Libertarian candidate for NC governor arrested twice in one week on assault and marijuana charges – Medical Marijuana Program Connection

HOLLY SPRINGS, N.C. — A man who plans to run for governor in 2024 on the Libertarian ticket was arrested twice this week.

Authorities accuse Shannon Bray, 51, of assaulting his wife and threatening to kill her. He is also accused of growing marijuana inside his Holly Springs home.

On Friday, WRAL News called Bray several times with a request for comment. He did not answer.

The Wake County Libertarian party sent WRAL News a statement on Friday about Bray’s charges.

“We’re following the case closely,” the statement reads. “We believe in an individual’s right to due process and a fair trial, and will believe for the truth to be highlighted.”

Police arrested Bray and charged him with assault on a female, communicating threats and manufacturing marijuana. On Thursday, Bray was arrested for violating his domestic violence protective order.

On Thursday, Holy Springs police were contacted about violations of Bray violating his protective order obtained by his wife. Police got an arrest warrant and served it on him Thursday.

On Monday, police said Bray’s wife flagged down officers to report Bray was at the home and alert them to outstanding warrants. When officers arrived at the home, they placed Bray under arrest and were made aware of marijuana growing equipment, harvesting marijuana, and marijuana plants in and around the home.

On Sunday, police responded to the home about allegations of domestic violence. Officers did not have a basis to make an arrest. Police said…