Sex Crimes

Feb. 28, 2026

Crystal Mangum, Duke Lacrosse False Accuser, Released from Prison

Mangum served time for 2011 murder conviction after falsely accusing three Duke lacrosse players of rape in 2006

Feb. 25, 2026

Man Charged with Sexually Assaulting Family Member in East Charlotte

31-year-old Jose Vasquez Beltran faces multiple charges in the incident.

Feb. 25, 2026

Greensboro and High Point Police Form Task Force to Fight Internet Crimes Against Children

The new Triad ICAC Task Force will investigate, prosecute, and prevent online child exploitation.

Feb. 24, 2026

Durham Police Urge Sexual Assault Reporting After Major Arrest

Authorities charge Kenneth McNeil with over 15 sex crimes, many involving minors.

Feb. 23, 2026

Durham Police Encourage Sexual Assault Survivors to Report After Major Arrest

Police charged Kenneth McNeil with over 15 sex crimes, many against children, spanning 26 years

Feb. 23, 2026

Man Turns Himself In for Indecent Exposure Incident at Raleigh Park

23-year-old Moses Pressley charged after reporting to police about February 16 incident in Biltmore Hills Park

Feb. 22, 2026

Holly Ridge man charged with crimes involving 13-year-old

Benjamin Martin accused of indecent liberties, exposing child to meth, and drug possession

Feb. 13, 2026

Teacher Arrested on Child Exploitation Charges

SBI agents execute search warrant, charge Carrboro teacher with 10 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor

Feb. 13, 2026

Attorney General Bondi says Ghislaine Maxwell 'will hopefully die in prison'

Bondi clashes with Democrats over Maxwell's prison transfer and potential pardon

Feb. 12, 2026

Asheville Man Arrested in Child Exploitation Investigation

Homeland Security, Asheville Police Collaborate on Federal Indictment

Feb. 12, 2026

Attorney General Bondi says Ghislaine Maxwell 'will hopefully die in prison'

Bondi clashed with Democratic lawmakers over Maxwell's controversial prison transfer to a minimum security facility.

Feb. 11, 2026

Former Durham Police Officer Sentenced to 37 Months for On-Duty Sexual Assault

Rayshawn Deon Taylor pleaded guilty to violating a man's civil rights while responding to a welfare check.

Feb. 10, 2026

Flashing, Cyberflashing Alter Women's Behaviors

New research finds women are restricting their activities due to high levels of sexual exposure.

Feb. 9, 2026

Columbus County Man Arrested on Multiple Child Sexual Abuse Charges

Daniel Allen Cox faces multiple felony counts related to alleged abuse of minors

Feb. 9, 2026

Soldier from Indiana Arrested for Child Exploitation

Aidan Borowicz faces multiple felony charges after police find child sex abuse material on his devices.

Feb. 9, 2026

Columbus County Man Arrested on Multiple Child Sexual Abuse Charges

Detectives say forensic interviews and medical evaluations provided sufficient evidence for the charges.