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Tragic End: Missing Charlotte Mother Found Dead After Disappearance

Charlotte, NC, December 13, 2025 Frezja Baker, a 31-year-old mother from Charlotte, was found dead in her car after being reported missing. The community mourns her loss as investigations continue into the circumstances of her death. Baker went missing after dropping off her young son, prompting concerns about safety in local neighborhoods. Authorities are seeking information from the public as they work to uncover the details surrounding this tragic event. Charlotte,

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Charlotte Roofing Contractor Arrested in Insurance Fraud Sting Operation

Charlotte, NC, December 13, 2025 Robert Allen Bentley, a senior project manager with A&M Premier Roofing & Construction, was arrested for felony insurance fraud in Charlotte. He allegedly damaged a roof to file a fraudulent $30,000 insurance claim. This arrest was part of a sting operation by state authorities aimed at combating roofing scams that inflate homeowner insurance premiums. Charlotte Roofing Contractor Arrested in Insurance Fraud Sting Operation Charlotte, NC –

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Charlotte Authorities Investigate Murder of Local Mother

Charlotte, North Carolina, December 13, 2025 The Charlotte-Mecklenburg police are investigating the murder of Frezja Matisse Baker, whose body was found in her vehicle. Community outreach has been initiated to gather information after she was reported missing. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact the police to aid in uncovering the details surrounding this tragic incident. Charlotte Authorities Investigate Murder of Frezja Matisse Baker Ongoing investigation into the death of a

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Charlotte Boy Missing After Running Away from Home

Charlotte, NC, December 12, 2025 Nine-year-old David Miller from Charlotte, NC, has been missing since December 11 after he ran away from home at 8:30 a.m. Authorities are searching for him and ask for public assistance. David was last seen wearing a black shirt, black pants, and orange Crocs. Recent similar incidents highlight the issue of children running away, emphasizing the importance of open communication between parents and children. Quick action

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Duke University Wins First ACC Football Championship Since 1962

Charlotte, North Carolina, December 12, 2025 Duke University has secured its first outright Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) football championship since 1962, defeating No. 16 Virginia in a thrilling overtime game. The victory has raised discussions on the ACC’s tiebreaker rules, which were put to the test after an unprecedented seven tiebreakers. ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips has indicated a need for reassessing these rules to ensure they accurately reflect team performances. Additionally,

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Man Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges in Waxhaw

Waxhaw, North Carolina, December 12, 2025 In Waxhaw, North Carolina, a 55-year-old man named Carl Valentin IV has been arrested on multiple charges related to child sexual abuse material. Following a tip from the Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce, an investigation revealed Valentin allegedly exchanged images and videos involving minors online. He is currently held on a $500,000 secured bond as authorities pursue further charges. This incident highlights ongoing concerns about

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Man Accused of Stabbing Ukrainian Refugee in Charlotte Train

Charlotte, North Carolina, December 12, 2025 Decarlos Brown Jr. faces federal charges for the fatal stabbing of Iryna Zarutska, a Ukrainian refugee, on a Charlotte light rail train. Brown has been charged with first-degree murder and could face life in prison or the death penalty if convicted. His attorneys are seeking a mental health evaluation to assess his competency for trial, while the incident has raised public safety and immigration concerns

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Sycamore Brewing Co-Owner Arrested on Serious Charges

Charlotte, North Carolina, December 12, 2025 Justin Brigham, co-owner of Sycamore Brewing in Charlotte, has been arrested and charged with multiple serious offenses, including statutory rape of a child. This shocking news has raised significant concerns within the local craft beer community and prompted his co-founder, Sarah Taylor, to assume leadership of the brewery. With Brigham’s departure from the company, the future of Sycamore Brewing hangs in the balance as the

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Federal Charges Filed in Charlotte Light Rail Stabbings

Charlotte, North Carolina, December 12, 2025 In Charlotte, two men face federal charges following separate stabbing incidents on the city’s light rail system, raising critical public safety concerns. Decarlos Brown Jr. is charged with causing death after fatally stabbing a 23-year-old woman, while Oscar Gerardo Solorzano-Garcia faces charges for allegedly stabbing another man. These incidents have prompted discussions on public safety and led to new legislative measures aimed at repeat offenders.

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Body Found in Vehicle Linked to Missing Woman in Charlotte

Charlotte, N.C., December 12, 2025 Charlotte-Mecklenburg police found a deceased individual in a vehicle believed to be linked to 31-year-old Frezja Baker, who has been missing since December 4. The vehicle, described as a gray-blue 2004 Honda Accord, was discovered on Sanders Avenue. Friends and family are devastated as they await further investigation updates into Baker’s disappearance and the circumstances surrounding the discovery. Charlotte, N.C.: Body Found in Vehicle Linked to

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