One person dead after shooting inside midtown Charlotte parking deck
One person is dead after a shooting inside a parking deck on Metropolitan Avenue in Midtown Charlotte.
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911 calls released in deadly light rail stabbing of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska
WCCB has obtained the 911 calls made immediately after the light rail stabbing that killed Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska.
11 arrested following York County child predator investigation
Eleven people have been arrested in an undercover sting after allegedly traveling to meet minors for sexual encounters in York County.
Claremont man arrested after multi-county high-speed chase
A Claremont man is accused of fleeing a license checkpoint and leading Troopers on a 100 mph pursuit through multiple counties. Troopers say he was arrested after he ran over stop sticks on I-40.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots September 30th
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Gaston County Mugshots September 30th
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State auditor finds CATS spent $49M on security since 2022
A new state audit shows cats spent $49 million dollars on security since 2022. The most recent contract is with Professional Police Services for $18 million dollars a year with space for 219 officers, but some riders don't see the value.
Driver facing charges following northeast Charlotte accident that killed bicyclist
A driver is facing charges after a bicyclist was killed in an early morning accident in northeast Charlotte.
Former school bus driver known as 'Ms. Sharon' charged with sexually assaulting teens
A former Sugar Creek Charter School bus driver is facing numerous charges for allegedly sexually assaulting two teens, according to a news release from CMPD.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots September 29th
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Gaston County Mugshots September 29th
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Stowaway found in landing gear of American Airlines plane at CLT
Charlotte Mecklenburg Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a man that was found dead in the landing gear of a flight at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Maintenance crews cleaning the plane made the disturbing discovery Sunday morning.
Safety spotlight shines on Charlotte with federal committee meeting
A government spotlight shined on Charlotte Monday. Lawmakers spent several hours hearing passionate pleas from family members of violent crime victims.
Governor Stein discusses deadly mass shooting and preps for Tropical Storm Imelda
Governor Josh Stein provides updates on the deadly mass shooting at a waterfront bar and discusses preps for Tropical Storm Imelda.
Officials provide update on Michigan church attack
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein provides updates on the deadly mass shooting at a waterfront bar and discusses preps for Tropical Storm Imelda.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots September 28th
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Gaston County Mugshots September 28th
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Mecklenburg County Mugshots September 27th
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Gaston County Mugshots September 27th
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Police investigating homicide in north Charlotte
One person is dead after a homicide in north Charlotte early Saturday morning.
Man charged with womanβs murder at southwest Charlotte hotel
A man is in custody, charged with murder in the shooting of a woman at a southwest Charlotte hotel.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots September 26th
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1 dead, 2 hurt in shooting off Independence Boulevard
One person died and two others were hurt after a shooting in east Charlotte early Saturday morning.
Gaston County Mugshots September 26th
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Avery County Woman Still Missing 1 Year After Helene
One year after Helene tore through western North Carolina, there's one person still listed as missing in Avery County. Jessica Meidinger's family continues to search for answers after their mother was swept away in Elk Park
15-year-old charged in shooting death of 14-year-old in Rock Hill
Officers say a 14-year-old is dead after being shot by a 15-year-old in Rock Hill on Thursday.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots September 25th
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Gaston County Mugshots September 25th
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The $300K Magic Trick: Sleight-of-hand technique used in heist at Pineville jewelry store
Now you see it, now you don't! Federal officials say a magic trick was used to pull off a $300,000 heist at a jewelry store in Pineville.
Former Panthers LB arrested, accused of assaulting ex-girlfriend
Former Carolina Panthers linebacker Amare Barno was arrested in Charlotte late Wednesday night on domestic violence charges.
Gaston County Mugshots September 24th
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Mecklenburg County Mugshots September 24th
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2 arrested after ambulance struck by gunfire in Uptown Charlotte during patient transport
Two people were arrested after a Medic ambulance was struck by gunfire in Uptown early Thursday morning.
Charlotte leaders say they won't ask for National Guard assistance for crime
Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles says she does not plan to request the National Guard to assist with cracking down on crime in the city. This comes after Vice President JD Vance suggested the Mayor and Governor should ask the federal government for assistance with public safety and crime while visiting Concord.
Monroe woman charged with death by distribution in July overdose death
Monroe Police say they arrested a woman for selling drugs to a man who died from an overdose in July.
