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North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey encourages the public to put safety first around fireworks and the grill during Fourth of July celebrations. 

“A few minor precautions can mean the difference between life and death,” said Commissioner Causey. “By planning ahead and staying alert, we can prevent tragedies and ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable time.”

Commissioner Causey shared essential safety tips in a newly released video, offering guidance on how to stay safe during the holiday.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced the arrest of Jeremy Jamaine Harwell, 51, of 175 Davidson Drive, Wadesboro. Harwell is charged with one count of insurance fraud and one count of attempting to obtain property by false pretense. Both charges are felonies.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced the arrest of Amanda Jo Mincolla, 36, of 13260 S. NC 231, Middlesex. Mincolla is charged with two counts of insurance fraud and two counts of obtaining property by false pretense. All charges are felonies.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is asking parents and caregivers to think about the importance of water safety to protect their children on the first day of summer.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrests of Steven Herbert Andrews, William Grant Andrews Sr. and William Grant Andrews Jr.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is asking parents and caregivers to think about the importance of water safety to protect their children on the first day of summer.

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), drowning is the number one cause of death for children 1-4 years old in the United States. Over 4,500 people died due to drowning each year from 2020–2022, 500 more per year compared to 2019.

For families going to the beach, remember to pay attention to the warning flags that indicate the possibility of rip currents.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Ahmed Hussein Salem Alazanni, 40, of 1100 Ocean Ave., Apt. 207, San Francisco, California. Alazanni is charged with two counts of burning personal property and one count of burning a commercial structure while it was occupied. All three charges are felonies.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Donald Edward Johnson Jr., 52, of 1896 St. James Church Road, Denver. Johnson is charged with one count of insurance fraud and one count of obtaining property by false pretense. Both charges are felonies.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced the arrest of Joseph Eric Altman, 52, of 205 South Randolph Street, Rockingham. Altman is charged with one count of fraud, a felony.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced the arrest of Ashley Barnhardt, 43, of 122 Flame Azalea Court, Locust. Barnhardt is charged with 22 counts of financial identity theft, 25 counts of common law forgery and 25 counts of obtaining property by false pretense. All charges are felonies.