North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation

A Romanian theft ring tied to the Charlotte area was dismantled in a multi-state SNAP fraud scheme, with brothers Marian Ovidiu Dumitru and Catalin Dumitru pleading guilty to wire fraud. The identity-theft ring stole over $760,000 in SNAP benefits across states including New Jersey and Massachusetts, with additional fraudulent purchases totaling $1,160,324 reported at Sam’s Club locations.

A six-month undercover investigation in Iredell County led to felony charges against 10 individuals for cocaine trafficking and conspiracy. The operation, conducted by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, removed an estimated $60,000 worth of drugs from the area, with further arrests anticipated.

A United States Postal Service employee was shot and killed in Wilkes County, North Carolina. The suspect, William Craig Durham, was arrested following an investigation. The case involves collaboration between the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, the Wilkes County Sheriff’s Office, and the USPS.

A postal worker was shot and killed in Wilkes County, North Carolina on June 26. The suspect, William Craig Durham, was arrested following an investigation by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, Wilkes County Sheriff’s Office, and United States Postal Service.

Inmates overpowered guards and took over parts of the Bertie-Martin Regional Detention Center in Windsor, North Carolina, leading to a siege that ended when law enforcement regained control. Three guards and 88 inmates were involved, with two guards initially taken captive and later released after negotiations. Authorities confirmed all individuals were safe, and the facility is secured while investigations continue.

An inmate takeover at the Bertie-Martin Regional Detention Center in Windsor, North Carolina, ended after law enforcement secured the facility. The incident involved 88 inmates overpowering staff, two guards being taken captive, and negotiations leading to the release of hostages and resolution by authorities.

Inmates took control of the Bertie-Martin Regional Detention Center in North Carolina after overpowering correctional staff, holding three guards hostage before negotiations led to the release of two guards and 18 inmates. Authorities regained control of the facility by 2 p.m., with all inmates accounted for.

Inmates overpowered correctional staff and took control of the Bertie-Martin Regional Detention Center in North Carolina for several hours. One guard escaped shortly after being held hostage, while two others and 18 inmates were later released following negotiations. Authorities cleared the facility by 2 p.m., confirming all inmates had been accounted for.

Inmates overpowered correctional staff at a North Carolina jail, taking control of the facility for several hours. Negotiations led to the release of two guards and 18 inmates, with authorities clearing the facility by 2 p.m.

Inmates overpowered correctional staff at the Bertie-Martin Regional Detention Center in North Carolina on June 29, holding two guards hostage before releasing some inmates. Authorities, including the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation and FBI, regained control of the facility, and all incidents were contained within the jail without public threat.

Inmates seized control of parts of a regional jail in North Carolina after overpowering correctional staff, leading to the capture of two guards and a subsequent negotiation that released 18 inmates and the guards. Authorities are working to restore control and ensure safety, with a secure perimeter established around the facility.

A United States Postal Service worker, Brandi Byrd Reynolds, was shot and killed in Wilkes County, North Carolina, on June 26. William Craig Durham, 56, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder and kidnapping in connection with the case. Authorities are continuing the investigation with the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation and the Wilkes County Sheriff’s Office.

State officials raided areas of Cumberland and Hoke counties, arresting two men involved in a two-state truck theft ring that stole over $630,000 in semi-trucks and trailers. The operation was taken down by the N.C. SBI, with an Anson County truck among those stolen.

A North Carolina police officer, Karson Hyder, was charged with assault and fired after a video showed him repeatedly punching a Black woman during an arrest. The incident, captured on a home security camera, led to protests in Shelby and calls for accountability, with the woman’s father referencing her mental health struggles. Hyder was released on a $10,000 bond after turning himself in.

Former Shelby Police Officer Karson Hyder was charged with one count of assault inflicting serious injury by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation. The charge follows a video showing him repeatedly punching a woman during an arrest.

Two undercover police officers in North Carolina will not face charges after shooting a man who threatened shoppers with a fake gun. The suspect, Derrick Manigault, was killed in the incident at Jakobs Food Mart in Gastonia. The use of force was deemed legally justified by the Gaston County District Attorney.

A 16-year-old girl and a 28-year-old man have been charged with triple murder in North Carolina. The victims were the girl's family members, found shot to death inside their home. The pair was arrested in Tennessee and are facing extradition back to North Carolina.

A 2004 cold case involving the death of 16-year-old Josh Davis in North Carolina is being reexamined as a potential homicide, with a Four Oaks police officer identified as a person of interest. New evidence and inconsistencies in statements have led to administrative leave for the officer, while authorities search for additional leads.

Jessica Patrick Finley, a North Carolina high school counselor and volleyball coach, was sentenced to up to 40 years in prison for sexually abusing a 14-year-old student she was meant to counsel. She pleaded guilty to multiple felony charges, including statutory sex offenses and indecent liberties with a child, with abuse occurring in her school office and via explicit texts.

A planned fight between juveniles at a North Carolina park escalated into a mass shooting, killing two people. The incident occurred at Leinbach Park near Jefferson Middle School in Winston-Salem, with authorities investigating multiple individuals involved.