Attorney General Jeff Jackson, law enforcement partners to launch Helene rebuilding initiative in Haywood County

Press release from Attorney General Jeff Jackson;

RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson and law enforcement partners will host a press conference on Monday, April 14, at 2 p.m. in Waynesville to share information to help North Carolinians avoid scams and fraud as they rebuild after Hurricane Helene. Attorney General Jackson will be joined by NCSBI Director Chip Hawley and Western NC law enforcement leaders.
WHO:
Attorney General Jeff Jackson
NCSBI Director Chip Hawley
Haywood County Sheriff Bill Wilke
Waynesville Police Chief David Adams
Additional law enforcement leaders
WHAT: 
Press conference with law enforcement
WHEN:
Monday, April 14, 2025, 2:00 PM ET
WHERE:
Haywood County Historic Courthouse
215 N Main St., Waynesville, NC 28786
WHY:
NCDOJ has heard concerns from small business owners in Western North Carolina about contract fraud, looting and property crime as they order expensive equipment to rebuild their businesses. Our office has also heard about potential opportunities for contracting and home repair fraud as homeowners rebuild after Helene.

 

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