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Car flees police and crashes, one suspect on the run
Police are searching for one suspect after a vehicle fled from police and crashed.
CLT man charged for attempting to smuggle guns overseas
A Charlotte man faces federal charges for illegally obtaining and attempting to smuggle guns to Ghana, West Africa.
Charlotte woman will serve 10 years for murder-for-hire plot
A Charlotte woman will serve a 10-year prison term for attempting to hire a hitman to kill her ex-husband.
Catawba County Man Charged with Threatening Judge
A Catawba County man has been arrested after threatening a Lincoln County District Court Judge.
Two Arrested For 'One Pot' Meth Lab
On Wednesday police say they arrested two people for manufacturing meth.
Witnesses Help Catch Rock Hill Suspect
Rock hill police say 23 yr old Antonio Wylie is no stranger to them.
Neighbors Say Convicted Felon is Squatting in Harrisburg Home
HARRISBURG, NC -- Residents in a quiet Harrisburg neighborhood are making some noise after they say someone moved into a foreclosed home, illegally, and that there is now a convicted felon squatting under…
CLT Thieves Target Women Shoppers
CMPD issued a crime alert Tuesday. Detectives say a group of thieves is targeting shoppers who leave their purses in their shopping carts.
Shooting Leaves One Man Injured, Another in Jail
Lincoln County Sheriffβs detectives are investigating a shooting that left one man wounded on Tuesday.
Statesville Woman Charged with Intent to Kill
Officers arrested a Statesville woman after she cut open a man's face with a beer bottle.
WANTED By CMPD: Jordan Williams
Police are looking for 20-year-old Jordan Williams who they say is wanted on several outstanding warrants.
Hickory Shooting Victim Dies; Suspect Charges To Be Upgraded
A man accused of shooting a woman in the stomach in Hickory is supposed to face a judge for the first time tomorrow.
Lincoln County Man Held Following Domestic Dispute
A Lincoln County man is being charged with Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Kidnapping following an assault that occurred on Sunday.
Fatal Officer Involved Shooting Under Investigation
One person is dead after police were forced to open fire when he lunged at them with a knife.
Kannapolis Woman Arrested on Theft Charges
Lincoln County Sheriffβs detectives have charged a Kannapolis woman in connection with a theft from a residence on McClintock Drive.
Surge of Heroin-Related Crimes In Union County
Sheriff's say they continue to see a rise in Heroin related issues and crimes in Union County.
Police Searching For Breaking and Entering Suspects
Police say they are still looking for a man who was involved in a home break-in.
Former UNC Board of Governors Chairman Arrested
Police arrested John Fennebresque at Charlotte-Douglas International Thursday. TSA agents say they found a gun in his bag at a security checkpoint.
Man Accused of Killing Wheelchair-Bound Mother
A Lancaster man is locked up, accused of killing his wheelchair bound mother, then trying to get cash from her bank account.
Warrants Issued for Driver in Chester Hit and Run
Troopers are looking for a tractor trailer they say was involved in a fatal hit and run accident early this morning.
K-9 Sniffs Out Meth, One Person Arrested
A Lincolnton man was arrested Wednesday after a narcotics K9 sniffed out drugs in his car.
Two Arrested After Shooting And Chase In West Charlotte
Two people are in custody after a shooting and chase came to an end in west Charlotte.
Mother Charged For Toddler's Overdose
A mother faces multiple charges after her toddler was found unconscious from an overdose.
Bank Robbery In Ballantyne
A bank was robbed in Ballantyne. Police are asking for your help to find the thief.
Armed Robbery At Pineville Bank
Pineville Police are investigating an armed robbery that took place in the parking lot of a Wells Fargo bank.
Man Charged in South Charlotte Bank Robbery
Officers have charged Lewis Fite, 42, for his involvement in the First Citizens Bank robbery in south Charlotte.
Police: Man Stabs Brothers During Argument
Police say a man was arrested for stabbing his two brothers during an argument Tuesday.
Police: Rowan County Woman Shoots Boyfriend In Face
Deputies have arrested a woman they say shot her boyfriend in the face after a domestic dispute.
Gastonia Police Seek Counterfeiting Suspects
Police in Gastonia need help locating suspects they say have been using counterfeit $100 bills.
WANTED By CMPD: Kenton Johnson
CMPD needs your help locating Kenton Johnson.
Teen Sentenced For Starting Mobile Home Fire That Killed His Half-Brother
Jacob "Matt" Morgan has been sentenced to 15 years after being charged with arson and the death of his 14-month-old half brother back in March 2015.
CPCC Huntersville Student Robbed At Knife Point, Suspect On The Loose
Police are looking for a man they say robbed a CPCC student at knife point around 11:30am Tuesday morning.
Former assistant fire chief charged with embezzlement
A former assistant Lincolnton Fire chief has been charged with nine counts of embezzlement.
Police: Man Arrested For Several East Charlotte Robberies
Police say they arrested a man for several robberies that happened in east Charlotte over the weekend.
