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Trump’s Suspected Would-Be Assassin Had Over 100 Criminal Counts Filed Against Him, Conviction for Weapon of Mass Destruction Possession
A man with a long criminal record, including a machine gun conviction, was arrested in connection with a suspected assassination attempt on Donald Trump.
Smoking Gun: 34-Year-Old Marijuana Joint Links Suspect to 1989 Hit-and-Run Death, Police Say
DNA from a 34-year-old marijuana joint helped North Carolina authorities identify and charge a suspect in a 1989 fatal hit-and-run case.
North Carolina Women Accused of Child Abuse Claim 'Evil Ghosts' Caused Burns, Bite Marks, and Broken Bones on Toddlers: Sheriff
Two North Carolina women were accused of felony child abuse after allegedly blaming toddlers' severe injuries on ‘evil ghosts’ and paranormal activity, authorities said.
Suspect Accused of Fatally Running Over Man with Semi-Truck After He's Kicked Out of Florida Strip Club for ‘Inappropriate Behavior': Cops
A N.C. man is accused of fatally running over pedestrians with his semi-truck after being kicked out of a Florida strip club for inappropriate behavior.
Cops in California Arrest 55-Year-Old Woman in Connection With Death of Newborn Daughter Discarded in Dumpster
A newborn was found dead in a dumpster 37 years ago, now DNA advances helped lead to the arrest of the baby's mother, cops said.
A North Carolina Teen Left Home in 2001 for an Appointment. Weeks Later She Was Found Murdered, But Her Killer Has Never Been Caught.
A teen left her North Carolina home and was later reported missing. Weeks later, her remains were found, but not her killer. Police hope to solve her cold case.
North Carolina Parents Arrested After Baby Found with Cigarette Burns and Bite Marks: Cops
North Carolina parents arrested after 10-month-old baby found with cigarette burns and bite marks during welfare check, cops said.
A California College Student Had Just Finished Her Work Shift. Then, She Disappeared in Broad Daylight.
A California woman had just finished her shift at a coffee shop when she was last seen with a blonde woman. Now, it's unclear why she's been missing for so long.
Caught on Surveillance Video: Landlord Accused of Breaking into Tenant's Unit and Shooting Their Cat
A landlord in North Carolina is accused of breaking into a tenant's home and shooting their cat while they were away.
A Teen in North Carolina Was Driving Home from a Work Christmas Party When She Was Shot Dead. But, Who Pulled the Trigger?
Rhonda Hinson was driving home after a work Christmas party in 1981 when she was murdered. Police in North Carolina haven't identified the killer.
North Carolina Mother Accused of Involuntary Manslaughter After Daughter, 8, Dies in Hot Car While She Was at Work
A woman in North Carolina is accused of leaving her 8-year-old daughter in her vehicle while she was working.
A Bojangles Restaurant Manager Left Work and Was Killed in the Parking Lot. It Was the Day Before His Birthday.
A manager of a North Carolina Bojangles restaurant was shot and killed in the parking lot, the day before his birthday. Police still hope to solve the cold case.
North Carolina Man Accused of Murdering Woman After Online Marketplace Meeting
A North Carolina man has been arrested after he allegedly killed a woman he met to buy something on an online marketplace, police said.
North Carolina Mother Allegedly Overdosed Her Children on Prescription Medication for Months: Sheriff
A mom in North Carolina is accused of intentionally overdosing her children with prescription drugs for months.
North Carolina Woman Accused of Murder After Man and Cat Found Dead in Home
A North Carolina woman was arrested in connection with the death of a man and cat, police say.
North Carolina Teen Mom Killed After Ex-Boyfriend Posted Song About Painting Sky Red with Blood, Family Claims
A North Carolina man has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of his ex-girlfriend after a cell phone dispute, officials said.
Alabama Assistant Middle School Principal Among 4 Arrests Made in Georgia Cold Case Triple Murder: Police
An assistant principal at an Alabama middle school is among four men arrested in connection with a Georgia cold case triple murder in 2013, authorities said.
A 4-Year-Old Boy Vanished from Home After His Aunt Fell Asleep. No One Knows What Happened to Him Next.
Tristen Myers, who was 4 when he vanished from his North Carolina, is still missing over two decades later. Investigators aren't giving up on finding him.
North Carolina Student Faces Charges After Slapping Teacher in Shocking Viral Video
A teen in North Carolina has been charged with assault after a video shows him slapping his teacher, police said.
North Carolina Attorney Accused of Attacking Employee, Then Assaulting Cop and Faking Seizure During Arrest
Prominent lawyer in North Carolina accused of attacking an employee and then assaulting an officer and spitting on medics during her arrest.
73-Year-Old North Carolina Pedestrian Fatally Assaulted by Man After Hood Tapping Incident in Crosswalk: Police
North Carolina man charged with murder after elderly man assaulted during road rage incident, police said.
Man Posing as Cop Visits Woman's Home, Falsely Claims Her Husband Died in Walmart Shooting: Police
North Carolina man accused of posing as a police officer, telling woman her husband died in a shooting at Walmart.
North Carolina Man Accused of Murder After Elderly Roommate Found Buried in Backyard: Sheriff
An elderly North Carolina man was found buried in backyard. Now, police say his roommate has been charged with his murder.
Not So Super: Man Known as ‘Batman’ Accused of Fatally Shooting Friend in North Carolina
He was known as 'Batman,' but now he is accused of murder after officials say he fatally shot his friend in North Carolina.
Cold-Case Arrest: North Carolina Man Accused of Offering Rides, Raping Multiple Victims Over Course of 8 Years
A man was arrested in connection to a series of cold-case sexual assault and kidnapping cases, police said. DNA testing identified the suspect.
