Apex police Coverage

Ex-boyfriend indicted on murder of woman in Apex parking lot

A grand jury on Tuesday indicted Tevin Leach, 30, of Holly Springs, on a charge of first-degree murder in the shooting death of his ex-girlfriend last month.

Chelsea Donovan, WRAL reporter

Police: Woman killed in Apex parking lot, ex-boyfriend charged with first-degree murder

A man is charged with first-degree murder after Apex police say he killed his ex-girlfriend Monday at the office where she worked in Beaver Creek Commons.

Chelsea Donovan, WRAL reporter

Court hearing for Apex double murder suspect moved to next week

The court date has been pushed back for the man accused of shooting and killing two women in an Apex neighborhood in January. His new court date is scheduled for Feb. 12.

Town of Apex holds candlelight vigil for victims of double shooting

People living in Apex gathered Monday to hold a candlelight vigil, honoring two women who were shot and killed there earlier this month. The Town lit the water tower on Hunter Street purple, once again, to show that symbolic color of healing for the family and the entire community of Apex.

Apex community holds vigil for two women killed in shooting

People living in Apex will gather Monday to hold a candlelight vigil, honoring the two women who were shot and killed there earlier this month.

Lora Lavigne, WRAL anchor/reporter

New video captures moments before double deadly shooting in Apex

A video taken by a person who lives behind the suspect provides a new perspective on what led up to Monday's shooting.

Apex shooting: Neighbor's video may give insight into suspect's motive

A video taken by a person who lives behind the suspect provides a new perspective on what led up to Monday's shooting. Gabrielle Raymond, 37, and Nancy Taylor, 69, died in the shooting.

Chelsea Donovan, WRAL reporter

Apex neighborhood confrontation ends with deadly shooting

Police charged Harry Hardman, 37, of Apex, with two counts of murder and one count of animal cruelty.

Two women, one dog killed in Apex; man charged due in court Tuesday

On Tuesday, a man arrested in connection with the murder of two women and a dog in Apex is due in court.

Two women shot & killed in Apex neighborhood; suspect in custody

Police are gathered in an Apex neighborhood investigating a possible shooting. Neighbors told WRAL News they heard around 6 to 8 gunshots.

Former Army captain charged in murder of two women, dog's death in Apex neighborhood

Apex police say a man charged with murder and animal cruelty after a shooting Tuesday knew his victims and was engaged in conversation with them before he fired the fatal shots.

Chelsea Donovan and Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporters

Apex police keeping close eye on Discord after men caught with child porn images

Authorities nationwide and in the Triangle are finding Discord is being used for illegal activity, notably the exchange of child pornography.

Chelsea Donovan, WRAL reporter

Detectives find Discord, gaming a vessel for child porn trading

Authorities are reminding parents to warn their children about the dangers of sharing material on Discord, a messaging app used by some video game players.

Two Apex men accused of sharing child porn on Discord app

Two Apex men were charged with numerous counts of sexual exploitation of a minor after investigators said they were caught sharing child pornography on a social media app.

WRAL staff

Apex police investigating officer impersonator

The Apex Police Department is warning the public Thursday afternoon about someone impersonating a police officer.

Apex police investigating impersonator posing as officer

Apex Police Department is warning the public Thursday afternoon about someone impersonating a police officer.

WRAL Staff

Apex police searching for suspects in Verizon armed robbery

Apex police are searching for suspects in a Verizon armed robbery Thursday night.

Apex town manager resigns after only 2 years in the position

Apex Town Council on Thursday voted 4-1 to accept the resignation of Town Manager Katy Crosby.

Chelsea Donovan, WRAL reporter

Police identify man killed, SBI agent from fatal Apex shooting

Apex Police Chief Jason Armstrong said the SBI agent shot the man in the parking lot of Academy Sports + Outdoors in Apex just before 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

Police: Man seen taking pictures under skirts of teen girls at TJ Maxx in Apex

Apex police are trying to identify a person seen taking pictures of teenage girls by placing his cell phone under victims' skirts at TJ Maxx at Beaver Creek Commons.

Apex pushes to increase diversity in town leadership and community events

Apex is putting a stronger focus on being an inclusive community as the town's population grows and becomes more diverse.

Matt Talhelm, WRAL reporter

Apex police captain fired after being arrested for assaulting a woman

An Apex police officer who was arrested for assault has now been fired.

Apex police captain charged in assault of wife at Circle K in Garner

Apex police captain Eric Buchanan has been charged in the assault of his wife at a Circle K gas station in Garner, according to the Johnston County Sheriff's Office.

2 arrested, 1 at large after home invasion in Apex leads to police standoff

Terrifying moments in Apex Friday afternoon, as a home invasion in broad daylight led to a standoff with police, and a man dangling from a balcony.

Eric Miller, WRAL multimedia journalist

Suspect taken into custody after Apex standoff

A suspect is in custody after a reported home invasion lead to a police standoff in Apex.