Police Still Looking For Suspect In East Charlotte Shooting
One person was taken to the hospital after a shooting in East Charlotte Sunday night.
NC Schools On Lock Down After Bank Robbery
Oakboro Police and the FBI are looking for two men after Uwharrie Bank was robbed this morning.
Deputies Looking For Possible Break-In Suspects Caught On Belk's Surveillance
Deputies need help identifying two possible suspects caught on camera they say may have broken into a home in Lincolnton.
Monroe Police Officer Charged With DWI
An officer with the Monroe Police Department was arrested Thursday evening and charged with DWI.
Police Make Drug Arrest In Lincolnton
LINCOLNTON, N.C. -- Police say they arrested a man for having a large amount of marijuana in his home in Lincolnton. Gary Francis Stroman Jr. AKA "New Orleans" was arrested after police say they found 120 grams of marijuana inside…
CLT Man Facing 34 Sex Crime Charges Against Kids
Investigators say he met some of the suspected victims at church. Police say Nicolas Vasquez was an active member at an East Charlotte church called Asamblea Apostolica Church.
Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Deadly Shooting
Five years in prison. That's how long a Charlotte man accused of a deadly shooting will serve after pleading guilty to manslaughter.
Man Arrested, Charged With Sexually Assaulting Children
Police have arrested Nicolas Vasquez, 40, accused of sexually assaulting at least 4 kids he met at church or through friends.
Lancaster Deputies Looking For Suspects After Home Invasion
Deputies are looking for two suspects they say tied up a couple in their home Wednesday evening and robbed them.
Victim Of Mount Holly Hit & Run Dies
Police are still searching for the suspect in a now fatal hit and run accident that happened Tuesday evening.
Weapon found in car at Union County school
Officers discovered a loaded revolver in a Forest Hill High School student's car on Wednesday.
Police: Two Arrested For Shooting Into East Charlotte Home
Two men were arrested after police say they shot into a home while the residents were inside on Tuesday evening.
Teen charged for 17 vehicle break-ins in NoDa area
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police have arrested a teen responsible for 17 car break-ins in the NoDa area.
Man Arrested After Assault In Hickory Injures Three
Investigators have arrested a man that they say cut three people at a residence in Hickory.
NC Couple Charged with Child Abuse
A Burke County couple has been arrested in connection to the death of their 3-month-old son.
Man Charged In Breaking And Enterings
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police have arrested a man for a string of thefts targeting homes under construction.
CMPD Protecting Retailers, Customers After Another Shooting Near Mall
Two shootings in the crowded Northlake Mall area in one month have left police working to protect retail customers and workers.
Gaston County Police Investigating Armed Robbery
Officials say a suspect was shot in the leg during an armed robbery and police chase in Gaston County.
Morganton teen accused of supporting ISIS, indicted in murder
A Morganton teen accused of supporting ISIS has been linked to the murder of an elderly neighbor.
Four Arrested After Attempted Armed Robbery, One Still Sought
Four people have been arrested following an attempted armed robbery late last night.
RHPD Looking For Attempted Murder Suspect
Rock Hill Police are looking for a man wanted on multiple charges including attempted murder and say he is considered armed and dangerous.
One Person Shot In Northeast Charlotte
Police are investigating a shooting that took place on West Sugar Creek road this morning.
Suspect Wanted By CMPD Arrested
Police need your help locating 23-year-old Dylan Cook.
Police investigating shooting near Northlake Mall
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is conducting a shooting investigation in the 9800 block of Northlake Centre Parkway.
Medic: 1 shot in North Charlotte
One person was shot Saturday in the 10300 block of Mallard Creek Road.
Man Charged After Meth Found in Body Cavity
Lincolnton police picked up a man Friday for having drug paraphernalia, but he's now facing many more charges.
2 Men Arrested In Burglary Series
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police have charged two men for their involvement in a commercial burglary series.
The Watch with Will Kennedy: Nuisance Properties
Sub-standard dwellings and commercial structures that do more than just create blight; they increase crime. But CMPD and Charlotte Code Enforcement are teaming up to bring down the worst offenders.
CMPD Arrests Suspects in Triple Homicide
Two accused murderers are off the streets as police announce their arrests in a triple homicide from last December. Police say the shooting was drug related.
Judge Denies Appeal for Sandy Parsons
An appeal was denied Thursday for the adoptive father of missing Salisbury teen Erica Parsons.
Arrest Made After Missing CLT Motherβs Body Found
Police have made an arrest after a missing Charlotte mother's body was found in Concord.
Police Seek Information About Davidson Murder
Officials are offering a $1,000 reward for information about the murder of Davidson resident Sarah Long.
NC Couple Arrested for Trafficking Meth
A couple was arrested in Lincoln County on Thursday for trafficking methamphetamine.
Police Still Looking For Suspect After West Charlotte Shooting
CMPD is investigating after a man was shot in west Charlotte.
