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Man gets 16 years on gun charge
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WILMINGTON — A Red Springs man was sentenced on Tuesday in federal court to 16 years in prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, according to a statement from the U.S. Department of Justice.

Charles Ronald Locklear Jr., 40, pleaded guilty in March to unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

According to an indictment, Locklear was found in possession of a .22-caliber rifle on Oct. 2, 2010, when law enforcement responded to a 911 call about disorderly conduct. When officers arrived at Locklear’s home, they found him sitting on his front porch with the gun across his lap.

At that time, Locklear was on supervised release for previous federal convictions, according to the statement.

Locklear has a file with the N.C. Department of Correction that dates back to the 1990s and includes multiple felony convictions.

The case was part of the Project Safe Neighborhoods Initiative that encourages federal, state and local agencies to cooperate in a team effort to fight gun crime, specifically targeting repeat offenders.

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trutalk
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April 25, 2012
It is so sad how guns have destroyed this entire family... his father, brothers, sister, and nephews. WOW...
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PercyKution
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April 25, 2012
Let's see now.....a convicted felon sitting on his front porch with a loaded gun when the po-po wheel up in a cloud of dust......I think he should change his name to TWILIGHT.

Because he's GOT to be a little dim.
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true_blue_lady06
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April 25, 2012
I'm glad to see law officials follow through on the law it is good to know that laws are being upheld, just leaves me questioning why this same charge if not more have not been applied to a murder that took place out red springs on 7-20-11 apparently not every gun totin' felon when caught goes down. Maybe when he (Mr. 1/2 Pt.)kills another person law enforcement will do what is in the best interest for EVERY citizen of robeson county and take him off the streets for good. Then again its really a crap shoot in this county as to which laws apply to which people. Reform is desperately needed.
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gottaluvme
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April 25, 2012
Maybe this time he will learn something.