Ukrainian refugee's train stabbing death becomes early flashpoint in 2026 North Carolina Senate race
Republicans are making a concerted effort to turn the stabbing death of a Ukrainian woman on a Charlotte commuter train into a political liability for former Gov. Roy Cooper.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots September 23rd
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Gaston County Mugshots September 23rd
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NC lawmakers pass 'Iryna's Law', now heads to governor's desk
North Carolina state lawmakers passed new criminal justice reform measures after the murder of a woman on Charlotte's light rail train. Iryna's Law is a package of legislation that includes measures to eliminate cashless bail, add new requirements for magistrates and judges and clear the way to restart the death penalty.
Massage therapist accused of secretly recording customer in south Charlotte
A disturbing discovery, a customer said she was being recorded by her massage therapist. According to CMPD, the incident happened on Monday at Silent Moment Spa in south Charlotte.
Gaston County Mugshots September 22nd
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City Council votes to expand transit security jurisdiction
Charlotte City Council voted to expand the jurisdiction for the private security company that patrols the transit system. This is the first policy change from city council since Iryna Zarutska was murdered on the train back on August 22nd.
K9 officer helps capture wanted man in Monroe
K9 Bolo is credited with capturing a suspect accused of running from Monroe Police officers over the weekend.Β
Victim identified in fatal Uptown Charlotte shooting
Police have identified the man shot and killed in Uptown Charlotte over the weekend.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots September 21st
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Monroe Police officers honored in ATL for helping dismantle multi-state vehicle theft ring
Two Monroe Police officers received an award in Atlanta for their help in dismantling a multi-state vehicle theft ring, according to a news release.
Gaston County Mugshots September 21st
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Loved ones raising money for 4-year-old homicide victim
Loved ones are raising money to support a grandmother who lost her grandson in a southwest Charlotte shooting. Police say 4-year-old Jayce Edwards was in bed around 6:00am last Wednesday morning when a group fired shots into his home while stealing a car.
Police investigating deadly shooting in Uptown
Police are investigating a deadly shooting at a nightclub in Uptown.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots September 20th
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Gaston County Mugshots September 20th
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Arrest made after deadly arcade shooting
Charges have been filed after a deadly shooting in Uptown Charlotte.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots September 19th
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Gaston County Mugshots September 19th
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Owner of stolen French Bulldog takes parents of thieves to civil court
Jayla Gittens decided to take the matter to civil court last week. Suing the parents of the teens involved. The lawsuit gives them until Sunday to give Julio back or pay $2,000 for her dog.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots September 18th
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Gaston County Mugshots September 18th
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Veteran paralayzed in CATS bus attack calling for increased security
James Godfrey feels forgotten by Charlotte city officials after he was attacked on a CATS bus six months ago. It left the homeless Navy veteran paralyzed.
Four arrested after 4-year-old killed in southwest Charlotte during alleged crime spree
Four people face murder charges after a four-year-old boy was shot and killed Wednesday morning in southwest Charlotte.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots September 17th
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Homicide investigation underway in Charlotte
Charlotte Police are conducting a homicide investigation after an early morning shooting that left a man dead and a woman seriously injured
New Lawsuit accuses City of Charlotte of negligence in fatal transit center shooting
The family of a man shot and killed at Charlotte's Transit Center says more should have been done to keep the area safe. A new lawsuit accuses the City of Charlotte and Professional Police [Security] Services of negligence leading to death.
Morganton man charged in double homicide house fire
An arrest has been made in a double homicide house fire in Burke County.
Gaston County Mugshots September 14th
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Rock Hill man convicted for speedway murder
A Rock Hill man is going to prison for killing a man during a race at Lancaster Motor Speedway.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots September 13th
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Gaston County Mugshots September 13th
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Mecklenburg County Mugshots September 12th
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Texas man convicted for traveling to Charlotte to engage in sexual activity with a child
A federal jury in Charlotte returned a guilty verdict against a Texas man for traveling to Charlotte to engage in sexual activity with a child, according to U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson.
Police: Gastonia woman arrested on nearly two dozen felony charges for trafficking fentanyl
A woman from Gastonia is facing 23 felony charges for trafficking more than 3,000 illicit pressed pills and over 250 grams of fentanyl powder, according to Gaston County Police.
