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- Federal Convict Arrested for Armed Sexual Assault Days After Unexpected Release From Prison
Published: Mar 23, 2026
Section: Crime
Reginald Marsaeus Moses, recently sentenced for a high profile firearm heist, faces new charges including first degree rape following an incident in northeast Charlotte. The arrest...
- North Carolina Man Avoids Prison Sentence in Child Exploitation Case Following Controversial Plea Agreement in Mecklenburg County
Published: Mar 19, 2026
Section: Crime
A 20 year old Cornelius man will not serve prison time after pleading guilty to a single count of third degree sexual exploitation of a minor. Despite initial allegations involving...
- East Charlotte Murder Investigation Reveals Jealousy and Deception as Motive in Fatal Apartment Shooting
Published: Mar 18, 2026
Section: Crime
A 23 year old woman has been charged with murder after allegedly shooting her girlfriend in the head and hiding the body in a bedroom closet. The suspect, who shared an apartment w...
- North Charlotte Murder Suspect Apprehended Following Fatal Shooting Near Local Statesville Avenue Business
Published: Mar 10, 2026
Section: Crime
J.B. James Jones, 37, has been charged with murder after a 27 year old man was shot and killed during a confrontation in north Charlotte. Court records indicate the victim was caug...
- Mecklenburg Sheriff’s Counsel George Guise Secures Democratic Primary Victory for North Carolina Superior Court Seat
Published: Mar 4, 2026
Section: Politics & Debate
George Guise won the Democratic primary for North Carolina’s Superior Court District 26C Seat 1, defeating opponent Caleb Newman with nearly 60% of the vote. The 60-year-old attorn...
- Retirement of Senior Prosecutor Mark Foster Leaves Mecklenburg District Attorney’s Office Facing Critical Experience Deficit
Published: Mar 3, 2026
Section: Crime
The Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s Office is grappling with a significant loss of institutional knowledge following the retirement of Mark Foster, a veteran prosecutor with...
- Charlotte Police Officer Sustains Injuries After Being Struck by Vehicle During Large Scale Weekend Street Takeover
Published: Mar 3, 2026
Section: Crime
A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department officer was injured early Sunday morning while attempting to disperse a massive illegal street takeover in a Steele Creek parking lot. Aut...