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NC – Even before anyone knew for sure what was on the digital flash drive that mysteriously appeared in Hope Mills Mayor Eddie Dees’ mailbox, town residents had plenty of reason for concern about their leaders.

The “thumb drive” contained recordings of conversations between Town Manager Randy Beeman and Police Chief Robert Hassell. They were all or part of five calls recorded between Feb. 25 and May 17…

It appears that the wiretap originated in the town’s Police Department. The mayor says the drive contains calls made into and out of the department. If that’s true, it also raises serious questions about the department and its internal security. It fairly screams for a full-blown criminal investigation.

But instead, the commissioners have chosen to wait for the town attorney to investigate, which he’s been doing for months now. (more)