Chasity Bass, a 19-year-old from Lancaster who went missing in January, was found safe, with police expressing gratitude to the community for their assistance.

A man shot a woman and fired at deputies in a Cabarrus County neighborhood before being fatally wounded by law enforcement. The shooting is under investigation.

The U.S. and North Carolina have filed a complaint against Benson I. Ejindu for fraudulently billing Medicaid by "upcoding" cheaper nutritional drinks as specialized formulas.

Union County Police warn of increased car thefts due to "warm-up thefts" where unattended, idling cars are stolen. Justin Simpson was recently arrested in connection with such a theft.

One individual died and several were injured in a four-vehicle crash in Charlotte where impairment and speed are suspected factors. Felix Davila is facing charges upon hospital discharge.

Colton Floren was shot dead by a Pineville officer in Tavern 51's lot following a 911 call about threats with a gun. He reportedly ignored police commands and made a sudden gesture leading to the shooting. Investigations are ongoing.

An 82-year-old moped rider, Dashrathlal Barot, died from injuries one month after a Charlotte hit-and-run. Authorities are searching for a black sedan involved in the incident.

The Union County Sheriff’s Office arrested tennis coach Timi Kano Solomon for alleged sexual assault of a minor, urging others with information to come forward.

A Pineville officer shot and killed a suspect in a parking lot incident; the officer is on leave pending investigations by local police and the NCSBI.

A passenger died after a Datsun was hit by a Buick and collided with a Toyota SUV in York County. The crash is under investigation, with the deceased's identity not yet released.

A series of crashes on Beatties Ford Road in Huntersville due to icy conditions left one seriously injured; the road was deemed very slick and multiple agencies responded.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police investigate a homicide after finding a gunshot victim at a car crash on I-85. The victim died at the hospital, and an active investigation is underway.

A shooting on I-85 in Charlotte resulted in the first homicide of 2025, with one person dead and a suspect arrested. Authorities are investigating the incident, which included a related crash.