A man described as "armed and dangerous" remains at large after firing at a deputy west of Jacksonville; investigators are searching wooded areas near Pony Farm Road.

A Virginia man pleaded guilty after a 12-foot alligator was found shot near Stumpy Point; a social-media video helped investigators identify him.

A welfare check in Henderson’s Gillside community turned up two people shot inside a home; investigators say the SBI is assisting and officials say it doesn’t appear random.

A Pokémon card trade at Elmira Park turned into an armed robbery last Wednesday; police say two teens stole cash and a phone. One is arrested and one is wanted.

A federal jury found Newton and Kateryna Jones and two former Boilermakers officials guilty of embezzling more than $20M in union dues. Sentencing is set for Sept. 1, 2026.

A Wake County man was indicted on federal immigration‑fraud charges after a state conviction for sexually exploiting a child.

A Jacksonville woman faces multiple charges after troopers say she drove impaired with two children, one of whom was seriously injured.

Federal investigators say 11 shootings across Duplin and Sampson counties are linked and likely gang‑related. The ATF has offered a $5,000 reward and urged residents to share tips.

Halifax County crews found the body of Angel Martinez at Roanoke Rapids Lake after a weeks‑long search that used drones, sonar and canine teams.

A man was found shot in downtown Durham after officers responded to an assault call late Saturday; he was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

A north Raleigh man was seriously wounded Sunday night on Merriweather Circle; police say a suspect is in custody. Investigators say there is no ongoing threat.

A 14‑year‑old pleaded guilty to first‑degree murder in Pickering. Reporting says school staff flagged concerning behaviour days earlier and a threat assessment was delayed.

An 8-year-old boy was killed after a tractor‑trailer rear‑ended an SUV at NC‑24/87 and Olivia Road. The truck driver has been arrested and charged, officials say.