CARY POLICE CHARGE MAN WITH SECOND-DEGREE MURDER

CARY, NC – The Town of Cary Police Department has charged Michael Anthony Grimaldi, 28, of 107 Spring Bud Drive with Second-Degree Murder in the death of James Robert Booth, 49, of 1405 Old Apex Road, Room 14 in Cary.  

On October 5, 2006 , the Cary Police Department responded to a Cary Fire Department call for assistance on a deceased person at the Cary Efficiency Inn, 1405 Old Apex Road .  According to autopsy results that were returned to the Police Department earlier this month, the cause of death was heroin, cocaine and ethanol toxicity; the investigation revealed that Grimaldi provided the lethal dose.

“This was a very tragic incident, and we are pleased to help bring closure for the families involved and for the community,” said Captain David Wulff.  “As shown in this case, we continue to aggressively pursue illegal and dangerous activities in Cary , and we will remain focused on protecting our citizens.”

Booth’s death marks the first and only murder within Cary in 2006.  The previous two murders occurred in October 2005.

Second-degree murder carries a maximum of 94 to 392 months in prison.

Grimaldi was being held in the Wake County Public Safety Center on other unrelated charges prior to today’s charges.  He is being held without bond for the murder charge.   

Crime Stoppers pays up to $2,500 for the arrest or indictment of those responsible for committing certain types of crimes.  If you have information, contact Crime Stoppers at 226-CRIM(E) or contact Capt. David Wulff at (919) 469-4017; you may also visit www.carycrimestoppers.net.  All calls will be kept CONFIDENTIAL at caller's request. 

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