KINSTON, N.C. (WITN) – A Kinston woman is facing charges in Illinois after police say she redirected thousands of dollars from dozens of people to her bank accounts.

Police in Goodfield, Illinois, launched an investigation in November after a woman reported that someone had redirected approximately $8,300 of her paychecks to unknown bank accounts.

Police learned through search warrants that the accounts contained additional deposits from more than 30 victims totaling around $39,000.

Laylah Blount was identified as the suspect during the investigation.

Goodfield police traveled to North Carolina on March 30th and served a search warrant at Blount’s house with Kinston police.

Officers found Blount at the home and seized several electronics.

The 19-year-old was arrested and charged with aggravated identity theft, theft over $500 and fraudulent use of electronic transmissions.

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GALVESTON, Ind. (WISH) — A town marshal in Cass County has been placed on administrative leave pending review of a personnel matter.

Galveston Town Marshal Nick Bowyer’s leave became effective on Thursday, March 30.

An attorney for the town declined to comment on the reasons behind the decision.

WRTV Investigates, the investigative team at WISH-TV’s sister station WRTV, filed a records request for more information on the situation.

Records show Bowyer served as:

• Town Council Member: Dec. 13, 2017 – March 29, 2019
• Deputy Marshal: May 13, 2019 – July 20, 2020
• Town Marshal: July 21, 2020 – present

His current compensation rate is $30/hour, records show.

WRTV Investigates asked town attorney Braden Dean about who is taking on Bowyer’s duties, and Dean responded via email, “During the leave period, department operations are being maintained through existing personnel and standard operational procedures.”

Nick Bowyer is also listed as a sergeant with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office.

WRTV Investigates talked to Sheriff Ed Schroder, who confirmed Bowyer is still employed there and is not on leave at that agency.

Under Indiana law, government agencies have to disclose the factual basis for any disciplinary action, including suspensions, demotions, or discharges.

“At this time, no final disciplinary action has been taken,” Dean said. “Administrative leave is a non-disciplinary measure, and no findings or conclusions have been reached.”

Indiana State Police tells WRTV they have not received any reports related to the town.

“Consistent with Indiana law, the town is limited in what information may be disclosed while the review is ongoing,” said Dean. “Should any final action occur, the town will comply with applicable public records requirements at that time.”

DES MOINES, Iowa (Gray Media Iowa State Capitol Bureau) — Jim Carlin, a former state senator and 2026 candidate for the U.S. Senate, said that he supports the decision for the United States and Israel to launch military strikes on Iran but does not want to see a drawn out war like previous involvement with Iraq.

Carlin — an Army veteran and attorney from Sioux City — believes that Iran posed a security threat to Americans because of its wish for nuclear weapons but he does not want to see President Donald Trump authorize U.S. troops on the ground in Iran.

The U.S. and Israel began military strikes on Iran on February 28th. At least 13 U.S. troops have died and several hundred have been injured.

The war costs American taxpayers an estimated $1-2 billion per day.

U.S. Representative Ashley Hinson, a Republican from Marion, is running against Carlin in the June 2nd primary.

Two Democrats are also running: state Representative Josh Turek of Council Bluffs and state Senator Zach Wahls of Coralville.

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, a Red Oak Republican in her second term, is not running for re-election.

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