North Carolina crime

Wadesboro police have arrested a fourth suspect, a juvenile, in connection with the October homicide of David Colston. Authorities report the juvenile was taken into custody Thursday in Pageland, South …

A North Carolina woman has been charged with second-degree murder after her pack of dogs allegedly mauled a man to death outside his home. Elaina Bryant, 56, of Thomasville, was …

GASTON COUNTY, N.C. — A Gaston County jury on Friday convicted Keon Latroy Pernell of first-degree murder in the 2021 killing of 38-year-old Cherie Shavon Ingram. Judge Gregory Hayes sentenced …

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Charlotte roofing contractor was arrested on felony charges for allegedly conspiring to damage a roof and file a fraudulent insurance claim, officials said. Robert Allen Bentley, …

BAYBORO, NC — A Bayboro man, Derrick Willis, faces new drug charges after a narcotics investigation led authorities to discover cocaine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia during a home visit last …

RANDOLPH COUNTY, NC — The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office arrested three individuals following a larceny in progress on Nov. 27, 2025, along US Hwy 311 in Archdale. Robbie Avalon Roberts, …

SCOTLAND COUNTY, N.C. — A man and woman were arrested over the weekend in connection with a shooting in Scotland County. Timothy Lacy Locklear, 22, faces charges including attempted first-degree …

Wake County Sheriff’s deputies have arrested 25-year-old Daniel Coffey after he was accused of stealing thousands of dollars’ worth of property from a Wendell home. Authorities say the theft occurred …

DAVIE COUNTY, N.C. — Deputies from the Davie County Sheriff’s Office arrested four individuals in connection with a series of larcenies at Walmart stores across North Carolina. The arrests occurred …

A Kinston man is behind bars after a traffic stop led police to uncover more than 100 grams of cocaine and multiple firearms. According to the Kinston Police Department, officers …