That’s interesting!,thanks
@Betty P
A lot going on during the 70ss ;-)
Some snipped quotes from your link:
- “The case led to 38 indictments and to the recovery of $650,000 in stolen vehicles.”
- “The division frequently investigated motor vehicle theft rings. Criminals often used South Carolina as a “drop and sell” state for Cadillacs and boats stolen in New York or Florida and for Lincoln Mark IIIs stolen in Detroit.
- “In 1972, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division asked the division to look into activities of a powerful Anderson County sheriff. The investigation revealed that the sheriff had allowed an inmate con artist out of jail to fraudulently purchase cars, trailers, and a boat by passing bad checks.”
(makes me wonder how and where connections,where made by —all walks of life: travelers,criminals,perps etc. Was that at truck stops -bars?)
As you might know,through my several,previous post & interest,I have a fascination with old cases,mysteries,during 60/70/80ss time….
I searched for truck stops in NC,during the 70ss,just to picture the time,att —here is what I found:
“The Kenly 95 Truckstop was founded just outside of Kenly, North Carolina along Interstate 95. Land was purchased in 1973 with intentions of starting to build the next year. As a result of the oil embargo of 1973-1974, funds were tight and construction was delayed until 1979. Once construction was began, it moved quickly. The doors were opened to the public on May 5, 1980 as Truckland Truckstop”
“The truckstop included a small store, sit down restaurant, and diesel fuel islands. Two years later, in 1982, the company became a franchisee of Truckstops of America. Now operating under the name Truckstops of America“
Kenly 95 | Truckstop on Interstate 95 in North Carolina
So,in the 70ss,the truck stops establishment were more focused,on shops, bars,etc??!
Also another question,that raised,during read on FBI and LE,during that time….from your post…
Was
Fraternal Order of Police (FOP known in SC / NC?
And how did that work(ed) exactly??
^Thats really confusing for me…sorry