Four individuals were arrested and a jail employee was fired for attempting to smuggle drugs and tobacco into Rowan County Jail. The investigation continues.

'Operation Millstone' led by Mooresville Police and 21 agencies resulted in the arrest of eight for child exploitation. The suspects, aged 25 to 91, face charges including felony solicitation of a child.

A suspect is charged with murder and armed robbery in the death of Jose Lara Hernandez, following a coordinated arrest by Charlotte and Alexandria police.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating the homicide of 22-year-old Jorden Christion Mason. Detective Moore leads the active case, and CMPD urges witnesses with information to contact them or Crime Stoppers.

A gas leak on Rea Road in Charlotte led to traffic disruptions as Piedmont Natural Gas worked to repair it. No customers were affected, and efforts to reopen the road partially were underway.

Charlotte plans to donate a surplus Chrysler Pacifica to another Mecklenburg County governmental entity, with the decision set for discussion at the city council meeting.

Daniel Joseph Broadway, 53, of Charlotte, pleaded guilty to possessing traditional and AI-generated child sexual abuse material, with a potential 20-year sentence per count.

A fire in Hickory heavily damaged a residence but no injuries occurred, thanks to the rapid and coordinated response of emergency services, with electrical failure identified as the cause.

A 16-year-old was killed in a shooting at a Rock Hill QuikTrip, with 17-year-old Carnell Mike arrested and facing adult charges for murder and firearms offenses.

Firefighters responded to a significant house fire in southwest Charlotte, which caused $192,000 in damage and displaced two residents; the blaze is deemed accidental.

Officer Stephen Brown of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police was placed on unpaid leave after a DUI arrest by Clover Police while off-duty. His past 19 years of service are noted amid an ongoing internal probe.

Officers from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police found a gunshot victim in University City who later died; they are investigating the homicide and seeking community assistance.

A missing man with cognitive issues in Mooresville was quickly found and safely returned home through the efforts of the Iredell County Sheriff's Office and the Project Lifesaver program.