2025 NC BLET Crimes Against the Public

At 1:15 am Deputy Matthews responds to the Red Carpet Inn to investigate a disturbance. Deputy Matthews finds a man in the motel parking lot. He looks up toward the sky and says "God is alive and God is in heaven" The man is also yelling other words that sounds like a foreign language. Deputy Matthew smells alcoholic beverages coming from the man, and his eyes are red and glassy. Deputy Matthews asks the man to identify himself, but he does not respond to the request. What is the crime?

No crime/charge

Officer Taylor and Officer Martinez are on patrol when they are dispatched to a call about a disruptive individual outside a local bar. The caller, a bartender, reports that a man, later identified as Mr. John Doe, has been drinking heavily, is becoming increasingly belligerent, and has started yelling at patrons. He is also throwing objects at the sidewalk.

As the officers arrive on scene, they spot Mr. Doe standing in front of the bar, slurring his speech and shouting at a group of people on the sidewalk. Several individuals are visibly uncomfortable, and there are a few broken beer bottles on the ground near his feet.

Intoxication and Disturbance in Public

Officer Pegram arrested Billy for larceny and took him to the magistrate's office. A woman came into the front lobby area of the magistrate's office to talk with Billy. When Officer Pegram asked the woman if she was Billy's mother, she said, "Yes, I'm his ****** mother!" Officer Pegram explained to Billy's mom that he (Billy) was going to be admitted into the jail because he could not post bond. Billy's mom said, "No, he's coming home with me!" When Officer Pegram explained that Billy could not be released without posting bond, his mother said, "Shut the hell up and don't ***ing talk to me. You're going to give me my son now!"

Disorderly Conduct in a Public Building

Officer Johnson and Officer Davis are assigned to patrol a public library after receiving a call from the library staff about an individual, later identified as Mr. James Richards, who is acting aggressively towards staff and causing a disturbance inside the building by throwing books at the walls. Library patrons are concerned, and staff members are unable to calm him down.

Disorderly Conduct in a Public Building

At 5:30 pm Officer Jacobs responded to investigate a reported disturbance at the Cherry Street video store. When Officer Jacobs arrives, she witnessed Jeremy and Richie actively swinging fists at each other in the video store's parking lot.

Disorderly Conduct by Fighting

Officer Gregory attempted to serve an arrest warrant on Mr. Paul, who was seated in a parked car. Mr. Paul refused several requests by Officer Gregory to "Please set out of the car; you are under arrest." Officer Gregory must physically remove Mr. Paul from the car to make an arrest.

Resisting, Delaying, or Obstructing an Officer

Deputy Abrams responded to the XYZ Store to meet a security officer who detained Greg, a suspected shoplifter. Deputy Abrams arrested Greg for shoplifting. While walking Greg in handcuffs out of the store, Greg's mother arrived on the scene, and Greg and his mother argued loudly with Deputy Abrams. After Greg is placed in the deputy's car, Greg's mother continues to yell at Deputy Abrams, using profane, vulgar, and threatening epithets, This causes a crowd to gather and curse at the officers.

Disorderly Conduct by Abusive Language

Officer Fowler was assisting a stranded motorist on North Tryon Street. A white SUV passed Officer Fowler. The front passenger in the SUV yells, “Hey!” and gives Officer Fowler the middle finger.

No charge

Deputy Pike arrested Gina for driving while impaired. Deputy Pike also seized a half-full bottle of whiskey found in the car as evidence. The passenger who owned the whiskey objected to Pike Seizing it. The passenger followed Deputy Pike to the patrol car, insisting the whiskey be returned.

No charge for resisting, obstructing, or delaying

Stacy called the police department several times to say Alex had stalked her. Stacy worked with Alex and accused him of sexual harassment. Stacy has been charged by police previously with making harassing phone calls to her former employer and Alex. Alex is arrested for stalking, but the charges are dismissed.

No charge

While investigating a single-vehicle crash, Officer Wilson finds that John is the only person at the scene. John is impaired by alcohol and denies being the driver. A few hours after John was arrested for DWI, his girlfriend called the investigating officer to say she was driving the car and left the scene to get medical attention. The investigation showed that John's girlfriend lied to officers about driving the vehicle.

False report to LE agencies or officers

Deputy Baker stopped a vehicle for speeding. While retrieving the license and registration from the driver, Deputy Baker sees what appears to be the grip of a pistol sticking out of the middle console area. The driver admits that it is a pistol and does not have a concealed carry permit.

