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Currituck County manhunt ends, suspect in custody

Currituck County manhunt ends, suspect in custody

Currituck County manhunt ends, suspect in custody

The Currituck Sheriff's Office said Preston Mertes was in custody Tuesday morning.

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Currituck County manhunt ends, suspect in custody

The Currituck Sheriff's Office said Preston Mertes was in custody Tuesday morning.
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