During the early morning hours of August 15, the Pinehurst Police Department detained a group of five suspicious individuals outside the U.S. Post Office on Blake Boulevard. Additional patrols were in the area due to previous reports of graffiti, vandalism and small fires.
In their possession, officers found spray paint, lighters, marijuana, alcohol, and concealed weapons, according to a press release from Pinehurst Police Department. During the initial interview, the individuals confessed to starting the fire that damaged the building and were arrested.
Thu Minh Ngoc Vo, 18, of Fayetteville, was charged with burning of certain buildings, felony conspiracy, accessory after the fact, contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile, injury to real property.
Chloe Stephens, 18, of Fayetteville, was charged with burning of certain buildings, felony conspiracy, contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile, injury to real property.
Nalani Alston, 18, of Fayetteville, was charged with burning of certain buildings, felony conspiracy, contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile, injury to real property.
Dominique Nikolaidis, 18, of Fayetteville was charged with burning of certain buildings, felony conspiracy, contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile, injury to real property.
16-year-old juvenile is also charged (name and image withheld due to age).
“I am very proud of our proactive and diligent patrol officers, and the professional follow up of our investigators that brought this case to a close,” said Police Chief Glen Webb. “I’d also like to thank the Moore County Sheriff’s Office for their partnership and assistance in this case.”
All defendants facing criminal charges are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Photo: Chloe Stephens (left), Dominique Nikolaidis, Thu Minh Ngoc Vo, and Nalani Alston.
