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North Carolina Chief, Assistant Chief Face Felony Charges

Duo reportedly shot and damaged electrical equipment belonging to Greenville Utilities.

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) - A North Carolina fire chief and assistant chief face felony charges after causing a widespread power outage.

Justin Stargardt and James Beddard reportedly shot and damaged electrical equipment belonging to Greenville Utilities. The shooting sparked an explosion and knocked out power to over a thousand customers.

The two are members of the Red Oak Volunteer Fire Department.

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