North Carolina State Bureau
Coverage of North Carolina State Bureau in the Nexus archive.
- Major investigation into the sale and delivery of cocaine in Iredell County yields several charges, $60K worth of illegal drugs
A six-month undercover drug operation by the Iredell County Sheriff's Office, in partnership with the North Carolina State Bureau, led to multiple charges and the seizure of $60,000 worth of cocaine. The investigation targeted repeat and career criminals and was prompted by community member tips.
- North Carolina cop fired after being caught on camera punching woman in handcuffs
A North Carolina police officer, Karson Hyder, was fired and charged with assault after being caught on camera punching a woman in handcuffs during an incident in Shelby. The video, captured by a homeowner's security camera, shows Hyder slamming the woman to the ground and striking her repeatedly. The victim, who requested mental health care and asked officers to contact her father, was later charged with breaking and entering, resisting a public officer, and assault on a government official.