Authorities captured Ray Shawn Austin after a nine-day search for his connection to a shooting at Knightdale's sports bar, where one was seriously injured.

A stabbing in Raleigh led to serious injuries and the arrest of Willie Lee Garrett, who faces assault and larceny charges. The victim is expected to recover.

Bomb squad responded to a suspicious suitcase in Nordstrom at Durham's Streets at Southpoint mall, but no threats were found. The mall was evacuated but will reopen the next day.

Raleigh firefighters responded swiftly to a lightning strike on Bunche Dr., finding no fire but electrical damage. Their post highlights their quick, ready response and commitment to community safety.

Man in Raleigh causes head-on collision by swerving into traffic, citing intentions to kill himself and his wife. Four people sustained serious injuries. He faces multiple charges, including assault with intent to kill.

Hillside High School in Durham was locked down after police responded to a drug complaint and searched for suspects matching descriptions from a carjacking. No weapons or drugs were found, and no arrests were made. The lockdown was later lifted.

A Raleigh pastor pleaded guilty to bank and wire fraud, using false information to gain over $400,000 in COVID-19 relief funds, and faces up to 30 years in prison.

Wake Forest authorities are investigating several vehicle fires at North State Pools, with no injuries reported and the incident being treated as suspicious.

Durham County Sheriff's deputies responded to a shooting on Ellis Rd, with one person hospitalized. The incident, under investigation, is believed to be isolated with no immediate community threat.

Rodney Crawford was convicted of first-degree murder and other charges for the death of Nicole Bullock, despite her efforts to get protective orders against him.

Edgar Ambrocio Perez of Burlington is charged with insurance fraud for collecting disability payments while employed, costing Specialty Insurance Co. $8,736.56.

Elizabeth City man, Rashawn M. Baum, received a 78-month federal prison sentence for intending to distribute fentanyl. Baum had pled guilty and was sentenced after a high-speed chase and crash.

Raleigh gang member Shakeim Weeks was sentenced to 14 years for a cross-country fentanyl trafficking scheme involving Lego boxes. His case was part of an OCDETF operation.