Free Republic

Lumberton police chief Dennis Hobson has amended his original obstruction of justice affidavit against Mayor Miriam Holder and made it a felony complaint. ... He originally filed a misdemeanor complaint against Holder, but because the alleged crime of which she is accused of interfering is a felony, the obstruction of justice charge must also be a felony. Last week, Lumberton police arrested three people for robbing a drug store, including the mayor's 18-year-old nephew. Hobson said the mayor repeatedly contacted him, demanding Jamaal Taylor's release. As a result of this new charge, a judge will have to refund Holder's $1,000...