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Off-Duty Sergeant Killed During Intervention in Shop Robbery in North Carolina

GREENSBORO, North Carolina – An off-duty police officer was tragically killed while intervening in a shop robbery over $83.45 worth of stolen beer. Sergeant Philip Dale Nix saw three suspects robbing a convenience store and was allegedly shot by 18-year-old Jamere Justice Foster. Despite the efforts of another off-duty officer and a paramedic, Nix passed away in the hospital. Foster has been charged with first-degree murder, misdemeanor larceny, and conspiracy, and is currently being held …

Plane Crash in North Carolina Leaves Man Dead as Investigation Begins

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A tragic small plane crash in North Carolina has left one man dead. The incident occurred on Monday near the town of Manteo, on Roanoke Island. Authorities reported that the single-engine Cessna 172 crashed shortly after takeoff from the Dare County Regional Airport. The pilot, who was the only occupant of the aircraft, did not survive the crash. The plane went down in a wooded area, causing a small fire upon impact. …

North Carolina Mother Faces Charges After Infant Left Alone in Car During Work Shift at McDonald’s

RALEIGH, N.C. – A 21-year-old mother was arrested in Raleigh after allegedly leaving her six-week-old infant in a car during her work shift at a McDonald’s, sparking a debate over child safety. Nikita Jones faces a felony charge of intentional child abuse leading to serious injury and a misdemeanor charge of child abuse, police said. Authorities claim that on a frigid 40-degree day on November 21, Jones left her newborn unrestrained in a parked vehicle …

South Carolina Veterinarian Charged with Husband’s Murder Amid Contentious Separation

AIKEN, SC — A veterinarian in Aiken, South Carolina, has been charged with the murder of her husband amid a tumultuous separation period, authorities said. Jennifer Kerri Ray was apprehended Sunday and faces charges of murder and possessing a firearm during the commission of a violent crime. The incident unfolded on the evening of December 1, 2024, when deputies from the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office were called to the couple’s house on Prides Crossing. Upon …

South Carolina Man Sentenced to Life for Murdering Wife and Dog in Staged Home Invasion

HANAHAN, SC – A local man has been sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole after being convicted of the murder of his wife and their dog, which he initially claimed was the result of a home invasion. The case, which culminated in a five-day trial, also involved convictions for animal cruelty and possessing a weapon during a violent act. Matthew G. Speck, 37, faced the final verdict this week in the Berkeley …

Pilot killed in North Carolina crash at abandoned house site

LAKE NORMAN, N.C. — The North Carolina State Highway Patrol reported a tragic incident on Sunday after a pilot crashed into an abandoned house site in Iredell County, resulting in the pilot’s death. According to officials, the crash took place near Adrian Lane around 12:15 p.m. when Randy Mysliviec, the pilot of the single-engine plane, was attempting to land at Lake Norman Airport. Unfortunately, the plane struck several trees and ultimately crashed, leading to Mysliviec’s …

Mother Arrested for Meth Trafficking Following Daughter’s Tragic Shooting in South Carolina

AIKEN, SC – Following an accidental shooting that resulted in the death of a 10-year-old girl, Aiken County law enforcement officials have apprehended her mother on drug trafficking charges. During the investigation into the incident at her home, authorities found significant quantities of methamphetamine, leading to 32-year-old Amalia Nicole Beltran’s arrest. The unfortunate event occurred when the young girl, Miyah Harp, was accidentally shot in the chest at her home on Wendy Lane. Authorities were …

Family Seeks Justice for Special-Needs Student After Alleged Abuse at North Carolina High School

CONCORD, N.C. — A distressing situation unfolded at Jay M. Robinson High School, where a special-needs student, Chris Mason, reported suffering physical abuse by a teacher. Mason, who lives with autism, cerebral palsy, and an intellectual developmental disability, alleged the teacher physically assaulted him during an attempt to leave the classroom, resulting in visible bruising. According to Mason, the confrontation occurred in October when his departure from the room prompted an aggressive response. “He grabbed …

North Carolina Man Charged in Fatal Shooting of Daughter After Dispute

Maxton, NC – A North Carolina man has been charged with first-degree murder following the fatal shooting of his young daughter in what appears to be a domestic dispute gone tragically awry. Dedric Page, 31, was apprehended on Sunday in Maxton, according to local law enforcement authorities. Alongside the murder charge, Page faces counts of attempted murder and several firearms-related offenses. Authorities responded to reports of a shooting on East Graham Street just after 2 …

North Carolina Man Charged with Murder of Aunt and Uncle in Tragic Family Shooting

GASTON, NC – A tragic incident has unfolded in Gaston, North Carolina, where a local man is accused of fatally shooting his aunt and uncle. Ryvaries Butcher, 35, faces charges of first-degree murder after the deaths of Michael “Mack” Powell, 72, and Carolyn Powell, 70. Late on November 7, deputies were called to the Powells’ home, just outside the small town near Charlotte, following reports of a shooting around 10:26 p.m. Authorities found the elderly …