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Body of missing swimmer recovered in Jordan Lake, identified as 52-year-old Carrboro man
FEARRINGTON, N.C. (WNCN) — Following a search for a missing swimmer in Jordan Lake that began Tuesday evening, the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday morning that the body of a 52-year-old man had been recovered. According to the sheriff’s office, they received a call about an incident...
Dramatic Multi-County Police Chase in North Carolina Ends in Standoff
A dramatic multi-county chase ended in a tense standoff involving the North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) on Sunday. The suspect, 47-year-old Chad Vernon Clark, was apprehended after an overnight standoff at his residence in Pittsboro. Clark faces several charges including felony fleeing to elude arrest, speeding, and reckless driving.
4 taken to hospital after car erupts in flames outside Raleigh-Durham International Airport, officials say
MORRISVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) – Four people suffered injuries after a car erupted into flames outside Raleigh-Durham International Airport on Tuesday night. RDU Fire Rescue and the Morrisville Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire involving a Suzuki Forenza near the Terminal 1 curb. Our CBS 17 crews took pictures...
Chapel Hill Police Reports 34-Year-Old as Missing, Asks Public for Help
The Chapel Hill Police Department is turning to the broader community for help in finding a missing person. A release on Wednesday said Samuel Bumpass, a 34-year-old who lives in Chapel Hill, has not been located since May 25. Police said he was last seen around 10:30 a.m. in the area of Weaver Dairy Road and Banks Drive, which is the Timberlyne Village shopping mall. Chapel Hill Police added that Bumpass is not believed to be in any danger.
Burlington Woman Arrested, Extradited from California Over Murder of Carrboro Man
The Carrboro Police Department is charging a Burlington woman with first degree murder in the latest update from a fatal shooting in May. A release on Wednesday said the police department’s investigation led to 28-year-old Karla Maria Machuca of Burlington as a suspect in the death of Juan Maldanado Espinoza. Espinoza, who was a Carrboro resident, was 41 years old.
Overturned cement mixer truck causes crash, closes road in Holly Springs
A commercial cement mixer overturned on South Main Street in Holly Springs on Monday morning, closing the road. Around 7 a.m., the driver was making a right turn from the GB Alford Hwy (NC55 Bypass). A vehicle collided with another vehicle while trying to avoid the overturning cement mixer. The...
NC officers team with feds to locate missing children in Triangle: Operation We Will Find You 2
The U.S. Marshals Service announced they recovered 200 missing children as part of a nationwide investigation called Operation We Will Find You 2.Over six weeks in May and June, federal and local authorities teamed up in seven districts, including North Carolina's Eastern District. According to a press release from the Department of Justice, their efforts in North Carolina focused on 12 counties (New Hanover, Brunswick, Harnett, Onslow, Pitt, Wake, Johnston, Robeson, Cumberland, Sampson, Nash, and Pender)."Before the operation started, we had approximately 50 open cases as it relates to missing and endangered children," said Glenn M. McNeill, Jr., U.S. Marshal...
Carteret Co. head-on crash Sunday morning leaves two dead on Highway 58
CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - The North Carolina Highway Patrol says charges are expected after an accident Sunday morning left two people dead. Highway Patrol says yesterday morning troopers were called to a car crash involving three cars on Highway 58 near Old Church Road. Troopers say, Steven Shelton, 48,...
NTSB report: Pilot’s decision to leave his seat led to death in fall from plane
RALEIGH, N.C. (WRAL) - New information about the man who died before a plane made an emergency landing at Raleigh-Durham International Airport in 2022 indicates he jumped from the plane. Whether that was intentional or not remains a mystery. Although the other pilot in the plane that day – the...
Attorney of driver involved in Garner crash waives court appearance
The suspect in a Garner crash that killed an entire family is expected back in court Monday.An arraignment was scheduled for 25-year-old Jordan Porter, but his attorney waived his appearance.Garner Police Department said in May, he was driving while impaired to work when he hit the Cambell family's car on US 70 Hwy and New Rand Road. Tyler, Susan and their 8-year-old son Miles all died from their injuries.Porter was hospitalized for the injuries he received from the collision.At the end of June, he was arrested and charged with three counts of second-degree murder, besides three counts of felony death...
NC man claims truck was stolen in North Hills while under care of valet service
Customer claims truck was stolen while under care of valet service. A North Carolina man said his Ram 1500 TRX was stolen in April in North Hills while under the care of a valet service. Joel Hopkins said he left his truck with a Royal Parking Inc. valet worker before...
Hometown Hero of the Week: Daniel Karlinski, July 3rd, 2024
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Daniel Karlinski, Captain on the Raleigh Police Department. Daniel was nominated by his wife Adriane, who says, “My husband, Dan, is known for his kindness, hard work, and selflessness as a dedicated officer with 27 years of experience in the field. Despite his long career, he has always made time for his family, providing unwavering support whenever we needed him. He came to Raleigh with a mission to make a positive difference and has fulfilled his role as an officer for all the right reasons, serving his community with integrity and commitment.”
Raleigh police discuss crime reduction with Brier Creek residents amid car break-ins
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — On Monday night, Raleigh police gathered with a full room of people at the Brier Creek Community Center to discuss ways to reduce crime. “Being safe is a baseline thing — everybody needs it where they live, and the police are a big part of it,” said Noah Ross.
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