Authorities in North Carolina say an escaped inmate fatally shot a detention officer with his own gun, then fled in a stolen ...

Two detention officers were escorting the suspect -- a heightened protocol after the inmate had previously attempted a failed ...

A North Carolina sheriff’s detention officer has died after being shot by an inmate trying to escape custody on Monday. The ...

The Swain County sheriff notified county commissioners July 1 that he will retire immediately, as police continue to ...

A Swain County judge issued more restrictions for suspended Sheriff Curtis Cochran, who appeared in court on several charges ...

A western North Carolina sheriff has retired from office after being accused of sexual misconduct and corruption.

The Orange County Sheriff's Office contributed to the opening of the 2025 Summer Games, supporting special needs athletes and ...

Residents of Hendersonville, N.C. claimed to see a bizarre sight the night of Sunday, June 29.. They reported seeing rings of ...

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein said he has ordered all U.S. and state flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of Flattes. "I was deeply saddened to learn of Francisco Paul Flattes’ tragic ...

A federal inmate escaped from custody at a medical clinic in western North Carolina and fatally shot a detention officer with his own gun Monday, then fled in a stolen vehicle before being ...

Inmate Kelvin Simmons fatally shot Officer Francisco Flattes during a medical transport after overpowering him and seizing a ...