Two Men Shot and Killed a High School Basketball Player. Then, They Found Out He Was the Wrong Target.
Two people killed a basketball player in North Carolina and then realized it was the wrong person. Now, both will spend the rest of their lives behind bars.
North Carolina Woman Faces Murder Charge After She Runs Over, Kills Her Husband with Car, Cops Say
North Carolina woman now charged with murder after fatally striking her husband with car, cops said.
Mother Charged After Newborn Son Suffocates Sleeping Next to Her in Bed — Her Second Child to Die This Way: Cops
Mother in North Carolina accused of manslaughter after baby suffocated while co-sleeping with her, the second time this has happened for this mother, cops say.
Ohio Chick-fil-A Owner Accused of Driving to North Carolina to Have Sex with Juvenile He Met on Social Media
A Chick-fil-A owner from Ohio is accused of driving across state lines to rape a minor in North Carolina.
A North Carolina Dad Went to Pick Up His 4-Year-Old Twin Sons from His Estranged Ex. He Found the Boys Dead.
A North Carolina man went to his estranged wife's home to pick up his twin sons. Instead, police say he found the children dead.
A North Carolina Woman Fatally Shot Her Boyfriend. Then She Took Cash From His Wallet to Buy Dinner and Booze.
A woman in North Carolina will head to prison for killing her boyfriend. After shooting the victim, she took money out of his wallet and bought dinner.
Cops Say a North Carolina Landlord and Tenant Got into a Fight. Now, One Is Dead and the Home Burnt Down.
A landlord-tenant dispute in North Carolina reportedly ended with 1 person dead, 1 injured and the home destroyed by fire, cops said.
North Carolina Elementary School Teacher Accused of Dragging Disabled Child Through School Hallway: Sheriff
Elementary school teacher in North Carolina accused of dragging a disabled child through the school hallway.
Suspect Arrested After Tow Truck Driver Discovers Teenager’s Body in Trunk of Abandoned Car: Police
The body of a North Carolina teen was found in an abandoned car and now police say a suspect has been arrested.
North Carolina Teen's 911 Call Halts Sexual Assault on Mother After Alleged Rapist Broke Into Home, Police Say
North Carolina man allegedly broke into a home and started to rape a woman, but it was halted when the victim's teen child called 911, police said.
North Carolina Woman Accused of Fatally Stabbing Her 10-Year-Old Sister, Dumping Body in Backyard: Cops
Woman in North Carolina has been arrested after she allegedly stabbed her 10-year-old sister to death, police said.
2 Women Found Shot to Death in Car in North Carolina, Boyfriend of One Arrested: Police
2 women were found shot to death in a car in North Carolina and police say they have arrested the suspected shooter.
North Carolina Suspect Accused of Plotting Murder of Dump Truck Driver Who Killed Mother in Collision: Cops
North Carolina man accused of solicitation to commit murder after he allegedly tried to hire someone to kill his mother's murderer, authorities claim.
Burning Mad: Pastor Tries to Shove Wife’s Co-Worker’s Head Into McDonald’s Fryer for ‘Disrespecting Her:’ Cops
A pastor in North Carolina is accused of trying to shove his wife's co-worker's head into a deep fryer after 'disrespecting her.'
North Carolina 16-Year-Old Girl Found Under Trap Door in Home of Kentucky Man She Met Online: Police
A missing North Carolina teen girl was found under trap door in the home of a Kentucky man she met online, police said.
A North Carolina Man Stopped at a Store on His Way to a Post-Christmas Getaway. He and the 19-Year-Old Worker Never Walked Out.
A man stopped in a store in North Carolina on his way to the beach. He and the worker were killed and police have not made an arrest in the cold case.
‘Pure Evil’: Woman Found Wandering with Dead Toddler Son Accused of Beating His Head Against Sidewalk, Cops Say
A woman in Maryland has been accused of beating her 3-year-old son to death on the sidewalk and then walking around with his body.
Elderly Suspect Identified in Connection with 1992 North Carolina Cold Case Murder — 'She Loved Us, and We Loved Her,' Sister Says
A suspect from Mississippi was arrested in connection with the cold case killing of a North Carolina woman whose body was dumped on the side of an interstate.
North Carolina Man Accused of Fatally Shooting Girlfriend, Stealing Her SUV
A man in North Carolina is behind bars after he allegedly shot and killed his girlfriend and then stole her SUV, officials said.
North Carolina Woman Accused of Murder After 21-Month-Old Infant Swallows Blue Pills and Dies: Police
A 21-month-old baby died after reportedly swallowing unidentified blue pills. Now, police say a woman has been charged with her murder.
North Carolina Man Living Next to Daycare Accused of Threatening to ‘Kill All the Children’
A North Carolina man accused of threatening to kill children was arrested two times in two days. He was staying at a hotel across from a daycare, cops said.
Student Shot Outside North Carolina Middle School Dies After Fighting 'Valiantly For His Life': Police
A 22-year-old North Carolina man charged with murder after teen fatally shot outside middle school, police said.
North Carolina Retirement Community Worker Accused of Murder After Elderly Resident Falls, Breaks Hip
A former worker at a nursing home in North Carolina allegedly got into an argument with a resident and pushed her. Now she is charged with her murder.
North Carolina Man Shoots 5-Year-Old Boy Riding His Bike Outside Father's Home
A North Carolina man was sentenced to life in prison without parole in connection with the fatal shooting of the defendant’s 5-year-old neighbor.
North Carolina Groundskeeper Mows Around Dead Man Thinking Corpse Was Halloween Decoration or Police Dummy: Report
A body found in North Carolina was not reported initially because a groundskeeper thought it was a Halloween decoration or dummy.