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Murder suspect wanted in North Carolina arrested in Lynchburg

Dominique Morgan of Lynchburg had outstanding warrants for first-degree murder, police say

Dominique Morgan, 33, wanted on outstanding murder warrants in North Carolina, was arrested in Lynchburg. (Blue Ridge Regional Jail) (WSLS)

LYNCHBURG, Va. โ€“ A murder suspect wanted in North Carolina was arrested in Lynchburg, according to the Lynchburg Police.

Authorities said on Friday, Dec. 1, LPDโ€™s criminal investigations unit and special investigations unit received information from the Campbell County Sheriffโ€™s Office for a wanted person in the city.

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Weโ€™re told a traffic stop was conducted in the 1200 block of Rivermont Avenue, and during the stop, Dominique Morgan, 33, of Lynchburg was found as a passenger in the stopped vehicle.

According to police, Morgan had outstanding warrants out of North Carolina for first-degree murder. Weโ€™re told Morgan was initially uncooperative but surrendered a short time later and was taken into custody without incident.

Following the arrest, were told officers conducted a search of the vehicle and located a handgun.

In addition to the outstanding first-degree murder warrant out of North Carolina, Morgan was charged with the following:

  • Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
  • Concealed weapon