Decarlos Brown, 34, was charged with murdering Iryna Zarutska, a Ukrainian refugee, on a Charlotte light rail. He allegedly stabbed her with no prior interaction.

Emergency search efforts are underway for an adult male reported missing in Mountain Island Lake, with the Huntersville Fire Department aiding Gaston County officials. The man's identity has not been released, and Medic suspects a potential drowning.

An officer-involved shooting in Charlotte left one person critically injured. The incident happened early Thursday as officers responded to a call and were shot at by an erratic individual, who was then shot by police. The SBI is investigating.

Nearly 2,000 gallons of wastewater spilled into Briar Creek, Charlotte due to a pipe failure. Cleanup efforts are underway and residents are advised to avoid creek water.

A loaded gun was found at Chesterfield County Detention Center, smuggled in by inmate Zykemeon Nimir Davis, resulting in a singular charge and ongoing security evaluations.

A suspect was arrested for damaging a deputy's vehicle in Spencer, NC; social media claims of the deputy hitting the suspect with the car are denied by the Sheriff's Office. An investigation is ongoing.

A Silver Alert was issued for 76-year-old James Ingram Mullis, last seen traveling from Wilmington to Charlotte, NC. He is believed to have dementia and was driving a damaged 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police investigate a fatal motorcycle-SUV crash where Thomas Pruitt, 64, died; SUV driver not impaired, Pruitt's toxicology pending.

Two parents were arrested for bringing weapons to Palisades High School on the first day of classes, as body scanners detected the weapons. School officials and police responded swiftly, emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy for weapons on campus.

Gaston County Police arrested Jon Derek Pittman on charges of sexual assault involving a minor, with a $750,000 bond. Details are limited due to the investigation's sensitive nature.

Police resolved an incident involving an armed individual with warrants on the Catawba River in Belmont, arresting the suspect and ensuring no public threat.

A report details a fatal pedestrian crash in Charlotte, identifying the victim as Joseph Jackson, 41. Police are investigating the incident and seeking community assistance.

A deputy in Union County intercepted 15 kilograms of cocaine during a traffic stop, leading to the arrest of two individuals, with one still detained on a $2 million bond.