Deadly stabbing witness speaks out about ongoing safety fears
A woman who witnessed the brutal light rail stabbing is speaking out. The woman paints the picture of the chaos she saw back on August 22nd and the ongoing security concerns riding the light rail.
FBI releases images of person of interest in Charlie Kirk shooting
The FBI has released photos of a person of interest in Charlie Kirkβs shooting as investigators appeal to the public for tips.
Federal Transit Administration launches investigation into CATS' security spending & safety plans following deadly stabbing of Ukrainian refugee on Charlotte light rail
The investigation will review the transit agency's security spending, safety plans, and ongoing risks to operators and customers being assaulted on the system, according to a news release.
Gaston County Mugshots September 9th
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Justice Department charges suspect in deadly light rail stabbing with federal crime
The suspect in the deadly light rail stabbing in Charlotte faces a new federal charge connected to the attack, according to the Justice Department.
Gaston County Mugshots September 8th
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"Some would say that the mayor is an idiot:" Vi Lyles criticized for suggesting "compassion" for light rail murder suspect
Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles is now getting ripped not just locally, but on a national level, for her response to the deadly light rail stabbing.
The Edge: Kelly Davis explains why she confronted her husband's alleged mistress
Kelly Davis, estranged wife of former Carolina Panthers player Thomas Davis, was arrested a few days ago for allegedly assaulting a woman in Charlotte on August 26th. Davis faces one count of misdemeanor assault and battery.
President Trump weighs in on deadly light rail stabbing, new safety measures planned
The brutal murder of a woman on Charlotte's Light Rail Train is now getting national attention with President Trump weighing in. Close to two weeks after the murder, Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles is announcing new safety measures after initially seeming to defend the suspect.
Multiple businesses broken into at popular shopping center
New video shows a startling smash and grab that happened fast. Surveillance video shows two cars pull up next to the Dolce Lusso hair salon at 1:47 Saturday morning in the empty parking lot of the park road shopping center.
Deadly Light Rail stabbing in Charlotte gets attention of President Trump and other top officials
President Trump sent his love to the family of a 23-year-old war fled Ukrainian who was stabbed to death on a commuter train in Charlotte.
Arrest made in Waxhaw bank robbery
Police in Waxhaw say they have caught a bank robber.
Arrest made in major fentanyl bust
A four-month operation between police and the North Carolina SBI led to a major fentanyl bust in Gastonia.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots September 6th
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Gaston County Mugshots September 6th
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Mecklenburg County Mugshots September 5th
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Gaston County Mugshots September 5th
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CATS releases surveillance video of deadly light rail stabbing
A shocking murder that rocked South End. Video released by cats on Friday shows Iryna Zarutska walk on the train and sit down in front of her accused killer, Decarlos Brown, on August 22nd.
Comedian Jon Reep facing felony sexual exploitation of a minor charges in Hickory
Comedian Jon Reep, a Hickory native, is facing numerous felony charges of sexual exploitation of a minor, according to Hickory Police.
Iredell County man facing ten felony charges of sexual exploitation of a minor
Authorities say a CyberTip led to the arrest of a man from Harmony for numerous felony sexual exploitation of a minor charges.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots September 4th
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Gaston County Mugshots September 4th
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Waxhaw Police searching for bank robbery suspect
Officers say they received a 911 call in reference to a robbery at the State Employeesβ Credit Union on South Providence Road Thursday afternoon.
Large scale law enforcement training exercises planned in Charlotte
Authorities say training is a critical part of ensuring public safety, allowing agencies to strengthen coordination, enhance preparedness and improve the ability to respond effectively to real world incidents.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots September 3rd
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Gaston County Mugshots September 3rd
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CATS Officials will focus on fare enforcement, camera upgrades, and hiring more officers
Charlotte Area Transit officials say they were actively enhancing security when Iryna Zarutska was stabbed to death by a stranger on the LYNX Blue Line on August 22nd.
Gaston County Mugshots September 2nd
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Riders weigh in on safety after deadly train stabbing
A deadly attack on the light rail has many people calling for changes to make public transportation in Charlotte safer. The Metropolitan Transit Commission is hosting a special meeting Wednesday morning at 9am to discuss safety and security on public transit.
Two teens arrested after 16-year-old boy shot and killed trying to save his aunt in drive-by shooting
Police say two teens have been charged with murder following a drive-by shooting that killed 16-year-old Tyshaun Stokes in northeast Charlotte.
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