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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...