Michael Weidner of Wake Forest was sentenced to 8 years for fentanyl distribution in Raleigh, NC, pleading guilty to the charges. The case was part of a larger OCDETF operation.

Three juveniles were arrested following vehicle break-ins in Durham County; a fourth suspect is at large. The stolen property was recovered, with investigations into additional crimes ongoing.

A Durham man was arrested by authorities for his alleged involvement in methamphetamine distribution after an investigation involving tactical stings and tips about drug dealing on "Grindr."

The trial of Raleigh store owner Taiseer Zarka for the murder of Mark Garrity Jr. continues, with the defense claiming self-defense and critical surveillance footage being shown in court.

Crystal Mangum admitted to falsely accusing Duke lacrosse players of rape in 2006 during a podcast interview, expressing remorse and seeking forgiveness.

Durham authorities arrested Damonte Lewis for the murder of Trocon George in May, additionally charging him with felony conspiracy and possession of a weapon of mass destruction.

An officer sustained minor injuries in a Raleigh crash involving a police car, leading to the temporary closure of Brentwood Road intersection. Further details of the incident and the other driver's condition remain unknown.

A body was found at a Jacksonville construction site, leading to a police investigation. There's no public safety threat, and authorities seek help with the case.

Wilmington man Daryl Cromartie has been sentenced to 15 years for firearm possession as a felon and intent to distribute narcotics, including fentanyl and cocaine.

The trial of Taiseer Zarka for second-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of a customer, Mark Garrity, at Taz's Supermarket in Raleigh has begun, with the incident caught on video.

Vincent E. Johnson, 54, of Winston-Salem, was arrested in Forsyth County, charged with insurance fraud and obtaining property by false pretense after allegedly defrauding an insurance company.

Ex-Coast Guard member Stephen Lollis received an 11-year prison sentence for pleading guilty to receiving child pornography, followed by supervised release.

A Raleigh woman, Mary Elizabeth Workman, was sentenced to 15 months in prison for Social Security fraud after pleading guilty to the theft of over $200,000 in disability benefits.