A Democratic candidate in the N.C. House of Representatives race, who also serves as the chairman of the Moore County Democratic Party, is accused of stealing campaign signs.
On Oct. 10, at approximately 5:25 p.m., a sheriff’s deputy working in the West End area observed Lowell Simon, 68, of West End, allegedly removing campaign signs from the roadside along Seven Lakes Drive, said Moore County Sheriff Ronnie Fields in a press release.
The deputy, responding to an unrelated call at the time, later followed up at Simon’s residence, where the signs were found in his vehicle. Simon admitted to removing the signs, which were recovered and returned to their original owner, said Fields.
Friday morning, a warrant for Simon’s arrest was issued. Simon is facing charges of two counts of misdemeanor larceny of political signs and was released under a written promise to appear in court. Simon’s first court appearance is scheduled for Oct. 30.
“Sheriff Ronnie Fields reminds the public that the removal or theft of campaign signs is a violation of North Carolina General Statute § 136-32(e), which protects the lawful placement of these signs during election periods,” said Fields in the release.
All defendants facing criminal charges are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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