State Bureau of Investigation

The Monroe Police Department reported that an officer fired a shot Sunday night on Alda Drive after the department received a call regarding a suspicious person. Investigators from both the Monroe Police Department and the State Bureau of Investigation remained at the scene for six hours overnight. One individual was hospitalized, but officials stated no officers were injured and the community is not in danger.

A 59-year-old man, Todd Williams, died after being found unresponsive at the Mecklenburg County Detention Center. Emergency responders and medical teams attempted to save him before he was pronounced dead at Atrium Main. The sheriff's office stated his death is under investigation by the State Bureau of Investigation and the medical examiner.

A 59-year-old man, Todd Williams, died at Mecklenburg County jail after being found unresponsive in his cell. He was taken to a hospital but died hours later, prompting an investigation by the State Bureau of Investigation and the county sheriff’s office. Williams had been in custody since July 27.

A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department officer was placed on unpaid administrative leave after being arrested for allegedly misusing law enforcement databases for non-official purposes. Officer Seth Elliott was charged with illegally accessing government computer systems during an unrelated investigation, leading to revoked access to criminal intelligence tools and an Internal Affairs probe.

North Carolina's budget eliminates the department that oversees ankle monitoring technology, transferring responsibility to the State Bureau of Investigation. The program, which monitored up to 1,200 individuals across 63 counties, was designed to protect from domestic violence defenders.

Joshua Ray Begley is wanted for murder, concealment of death, and possession of a firearm by a felon in connection with the death of missing man Claude Wayne 'Doc' Holsclaw. Human remains were found at Holsclaw’s property in Brookford, and Begley is considered 'possibly armed and dangerous.'

North Carolina has made its license plate reader pilot program permanent, allowing the State Bureau of Investigation to place cameras on state highways and maintained roads. The program, operational since 2024, was used by 32 agencies and read over 3 million plates in Cabarrus County, with law enforcement highlighting its value in solving crimes. The American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina raised concerns about potential misuse, while a resident acknowledged public skepticism about the technology.

Human remains were discovered in Catawba County, Hickory, NC, during a search for missing man Claude Wayne 'Doc' Holsclaw. Authorities, including the State Bureau of Investigation, are investigating the remains, which were found buried on 4th Street Place Southwest. Forensic analysis will determine if the remains are linked to Holsclaw and whether foul play is involved.

Deputies in Burke County discovered a deceased person inside a tent on Barus Pond Loop just after 3 a.m. Monday. The Burke County Sheriff’s Office and State Bureau of Investigation are investigating the suspicious death. No further details have been released as the case is ongoing.

An investigative report by Ukrainian media outlets alleges that Oleksandr Sukhachov, brother of State Bureau of Investigation Director Oleksii Sukhachov, acquired 143 apartments in Kharkiv between 2018 and 2020 at prices below market value, with some purchases as low as $932-1,856 per apartment.

A preliminary hearing in the murder case of Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, presented evidence including surveillance videos and statements from a roommate and Discord messages allegedly linking Tyler Robinson to the shooting. Defense attorneys challenged DNA evidence reliability, and the judge will decide if Robinson faces trial after final arguments in September.

Prosecutors showed a video of Tyler Robinson in court after he turned himself in for the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. The defense challenged DNA evidence linking Robinson to the murder weapon, while the roommate and romantic partner of Robinson, Lance Twiggs, provided statements under immunity.

An investigator testified that the defendant, after visiting Utah Valley University and Chick-fil-A, returned in different clothing to shoot conservative activist Charlie Kirk from a rooftop. The defendant made contact with people affiliated with Kirk's organization before the shooting.

Prosecutors in Tyler Robinson's preliminary hearing presented a video with enhancements to demonstrate his alleged involvement in Charlie Kirk's killing. The video, admitted as evidence by Judge Tony Graf, shows Robinson's movements near Utah Valley University, including a vehicle linked to him and footage of someone climbing a rooftop. Additional surveillance clips depict Robinson walking with a limp and returning to campus.

A North Carolina police officer was charged with assault after a doorbell camera video showed him repeatedly punching a woman during a call about a breaking-and-entering incident. The officer turned himself in, was released on bond, and faces investigation, while the woman's charges were partially dismissed.

Whitney Brown-Tune, mother of 13-year-old Jaleeyah Tune killed in 2025, advocates for House Bill 1173, known as 'Jaleeyah’s Law,' to expand North Carolina’s gang membership definitions and increase penalties for gang-related crimes. The bill, sponsored by Rep. John Bell, aims to address challenges in prosecuting gang cases and includes measures like specialized prosecutors and investigators for gang-related activities.