Dakota Henderson, 26, was sentenced to nine years in prison after admitting to trafficking fentanyl from California and Arizona to North Carolina. Law enforcement discovered over 5,900 fentanyl pills in a hotel room linked to Henderson, who was also involved in a drug debt collection operation.

The Raleigh Police Department warns about a surge in scam calls demanding payments with threats of legal issues, advising residents to be vigilant and not trust caller ID.

N Roxboro St. in Durham reopened after a closure due to a motor vehicle collision investigation, as per Durham Police Department's updates. Traffic flow has resumed.

A gun battle and high-speed chase in Durham led to several deaths after a crash. Authorities are searching for a second vehicle involved as the investigation continues.

Two people were shot, one fatally, on Yadkin Road in Fayetteville. Police responded around 3:15 a.m. and are investigating; they urge witnesses to provide information.

Durham County authorities reported fatalities after a chase and crash involving a vehicle linked to an earlier gunfire exchange. The pursuit ended in a collision, with at least one person ejected.

A van crashed into the NC African Market in Raleigh, causing major damage but no serious injuries. Witnesses suggest driver error; the area has been declared unsafe, affecting nearby shops. Police are investigating.

Hundreds rally in Durham and Raleigh against Trump administration policies, with Durham's protest drawing an estimated 3,000 people, as part of the national '50501' movement.

A carjacking in Raleigh, NC, led to a chase that ended on Poole Road; no injuries reported. Two suspects are in custody, with the investigation ongoing. Witnesses at a nearby church were shaken but unharmed.

Eric Woods of Cherryville was charged with insurance fraud and forgery after allegedly faking documents to claim insurance from Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co.

ICE lodged an immigration detainer on Victor Villalba-Bustamante, a Mexican national charged with kidnapping and raping a minor, to ensure custody amid debates on ICE's role.

A Wilmington woman, Keshawn Dupree Bradley, was charged with identity theft and insurance fraud for obtaining an auto policy using someone else's information.

A North Carolina business owner, Melissa Anne Fleming, has been charged with embezzling over $123,000 in sales tax by the state's Department of Revenue.