Officer Michael Cotton, a K9 handler with the Rocky Mount Police Department, died in an off-duty ATV crash on June 10. Authorities say multiple agencies are assisting the investigation.

A shooting at a Kittrell‑area home left one man dead and a woman injured; a 23‑year‑old is in custody and faces murder and assault charges as investigators continue to process the scene.

The state fire marshal posted that 50 children have died in hot cars statewide and renewed a blunt warning: Stop. Look. Lock. and call 911 if you see a child alone.

A lawsuit says a malfunctioning laundry-room door trapped a Durham man as he collapsed and died. His mother has sued the developer and the property manager.

A fatal multi-vehicle crash on westbound U.S. 70 near Pine Level killed one person Thursday and shut lanes while troopers investigated.

Two handguns reported stolen from Raleigh were seized during a Dunn police raid following shots fired; one man and two juveniles were detained.

A 29‑year‑old has been arrested and charged with first‑degree murder after a downtown Wilmington shooting that killed 23‑year‑old Emir Moore. Police say the investigation is ongoing and are asking for tips.

Coordinated operations in North Carolina, Florida and California recovered dozens of stolen tractor‑trailers and produced multiple arrests. Investigators say VIN swaps and fake titles were central to the schemes.

A Lake Royale officer was fired and arrested after warrants say he tossed his body camera into the lake to hide sex in his patrol car while on duty.

A 21-year-old man was killed early Tuesday on West Chestnut Street in Goldsboro. Police say the investigation is active and no arrests have been announced.

A single-vehicle crash on Tabor Church Road left one person dead Wednesday after a Toyota Avalon flipped and struck a tree; state troopers are investigating.

A rider was stabbed at a Garner bus stop after an attempted robbery; suspects fled and police say the injuries are not life‑threatening. It’s the second such attack in a month.

Police searched a northeast Raleigh precinct after a person allegedly threatened to blow it up; East Millbrook Middle School was put on a yellow lockdown while the area was cleared.