Local News

Wake Forest man arrested and charged with homicide

Gary Lamonte Watkins has been arrested and charged with one count of murder.
Posted 2023-06-23T06:43:44+00:00 - Updated 2023-06-23T06:43:44+00:00
Gary Lamonte Watkins has been arrested and charged with one count of murder in connection to Taylor's death.

Wake Forest Police arrested a man involved in a homicide Thursday morning.

Authorities responded around 6:15 p.m. to the 500 block of North Taylor Street.

Upon arrival, they discovered the body of Frederick Taylor.

Gary Lamonte Watkins has been arrested and charged with one count of murder in connection to Taylor's death.

Watkins, 55, is currently being held in the Wake County Jail.

This investigation is ongoing, and no further information has been released.

Anyone who believes they may have information that might assist the investigation is encouraged to call the Wake

Forest Police Department Tip Line at 919-435-9610.

Credits