NC Official Accused of Drugging Teens’ Ice Cream; Board of Elections Chair Identified
The Wilmington Police Department (WPD) addressed the arrest of James Yokeley Jr., who allegedly drugged two teenage girls by putting pills containing narcotics in their Dairy Queen blizzards. The incident occurred on August 3rd when the teens discovered the pills while with Yokeley, leading them to seek medical assistance. WPD’s investigation, aided by security footage, revealed Yokeley’s involvement, although the specific drugs in the pills are awaiting lab confirmation after preliminary tests indicated MDMA and cocaine. Yokeley, a former Surry County Board of Elections chair, was arrested on August 26th and has since posted bond.
John Q. Hosedrinker