A landscaper threw an unauthorized party at a home in Weddington, NC, while the owners were away, even charging entry. Deputies responded to noise complaints, and the man faced multiple charges.

Charlotte woman Jessica Sowell sentenced to 57 months for bank fraud, identity theft, and firearms possession.

Parents in Iredell County, NC, were arrested after eight children were found living in unsafe conditions, with charges including child and animal abuse.

Gastonia Police and K-9 units apprehended suspect Wesley Scott Morton Jr. after a car theft at a QuikTrip, with the initial chase involving K-9 Max and a handover to K-9 Bando due to heat exhaustion.

Denarion Gordon, 18, voluntarily surrendered to Rock Hill police, facing charges of attempted murder and firearm possession during a violent crime, related to a June 2 shooting. Two other suspects were previously arrested for the same incident.

A man named Timothy Travis Pride was arrested for a shooting at a Food Lion parking lot in Charlotte that left one person with life-threatening injuries. Shell casings and a detached bumper were found at the scene.

Parents of a boy killed after being hit by a car in Gaston County accepted plea deals; the father received a suspended sentence and probation, while the mother also received probation. They must follow DSS guidelines and take parenting classes.

A 19-year-old, Colton Adkins, was charged with involuntary manslaughter after accidentally shooting and killing his friend, Jayden Hicks, in Rowan County.

An armed man fired an assault rifle from his apartment in Monroe, leading to a standoff with police, who eventually took him into custody for a mental health evaluation without any injuries occurring.

Monroe Police are investigating a fatal early morning accident where a woman was struck by a car and died, despite life-saving efforts. They urge witnesses to provide information.

A South Carolina man, Daniel Johnson, was arrested for illegally practicing law without a license after representing a relative in court. He faces charges and has been released on bond.

A fatal crash involving a tractor-trailer on I-85 South near Sugar Creek Road in north Charlotte resulted in one death and partial road closures. Traffic resumed around 7:30 a.m. Details on the cause are pending.

Emanuel Bedford was found guilty of murdering Deidre Reid in 2021 and sentenced to life without parole after a four-day trial with emotional testimonies.