26-year-old charged in Dollar General Express arson during Raleigh George Floyd protest

Sunday, June 14, 2020
RALEIGH (WTVD) -- A 26-year-old man was charged with arson linked to the fire at Dollar General during the May 30 George Floyd demonstration in Raleigh.

Richard Rubalcava, of Raleigh, was charged with first-degree arson and felony inciting a riot charge in connection with the incident at the E. Davie Street Dollar General Express.
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This happened on the first night of George Floyd protests throughout Raleigh and the rest of the Triangle.

A total of 12 arrests were made that night.

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In Fayetteville, a second man has been charged in connection to a fire set inside the historic Market House on Hay Street in downtown Fayetteville during George Floyd protests

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