A white Volkswagen SUV ran a red light and T‑boned a small car on U.S. 70 in Garner; two people were taken to WakeMed with injuries not believed to be life‑threatening.

A Lee County man was arrested after a chase on NC‑87; deputies recovered fentanyl, cocaine and a handgun, and he now faces multiple trafficking and weapons charges.

Morrisville police responded to a shots-fired call on Hildebran Lane; authorities say there is no known threat and officers are investigating.

A woman walked into a Durham convenience store on Friday with a gunshot wound and asked the clerk to call 911. Deputies took her to a hospital and the sheriff’s office is investigating.

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 pre-dawn outside fire off Garner Road closed the street between Newcombe and Chris Street and drew multiple Raleigh fire units; investigators are working to determine the cause.

A man already serving time for a Fort Bragg soldier’s 2022 killing has appeared in Durham to begin a plea in another 2022 homicide. Court records show the hearing will continue June 3.

An autopsy released May 1, 2026, says Alvin Saunders died of hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease while held at the Wake County Detention Center. Wake County prosecutors say the death was not linked to criminal activity.

Weekend enforcement on I-440 and city corridors produced 60 speeding citations, 16 DWI arrests and two firearms seized, police said. The stops were timed with Work Zone Awareness Week.

Authorities say remains found April 16 in a Summerfield cul‑de‑sac were identified as 44‑year‑old Harry Lee Willard Jr.; officials await the medical examiner's findings.

Kinston detectives arrested a 33-year-old at Carver Courts after a search that authorities say uncovered fentanyl and other drugs. Warrants also allege an officer was injured.

A Tidal Wave Auto Spa in Apex was emptied after threats targeting President Trump were found on an SUV; one person was detained and federal agents were called. Investigators remain on scene.

A person was stabbed late Wednesday in Raleigh's Shadowland Crossing and another person was detained. Police say the victim is expected to recover while investigators continue their work.