Nick Ochsner
Chief Investigative Reporter
Charlotte, NC
WBTV Investigation uncovered records CMS said for years didn’t exist
WBTV Investigates: Data reveals steep drop in recorded rapes, sexual assaults
WBTV Investigates: New state report reveals details leading up to 12-year-old’s death
WBTV Investigates: New letter supports town hiring lawyer to keep video, records secret
WBTV Investigates: Veterans Guardian CEO among top donors for Trump event
WBTV Investigates: Town kept video of officer choking handcuffed man secret
WBTV Investigates: Town manager answers questions after whistleblower leaks video
WBTV Investigates: Wilderness camp shut down after 12-year-old boy died in February
WBTV Investigates: Camp shut down after 12-year-old boy died in February
Investigators with CMPD found human remains in the apartment on Friday, March 15.
WBTV Investigates: NC House candidate disclosed payments in late February
WBTV Investigates: Mark Carver wants accountability for prosecutors
WBTV Investigates: Transylvania Co. camp shut down after 12-year-old boy’s death
WBTV Investigates: 12-year-old boy died at Transylvania Co. camp in early February
WBTV Investigates: Order comes after 12-year-old boy died at Transylvania County camp
WBTV Investigates: FBI assisting Transylvania Co. Sheriff with investigation
WBTV Investigates: Second child to die in 10 years; despite warnings from participants
WBTV Investigates: CMS first told teachers to pay money back immediately before reversing course
“You can’t tell my dad what to do.”
Garnell Hill has never been accused of abuse or neglect. But Durham County has kept his son in foster care for more than five years—and now wants to put him up for adoption.
Officer was stabbed, suspect killed during August domestic violence call
Novellino and Construction Up Homebuilders was the subject of a WBTV investigation in November.
Jatoia Potts lost both her children because she couldn’t explain her baby’s injuries.
When a Durham mother fled an abusive partner, the county took her children away - and she almost lost them forever.
UNC Board of Governors member, former interim president on list for interim chancellor role
Video of her violent arrest has gone viral on social media.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief addresses outrage after viral arrest video
CMS leaders did not disclose the incident, charges over two months.
Mark Robinson initially failed to disclose wife’s charter school board seats
Troy, NC man arrested by FBI after repeated threats, court records show
WBTV investigation found Robinson didn’t disclose wife’s charter school role
CMS Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill penned op-ed after rash of violence at school sporting events
WBTV asks questions after a string of parents say students aren’t safe.
N.C. Court of Appeals rules in WBTV lawsuit; orders city of pay attorney’s fees.
FBI complaint says man fought police, help coordinate efforts to fight police
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools bus caught fire Wednesday
Judge Kimberly Best claims colleague who reported alleged ‘assault’ defamed her
The lawsuit by the family of Ruben Galindo claims his hands were raised when he was shot and killed by police back in 2017.
U.S. Dept. of Education opened new cases in July
Mom called WBTV for help after school’s inaction.
Lincoln Co. grand jury declined to indict LCSO sergeant
Records also show the department is years behind on conducting “maintenance inspections” that are required for apartments, hotels, churches and large stores. Those inspections are mandated by the state fire code and are supposed to be conducted regularly depending on the type of building.
The Turning Point Academy principal and vice principal failed to document reported sex assault.
High turnover and long-term vacancies means slower services for North Carolina taxpayers
State of care in South Carolina "dismal," senator says.
NCDOT dumps millions to operate ferries while charging Charlotte drivers to build new highways
FBI alleges man repeatedly yelled racial slurs and ‘things about Trump’ from truck adorned with Confederate flag
New lawsuit accused N.C. House Speaker of using power for sexual relationship.
The lawsuit claims woman feared ending relationship with House Speak Tim Moore would cause retaliation.
