Convicted felon arrested for allegedly shooting at local fiber internet company employee

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The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office says a man is behind bars after allegedly shooting at a local fiber Internet company employee. According to HCSO, deputies responded to the 100 block of Lee Lane Road due to a gunshot being fired in the area on November 30, 2024. Authorities say it was determined that a man … Read more

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police investigating fatal shooting on South Boulevard

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The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is currently investigating a homicide in the 6200 block of South Boulevard in the Westover Division. According to CMPD, its Homicide Unit is leading the investigation. Officers responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call at the location around 8 p.m. on December 1, 2024. Police say officers found a … Read more

CMPD arrests Belton Lamont Platt in death of Demond Kente Dixon

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CMPD has identified the victim of the homicide in the 2300 block of West Boulevard. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has identified the victim as 44-year-old Demond Kente Dixon. CMPD says 38-year-old Belton Lamont Platt has been identified as a person of interest. According to CMPD, Platt was transported voluntarily to the Law Enforcement Center in … Read more

Fayetteville Police investigating fatal shooting on Cinnamon Creek Circle

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The Fayetteville Police Department is currently investigating a homicide on Cinnamon Creek Circle. FPD confirms a suspect has been detained. According to FPD, its officers responded to a reported shooting in the 6000 block of Cinnamon Creek Circle just before 4 p.m. on November 30, 2024. Police say officers found an adult male victim suffering … Read more

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police investigating homicide on Revolution Park Drive

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Update – CMPD has identified the victim in the homicide in the 4100 block of Revolution Park Drive in the Westover Division. CMPD says its officers responded to an Assault with a Deadly Weapon called at the location around 12 a.m. on November 30. At the scene, officers found a victim suffering from a gunshot wound. … Read more

Greenville Police are looking for a mother wanted for abducting her child

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The Greenville Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a mother wanted for the abduction of her child. GPD says 28-year-old Jacquea Dynette Dixon is facing charges of Felony Child Abduction and Obstruction of Justice. Authorities say a court order stipulates that Dixon’s one-year-old baby, Giovanna Jordan,  is to be in the … Read more

Union County Sheriff’s Office investigating Weddington residential explosion

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The Union County Sheriff’s office says it is conducting an investigation into a residential explosion that occurred early this morning. According to authorities, first responders have been working throughout the day to assist the couple who lived in the Weddington home and to determine the cause of the incident. UCSO says it had received information … Read more

Durham Police are on the scene of officer-involved shooting on Hope Valley Road

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The Durham Police Department reports that its officers were involved in an officer-involved shooting on Hope Valley Road. DPD asks locals to avoid the 4700 block of Hope Valley Road until the matter can be resolved. No other details are available at this time. N' CuffsJay Skelton is an independent crime journalist with a passion … Read more

Durham Police arrest Research Triangle Charter Academy employee for felony child abuse

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The Durham Police Department reports that its Special Victims Unit has arrested and charged three individuals in connection with a child abuse investigation that was initiated in August 2024. Around 6:32 p.m. on August 21, DPD says its officers responded to a report of child abuse at the Research Triangle Charter Academy in the 2400 … Read more