A Lincoln County deputy was arrested in Mecklenburg County after alleged threatening messages and cyberstalking; court records say the messages prompted a protective order.

A car smashed through a Crouse home early Sunday and came to rest roughly 30 feet inside, prompting firefighters to ladder trapped homeowners to safety.

A Charlotte man died after falling from the back of a moving pickup in Duncan. The Spartanburg coroner and Highway Patrol are investigating.

Chester police are investigating a Sunday-night shooting on Pinckney Street. Officers closed the block while detectives worked the scene and the probe remains active.

Someone cut Spectrum fiber in west Charlotte, briefly disrupting service; CMPD is offering up to $25,000 for tips and investigators are asking for footage.

A 16-year-old and his dog were found shot to death early Saturday at a Walkertown home. Forsyth County authorities call the killing senseless and are asking for tips.

A 41‑year‑old man in custody at the Mecklenburg County Detention Center was found unresponsive in late April and later died on May 2; the SBI has launched an investigation.

CMPD posted a brief X alert on May 3 announcing a homicide probe in University City. Details remain thin as detectives process the scene and seek tips.

A York shooting on West Liberty Street left one man dead; a 24-year-old suspect is in custody.

A Statesville motorcyclist died after a 17‑year‑old SUV crossed the center line on a rural Iredell County road late Friday, troopers say.

A contract worker at Charlotte Douglas was arrested after roughly $5,000 of David Yurman jewelry taken from checked luggage showed up for sale online.

U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson hosted federal, local and housing leaders in Asheville after a recent uptick in shootings; officials pledged to coordinate investigations and prevention.

A 27-year-old man was found stabbed on Wiley Avenue on April 30; police have arrested Jerome Lee Staples and charged him with voluntary manslaughter. Investigators say the fight involved a knife and both men were injured.