An unsanctioned 'teen takeover' at Romare Bearden Park drew more than 200 youths on June 20 and ended with 24 arrests, 13 parent citations and a firearm seizure.

A family dispute in a Kinston mobile home park turned violent on June 19 when one man allegedly struck his brother with a hatchet; the suspect is jailed on attempted murder charges.

SLED has been asked to investigate after a 40-year-old inmate at the York County Detention Center died following a medical emergency. Officials released few details as the probe begins.

A Whiteville traffic stop on June 17 led to a search that turned up about 18 gallons of untaxed moonshine plus meth, marijuana and psilocybin, police say.

A motorcyclist died Sunday after a crash at Garvin Road and Ashe Road in York County. Troopers say the rider lost control while avoiding a turning SUV and later died.

A deadly crash Sunday closed U.S. 601 North at Brief Road in Union County. Troopers are investigating and drivers were urged to avoid the area.

An American Airlines passenger bit a fellow traveler mid‑flight on a Charlotte‑to‑Philadelphia flight, prompting the pilot to request police and EMS meet the plane at PHL.

Search teams recovered a man's body in Currituck Sound after he vanished near the Poplar Branch boat ramp. Authorities say an investigation is underway.

A pickup driving the wrong way on N.C. 16 near Sifford Road struck another vehicle early Sunday, killing both drivers and engulfing both cars in flames.

An AirLink medevac returned to Columbus Regional after a blue laser illuminated the cockpit; deputies searched the area and no suspects were named.

A heavy structure fire in the 7400 block of Friar Tuck Lane drew Mint Hill and Charlotte crews; early alerts reported heavy fire showing and no confirmed injuries.

A 20-year-old Cheraw man wanted by probation and parole is in custody after a Chesterfield County stop. Authorities list multiple charges including unlawful firearm possession.

CMPD announced an officer‑involved shooting in the Metro Division Saturday evening. The department provided few details and asked residents to await further updates.