India, Jan. 2 -- Law enforcement officials announced on Friday that they arrested an 18-year-old suspect who allegedly planned an ISIS-inspired terrorist attack aimed at New Year's Eve celebrations in North Carolina.

According to the U.S. Department of Justice and the FBI Charlotte field office, the alleged plan was uncovered with the help of information received by the FBI and an investigation, including joint efforts with the New York Police Department and other agencies.

Christian Sturdivant, a resident of the Charlotte suburb of Mint Hill, was accused of trying to give material support to a foreign terrorist group after officials claimed he planned to carry out a violent attack on New Year's Eve.

According to federal prosecutors, S...