NC sheriff says Duke Energy is slowing investigation into power grid attacks

MOORE COUNTY, N.C. — Moore County Sheriff Ronnie Fields stated Duke Power is slowing the investigation down within the seek for suspects related with the assaults on two substations on Dec. 3, 2022.

Fields stated Duke Power is requiring his division to get court docket orders for personnel recordsdata and firm information, in keeping with statements printed in The Pilot.

A Channel 9 investigation discovered an absence of coordination between the power large and investigators, and the sheriff stated he’s pissed off with the method.

“That’s the best way they’re going to play ball, and that’s the best way we’re going to should play,” Fields instructed The Pilot.

Channel 9 requested Duke Power for a response to the sheriff’s claims and we have been instructed that getting these orders are normal follow and in some circumstances, required by regulation.

Duke Power stated in a press release to Channel 9 that it, “has complied with all court docket orders as rapidly as potential and continues to help within the ongoing investigations. We, too, are desirous to see those that attacked our substations delivered to justice.”

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