Crime

Roanoke Valley Rescue Squad Shakes Up Leadership After $127K Embezzlement

New commander takes over as squad develops financial protocols after previous commander charged with felony embezzlement.

Former Wake Forest Elementary PTA Treasurer Charged with Embezzlement

Anna-Marie Ethridge accused of stealing tens of thousands from PTA account in 2025

North Carolina AG Sues Wedding Photography Company for Alleged Fraud

Lawsuit alleges Holly Christina Photography misled and defrauded brides, engaged couples, and their families

Former North Carolina Teacher Accused of Using AI to Create Child Sex Abuse Material

Richard Lynn Upright, 56, faces 10 counts of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor after authorities say a cybertip led to an investigation.

Wilmington Man Charged with 72 Counts Including Rape and Voyeurism

Authorities say Michael Trey was arrested in Florida on a fugitive warrant and extradited back to North Carolina.

Crystal Mangum, Duke Lacrosse False Accuser, Released from Prison

Mangum served time for murder conviction after falsely accusing Duke lacrosse players of rape

Shallotte Swears In New Police Chief

Jeremy Dixon takes over leadership of the Shallotte Police Department.

Wake County deputies respond to home in Wendell

Several people in handcuffs at Alfreda Court residence

Back-To-Back Swatting Hoaxes Jolt Quiet Raleigh Neighborhoods

Raleigh police responded to two false reports of violent crimes, but found no incidents had occurred.

Missing Tennessee Girl Found in North Carolina Man's Home, Suspect Charged

Dakota Wayne Vettor, 27, was arrested and charged with felony abduction of a child after the girl was located at his residence.

Raleigh father pleads for answers 1 year after son's disappearance

Rakeem Elliott, 34, was last seen walking along I-40 in January 2025 after an argument with his brother.

Missing NC Mom Resurfaces After 24 Years, Daughter Forgives Her

Michele Hundley Smith abandoned her 3 young kids in 2001 but has now reconnected with her daughter Amanda.

Cash, Cocaine And Marijuana Seized In Johnston County Raid

Authorities arrest man on federal probation for drug trafficking charges

Winston-Salem Man Charged After Pharmacy Break-In

Authorities report over 80 medications were stolen in the incident.

Cary Town Manager's Car Linked to Suspected Drug House in 2016

North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation to review how 2016 case was handled