Two North Carolina men jailed in child exploitation investigation
A child exploitation probe led to the arrest of two North Carolina men now facing multiple felony charges tied to alleged child sexual abuse material Henderson County, NC — A child exploitation…
WakeMed Officer Accused of Kidnapping Woman, Holding Her at Gunpoint in Wilson County
Wilson, NC — A WakeMed security officer and former Wilson County deputy faces multiple criminal charges after investigators alleged he kidnapped a woman, held her at gunpoint, assaulted her, and prevented her…
Former North Carolina Senate Candidate Arrested on Stalking Charges
Smithfield, NC — A former Republican candidate for the North Carolina Senate now faces criminal charges after Johnston County authorities accused her of repeatedly harassing and stalking another person, allegations that include…
Former North Carolina Prison Officer Charged After Alleged Relationship With Female Inmate
Swannanoa, NC — A former correctional officer at the Western Correctional Center for Women has been arrested on a felony charge after investigators alleged he engaged in a relationship with a detainee…
Florida man busted in cross country hotel fraud scheme police say
Investigators say stolen identities were used to book Asheville hotel rooms ASHEVILLE, N.C. — A Florida man is behind bars after detectives uncovered what investigators describe as a multi-state fraud operation involving…
Prosecutors: Laurinburg Man Killed Two Victims, at Fort Bragg Then Burned Evidence After Drug Robbery
A federal jury has convicted a North Carolina man on multiple charges, including first-degree murder, following a violent double killing tied to a drug robbery scheme, federal prosecutors announced. Kenneth Maurice Quick…
Apex Man Accused of Stealing Copper From Nash County Solar Farms, Causing Major Damage
BAILEY, N.C. — A 47-year-old Apex man faces multiple felony charges after Nash County investigators accused him of targeting solar farm facilities in separate copper theft cases that allegedly caused significant damage…
North Carolina jail officer fired arrested and locked up after criminal charge announcement
Sheriff says former detention officer is accused of failing to carry out official duties BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. — A former Buncombe County detention officer is now behind bars after being fired and…
Raleigh Man Accused of Trying to Extort Woman for $12,000 in Wake County Case
Raleigh, NC – A 28-year-old Raleigh man faces a felony extortion charge after investigators say he threatened a woman while trying to obtain $12,000 tied to potential charges involving her brother. Thibaud…
Traffic stop exposes major meth trafficking operation as North Carolina man gets years in prison
Deputies say roadside investigation uncovered drugs trafficking charges and a mandatory $50K fine YANCEY COUNTY, N.C. — A North Carolina man will spend years behind bars after a traffic stop in Yancey…
Fugitive Wanted for Striking North Carolina Deputy in Construction Zone Captured in Ocean County
Toms River, NJ – A man wanted in North Carolina after allegedly crashing into a sheriff deputy’s patrol vehicle and leading authorities on a dangerous chase through Asheville has now been captured…
Woman hiding in tree line busted with meth in Macon County
Woman accused of hiding from deputy while carrying meth CARTOOGECHAYE, NC — A trespassing complaint in Macon County quickly turned into a narcotics arrest after a deputy discovered a woman allegedly hiding…
Teen, Man Charged With Triple Murder After Three Relatives Found Shot Dead in Fairview Home
FAIRVIEW, N.C. — A 16-year-old girl and a man were charged with three counts of first-degree murder after investigators found three family members shot to death inside a Fairview home and tracked…
Brooklyn woman busted after camper blaze reveals 300 grams of cocaine
New York woman sentenced after cocaine found in fire wreckage YANCEY COUNTY, NC — A Brooklyn woman who came to western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene recovery efforts is heading to prison…
Apex Man Accused of Stealing Motorcycle Faces New Charges After False Ambulance Call, Deputies Say
Apex, NC — A 23-year-old man accused of stealing a motorcycle in coastal North Carolina now faces a second wave of charges after deputies say he resisted arrest, gave false information, and…
Farmville Man Charged With 3 Felony Animal Cruelty Counts After Dogs Found Neglected
Farmville, NC — A Pitt County man faces multiple felony charges after investigators say several animals under his care were found neglected, including a dog allegedly tied to a cement block without…
Man Accused of Using Stolen Identity to Buy Camaro Arrested at Smithfield Dealership
Smithfield, NC — A suspected identity thief was arrested after allegedly trying to finance a Chevrolet Camaro using a stolen identity at a Johnston County dealership, with employees stopping the deal before…
Woman Accused of Secretly Tracking Ex-Boyfriend Through Apps, Devices in Wake County Case
Apex, NC — A Wake County woman faces felony charges after investigators say she secretly tracked and monitored her ex-boyfriend’s digital life for an extended period, including accessing his private accounts and…
Wilson Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Shooting Leaves Victims Injured
Wilson, NC — A Wilson man now faces multiple attempted murder charges after a shooting Sunday led to a sweeping felony case, though investigators have yet to release details about the victims…
Cary Man Accused of Targeting Elderly Victim in Scam Arrested at Charlotte Airport
Charlotte, NC — A North Carolina man accused of posing as a bank or law enforcement figure to scam a family out of money was arrested at Charlotte Douglas International Airport after…
Florida Woman Charged With Assault, Ethnic Intimidation in Wake County Attack That Left Victim Injured
Cary, NC — A woman accused of a violent assault that left a victim with a head injury and broken nose now faces an additional charge of ethnic intimidation, escalating the case…