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Charlotte man sentenced after troopers discover drugs following 2023 chase
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A Charlotte man will spend 25-30 years in prison after North Carolina state troopers found drugs following a chase in 2023. According to the Gaston County District Attorney’s Office, Carlton Deprece Thomas was sentenced for his convictions of trafficking in fentanyl by possession, trafficking in fentanyl by transportation, traffficking in methamphetamine by transportation and felony fleeing to elude arrest. In addition to his prison sentence, a judge ordered Thomas to pay $550,000 in fines. The jury trial lasted three days.
12 people a day died from drug overdoses in NC, 2022 data shows
RALEIGH, N.C. — More than 4,300 North Carolinians died from overdoses in 2022. Download the WCNC Charlotte mobile app for the latest breaking news, weather and traffic alerts. That trend continues going up, devastating entire communities. To understand the gravity of how many lives are lost, you can look...
Mecklenburg County adjuster, son arrested for embezzlement in Forsyth County
RALEIGH, NC (LOOTPRESS) – North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced the arrest of Terrance Antoine Hunter, 40, of 13505 Bryton Gap Blvd., Huntersville, and Tracie Michelle Famber, 59, of 1220 Echo Glen Road, Charlotte. They were both charged with one count of embezzlement, a felony. Special agents from the North Carolina Department of Insurance […]
Kannapolis native supports Super Hornet jet aircraft
By Alvin Plexico Navy Office of Community Outreach VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Petty Officer 1st Class Irvin Garcia, a native of Kannapolis, North Carolina, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106, which operates the U.S. Navy’s F/A-18 Super Hornet. Garcia graduated from A. L. Brown High School in 2016. The skills […] The post Kannapolis native supports Super Hornet jet aircraft appeared first on Salisbury Post.
First Alert: Chances for rain return Friday, Sunday
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A cool down and the chances for rain will head our way starting tomorrow. First Alert Friday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Friday will start off in the low 60s and top out in the mid 80s ahead of our next cold front. A First Alert is in place as a few showers and storms could develop and a strong-severe storm is possible.
Reserve ladder truck catches fire at Concord Fire Station
The bay area was filled with heavy smoke, but firefighters were able to safely get to their firefighting gear, remove the engine truck from the station, pull the hose lines, and immediately begin fire suppression.
Officers seize heroin, crack, meth, during west CLT arrest
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A man was arrested after officers seized a handful of drugs in west Charlotte on Tuesday, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police. The suspect, Deonte Davis, 32, was arrested and charged with:. Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. Trafficking Cocaine. Trafficking Heroin. Possession with Intent to...
4 things to know about the future Red Line train
Much has changed in Mecklenburg County since the Red Line, a commuter rail between Uptown and Lake Norman, was first envisioned at least a quarter century ago.Why it matters: Even though the train would run on existing tracks, Charlotte Area Transit System must consider all the new development and changes in travel behavior as it dusts off years-old designs.Zoom in: People use transit differently since the pandemic shifted office culture. It makes the most sense for CATS to target essential employees with an all-day service than the traditional 9-5 office workers.CATS has noticed an uptick of riders using its services...
Cats find the ‘purrfect’ match at Lincolnton cat café
LINCOLNTON – Two cat lovers have opened a place where cats rule. The Purrfect Pour Cat Café offers a place where cats who’re available for adoption through Lincoln County Animal Services can find their perfect match. Leslie Lindsey discovered her passion for rescuing cats when she fostered...
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