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WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Police Department (WPD) answered questions and clarified information about the recent arrest of a man who allegedly drugged the ice cream of two teens.
James Yokeley Jr. allegedly put pills containing narcotics in his 16-year-old step-granddaughter’s and her 15-year-old friend’s Dairy Queen blizzards.
Yokeley is the former Chair of the Surry County Board of Elections, but also has a residence in New Hanover County.
According to WPD, on Aug. 3, the two teens discovered the pills in their ice cream while in the car with Yokeley. The teen who was driving pulled into a Sheetz parking lot, where they located paramedics.
The paramedics checked the girls before flagging down police in the area.
“I believe the young ladies who were involved in this case, when they discovered the pills, they became very concerned and emotional,” said Lt. Greg Willett of WPD.
During an investigation into the incident, WPD says they found security footage allegedly showing Yokeley putting the pills into the ice cream himself. WPD says the footage will not be released at this time.
“There was obviously an effort made by Yokeley to conceal his behavior,” said Willett.
The Wilmington Police have officially ruled out all Dairy Queen employees and stated that the store was vital to helping move the case forward.
“I mean, this is a case where video surveillance played a tremendous role and everything has worked out the way it needed to,” said Willett.
At this time, the type of drugs the pills contained has not been confirmed. WPD says the field test showed compounds of MDMA and Cocaine, but a lab test is being done, and other drugs could be identified. There is no timeline for when the results will be available.
Yokeley was arrested on Aug. 26 and posted bond on the same day, according to the WPD.
“We are eager for this case to be concluded so that the victims can receive justice and closure,” said Rodney Dawson, Captain of the WPD.
The press conference was held at WPD Headquarters on Aug. 29.
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WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Police Department (WPD) answered questions and clarified information about the recent arrest of a man who allegedly drugged the ice cream of two teens.
James Yokeley Jr. allegedly put pills containing narcotics in his 16-year-old step-granddaughter’s and her 15-year-old friend’s Dairy Queen blizzards.
Yokeley is the former Chair of the Surry County Board of Elections, but also has a residence in New Hanover County.
According to WPD, on Aug. 3, the two teens discovered the pills in their ice cream while in the car with Yokeley. The teen who was driving pulled into a Sheetz parking lot, where they located paramedics.
The paramedics checked the girls before flagging down police in the area.
“I believe the young ladies who were involved in this case, when they discovered the pills, they became very concerned and emotional,” said Lt. Greg Willett of WPD.
During an investigation into the incident, WPD says they found security footage allegedly showing Yokeley putting the pills into the ice cream himself. WPD says the footage will not be released at this time.
“There was obviously an effort made by Yokeley to conceal his behavior,” said Willett.
The Wilmington Police have officially ruled out all Dairy Queen employees and stated that the store was vital to helping move the case forward.
“I mean, this is a case where video surveillance played a tremendous role and everything has worked out the way it needed to,” said Willett.
At this time, the type of drugs the pills contained has not been confirmed. WPD says the field test showed compounds of MDMA and Cocaine, but a lab test is being done, and other drugs could be identified. There is no timeline for when the results will be available.
Yokeley was arrested on Aug. 26 and posted bond on the same day, according to the WPD.
“We are eager for this case to be concluded so that the victims can receive justice and closure,” said Rodney Dawson, Captain of the WPD.
The press conference was held at WPD Headquarters on Aug. 29.
NEW DETAILS: Wilmington Police hold press conference about man accused of drugging teens’ ice cream
Yokeley allegedly put pills containing narcotics in the Dairy Queen blizzards given to the teens.
