Three individuals pled guilty to concealing a body found by kayakers in Burke County, NC, and received prison sentences ranging from 3 to nearly 10 years.

A man was arrested by the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office on charges of statutory rape of a child and is being held without bond. An immigration detainer was also placed on him.

A man in Mooresville, NC was arrested for possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material, with the police department urging the community for more information.

CMPD arrested William Earl Thomas, charging him with murder, in connection to a recent homicide, urging the community to assist with ongoing investigations.

Three individuals pleaded guilty to laundering over $92 million for a Chinese money laundering organization connected to drug trafficking, as stated by the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.

Two men tried stealing $1,700 worth of items from Walmart but were caught by deputies nearby. One suspect was on parole and had warrants, while the other had a fraud warrant. Both face felony larceny charges.

The Kannapolis Fire and Police departments warn about an increase in fires at rental properties, urging tenants to implement safety measures and secure renter's insurance.

A $5,000 reward is offered for information on a group in Charlotte that set an opossum on fire, as animal welfare agencies and the public seek justice.

A woman in Caldwell County, charged with felony death by distribution after an overdose, has a bond set at $100 million, although some reports suggest it may be $1 million.

A fire at Green Tree Apartments in Kings Mountain resulted in the death of Evelyn Blakeney and displaced several families. Firefighters battled the blaze, which affected eight apartments in total.

A garbage truck worker was hit and killed in Lincoln County, with North Carolina State Highway Patrol investigating the incident involving a stationary garbage truck and a Toyota Camry.

A man from Charlotte was sentenced to a year and a day in prison for his part in a multi-million dollar bank fraud scheme, and must also pay $1.5 million in restitution.

Operation Take Back America results in the indictment of 11 individuals on firearms and immigration offenses, including possession of a firearm by a felon and illegal reentry into the U.S.