Bank Robbery Causes Lockdown At Charlotte Catholic
A bank robbery in south Charlotte caused a school to go on lockdown.
Police: Shot Fired At Officer During Disturbance Call
Police say a man is facing attempted murder charges after he fired a shot at an officer in Cramerton.
Mother: Heroin Doesn't Care Who You Are
North Carolina ranks ninth in the country for the most heroin overdoses. Nearly 9,000 people in Mecklenburg County alone overdose due to the drug every year.
A Fight Between Neighbors Turns Deadly
Police say Robert Chad Bridges shot Myla and her husband Jeffrey in the head with a shotgun.
CMPD Chief Calls for More Officers to Fight Violent Crime
CMPD Chief Kerr Putney says he will talk to City Council in the next few days about getting more officers on the street to battle the city's growing crime rate.
22 Charged in Federal Drug Raid
22 people are now facing 84 counts of federal and state drug charges. They were arrested following a joint operation between CMPD, the FBI and the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Man Arrested After SWAT Standoff
A man is in jail after a standoff with police that lasted several hours.
Former Gaston County Teacher Charged In Child Porn Case
Police have charged Christopher Crump, 64, with Third Degree Sexual Exploitation of a Minor.
Child Witnesses Parents Being Shot In Cleveland Co.
Officials have made an arrest in connection to the double shooting that took place Friday morning in Kings Mountain.
Suspects in Stolen Car Arrested After High Speed Chase
Three suspects are under arrest after a call about a stolen car turned into a high speed chase.
Officer Assaulted By Rider On 4-Wheeler
Investigators are searching for two suspects after one of them drove their 4-wheeler into a North Carolina Highway Patrolman.
Cramerton Police Arrest Resident for Drug Trafficking
A months long investigation led to the arrest of a local Cramerton resident on Monday night.
Inmate Escapes From Rock Hill Corrections Facility
The York County Sheriff's Office has reported that an inmate escaped from the Catawba pre-release center in Rock Hill.
Exclusive: Real Housewives of Atlanta Star Tells WCCB Assault Claims Are Bogus
The Real Housewives of Atlanta reality star Peter Thomas says he is innocent. Husband of main cast member Cynthia Bailey, Thomas says he is a target for people trying to take advantage.
Teen Charged with Attempted Murder After Shooting at Officer
A local teen accused of shooting at a Gastonia police officer will be charged with attempted first degree murder.
Police: Man Fired Shot At Officers Outside Gastonia Mall
Police are investigation after a man allegedly fired a weapon at officers outside a popular mall in Gastonia.
Man Arrested In Sexual Assault Cold Case
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have charged Kenneth Alvin McIllwaine, 50, for his involvement in a burglary and attempted sexual assault.
Man Found Sleeping In Iredell County Home After Breaking And Entering
On Saturday, January 23rd, 30-year old Aaron Goble was arrested and charged with breaking and entering after being found asleep in a local residence.
Authorities Arrest Albemarle Man For Drug Trafficking
An Albemarle man has been arrested and charged with trafficking Cocaine among other violations.
Homicide Investigation Underway In Gastonia
Gastonia Police are investigating the murder of a man that was found dead in a parking lot on W. Franklin Boulevard Saturday night.
WANTED By CMPD: Joshua Garcia
Police need your help locating 20-year-old Joshua Garcia.
Police: Man shot at Huntersville gas station
A man was shot early Sunday morning in Huntersville.
Highway Patrol: ATV driver intentionally hits trooper
A state trooper was intentionally hit by an ATV driver early Saturday morning, according the State Highway Patrol.
Boy Killed in Crash on Icy I-77
The father of a 6-year-old boy who died in a crash on snow-covered I-77 in Iredell County is charged with death by motor vehicle.
Good Samaritan Shot, Killed While Helping Stranded Driver
According to Catawba County Sheriff Coy Reid, the driver got stuck on Mathis Church Road just after 5pm Friday.
Police Investigate Officer Involved Shooting In Southwest Charlotte
Police are investigating an officer involved shooting that happened in southwest Charlotte.
Man Charged In Killing Of Prominent Charlotte Business Owner
York County Sheriff Deputies have arrested and charged 21-year-old Kevin Dejesus for the January 6th murder of Jesse Campbell.
Lincoln Co. Man Charged With Sexual Assault Of Minor
Deputies have charged 31-year-old Joshua Church with the sexual assaults of a minor dating back to 2000.
Suspect(s) Sought In Rock Hill Hotel Robbery
Police are looking for one, possibly two, suspects that robbed the Quality Inn and Suites overnight.
Selling Panthers Tickets Could Be Illegal
Panthers' playoff tickets are selling for hundreds of dollars above face value on the secondary market. And that may be illegal. But it all depends.
Police Release Name of Man Killed in Officer-Involved Shooting
The Iredell County Sheriff says 55-year-old Samuel Edward Grady lunged at deputies with a large knife before they shot him.
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