FBI offering rewards related to substation investigations

The FBI is offering rewards of up to $25,000 related to the investigations of two electrical substation attacks in North Carolina.

Per the FBI Charlotte Field Office, agents are continuing to work with the Moore County Sheriff’s Office and the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on the cases. At this time, investigators do not believe the shootings in Moore and Randolph counties are connected.

The joint investigation in Moore County began on December 3, 2022. Someone fired multiple gunshots at two Duke Energy substations. The damage to the West End and Carthage Substations led to a massive power outage affecting approximately 45,000 customers, some losing power for as long as five days. The FBI is now offering a reward of up to $25,000 for the identification, arrest, and conviction of the person(s) responsible. Anyone with information should call the Moore County Sheriff’s Office at 910-947-4444, or contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL FBI or tips.fbi.gov.

The joint investigation in Randolph County began on January 17, 2023. Someone fired multiple gunshots at an EnergyUnited substation located in Thomasville, North Carolina. The FBI is now offering a reward of up to $25,000 for the identification, arrest, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the shooting. Anyone with information should call the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office at 336-318-6685, or contact the FBI at 1-800- CALL FBI or tips.fbi.gov