A multi-agency raid in Wilmington led to the arrest of a local man and the seizure of cocaine, fentanyl and firearms, officials say.

Hillside High went on lockdown after a tip about a possible weapon; deputies searched the campus and found none.

Jeremy Hinton was sentenced to 12 years after federal prosecutors say he sold fentanyl and a Glock to undercover buyers, and later led officers on high‑speed chases.

A state autopsy says the suspect wrestled a WakeMed officer's gun away before fatally shooting him. The report and court filings raise fresh questions about the Nov. 8 attack.

Carrboro High School went into lockdown after gunshots were reported nearby; officials say no one at the school has been hurt so far.

Two men were arrested in connection with a Jan. 17 Riverside Drive shooting in Rocky Mount; both face first‑degree murder charges and are being held without bond.

A Vance County grand jury indicted a former jail captain on nine counts, including second-degree rape and sexual activity by a custodian, court filings say.

A man was taken to the hospital with life‑threatening injuries after a shooting on Thelma Street in Raleigh. Police say the investigation is ongoing and asked witnesses to call Crime Stoppers.

Firefighters battled a house fire Monday on Timberview Drive in Durham, prompting a closure on Hillandale Road. Officials say the cause is unclear and the scene remains under investigation.

A Kinston man, Ricardo Battle, was sentenced after pleading guilty in the 2022 death of his five‑month‑old son. Police credited coordinated investigative work.

A stolen Dodge Challenger reported taken from Vance County led to a high-speed chase that ended near the Franklin–Wake County line; two men were arrested.

Deputies say a man forced his way into a Roseboro home, doused the resident with gasoline and set her on fire; authorities have a suspect and are asking for tips.

Kinston police say a 15-year-old was shot in St. John Village; officers detained a man and the victim was taken to ECU Health.