In North Carolina, crime news means law enforcement activity, the justice system, public safety initiatives and court proceedings. Reporting here tracks developments from investigations through the conclusion of trials.
A North Carolina resident lost thousands of dollars after calling a fraudulent customer service number found through an online search.
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Would you feel confident spotting a fake customer service call before sending money?
North Carolina's Supreme Court held that a defendant who fled and missed sentencing forfeited his right to withdraw a guilty plea decades later.
North Carolina will receive its share of a $40 million multistate settlement over alleged overcharges of federal health care programs for prescription drugs.
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Should registered sex offenders be required to report all their online accounts?
North Carolina's Court of Appeals affirmed a sex offender's conviction for failing to report a Snapchat account, finding the statute constitutional.
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Do you trust storage companies to return your belongings when you ask?
North Carolina's appeals court affirmed most of a judgment against storage facility operators who withheld a customer's property.
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Do you trust your local police to use license plate reader cameras properly?
Jayne Louise Holland, a former Harnett County Sheriff's Office detective, faces a felony and a misdemeanor after the State Bureau of Investigation's inquiry.
Day to day, that means arrests, criminal charges, sentencing outcomes and police department policies. Coverage reaches every part of the state, from the urban centers to the rural counties. Public safety reports frequently reflect the seasonal shifts in population and the unique challenges of the state's vast geography. Judicial processes and law enforcement staffing levels remain the consistent forces shaping how these stories evolve.
