Monroe, N.C.

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.

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.

Union County deputies seized 3.5 pounds of fentanyl, 2.8 pounds of meth, and over half a pound of ecstasy during a months-long investigation, leading to the arrest of Tiffany Tucker. Tucker faces multiple drug trafficking charges and a $850,000 bond.

Jason Lottman, the ex-owner of Champagne Manor, admitted to stealing over $1 million from couples and vendors by offering false financial incentives. The venue closed in 2025, causing financial losses for couples like Travis and Rachael Marshall, who lost nearly $20,000.

Monroe police are seeking a suspect in an ongoing criminal investigation. They executed a search warrant on July 2, 2024, at a home in the 1800 block of Rushing Street as part of the department's Aggressive [...] efforts.

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.

Alden John Whitehead was sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of murdering his 2-year-old son, Louis Whitehead. The conviction followed a jury trial in Union County, where he was charged with first-degree murder and felony child abuse.