Tim McLeod

Tim McLeod

Tim McLeod is a dedicated journalist for BethelAdvocate.com, delivering in-depth coverage across crime, community events, local government, education, and public safety. Known for clear, factual reporting and timely updates, he brings a strong local focus to every story. With a commitment to accuracy and public interest, Tim helps readers stay informed on the news that shapes their towns and neighborhoods.

North Carolina Woman Accused of Defrauding FEMA of $30K in Hurricane Helene Aid
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North Carolina Woman Accused of Defrauding FEMA of $30K in Hurricane Helene Aid

Marion, NC — A McDowell County woman is facing federal charges after prosecutors say she fraudulently obtained more than $30,000 in disaster relief funds ...

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Former Maryland Youth Pastor Charged with Sexually Abusing Six Teens, Authorities Say
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Former Maryland Youth Pastor Charged with Sexually Abusing Six Teens, Authorities Say

Baltimore County, MD — A former youth minister with ties to an Assemblies of God church in Maryland is facing 24 felony and misdemeanor ...

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Armed Kentucky Teen Arrested After Sewer Drain Standoff in Montgomery County, Police Say
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Armed Kentucky Teen Arrested After Sewer Drain Standoff in Montgomery County, Police Say

Washington Township, OH — An 18-year-old Kentucky man was arrested Monday morning after being found hiding in a sewer drain during an intense police ...

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Mother of Rising Country Star Killed in Virginia Home Invasion; Husband Fatally Shoots Attacker
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Mother of Rising Country Star Killed in Virginia Home Invasion; Husband Fatally Shoots Attacker

North Valley Pike, VA — A late-night home invasion in Virginia has left a family grieving and a community in shock after the mother ...

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Former Suffolk County Sheriff Indicted on Federal Extortion Charges Over Cannabis Dispensary Deal
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Former Suffolk County Sheriff Indicted on Federal Extortion Charges Over Cannabis Dispensary Deal

Boston, MA — A former Suffolk County sheriff could face up to 20 years in prison after being indicted on federal extortion charges for ...

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Country Singer’s Mother Killed in Virginia Home Invasion; Father Fatally Shoots Attacker
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Country Singer’s Mother Killed in Virginia Home Invasion; Father Fatally Shoots Attacker

Rockingham County, VA — A home invasion in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley turned deadly when an intruder fatally stabbed the mother of aspiring country music ...

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Human Remains Found in Alabama Identified as Missing Texas Man, Officials Say
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Human Remains Found in Alabama Identified as Missing Texas Man, Officials Say

Cleburne County, AL — Authorities have confirmed that human remains discovered in June 2024 in a wooded area off Interstate 20 belong to a ...

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Deadly ‘Nitazenes’ Drug Hits U.S., Killing Two Young Men in Texas, Experts Warn
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Deadly ‘Nitazenes’ Drug Hits U.S., Killing Two Young Men in Texas, Experts Warn

Houston, TX — A new synthetic opioid up to 43 times stronger than fentanyl and 250 times stronger than heroin is raising alarms among ...

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Missing North Carolina Teen Who Sent Chilling “Help Me” Text Found Dead in Florida Pond
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Missing North Carolina Teen Who Sent Chilling “Help Me” Text Found Dead in Florida Pond

Manatee County, FL — The body of an 18-year-old North Carolina teen who vanished after sending his mother a haunting final message pleading for ...

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Highway 101 Traffic Snarled in San Luis Obispo Due to Lane Closure for Maintenance Work
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Highway 101 Traffic Snarled in San Luis Obispo Due to Lane Closure for Maintenance Work

San Luis Obispo, CA — Drivers faced heavy bumper-to-bumper traffic on Highway 101 through San Luis Obispo on Monday morning after a lane closure ...

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