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Man accused of killing Concord teens won't face death penalty
A man accused of killing two teenagers from Concord will not face the death penalty, a prosecutor said Tuesday. Marquan Ladrien Marshall, 20, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Jaylan Marray Jackson and Jayden Dae'shun Munson, who were killed Dec. 14 after meeting with others near the intersection of Dodge Street and Piedmont Avenue in Mount Holly to sell marijuana, according to search warrants documents prepared by Sgt. J.C. Arthurs. Marshall and Zabreon Isaiah Wallace, 18, of Mount Holly, are accused of opening fire when Jackson and Munson arrived, killing both of them, according to search warrants.
Arrest made in deadly crash that shut down I-485 for hours
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) – A serious crash on I-485 involving two tractor-trailers and three other vehicles left one person dead and another in critical condition on Friday, June 21. On Monday, July 1, police announced that 23-year-old Dallas Goins was arrested and charged with the following:. Fail to maintain...
North Carolina K-9 declared as surplus after ‘aggressive’ behavior without handler
BELMONT, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A K-9 with the Belmont Police Department has been declared surplus, due to its behavior after its handler left the department. On Monday night, the Belmont City Council approved that the city could find a new home for Rogue instead of being assigned to another officer. According to a […]
NC child found safe, Massachusetts man charged human trafficking of a child victim
STANLY COUNTY, N.C. — A Massachusetts man was served with multiple warrants after police found a child who had been abducted from North Carolina, according to the Berlin Police Department in Berlin, Massachusetts. For the latest breaking news, weather and traffic alerts from WCNC Charlotte, download the WCNC Charlotte...
North Carolina woman tragically killed in Wyoming County
WYOMING COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A North Carolina woman was tragically killed in Wyoming County over the weekend. On June 30, 2024, around 11:30 am, Cpl. M. C. Shifflette of the Jesse Detachment responded to an ATV crash in the Herndon area of Wyoming County, Wyoming. During the investigation, Cpl. Shifflette determined the victim, 41-year-old […]
Suspect who rammed stolen car into gun shop gets probation
A man accused of ramming into a south Charlotte gun shop and taking off with several guns got 12 months of probation after pleading guilty to one of the charges. Store employees said they were outraged and said something must change.
Pedestrian Killed by Semi Truck in Boyle Heights
A pedestrian was tragically killed after being struck by a semi-truck on the transition between the 5 Freeway and the 10 Freeway in Boyle Heights early Saturday morning. The incident occurred around 12:45 a.m., prompting a swift response from the California Highway Patrol (CHP). Immediate Response and Investigation. Upon receiving...
Two Juveniles Injured in Gastonia Shooting; Police Investigation Underway in Gaston County
Two young victims, both juveniles and believed to be brothers, were involved in a shooting incident on the afternoon of June 29 in Gastonia, Gaston County. According to QC News, authorities responded to the scene on the 1800 block of Lane Road Ext., near Hickory Grove Road, shortly before 4 p.m., where they found the injured parties.
Mooresville’s top cop reflects on five-year tenure with MPD
If you want to commit a crime and get away with it, Mooresville isn’t the place to try. That’s the reputation the Mooresville Police Department has achieved since Ron Campurciani became the town’s top cop five years ago. But the atmosphere at MPD today is a sharp...
Town of Davidson Police Department Host Summertime Storytime Events July 10 and July 31 at 1:30 p.m.
The Town of Davidson Police Department invites the community to the Town Green for Summertime Storytime events on Wednesday, July 10 and Wednesday, July 31. The event will kick off at 1:30 p.m. from the steps of the Davidson Public Library (119 N. Main Street) with music from musical guest, Jamie Hofmeister-Cline from Music Together of Charlotte. Whit's Frozen Custard of Davidson will be on-site serving cold treats to those who attend.
North Carolina parents charged in child's death
NEWTON, N.C. — Two parents are facing murder charges after the death of their 16-month-old daughter. Lucas Shayne Scronce and Jennifer Denise Clay's daughter Ivy was found unresponsive on Feb. 7 in Newton. According to the Catawba County Sheriff's Office, Clay was arrested on Feb. 9 for trafficking in opium while an investigation into Ivy's death started.
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