In Selma, a former school resource officer, Dannya Denise Tavarez, faces legal repercussions after being indicted on charges of simple assault by a Johnston County Grand Jury. The indictment comes after allegations surfaced that Tavarez used a taser on a teacher at Selma Middle School during an incident believed to have occurred between October and November 2023. Tavarez, who resigned from the police force in April 2024 amidst an investigation into her conduct, allegedly conducted a “drive stun” on the teacher. This case has prompted significant community concern and an ongoing investigation by the NC State Bureau of Investigation.
