General Assembly officer arrested

Raleigh, N.C. — An officer with the North Carolina General Assembly Police Department is facing sex abuse charges, including statutory rape and taking indecent liberties with a child, authorities said Monday.

According to an arrest report filed with the Wake County Sheriff's Office, Daniel Shawn Evans, 42, was arrested at the legislative building Friday morning. He was still being held at the Wake County detention center Monday evening.

His bond was set at $1 million.

"We accepted his resignation today," said Chief Jeff Weaver of the General Assembly police. "We are disappointed and surprised."

Evans, of 5908 Applewood Lane in Raleigh, earned $49,465 as a General Assembly officer. He had served on the force since 1998.

The General Assembly police is a small force that reports to lawmakers. It is primarily responsible for securing the legislative complex, although has certain powers to enforce the law statewide, in particular wherever lawmakers are performing official duties.

According to the arrest report, Evans faces nine charges in connection with four crimes, including two counts of statutory rape, three counts of taking indecent liberties with a child, three counts of a first-degree sexual offense and one other sex offense.

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wildpig777, where can I send the ride along form? I'll gladly have you ride by my side one night and let me tell you that I am underworked. In a town of about 50,000 people, we ran nearly 100,000 calls for service last year. I would be happy to enlighten you for the evening and let you share your opinion following that shift. Oh yeah, I will have an application packet ready for you if you would like to take at the end of the night.

M539
March 19, 2013 2:02 p.m.

According to the N&O, anyway, they have the same jurisdiction as RPD within the city limits of Raleigh. -- comment

They have arrest powers! What training do they have? Are they former city police? Did they go through an academy? I'm assuming so.

How many felony arrests do they make? They are the line against attack on the assembly.

djofraleigh
March 19, 2013 1:41 p.m.

Hey cowbell, what do you do for a living? Whatever this guy's duties were as a general assembly officer, I doubt they included posting on GoLo.

mayhem
March 19, 2013 12:19 p.m.

more cowbell, a General Assembly officer is not the same as a mall cop or school crossing guard. According to the N&O, anyway, they have the same jurisdiction as RPD within the city limits of Raleigh.

I wonder if your respect for law enforcement officers in particular and people in general has to do with your perception of their legal status and position in society? Just asking.