A Charlotte man is charged with a federal crime for fatally assaulting Iryna Zarutska on the city's light rail, with potential penalties including life imprisonment or death.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are looking for 59-year-old Derrick Proctor, who suffers from cognitive impairment and was last seen driving a black Honda Civic.

Decarlos Brown Jr. is charged with a federal crime for the fatal stabbing of Iryna Zarutska on Charlotte's light rail; he could face life in prison or the death penalty.

An 18-year-old named Jan Keneth Meza Figueroa is the subject of a Charlotte homicide investigation. The CMPD seeks public assistance, urging tip-offs via phone or their mobile app, referencing case number 20250907-0249-00.

CMPD investigates the murder of Rogerick Llevon Currie, urging public assistance while maintaining informant confidentiality. Further details will be released as the case, led by Detective Carter, progresses.

The Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office confirmed that Leroy Wright, a 75-year-old missing resident of a local assisted living facility, has been found. Details of his condition or discovery were not disclosed.

Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office seeks public help regarding the theft of a gray 2021 Ford Ranger, stolen on September 7, 2025, from Mt. Croghan with SC license plate SC956CCS.

Traffic stop by Iredell County Sheriff led to the seizure of 11 catalytic converters and drugs from Coty S. Speight, whose recycling business permits had expired.

Jeremy Nelson from Hickory was charged with minor exploitation; he's detained on a $250,000 bond, awaiting court appearance. Details of his alleged crimes are under investigation.

A vacant home in Morganton caught fire this morning, with multiple fire departments responding. No injuries were reported, NC 18 South was closed but later reopened. The cause is under investigation.

Trump called the Charlotte light rail stabbing "horrible" and acknowledged his need for a full briefing on the incident, which claimed the life of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska.

A bicyclist died after being hit by a Ford on US 421 in Watauga County; charges against the driver are pending. The cyclist, Butler, was not wearing a helmet and later died in the hospital.

A manhunt is ongoing in Anson County after a suspect, considered armed and dangerous, shot at officers following a car chase and escaped into a wooded area.