The Town of Scotland Neck's new police chief, Austin Holland, and new officer, Franklin Arias, were sworn in on Tuesday.

Stephan Sterns pleaded no contest to murder and guilty to sexual battery against 13-year-old Madeline Soto on Monday.

Stephan Sterns was sentenced to life in prison without parole after pleading guilty to raping and killing Madeline Soto , 13, ...

Two officers have been shot and injured with "severe" injuries on the city's north side, according to the police union.