Nash County man Kenneth Simmons Jr. was sentenced to 20 years for distributing over 50 grams of methamphetamine, following a conviction and a guilty plea.

Two Durham men face charges for a series of vehicle break-ins in Orange County, NC, involving theft of various items including a firearm and a car. Extensive detective work led to their identification.

Deputies ended a hostage situation in Chatham County by storming a residence; the suspect died, and Deputy Mitchell was injured but stable. The road was closed for the investigation, which the SBI is now conducting.

Durham's latest crime report shows a 17.9% decrease in Part 1 violent crime and a 2.1% reduction in Part 1 property crime, despite a rise in homicides and larcenies.

The Franklin Police Department detailed their activities from November 24 to December 7, 2025, including multiple investigations, arrests for various offenses, and 426 calls for service.

A Charlotte man, Robert Allen Bentley, was arrested in Wake County for allegedly attempting to defraud an insurance company of $30,000 in a roofing scam.

Police activity on W. Williams St. in Apex was due to a chase of a motorcyclist who later crashed. The suspect fled on foot but was apprehended and a handgun was found at the scene.

Durham County's Chief District Court Judge, Clayton Jones Jr., was arrested following domestic violence allegations, accused of assaulting a woman during a dispute.

A nurse at UNC REX Hospital is charged with sexually assaulting sedated patients. His nursing license is suspended, and UNC Health has terminated his employment. Additional victims may exist, and a hotline is set up for information.

Former "Jeopardy!" champion Joey DeSena charged with felony secret peeping, allegedly installing a camera to capture images without consent. He has been released on bond.

Scott A. Taylor, owner of Taylor Made Fossils, must repay $106,923 in wrongly collected Social Security benefits and serve a five-year probation for fraud.

A man is charged with assaulting ICE agents after using his vehicle to ram their cars and nearly hitting one during an immigration law enforcement operation.

Durham Police are searching for 25-year-old James Ali Witherspoon, missing since December 6, and last seen November 3. They urge public assistance in the search.