Monroe

A South Carolina man is accused of breaking into Monroe Tobacco and Stuff on W. Roosevelt Blvd. around 12:30 a.m. on July 6. Officers responded to the location.

Monroe has entered stage two drought conditions, making water restrictions mandatory, including prohibitions on home car washing and pool filling. The city previously pumped water from Rock Quarry Lake to mitigate the drought, but lake levels remain insufficient to meet demand.

DTE Energy customers in Metro Detroit face prolonged outages entering the fourth day, with shifting restoration estimates causing frustration. Residents report spoiled food, disrupted care for aging family members, and reliance on limited cooling methods. DTE has established community resource stations offering ice, water, and emergency kits in locations including Detroit, Monroe, Dearborn, and Taylor.

Jason Lottman, the former owner of Champagne Manor in Union County, pleaded guilty to wire fraud after defrauding customers and investors of over $1 million. He falsely promised ownership interests and guaranteed returns while the venue faced financial distress leading to foreclosure.

A portion of Lancaster Avenue in Monroe will be closed for several weeks due to sewer main installation between Branch and Parker streets. Local traffic is permitted, but other traffic will be detoured, with the road expected to reopen on Aug. 24.

A man has been identified in connection with an alleged snatch-and-grab incident at Kay Jewelers on the 3000 block of W. Highway 74 in Monroe on June 24. The store was reported as the victim of the theft.

Monroe Police Department is investigating two separate shooting incidents that occurred on June 27 in Monroe. No injuries were reported, and no suspects are currently in custody. The department is seeking public assistance to solve the cases.

A Pennsylvania tractor-trailer driver fell asleep before a fatal collision in Monroe, resulting in the death of a woman. The driver has been charged in connection with the crash.

Two suspects, Rashaad Wilson and Tomas Wesley, linked to over 100 pharmacy break-ins across multiple states, were arrested in Monroe, North Carolina, following a vehicle pursuit. Police used drones and K9 units during the search that led to their capture.

Nonprofits in Monroe face a budget shortfall after the city withheld funds typically allocated for community services. The city cited a policy cap issue, but council later raised the cap, leaving funding in limbo due to a conflict of interest involving Mayor pro tem Surluta Anthony. Crisis Assistance Ministry and Turning Point are among the impacted organizations, with risks to housing programs and services for vulnerable residents.

Two men, Rashaad Wilson and Tomas Wesley, were arrested in Monroe for allegedly being connected to hundreds of pharmacy break-ins. Both are from Bishopville, South Carolina.

The weather pattern in South Florida remains unchanged, with scattered showers and thunderstorms expected, particularly inland in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Monroe counties. Heat and humidity will increase, leading to heat index values in the low 100s, prompting advisories for hydration and caution during outdoor activities.

A North Carolina state lawmaker is keeping a plan to reclaim tens of millions of dollars from the I-77 South widening project active despite it not being tied to a transportation bill. The decision follows a reversal on the toll plan due to a threat of repaying funds to NCDOT.

Monroe leaders reaffirmed support for the I-77 South expansion project, reversing a prior decision by Monroe's delegate to the CRTPO who had rescinded support. The project, which would add toll lanes from Uptown Charlotte to the South Carolina border, faces financial risks if pending legislation requires municipalities opposing it to repay NCDOT. Council members expressed concerns about the decision-making process and potential consequences for local funding.

Monroe City Council reaffirmed support for the proposed I-77 South Toll Lane Project and directed the city's representative to advocate for it during the upcoming Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization meeting. The council approved a resolution backing the project during a special meeting on June 17.

North Carolina lawmakers propose an amendment requiring cities that opposed the I-77 toll lane project to repay $60 million in costs, sparking accusations of coercion from local leaders. Mecklenburg County and six other municipalities withdrew support for the project, and the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization may reconsider its stance at an upcoming meeting.

The I-77 South expansion project is being reconsidered due to new legislation that could alter reimbursement terms for North Carolina's transportation department. Mecklenburg County and Monroe officials are debating the financial and political implications, with some leaders criticizing the draft legislation as coercive.

An e-bike rider was seriously injured after being struck by an SUV in Monroe. Local authorities are emphasizing the need for safe road sharing.

An e-bike rider was seriously injured in a collision with a Chevrolet Tahoe on Thursday night in Monroe. The incident occurred at the intersection of West Jefferson Street and North Hayne Street, and the rider was taken to Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center Main. The Monroe Police Department is investigating and reminding road users to share the road safely.

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is upgrading a major intersection in Monroe at U.S. Highway 74 and U.S. Highway 601. The project includes adding left-turn lanes, right-turn access, and modifying a traffic light to incorporate Campus Park Drive, with completion expected by August.

North Carolina Mayor Robert Burns revealed his wife was bitten by a copperhead snake, causing her excruciating pain and requiring emergency medical care. The incident occurred on their property near a rope swing, and the couple found the 4-foot snake afterward. Copperheads are the most common venomous snakes in the state, accounting for over 90% of snakebites.