Matthew Ablon

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Two leaders of the MS-13 gang were sentenced in federal court this week for violent crimes committed in support of the criminal organization, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of North Carolina announced. Fredy Mauricio... See more

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Mecklenburg County has released its annual State of Housing Instability and Homelessness Report , showing a decline in the overall homeless population but continued strain on affordable rental housing and a growing number of residents ex... See more

MOORESVILLE, N.C. — The Mooresville Police Department has launched its new Drone First Responder (DFR) program, designed to get eyes on the scene faster and enhance public safety . The DFR program equips MPD with six drones — three stationed at MPD Headqu... See more

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Two home repairmen were sentenced to federal prison on Wednesday for failing to report more than $1.5 million in income earned by overcharging elderly customers for home repair services, U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson of the Western Distric... See more

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Editor's note: This story discusses child sexual exploitation. While nothing is described in detail, reader discretion is advised. A Texas man was sentenced Wednesday to 30 years in federal prison for traveling to North Carolina to sexua... See more