Statesville woman arrested for possession of controlled substances
Iredell County Sheriff's deputies searched a woman's vehicle and seized drugs and drug paraphernalia.
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Mecklenburg County Mugshots November 2nd
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Gaston County Mugshots November 2nd
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CMPD identifies victims of north Charlotte double homicide
Police released the identities of two men killed in a north Charlotte shooting.
Officer injured after being hit by suspected drunk driver in Mooresville
A Mooresville police officer is recovering after a suspected drunk driver crashed into the officerβs vehicle on Saturday night.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots November 1st
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Gaston County Mugshots November 1st
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Road rage arrest leads to βghost gunsβ
A road rage arrest leads to police confiscating two ghost guns in Monroe.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots October 31st
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Police investigating deadly shooting in west Charlotte
One person is dead after a homicide in west Charlotte early Saturday morning.
Gaston County Mugshots October 31st
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Man arrested, accused of attempted kidnapping after breaking window at Chester County school
The Chester Park School Complex was put on lockdown Friday after a man crashed his car nearby and allegedly grabbed a student inside through a broken window.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots October 30th
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Gaston County Mugshots October 30th
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Infant dies days after head-on crash in Catawba County
An infant child died Wednesday after a car crash in Catawba County last weekend.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots October 29th
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Gaston County Mugshots October 29th
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MCSO says reopening juvenile detention facility will require "real investment"
The North Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice has requested that the Mecklenburg County Sheriffβs Office look into reopening the Juvenile Detention Center because of an increased need for space for juveniles.
Student found with unloaded gun at Monroe Middle School
Police are investigating after a student was found with an unloaded gun at a middle school in Monroe.
Officers seize drugs, guns in north Charlotte traffic stops
CMPD has seized multiple firearms and narcotics via traffic stops in north Charlotte.
Salisbury Police to honor Good Samaritan who saved officer during knife attack
The Salisbury Police Department released additional details after a Good Samaritan intervened in a violent knife attack outside a Cookout restaurant.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots October 28th
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Gaston County Mugshots October 28th
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Fashion meets purpose at Runway for Joy
Fashion and philanthropy comes together Thursday at Aura Rooftop for Runway for Joy: A Rooftop Affair. Presented by Aura Rooftop, Vestique, and Channing's Joy, the event raises funds to support families of children with autism and special needs.Β
Mecklenburg County Judge details challenges within the court system
Judge Trosch is running for the seat at a time where Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police say more than half of all violent arrests involve people with prior arrests, raising red flags about a revolving door in the judicial system.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots October 27th
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3 juveniles arrested for armed robbery in Belmont
Three juveniles are facing charges for armed robbery at Belmont Town Center Complex on Thursday
Gaston County Mugshots October 27th
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Police arrest 3 following kidnapping, robbery, and chase in Hickory
Alleged armed robbers are accused of kidnapping a man from a gas pump at a Hickory convenience store then leading police on a chase.
Trial underway for suspects accused of killing restaurant owner in Charlotte
Steve Staples and Terry Connor are on trial for the 2019 fatal shooting of Scott Brooks, co-owner of Brooks Sandwich House.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots October 26th
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Gaston County Mugshots October 26th
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Man arrested in Chesterfield County shooting
Deputies arrested a man in connection to a deadly shootingΒ at a bar in Cheraw earlier this month.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots October 25th
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Gaston County Mugshots October 25th
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Arrest made after two churches set on fire
An arrest has been made in Cleveland County in connection to two church fires last weekend.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots October 24th
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Gaston County Mugshots October 24th
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York County Mugshots October 18th β October 24th
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Mecklenburg County Mugshots October 23rd
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Suspect identified in crime spree that ended in fatal shootout with police near Uptown
Police have identified the suspect accused in a crime spree from Thursday that involved a fatal shooting, kidnapping, police chase, and shootout with officers.
Gaston County Mugshots October 23rd
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Man arrested after bomb threat reported in Gaston County
A man was arrested Wednesday after a bomb threat was made to the Gaston County Administration building.
Federal grand jury indicts suspect for fatal stabbing of Ukrainian refugee on Charlotte commuter train
Wednesday's indictment on a charge of causing death on a mass transportation system keeps a possible death sentence on the table for Decarlos Brown Jr. if prosecutors decide to seek it.
Gaston County Mugshots October 22nd
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Mecklenburg County Mugshots October 22nd
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CMS coach arrested, accused of shooting into occupied property
A CMS coach was arrested Wednesday after being accused of shooting into an occupied property.
Accused thieves 'break the internet' in Hickory
Duo accused in theft that caused internet outages in Hickory. The crime led to the suspects facing felony charges.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots October 21st
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Gaston County Mugshots October 21st
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Homicide investigation underway after welfare check in Catawba County
Deputies in Catawba County are investigating a homicide after doing a welfare check on Tuesday, according to a news release.
Search for hit-and-run driver in Gastonia
Police in Gastonia are looking for a driver who hit two people and took off. One of the victims later died.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots October 20th
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Gaston County Mugshots October 20th
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Community advocates want Charlotte leaders to focus on 'root cause' of crime
Four men were killed in homicides in Charlotte over a 24 hour period days after police released new data showing a decline in overall crime this year. Advocates say the numbers don't tell the whole story.
Two churches intentionally set on fire in Cleveland County
Two Cleveland County churches were intentionally set on fire Friday evening, according to authorities.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots October 19th
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Arrest made in deadly north Charlotte grocery store shooting
A man is facing charges in reference to a deadly shooting outside a north Charlotte grocery store.