He's Always tryed to be Bad.
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June 18, 2013
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June 18, 2013
Auntie got you Shania Lynn!!!!
mladybluec
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June 18, 2013
As I read this article then all these comments. I AM DISCUSTED...How dare ANY of you!!!! My brother was a great guy, no one was in the car with him, you didn't offer to drive him nor ride, yet choose to come on here & talk about him in a negative fashion is TOTAL DISRESPECT to all his FAMILY. This story was not about my brother yet about a dealership that was ran into & that is the story the Newspaper has chosen to run. They have that right. But for those of you that feel my brother killed himself? Be for real, if you know Lumberton you know there was NO WAY my brother was doing 90mph hence why there is an investigation. Did my brother like to drink, drive fast on a race track, & have a good time? ABSOLUTLY!!!! & many of you partied with him, then come on here & talk about him. If you have NOTHING positive to say about him KEEP YOUR DARN MOUTH SHUT!!!!! You did not lose a father, son, brother or uncle in this so keep your opinions respectful whether you mean it or not out of RESPECT for my brother, PATRICK LYNN MORGAN!!!!!
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BackWithRobeson
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June 18, 2013
I agree with you MadeInBladen. I don't have a problem with them giving money to the communities. Its easy to say what you would do when you're not in that position. Looks like we have a bunch of armchair quarterbacks around here.
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MadeInBladen
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June 18, 2013
Why get rid of the funds, What about the kids who want to play little league and can't afford it? I understand that the commissioners know that it is the taxpayers money and it is going back to the community.
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June 18, 2013
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mladybluec
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June 18, 2013
Auntie got you Shania Lynn!!!!
mladybluec
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June 18, 2013
As I read this article then all these comments. I AM DISCUSTED...How dare ANY of you!!!! My brother was a great guy, no one was in the car with him, you didn't offer to drive him nor ride, yet choose to come on here & talk about him in a negative fashion is TOTAL DISRESPECT to all his FAMILY. This story was not about my brother yet about a dealership that was ran into & that is the story the Newspaper has chosen to run. They have that right. But for those of you that feel my brother killed himself? Be for real, if you know Lumberton you know there was NO WAY my brother was doing 90mph hence why there is an investigation. Did my brother like to drink, drive fast on a race track, & have a good time? ABSOLUTLY!!!! & many of you partied with him, then come on here & talk about him. If you have NOTHING positive to say about him KEEP YOUR DARN MOUTH SHUT!!!!! You did not lose a father, son, brother or uncle in this so keep your opinions respectful whether you mean it or not out of RESPECT for my brother, PATRICK LYNN MORGAN!!!!!
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BackWithRobeson
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June 18, 2013
I agree with you MadeInBladen. I don't have a problem with them giving money to the communities. Its easy to say what you would do when you're not in that position. Looks like we have a bunch of armchair quarterbacks around here.
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MadeInBladen
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June 18, 2013
Why get rid of the funds, What about the kids who want to play little league and can't afford it? I understand that the commissioners know that it is the taxpayers money and it is going back to the community.
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June 18, 2013
Aww . Baby Girl Sorry For Your Lost I Know You Loved Him && I Bet You He Loved Just As Much . Im Here If You Need Me && Baby Dont Worry What Them People Has To Say Just Let Them Talk . I Love You Boo && Here If Ya Need Me ! ! ! !
mladybluec
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June 18, 2013
Auntie got you Shania Lynn!!!!
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June 18, 2013
As I read this article then all these comments. I AM DISCUSTED...How dare ANY of you!!!! My brother was a great guy, no one was in the car with him, you didn't offer to drive him nor ride, yet choose to come on here & talk about him in a negative fashion is TOTAL DISRESPECT to all his FAMILY. This story was not about my brother yet about a dealership that was ran into & that is the story the Newspaper has chosen to run. They have that right. But for those of you that feel my brother killed himself? Be for real, if you know Lumberton you know there was NO WAY my brother was doing 90mph hence why there is an investigation. Did my brother like to drink, drive fast on a race track, & have a good time? ABSOLUTLY!!!! & many of you partied with him, then come on here & talk about him. If you have NOTHING positive to say about him KEEP YOUR DARN MOUTH SHUT!!!!! You did not lose a father, son, brother or uncle in this so keep your opinions respectful whether you mean it or not out of RESPECT for my brother, PATRICK LYNN MORGAN!!!!!
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BackWithRobeson
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June 18, 2013
I agree with you MadeInBladen. I don't have a problem with them giving money to the communities. Its easy to say what you would do when you're not in that position. Looks like we have a bunch of armchair quarterbacks around here.
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MadeInBladen
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June 18, 2013
Why get rid of the funds, What about the kids who want to play little league and can't afford it? I understand that the commissioners know that it is the taxpayers money and it is going back to the community.
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Aww . Baby Girl Sorry For Your Lost I Know You Loved Him && I Bet You He Loved Just As Much . Im Here If You Need Me && Baby Dont Worry What Them People Has To Say Just Let Them Talk . I Love You Boo && Here If Ya Need Me ! ! ! !
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June 18, 2013
Auntie got you Shania Lynn!!!!
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June 18, 2013
As I read this article then all these comments. I AM DISCUSTED...How dare ANY of you!!!! My brother was a great guy, no one was in the car with him, you didn't offer to drive him nor ride, yet choose to come on here & talk about him in a negative fashion is TOTAL DISRESPECT to all his FAMILY. This story was not about my brother yet about a dealership that was ran into & that is the story the Newspaper has chosen to run. They have that right. But for those of you that feel my brother killed himself? Be for real, if you know Lumberton you know there was NO WAY my brother was doing 90mph hence why there is an investigation. Did my brother like to drink, drive fast on a race track, & have a good time? ABSOLUTLY!!!! & many of you partied with him, then come on here & talk about him. If you have NOTHING positive to say about him KEEP YOUR DARN MOUTH SHUT!!!!! You did not lose a father, son, brother or uncle in this so keep your opinions respectful whether you mean it or not out of RESPECT for my brother, PATRICK LYNN MORGAN!!!!!
