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Buncombe County and Raleigh formalized a mutual aid pact to support each other’s 911 operations during disasters.
The agreement allows Buncombe to answer Raleigh’s 911 calls if Raleigh’s operators are unavailable.
Raleigh also benefits if Buncombe’s operators are busy, ensuring calls are always answered.
County officials say the partnership is essential to ensure 911 calls are always answered.
Buncombe already has similar agreements with nearby counties including Davie, Haywood, Henderson and Brunswick.
The process to switch calls between agencies is designed to be so simple callers won’t notice.
Osiris Carter, director of Buncombe County Public Safety Communications, stressed preparedness for everything.
Amaryani Padilla-Cortes recalled responding to calls during Hurricane Helene and praised the Raleigh partnership.
The partnership was formalized this month by Buncombe County’s board of commissioners.
Officials emphasize the arrangement supports continuous 911 access amid various emergencies.

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Gastonia police used the Real Time Crime Center and city cameras to locate Latasha Dellinger minutes after the shooting.
The victim had surgery for injuries described as non-life threatening.
Dellinger allegedly shot the victim during an argument at a home on Green Circle Drive in Gastonia.
Police identified the suspect from a description of a car and quickly acted on it.
The suspect was arrested roughly two minutes after the shooting.
The incident prompted consideration of bond eligibility under state law.
The investigation cited the Real Time Crime Center as key to a rapid apprehension.
The victim’s injury required surgical treatment but was not life-threatening.
The incident occurred after an argument at the victim’s home in Gastonia.
Authorities described the accused as not a violent person prior to the incident, per the defendant’s statements in court.

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