A man charged with first-degree murder in connection with his girlfriend’s death was being held without bond following his first appearance in court on Wednesday.
Michael John Lavelle, 31, was being held in the New Hanover County jail after appearing before Judge Sandra Ray in New Hanover County court.
Lavelle faces charges of first-degree murder, carrying a concealed weapon other than a gun and resist/delay/obstruct public officer in connection with the death of his girlfriend …