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Cleveland County investigator on leave for allegedly falsifying information

CLEVELAND COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that one of their deputies, Investigator Carl Duncan, engaged in conduct involving omission, distortion, or falsification of information in an effort to implicate an individual in a crime.

Given the serious nature of these claims, and in accordance with agency protocol, Investigator Duncan has been placed on administrative leave effective immediately.

The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office released a statement acknowledging the claims Friday that reads, in part:

The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability. We will fully cooperate with any lawful inquiries or proceedings and will take appropriate action based on the facts and findings as they become available.
Sheriff Alan Norman

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