Crime and Public Safety

6/5/2026 9:01:55 PM

Claremont man sentenced to up to 8 years for fentanyl trafficking

Catawba County Man Sentenced for Fentanyl Trafficking RoleA North Carolina man will spend up to eight years behind bars after admitting to his involvement in the distribution of fentanyl within Catawb...

5/27/2026 11:17:02 PM

Mom ‘Ecstatic’ Daughter Dominique Moody’s Case Heads to NC House Oversight Hearing

Emotional Rallying as Deadline Approaches for Investigation Into Misconduct ClaimsA key relative of a prominent figure in a highly contentious case is expressing immense relief and anticipation ahead ...

5/26/2026 7:06:00 AM

Suspect caught in 18 year Sun Drop slaying of Nashville teen, cold case shocker for Concord.

Suspect Apprehended in 18-Year-Old Cold Case Linked to Fatal Concord AssaultDecades-Old Mystery Witnesses Major BreakthroughAfter nearly two decades of tireless investigation, law enforcement official...

5/16/2026 5:20:33 AM

Newton man accused in child sex crimes case

Newton Man Faces Multiple Charges in Sexual Offense Case Involving MinorAuthorities have formally lodged a series of severe criminal charges against an individual from the Newton area, alleging illega...

5/4/2026 9:11:59 PM

Woman busted in Mooresville with felony-weight cocaine and a concealed weapon

Mooreville Woman Facing Felony Charges After Illicit Drugs and Firearm Discovered Authorities in Iredell County have apprehended a woman following a traffic stop that led to the discovery of a signifi...

5/1/2026 3:18:33 AM

Ex-pro skateboarder convicted of molesting kids he was paid to mentor in Charlotte

Ex-Pro Skater Convicted of Child Sex Crimes in CharlotteA former professional skateboarder and mentor to abused children has been found guilty on multiple child sex crime charges in Charlotte, North C...

5/1/2026 1:18:54 AM

Teens admit guilt in fatal shooting of 15-year-old Charlotte boy

Teens Enter Guilty Pleas in Fatal Shooting of Fifteen-Year-Old in Southwest CharlotteTwo teenagers have officially admitted their roles in the killing of a 15-year-old boy, a case that has shaken the ...

4/26/2026 7:08:04 PM

CMPD takes armed teen off streets with stolen gun and 420 grams of narcotics

Juvenile Apprehended With Stolen Firearm and Massive Drug Supply Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department officers have taken a juvenile into custody following the discovery of a concerning cache of n...

5/27/2026 11:17:26 PM

Noble Gastonia K9 team saluted as Stein taps business regulators over insider stock wagers too.test---Rewritten Headline: Noble Gastonia K9 team

North Carolina Governor Honors Fallen K-9, Tightens Rules on Employee GamblingNorth Carolina Governor Josh Stein has signed an executive order restricting state employees from participating in predict...

5/26/2026 7:07:25 AM

Monroe residents cheer looming downtown speeding crackdown as long overdue relief

Monroe Residents Celebrate Planned Downtown Speed CrackdownAfter years of unrest, complaints, and close calls on city streets, Monroe residents finally appear to have been heard. Local authorities hav...

5/16/2026 7:13:59 PM

19-year-old arrested in deadly Charlotte pool party shooting that left 1 dead, 4 wounded

Chaos at a Charlotte Pool Party: Teen Arrested in Deadly ShootingA weekend pool party in Charlotte turned violent late Saturday night, leaving one person dead and several others wounded. Authorities h...

5/8/2026 9:06:21 PM

Five arrested, nine guns seized in SW Charlotte apartment raid.

Five Taken Into Custody, Nine Weapons Confiscated at Charlotte Apartment ComplexAuthorities in southwest Charlotte took decisive action this week at a local apartment complex, resulting in five arrest...

5/4/2026 9:11:41 PM

Two Men Charged for Selling Drugs Near Lancaster Elementary School

Two Individuals Charged After Alleged Drug Sales Near Elementary SchoolTwo men in Lancaster County are facing serious drug trafficking charges following an investigation into drug sales allegedly cond...

5/1/2026 3:18:27 AM

'Just a front': Multi-state theft scheme stopped in Union County started with fake nonprofit donations, sheriff says

Multi-State Theft Ring Busted in Union County Under the Guise of a Fake NonprofitAuthorities in North Carolina have unraveled a highly coordinated theft operation that operated across multiple states,...

4/27/2026 1:04:26 AM

Man busted at Charlotte airport for targeting NC family with con scheme

Suspected Scammer Detained at Charlotte Airport After Allegedly Targeting a North Carolina FamilyAuthorities have taken a man into custody at Charlotte Douglas International Airport this week in conne...

4/25/2026 7:00:45 PM

17-Year-Old Facing Adult Murder Charge After Concord Shooting Killed Teen Billy Kosta at Party

Three Teenagers Shot in Concord, Suspect Charged as AdultAn incident involving gunfire among teenagers in Concord has left one 16-year-old boy dead and another person with serious injuries, leading to...

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7/16/2026 7:20:13 AM

Signal Mountain Council Votes 3-2 to Kill $1.9 Million State Pedestrian Grant

Signal Mountain Council Splits 3-2 On Controversial Development ProposalA deeply divided Signal Mountain town council narrowly approved a contested development plan Monday evening, passing with a 3-2 ...

7/16/2026 7:19:35 AM

New sports authority zeroes in on constructing Camp Jordan’s major indoor venue at East Ridge.

New Sports Authority Aims to Regain Market Share with Specialized FocusA revived retail chain is making a calculated comeback in the athletic apparel and equipment sector, pivoting from its former big...

7/16/2026 7:19:05 AM

Rock City launches community listening sessions to address gondola project concerns

Rock City Unveils New ‘Listening Series’ For Summer ConcertsLookout Mountain’s iconic attraction is pivoting to a new format this summer, replacing its longstanding live performance schedule with a ca...