Elizabeth Townsend

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'Violent crime spree' leaves suspect dead, police officer injured in N.C.

3 weeks ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Elizabeth Townsend

A murder suspect is dead, and an officer is recovering from injuries after what officials called a "violent crime spree" in Union County over the weekend. What You Need To Know A "violent crime spree" unfolded in Union County over the weekend, and a murder suspect is dead, officials said Eighteen-year-old Joshua Sikes led authorities on a chase while shooting at them and hit an officer with gunfire, the sheriff's office saidThe officer was taken to a hospital and released.
Family, attorneys call for highway troopers to be fired in Mason case

4 weeks ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | David Ivey |Elizabeth Townsend

RALEIGH, N.C. - The family of Tyrone Mason, a 31-year-old man who died in a crash in Raleigh back in October, held a rally in front of the Wake County Courthouse Thursday, loudly proclaiming the failure of Wake County District Attorney Lorrin Freeman to bring charges against troopers in the case as an injustice and demanding the troopers be fired immediately. What You Need To KnowTyrone Mason was killed in October in a single-car crash.
Have questions about the Atlantic hurricane season? Ask our meteorologists

1 month ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Elizabeth Townsend

June 1 marks the official start of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. This is the time of year when the ocean warms up and hurricanes become more likely. The peak for hurricane season is mid-August to mid-October. Hurricanes can cause havoc when they make landfall, especially for already storm-torn communities still struggling to rebuild. Colorado State University for this year's season in April, and the forecast shows predictions for slightly above normal activity.
State trooper shoots, kills man in Durham after chase

1 month ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Elizabeth Townsend

A 53-year-old man was shot and killed by an N.C. state trooper after leading authorities on a chase, officials said. He ran from a traffic stop when the officer found out the man had multiple active arrest warrants, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.
Police officer shot, suspect dead after shootout in south Raleigh neighborhood

Jan 21, 2025 | spectrumlocalnews.com | Charles Duncan |Elizabeth Townsend

A police officer was shot, and a suspect is dead after a shootout in a south Raleigh neighborhood Tuesday evening. The officer suffered a "serious gunshot wound," police said in a news conference. The officer was taken to the hospital. The Raleigh Police Department said officers are investigating what led to the shootout. A massive police presence shut off access to the Rennaisance Park subdivision near the intersection of Tryon Road and Highway 70 after the shooting.
Madalina Cojocari's stepfather found guilty

May 31, 2024 | spectrumlocalnews.com | Elizabeth Townsend

A jury found Christopher Palmiter guilty of failing to report his stepdaughter missing on Friday. Madalina Cojocari was last seen in November 2022, and Palmiter and his wife, Madalina’s mother, waited 23 days before reporting her disappearance.
Procession for slain officer carries him to funeral home

May 2, 2024 | spectrumlocalnews.com | Elizabeth Townsend

Lights and sirens led the procession of fallen Officer William Alden Elliott Thursday morning, and mourners clumped together on bridges and along roadways to pay their respects, just as they did Wednesday when a similar event was held for Deputy U.S. Marshal Thomas Weeks. Both officers were slain in a shootout with a 39-year-old suspect, who was shot and killed by officers in the incident that turned into a standoff in a typically quiet Charlotte neighborhood Monday afternoon.
Procession honors fallen U.S. marshal, services planned for Charlotte officer

May 1, 2024 | spectrumlocalnews.com | Elizabeth Townsend

Community members and first responders gathered on bridges and along the highway to watch a procession for fallen Deputy U.S. Marshal Thomas Weeks in the Charlotte area Wednesday. Weeks and three others were gunned down Monday afternoon while serving a warrant at home in a Charlotte neighborhood. Four other law enforcement officers were hurt in the shooting that turned into an hours-long standoff, which led to blocked roadways and other community impacts.
Charlotte officer dies after shootout

Apr 29, 2024 | spectrumlocalnews.com | Elizabeth Townsend

A Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer, injured in a shootout Monday afternoon, died Monday evening, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Chief Johnny Jennings, who delivered the news at a media conference. Officer Joshua Eyer was killed, Jennings said. "Officer Joshua Eyer has passed away tonight from his injuries after being shot in the line of duty this afternoon while assisting other officers with the apprehension of a suspect.
Mountains therapy camp where boy died disputes health department report

Apr 24, 2024 | spectrumlocalnews.com | Elizabeth Townsend

A therapy camp in the mountains designed to help troubled teens is arguing against a deficiencies report issued by the Department of Health and Human Services after the death of a camper in February but said it would make adjustments to address the issues found. "We believe the DHHS Report of Deficiencies is inaccurate and misleading in many respects, and we continue to work with State officials to clarify and correct where needed,” Trails Carolina officials said in part.