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.

A Raleigh man was arrested after police say he exposed himself and secretly photographed a woman inside an Apex Kohl's. He faces felony secret peeping, sexual battery and indecent exposure charges.

An 18-year-old Enloe student was arrested after a peeping incident reported to staff on Monday. School officials say the district is cooperating with police as the investigation continues.

Court records say a Durham man tried to drive off while Cary officers were still at his car; he faces seven charges including assault with a deadly weapon.

After more than four years behind bars, Santana Eaves II was acquitted in the 2021 killing of Skyteria Poston, prompting defense calls for a prosecutorial review.

Fayetteville police say a man was taken into custody after officers found a woman with multiple stab wounds inside a home early Wednesday; the Homicide Unit is investigating.

An unloaded handgun was removed from a student at Lucile Souders Elementary; the student's mother was arrested and charged.