ICE agent charged with two felonies for allegedly pointing gun at motorists during surge Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said a nationwide warrant has been issued in the first criminal charges against an ICE agent for on-duty actions during the surge.

ICE agent charged with two felonies for allegedly pointing gun at motorists during surge (Gift article)

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Author takes us on a historic train ride through the Civil Rights-era South The fast-paced, whistle-stop tour included 47 stops in eight states, after Lady Bird Johnson’s husband signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Lady Bird Johnson drew a big crowd in 1964 at Trade and Tryon in Charlotte. Book review by @jmarusak.bsky.social (Gift article): www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefiv...

A tanker exploded this week in Mooresville, NC. The company that owned it has a history of leaks, inappropriately storing toxic chemicals and inadequate emergency planning. @lisasorg.bsky.social published an investigation in March on Brenntag's Durham plant, too, linked in my story.

He spent six months in Charlotte’s jail for a killing. Then prosecutors let him go “Justice requires the case be dismissed,” Mecklenburg prosecutors wrote in a motion tossing the murder and armed robbery charges.

Police said he killed a man on a front porch in Charlotte last August. But more than six months later, David Graves walked out of jail.

No trial.

No bond.

No plea agreement.

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DeCarlos Brown Jr. found incompetent to proceed in Charlotte light rail killing Mecklenburg County prosecutors are OK with delaying the case, according to court documents.

Court filings reveal that DeCarlos Brown Jr. is "incapable to proceed" with state hearings on the Charlotte light rail stabbing death of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska. For @charlotteobserver.com:
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Mooresville board asks Mayor Chris Carney to resign over late-night encounter “Public trust is not an option,” one town commissioner said, to applause from the audience. “It is the foundation of local government.”

Mooresville board asks Mayor Chris Carney to resign over late-night encounter

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Immigrant rights group calls on Mecklenburg officials to act after ICE arrest One commissioner said she would raise the issue after a man was arrested while dropping his pregnant wife off at a county health office.

Immigrant rights group calls on Mecklenburg, N.C., officials to act after ICE arrest at public health clinic (Gift link) | By @oehrli.bsky.social

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‘Where’s my dad?’ girls ask after ICE arrests man outside Charlotte health office In an exclusive interview with The Charlotte Observer, the man’s pregnant wife talks about losing her husband, who provided for the family.

‘Where’s my dad?’ girls ask after ICE arrests man outside Charlotte health office | By @oehrli.bsky.social

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Group says ICE arrested man dropping off pregnant wife at Charlotte health office It happened in early March and has left the family without income and at risk of losing their housing, an advocacy group said.

It happened in early March and has left the family without income and at risk of losing their housing, an advocacy group said.

Uh oh I’m the editor. @nclocal.bsky.social @ncopengov.org @juliacoin.bsky.social

I found a Rainbow Bridge on a wooded trail outside Charlotte. See the pet photos. Pets who have died are honored along a rail-trail in Lincolnton, N.C.

I found a Rainbow Bridge on a wooded trail outside Charlotte

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In Charlotte, mixed emotions for Iranian Americans during Persian New Year event Usually, coming together for the Persian New Year is joyful. This year, a pall of sadness permeated instead.

Usually, coming together for the Persian New Year is joyful. This year, a pall of sadness permeated instead.

Tip Sheet: Reporting healthcare issues in North Carolina Help The Charlotte Observer uncover healthcare abuse, fraud, or poor patient care in North Carolina. Provide as much detail as possible.

In an ongoing investigation, The Charlotte Observer is examining the health care system in North Carolina, particularly the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area.

Have a tip about fraud, abuse or poor patient care? Let us know here: bit.ly/4sgfrFj

Prosecutors want to drop last charge against Charlotte man who photographed ICE Miguel Angel Garcia Martinez faced more than 20 years in prison on charges of assaulting ICE and Border Patrol agents in Charlotte.

A Trump-appointed federal prosecutor wants to drop the last charge against a Charlotte man who photographed ICE | By @juliacoin.bsky.social

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Citizen stopped twice by feds in Charlotte files for $1.25 million in damages He reportedly told federal agents to look at his REAL ID, but they ignored him before finally doing so and seeing he was a citizen.

He reportedly told federal agents to look at his REAL ID, but they ignored him before finally doing so and seeing he was a citizen.

Silfab manager says Thursday leak was a drip that actually started a week ago The plant manager at Silfab Solar suggested the plant wants to reopen today, but an S.C. senator said the state would fight that.

