Aaron Linwood McIntosh, 32, was killed in a motorcycle crash at North Tryon and University City Boulevard; police say speed may have been a factor and toxicology is pending.

A member of the 'Cabo 6' asked a judge to dismiss the Robinson family's wrongful-death suit, reigniting jurisdictional fights and revisiting evidence from Mexico.

A person was found shot to death outside a home on Woodlawn Street in Kannapolis around 4:30 p.m.; investigators say there is no ongoing threat.

AARP Fraud Watch volunteers and police are asking Triangle stores to post warnings after phone scams led residents to feed cash into crypto kiosks and lose thousands. FBI data show a national spike in ATM‑kiosk fraud.

A tractor-trailer crash on I-85 near Peach Orchard Road in Rowan County left one person dead and prompted a large hazmat cleanup. Crews worked into the night to secure the scene.

An 18‑year‑old Salisbury man pleaded guilty May 5 to second‑degree burglary and possession of a stolen firearm in a case tied to a Newton officer‑involved shooting; other charges remain pending.

A Greenwood K‑9 officer was killed when his cruiser was struck by a vehicle fleeing a traffic stop. Authorities say the driver was a 15‑year‑old.

Inmates and the sheriff say Mecklenburg County's jail is over capacity since Iryna’s Law took effect, prompting lockdowns, stacked bunks and delays in care.

A 35-year-old Charlotte man was arrested after a 15-year-old reported being seized in east Charlotte. Authorities say he faces first-degree kidnapping and indecent-liberties charges.

Burke County added Eduardo Lopez Gregorio to its most-wanted list over outstanding sexual-battery warrants. Officials are asking the public to share tips with the sheriff's office.

Mecklenburg County DA Spencer Merriweather says two CMPD officers were justified in shooting a suspect after an Oct. 23 crime spree that left two men dead.

An early‑morning drive‑by struck the Elizabethtown Police Department; deputies returned fire and one suspect was hospitalized, officials say.

A 22-year-old passenger was killed after a BMW M3 ran off Queens Road West and struck a tree in south Charlotte on Sunday.