Community members celebrating during MLK Day parade in Charlotte.

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Significant Developments in Charlotte Area: Missing Teens and Community Celebrations

Charlotte, North Carolina, January 19, 2026 The Charlotte metropolitan area has experienced crucial events recently, including the safe return of a missing teenager from Iredell County, ongoing search efforts for a Rowan County runaway, and community celebrations for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The unveiling of a mural in Brooklyn, New York, honors Iryna Zarutska, a tragic victim in Charlotte, highlighting the ongoing legal proceedings in her case. Charlotte, North Carolina

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Police car outside Waffle House after shooting incident

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Juvenile Fires Shots Outside Port Charlotte Waffle House

Port Charlotte, January 19, 2026 In a disturbing incident in Port Charlotte, a juvenile fired shots outside a Waffle House after being asked to leave due to a disturbance. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office quickly apprehended the suspect. Law enforcement assures the community that there is no ongoing threat as they continue their investigation to gather more information about the circumstances surrounding the event. Port

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Dramatic scene of law enforcement capturing a fugitive

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FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Captured After Years of Search

Charlotte, January 19, 2026 Alejandro Rosales Castillo, an FBI Ten Most Wanted fugitive wanted for murder in Charlotte, has been arrested in Mexico, ending a lengthy search. His capture highlights significant law enforcement efforts alongside local agencies. Additionally, various coordinated law enforcement operations throughout North Carolina have resulted in multiple arrests for different offenses, demonstrating a commitment to community safety and crime reduction. Charlotte FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Captured in

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Scene of a fatal crash in east Charlotte involving a tree.

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Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash Claims One Life in East Charlotte

East Charlotte, January 19, 2026 A tragic single-vehicle crash in east Charlotte has resulted in one fatality. The vehicle collided with a tree, leading to the immediate death of one occupant. Authorities are conducting an investigation to determine the factors surrounding this unfortunate incident, which highlights the critical importance of road safety. Charlotte Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash Claims One Life in East Charlotte A single-vehicle crash in east Charlotte has resulted in

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