Fake News

From Russia.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Winston-Salem police say “North Carolina Breaking News” is sharing untrue stories about their department, according to a news release.

After discovering the false posts, police say they reached out to administrators of the “North Carolina Breaking News” Facebook page. The apparent admins responded in Russian.

The Winston-Salem Police Department has since reported the page to Facebook.

Officers cited two specific posts on the “North Carolina Breaking News” Facebook page.

The two posts tell stories of law enforcement performing good deeds.

Winston-Salem police say the posts are based on true stories from outside of the state and Winston-Salem police officers were never involved.

h/t Fark