The plant manager at Silfab Solar suggested the plant wants to reopen today, but an S.C. senator said the state would fight that.

Prosecutor’s retirement leaves Mecklenburg DA’s office with experience gap Glenn Cole, III, retired Friday after nearly 30 years trying some of Charlotte’s toughest cases.

Some fine writing and reporting from @juliacoin.bsky.social
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Jail abolitionist set to become judge in Charlotte after close win over incumbent “We’ll get you out of that cage,” Habekah Cannon’s attorney website read. Unofficial results show she won a Democratic primary for Mecklenburg District Court judge.

Jail abolitionist set to become judge in Charlotte after close win over incumbent

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Kash Patel’s latest firings ousted agents with expertise in Iran The FBI director gutted a specialized, global espionage unit of counterintelligence agents, just days before Operation Epic Fury.

Kash Patel’s latest firings ousted agents with expertise in Iran

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Greg Bovino, other federal agents investigated for Operation Metro Surge actions Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said her office is already investigating 17 incidents involving potential unlawful conduct by federal agents.

Greg Bovino, other federal agents investigated for Operation Metro Surge actions (Minnesota Star Tribune gift link)

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Detained by ICE in court, 4 men’s pending Charlotte cases slam to a halt Charlotte attorneys say Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s deputies helped with the courthouse arrests.

A spokesperson for the Mecklenburg, N.C., Sheriff's Office said they're not assisting ICE, but it appears that they are, @juliacoin.bsky.social reports

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No time for goodbyes: ICE takes Charlotte man’s partner during random traffic stop Luis Duque was driving his parter, Oscar, to work Wednesday when ICE agents stopped them and took Oscar.

No time for goodbyes: ICE takes Charlotte man’s partner during random traffic stop | By @jeff-a-chamer.bsky.social

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Pineville shop slammed for inclusive door signs. Then the owner responded. A small but popular NC ice cream parlor found itself in the middle of a controversy it directly addressed.

Pineville shop slammed for inclusive door signs. Then the owner responded.

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Where do most violent crimes occur on CATS transit? The answer may surprise you. A fatal attack and a second stabbing in 2025 steered much attention to safety on light rail transport. But the serious crimes happen more frequently elsewhere.

While much of the public outcry has focused on risks aboard Charlotte's light rail, serious assaults are much more likely to occur on buses than on trains, according to my analysis. Read all about it @charlotteobserver.com: www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/a...

U.S. citizens arrested by Border Patrol in Charlotte file lawsuit to stop abuses Five people in N.C. who were either United States citizens or a visa holder were attacked or detained without probable cause, a lawsuit alleges.

U.S. citizens arrested by Border Patrol in Charlotte file lawsuit to stop abuses | By @oehrli.bsky.social

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U.S. citizens arrested by Border Patrol in Charlotte file lawsuit to stop abuses Five people in N.C. who were either United States citizens or a visa holder were attacked or detained without probable cause, a lawsuit alleges.

Five people in N.C. who were either United States citizens or a visa holder were attacked or detained without probable cause, a lawsuit alleges.

Carpe Diem, Mickey & Mooch, Futo Buta and more: Closed Charlotte restaurants you miss So many restaurants that helped shape the Charlotte food scene of today. Here’s what you miss the most about 36 of them.

@melissaoyler.bsky.social took a fun look at classic and now closed restaurants in Charlotte

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Wrongful death lawsuits stacked up. But a Charlotte-area surgeon kept operating. Former patients and their loved ones say North Carolina doctor with a string of malpractice settlements should face more accountability.

Charlotte-area surgeon Dr. Timothy Ryan Heider has been sued for wrongful death or malpractice again and again, often settling out of court.

But the surgeon is still operating. And data shows doctors like Heider face few consequences from regulators.

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Charlotte tow owner who booted Black drivers during pandemic settles with state Drivers delivering food and water during the pandemic had boots placed on their trucks, had to pay $4,000, N.C. attorney general said.

Drivers delivering food and water during the pandemic had boots placed on their trucks, had to pay $4,000, N.C. attorney general said.

Rev. Jesse Jackson, civil rights icon, had rich Charlotte history Jackson frequented North Carolina and the Charlotte region throughout his life for conferences, church events and get-out-the-vote rallies.

Jackson frequented North Carolina and the Charlotte region throughout his life for conferences, church events and get-out-the-vote rallies.