Monroe Police
Coverage of Monroe Police in the Nexus archive.
- Overnight officer-involved shooting under investigation in Union County
An officer-involved shooting occurred overnight Sunday in Union County near Alda Drive in Monroe. Police have cleared the scene but are investigating and have not released details regarding the officer, the person shot, or the circumstances of the event. Monroe police plans to provide an update during a press conference Monday morning.
- Monroe officer-involved shooting under investigation
Monroe Police reported that at least one of their officers was involved in a shooting Sunday night. The incident has resulted in an investigation.
- Monroe mother charged with killing 2-month-old, accused of killing 5-month-old in Chester County in 2020
A Monroe woman, Natricia Wright, was charged with involuntary manslaughter and felony child abuse related to an unresponsive infant death in Monroe, N.C., following unsafe sleeping practices. She is also accused of killing her five-month-old baby boy in Chester County, South Carolina, in May 2020. The charges pertain to allegations including placing the baby in an unsafe environment and failing to provide adequate food or health care.
- Arrest made in Monroe shooting into occupied vehicle: Police
Police in Monroe, N.C., have arrested a suspect in connection with a June 27 shooting into an occupied vehicle on the 700 block of Maurice Street around 12:25 a.m. No injuries were reported during the incident.
- Woman killed after truck driver falls asleep on Union County highway, police say
A woman was killed when a truck driver fell asleep at the wheel in Union County, North Carolina, causing a collision at an intersection. The driver, Charles Allen Davis, was cited for misdemeanor death by vehicle and failure to maintain lane control.
- South Carolina men face charges for breaking into over 100 pharmacies
Two South Carolina men, Rashaad Wilson and Tomas Wesley, face charges for breaking into over 100 pharmacies across multiple states. They were chased by Monroe police on Concord Highway, during which they discarded stolen prescription medications. One of the targeted pharmacies was located in Concord.
- Alleged fugitive leads Monroe Police on chase in wanted car
A wanted man is alleged to have led Monroe Police on a chase in a vehicle believed to be connected with a crime. The incident involved a suspect evading law enforcement in a car linked to an unspecified criminal activity.
- E-bike rider struck by SUV, seriously injured in Monroe
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.