Lincoln County woman charged with filing false report

LINCOLN COUNTY, N.C. — The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office says a woman has been charged after investigators determined she filed a false report with law enforcement.

Detectives concluded the investigation on May 18 and arrested Clara Depasquale, according to a news release.

She was given a $10,000 secured bond and taken to the Harven A. Crouse Detention Center.

The sheriff’s office reminded the public that knowingly giving false information to law enforcement is a crime and can pull resources away from real emergencies and active investigations.