The rise of the race-cation
Running is growing in popularity, and so is traveling for it.
Police investigating deadly shooting in west Charlotte
One person was shot and killed on Park Fairfax Drive near Freedom Drive, according to MEDIC. This is the third homicide investigation in Charlotte in the last 16 hours.
Local activist accused of organizing multi-million dollar Medicaid fraud scheme
A local activist is accused of organizing a nine million dollar healthcare fraud scheme. Federal authorities raided properties owned by Cedric Dean in Mecklenburg and Cleveland counties.
CMS employee facing felony charge after alleged knife attack on husband
A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools employee is facing a felony charge after allegedly attacking her husband with a knife, police said.
CMPD released new numbers showing citywide decrease in crime, but Uptown sees violent crime increase
New data from CMPD says overall crime in the Queen City is down 8% in the first nine months of the year including a 20% decline in violent crimes, however Uptown has seen an increase in violent crimes.
Suspect arrested in Indian Trail Taco Bell shooting
A man is facing charges after being accused of shooting and killing a Taco Bell employee in Indian Trail on Monday.
Victim of deadly shooting in SouthPark identified
A woman found shot at an upscale apartment building in SouthPark has been identified by police as 45-year-old Dwanneich Hammonds.
One shot, killed near SouthPark Mall
CMPD investigating homicide on Barclay Downs Road.
One man is dead after shooting in Northwest Charlotte
One man is dead after a shooting at a northwest Charlotte business Sunday night.
CMS pediatric therapist facing attempted murder charges
A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools employee is facing attempted murder charges.
CMPD arrests man in deadly motel shooting in south Charlotte
CMPD has arrested a 32-year-old man in connection to a deadly shooting at a south Charlotte motel earlier this month.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots October 10th
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Gaston County Mugshots October 10th
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Rock Hill Police: Galleria Mall shooter acted in self-defense
Rock Hill Police say the person who shot a man at the Galleria Mall used his gun lawfully in self-defense following an assault.Β
Families, solicitors calling for justice reform in SC
South Carolina families are calling for change after they say the justice system failed their deceased loved ones. Victims families are teaming up with prosecutors to point out problems in the courts.
Lenoir man charged with animal cruelty
A Lenoir man was arrested after officers found a horse tied to a tree behind his home.
16-year-old charged with Arson in Iredell County
A 16-year-old juvenile has been charged with arson in connection to a mobile house fire in Iredell County on Tuesday.
CMPD: Driver charged after pedestrian in crosswalk hit and killed in southwest Charlotte
Police say a driver is facing charges for hitting and killing a pedestrian who was in a crosswalk in southwest Charlotte.
CMPD launches new safety initiatives to improve the area's reputation
Police say feeling unsafe in uptown is "unacceptable" and they're working to "immediately" shift Uptown's reputation. Charlotte Mecklenburg Police are launching new initiatives to help people feel safer.
Man charged in Rock Hill shooting
A man is facing charges after a deadly shooting in Rock Hill on Wednesday.
East Charlotte couple's home hit by gunfire
An East Charlotte couple is asking the city for help after their home was hit with bullets. They live in Country Club Heights, and they say many of the problems stem from a nearby apartment complex.
Owner of infamous Uptown Charlotte night club pulls his liquor license
An infamous Uptown Charlotte nightclub no longer has it's liquor license.Β this comes after 3 people were shot and killed at or near Brooklyn Lounge in the past few months..
Numbers show violent crime is down but FOP still wants National Guard support
WCCB Charlotte has new data that gives a more in-depth look at crime in the Queen City as some organizations in Charlotte are asking for National Guard support to crack down on crime.
One dead in shooting near elementary school in east Charlotte
A homicide investigation is underway after a fatal shooting near an east Charlotte elementary school, according to CMPD.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots October 4th
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Gaston County Mugshots October 4th
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Suspect arrested after deadly shooting in Hickory
Police arrested a man following an investigation into a shooting at a bar in Hickory on Friday night that left one person dead and another injured.
Gaston County Mugshots October 3rd
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Gov. Stein signs criminal justice bill into law after fatal stabbing of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska
'Iryna's Law' bars cashless bail for certain crimes and many repeat offenders, ensures more mental health evaluations, increases accountability on magistrates and seeks to restart executions in North Carolina.
UPDATE: Teen recovering from gunshot wound charged in Midtown parking deck killing
A teenager who police say is recovering from a gunshot wound has been charged with murder in the Midtown Charlotte parking deck shooting of another teen.
NC NAACP President believes Gov. Stein should not sign Iryna's Law
The death that changed Charlotte, maybe forever. More than a month after the heinous murder of Iryna Zarutska on the light rail, a bill named Iryna's Law sits on Governor Josh Stein's desk. Some are hoping it doesn't get signed.
Man charged in Hickory shooting
A 48-year-old man was arrested following an investigation into a shooting in Hickory earlier this week.
Police investigating double homicide in west Charlotte
Police are investigating a double homicide in west Charlotte on Thursday.
Arrest made after deadly hit and run in Albemarle
Police in Albemarle say a 19-year-old is in custody after a fatal hit-and-run crash.
Two people charged with trafficking fentanyl in Lancaster County
Authorities say two Kershaw residents were arrested on fentanyl trafficking charges.
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.
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.
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.
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