A tragic incident occurred in Zebulon where a 1-year-old child was struck and killed by a truck Wednesday afternoon, as confirmed by the State Highway Patrol. Separately, Sergeant Brian Christopher Gerber of the Fayetteville Police Department was arrested on Thursday morning, facing 13 charges of obtaining property by false pretense, with a bond set at $2,000. Following his arrest, a press conference led by Fayetteville Police Chief Kemberle Braden is scheduled to provide further details about the case. Gerber was no longer listed as an inmate by Thursday afternoon, raising questions about the circumstances surrounding his arrest. The police department has not disclosed additional information regarding the officer's arrest, prompting media inquiries for clarification.