No charge because it's sticking out and not technically concealed

While investigating a dispute between neighbors, Officer Anderson obtained consent to search both parties. During the consent search of one neighbor, Officer Anderson found a pair of metallic knuckles in his jacket pocket and a switchblade knife in a sock.

Carrying a concealed weapon other than a pistol or gun

A student reported to the principal that a 15 year old student purchased a 9mm handgun on school grounds and put it inside his locker. The principal finds and seizes the 9mm handgun, which was unloaded. No bullets were found on the student or in his locker.

Possession of a firearm on school grounds

Officer Niles was providing security inside the infield area at the Charlotte Motor Speedway for a NASCAR event where alcoholic beverages were sold. Officer Niles saw a man step out of a car with a bulge in his jacket. Officer Niles thought the bulge was the outline of a handgun. Officer Niles questioned the man, who told Officer Niles that he held a valid concealed handgun permit under NCGS 14-415.24. Officer Niles confirmed that the man possessed a valid handgun permit.

No charge

A shooting occurred inside a nightclub where alcohol was sold and consumed. No one was injured, and the suspect left the scene. Deputy Rice interviewed a witness named Joe. Joe said "I brought my gun into the nightclub for this very reason-self-defense."

Carrying a gun into an assembly or establishment where alcoholic beverages are sold and consumed

Officer Craig responded to a report of suspicious man walking down a North Carolina highway. The man was shouting at the people in the area, "All city council members are criminals who steal and take bribes! They must be stopped." The man was carrying a holstered pistol on his hip and an AR15. Some nearby people started screaming "Watch out, he has two weapons!"

Going Armed to the terror of the people

Officer Banks responded to a report of a suspicious woman who was driving down a North Carolina highway when another vehicle cut her off. The suspicious woman got angry that the car cut her off and pulled a gun and pointed it at the driver of the other car while also flagging the other cars going by.

Going Armed to the terror of the people

Deputy Newsome responded to investigate a reported disturbance between two men arguing in a grocery store parking lot. Upon arrival, Deputy Newsome found Eric and Hank yelling at each other. Eric allegedly threatened to "get something out of the glove box" of his car. Eric gave Deputy Newsome consent to search the glove box of his car. Deputy Newsome found a handgun inside the glove box. Several of the serial numbers on the handgun were altered beyond recognition.

Possessing a Firearm with an altered serial number

Officer Perkins stopped a motor vehicle for an expired registration plate. While running a records query, Officer Perkins learned the driver had been convicted for possession with intent to sell and deliver cocaine. After issuing the driver a warning ticket for the expired registration, Officer Perkins said, “Are there any weapons inside the vehicle?” The driver said, “There is a shotgun inside the trunk.”

Possession of Firearm by Felon

Deputy Allen is called to the scene of an assault involving a man and a woman. The man said he saw the woman walking on the street and offered her a ride home. During the ride, they talked about sex. The woman said she would perform oral sex for $15.00 and vaginal intercourse for $45.00. The woman performed oral sex. When the man refused to pay $15.00, the woman punched him.

Prostitution

Officer Simmons and Officer Patel are patrolling a public park on a busy afternoon. They receive a call from a concerned park-goer who reports seeing a man, later identified as Mr. Daniel Reed, walking around near a playground while exposing his private parts.

Indecent Exposure

Butterfly Knife

Dirk Knife

Push Knife

Switch Blade

Shuriken

Metallic Knuckles

Belt Buckle Knife

What are some examples of resist, delay, and obstruct?

fleeing from law enforcement after a lawful stop or giving an officer a fake name after a lawful stop

If an officer lack reasonable suspicion is an individual free to leave or are they resisting, delaying, and/or obstructing?

They are free to walk (Same for consensual encounters)

Arguing with or criticizing the officer, objecting to the arrest of another, videotaping the officer, or refusing to leave the area may delay an officer but is this enough for a charge?

No this is not an actual offense unless there is actual interference

A weapon may not be considered concealed if?

partly exposed to view (However, a conviction was upheld when the pistol was sticking out of the defendant's pocket)

Finding a gun under the driver's seat of a car driven by the defendant and after the defendant was seen reaching under the seat as though placing something there... Is considered what?

carrying concealed pistol or gun

Not sufficient evidence for charging carrying concealed pistol or gun?

1. defendant in driver's seat and rifle was under back seat

2. gun found in a backpack in van but no evidence regarding backpack's location inside the van or proximity to defendant