sheriff’s Office believes the crime occurred between 1:15p.m. and 3:30p.m. on this same date. Anyone that might have been in this area and seen anything that they believe might be pertinent to this case are requested to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 919-731-1481 or Wayne County Crime Stoppers at 919-735-2255.
Detectives are actively pursuing any and all leads in the case, and the Sheriff’s Office has requested that the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation assist in the Investigation.
Wayne County Crime Stoppers will pay cash rewards for information that leads to the arrest of persons responsible for this crime. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office is offering an additional $6,000.00 reward, above what Crimestoppers pays, for information leading to the arrest of responsible parties.
Det/ Sgt. Tammy Odom is the lead investigator in the case.pikeville police report
Fran’s Hardware at 110 SW Railroad St. reported to Pikeville police on April 28 that a man known to them passed a counterfeit payroll check from Waste Industries in the amount of $165.96.
Angela Ruffin of 805 Pikeville-Princeton Rd. reported Friday the theft of a girl’s bicycle, valued at $75.
Dierdre Inez Jones, 42, of Goldsboro was cited Monday for speeding 52 in a 35.
Octaviano Chavarria Gonzalez, 60, of Pikeville was charged with no operator’s license on Saturday.
Lisa Williford Summerlin, 38, of Pikeville was cited Friday for an expired inspection.
Wilson Relay for Life
The 2008 Wilson County Relay for Life will be held on May 16-17 at the Wilson County Fairgrounds located on Hwy 301 in Wilson.
The event will begin at 2 p.m. on Friday and last until 2 p.m. on Saturday. The Survivor Lap, followed by a Caregivers Lap, will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday. A luminary service will be held at 9 p.m. Closing ceremonies, including a new Fight Back Ceremony, will be held at approximately 1 p.m. on Saturday.
This year’s event motto is Celebrate, Remember, Fight Back. The local theme is Red, White, and You.
For more information, visit www.wilsoncountyrelay.com or http://www.events.cancer.org/rflofwilson.
CBA Class of 78 reunion
The CBA High School Class of 1978 will have a free class reunion on Saturday, October 4 from 11-5 at the school’s cafeteria. The CBA classes of 1977, 1978 and 1979 will have a reunion at Wilson Country Club on Saturday, October 4 from 7-12. If interested in one or both of the reunions, email CBAclass78@bellsouth.net or call 745-5513 as soon as possible.
Storytime for preschoolers
Preschool story time for children ages 2-5 is held at the Fremont Library on Monday mornings at 10 a.m. Children are invited to come and participate in songs, craft projects, and the reading of fun books.
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