An assault call led to a fatal police shooting of Jeremy Bonham in Gastonia. Bonham fired at officers with a rifle, prompting return fire and his death. Ten officers are on leave; the SBI is investigating.

A 16-year-old boy's body was recovered from Lake Norman after he disappeared while swimming. Despite a search with sonar, the teenager was pronounced dead.

Two men from Monroe, NC, were sentenced to 130 months each for drug and arms trafficking, including cocaine distribution and possession of a machinegun.

Marvin Jose Vasquez-Martinez was arrested for alleged rape and child molestation; agencies cooperated across states, leading to his million-dollar bond and an ICE detainer due to his undocumented status.

Firefighters quickly controlled a significant structure fire on McCord Road, with no injuries reported and an ongoing investigation by the Mecklenburg County Fire Marshals Office.

Dylan Kyler Tolbert was arrested in Caldwell County for a spree including sexual assault, robbery, and stealing a car. He was detained later for an unrelated issue and held on a $350,000 bond.

A Mooresville man, James Joel Letarte, has been arrested on charges of child sexual exploitation after a cyber tip led to a search and seizure of devices at his home.

A man in Lincolnton was arrested for allegedly setting fire to a relative's home; the blaze was controlled within 12 minutes, with no injuries reported.

Human remains were found behind a Statesville, NC home, with the Iredell County Sheriff's Office conducting an investigation and an autopsy forthcoming to determine identity and cause of death.

A former Gaston County detention officer, Ryan Lamar Poole, was charged with falsifying payroll records to get paid for hours not worked. He posted a $10,000 bond after his arrest.

Salisbury Police Department arrested Jamel Station for the murder of Cleveland Davis following a fatal shooting.

Brittany Allison Gardner, a Harris Teeter employee in Charlotte, is charged with felony larceny for allegedly stealing over $11,000 from her employer.

A 15-year-old was arrested for the murder of Avion Amelle Dingle, also 15. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police continue to investigate and encourage public tips.