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June 18, 2013
I agree with you MadeInBladen. I don't have a problem with them giving money to the communities. Its easy to say what you would do when you're not in that position. Looks like we have a bunch of armchair quarterbacks around here.
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Why get rid of the funds, What about the kids who want to play little league and can't afford it? I understand that the commissioners know that it is the taxpayers money and it is going back to the community.
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Auntie got you Shania Lynn!!!!
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As I read this article then all these comments. I AM DISCUSTED...How dare ANY of you!!!! My brother was a great guy, no one was in the car with him, you didn't offer to drive him nor ride, yet choose to come on here & talk about him in a negative fashion is TOTAL DISRESPECT to all his FAMILY. This story was not about my brother yet about a dealership that was ran into & that is the story the Newspaper has chosen to run. They have that right. But for those of you that feel my brother killed himself? Be for real, if you know Lumberton you know there was NO WAY my brother was doing 90mph hence why there is an investigation. Did my brother like to drink, drive fast on a race track, & have a good time? ABSOLUTLY!!!! & many of you partied with him, then come on here & talk about him. If you have NOTHING positive to say about him KEEP YOUR DARN MOUTH SHUT!!!!! You did not lose a father, son, brother or uncle in this so keep your opinions respectful whether you mean it or not out of RESPECT for my brother, PATRICK LYNN MORGAN!!!!!
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BackWithRobeson
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June 18, 2013
I agree with you MadeInBladen. I don't have a problem with them giving money to the communities. Its easy to say what you would do when you're not in that position. Looks like we have a bunch of armchair quarterbacks around here.
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June 18, 2013
Why get rid of the funds, What about the kids who want to play little league and can't afford it? I understand that the commissioners know that it is the taxpayers money and it is going back to the community.
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June 18, 2013
Aww . Baby Girl Sorry For Your Lost I Know You Loved Him && I Bet You He Loved Just As Much . Im Here If You Need Me && Baby Dont Worry What Them People Has To Say Just Let Them Talk . I Love You Boo && Here If Ya Need Me ! ! ! !
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June 18, 2013
Auntie got you Shania Lynn!!!!
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June 18, 2013
As I read this article then all these comments. I AM DISCUSTED...How dare ANY of you!!!! My brother was a great guy, no one was in the car with him, you didn't offer to drive him nor ride, yet choose to come on here & talk about him in a negative fashion is TOTAL DISRESPECT to all his FAMILY. This story was not about my brother yet about a dealership that was ran into & that is the story the Newspaper has chosen to run. They have that right. But for those of you that feel my brother killed himself? Be for real, if you know Lumberton you know there was NO WAY my brother was doing 90mph hence why there is an investigation. Did my brother like to drink, drive fast on a race track, & have a good time? ABSOLUTLY!!!! & many of you partied with him, then come on here & talk about him. If you have NOTHING positive to say about him KEEP YOUR DARN MOUTH SHUT!!!!! You did not lose a father, son, brother or uncle in this so keep your opinions respectful whether you mean it or not out of RESPECT for my brother, PATRICK LYNN MORGAN!!!!!
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BackWithRobeson
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June 18, 2013
I agree with you MadeInBladen. I don't have a problem with them giving money to the communities. Its easy to say what you would do when you're not in that position. Looks like we have a bunch of armchair quarterbacks around here.
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MadeInBladen
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June 18, 2013
Why get rid of the funds, What about the kids who want to play little league and can't afford it? I understand that the commissioners know that it is the taxpayers money and it is going back to the community.
Reply
Jemyaa !
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June 18, 2013
Aww . Baby Girl Sorry For Your Lost I Know You Loved Him && I Bet You He Loved Just As Much . Im Here If You Need Me && Baby Dont Worry What Them People Has To Say Just Let Them Talk . I Love You Boo && Here If Ya Need Me ! ! ! !
mladybluec
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June 18, 2013
Auntie got you Shania Lynn!!!!
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June 18, 2013
As I read this article then all these comments. I AM DISCUSTED...How dare ANY of you!!!! My brother was a great guy, no one was in the car with him, you didn't offer to drive him nor ride, yet choose to come on here & talk about him in a negative fashion is TOTAL DISRESPECT to all his FAMILY. This story was not about my brother yet about a dealership that was ran into & that is the story the Newspaper has chosen to run. They have that right. But for those of you that feel my brother killed himself? Be for real, if you know Lumberton you know there was NO WAY my brother was doing 90mph hence why there is an investigation. Did my brother like to drink, drive fast on a race track, & have a good time? ABSOLUTLY!!!! & many of you partied with him, then come on here & talk about him. If you have NOTHING positive to say about him KEEP YOUR DARN MOUTH SHUT!!!!! You did not lose a father, son, brother or uncle in this so keep your opinions respectful whether you mean it or not out of RESPECT for my brother, PATRICK LYNN MORGAN!!!!!
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June 18, 2013
I agree with you MadeInBladen. I don't have a problem with them giving money to the communities. Its easy to say what you would do when you're not in that position. Looks like we have a bunch of armchair quarterbacks around here.
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MadeInBladen
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June 18, 2013
Why get rid of the funds, What about the kids who want to play little league and can't afford it? I understand that the commissioners know that it is the taxpayers money and it is going back to the community.
Reply