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id: c4a00f5dd8
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-05 19:55 EST
updated: 2026-11-06 18:35 EST
status: reported
outlets: 3
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# Former Wake County deputy faces obstruction charge

Former Wake County deputy Anthony Garcia, 29, was arrested Thursday and charged with obstruction of justice, the sheriff's office said.

Section: [Public Safety](/raleigh/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Anthony Garcia](/raleigh/wiki/anthony-garcia.md), [Wake County Sheriff's Office](/raleigh/wiki/wake-county-sheriff-s-office.md)

## Coverage

- [CBS 17 WNCN](https://www.cbs17.com/news/local-news/wake-county-news/ex-wake-county-deputy-arrested-accused-of-trying-to-warn-people-of-outstanding-felony-warrants-records-show/), 2026-11-05 19:55 EST: Ex-Wake County deputy arrested, accused of trying to warn people of outstanding felony warrants, records show
- [WRAL](https://www.wral.com/news/local/wake-sheriff-deputy-fired-charged-with-tipping-off-suspects-about-warrants-november-2026/), 2026-11-05 21:45 EST: Fired Wake County Sheriff deputy in court Friday for tipping off suspects about felony warrants
- [ABC11 WTVD](https://abc11.com/post/anthony-jose-garcia-wake-county-deputy-arrested-fired-investigation/20019209/), 2026-11-06 18:35 EST: Former Wake County deputy appears in court

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