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Deadly Shooting And Crash On North Tryon Street

CMPD is investigating a homicide that occurred early Wednesday morning that involved a vehicle that crashed into a CATS bus.

Caught On Camera Stealing From Animal Rescue

Local Animal Rescue Needs Help IDing Woman Seen On Surveillance Cameras

She's accused of stealing donations for the rescue right off the front porch, twice. Now, the rescue director has a message for her.

CMPD Searching For Murder Suspect

Detectives are searching for 19-year-old Juan David Rodriguez Garcia in connection to the murder of 51-year-old Shawn Powell, that occurred on May 5, 2024.

The Case Of Madalina Cojocari; Mother Enters Guilty Plea And Father’s Trial Could Be Pushed Back More

Diana Cojocari Released From Jail After Entering Guilty Plea, With Husbands Trial Potentially Delayed

Diana Cojocari enters a guilty plea in court on Monday, but her husbands trial could be delayed after defense claims not all evidence was shared with them.

Iredell County Sheriff's Office Looking For Suspect In Beer Theft

Sheriff Darren Campbell is asking for the public's assistance in locating a suspect in a larceny case.

CMPD Charges CMS Teacher With Sexual Activity With Student By A Teacher

Detectives arrested 28-year-old Olivia Dennis after an investigation into an inappropriate relationship with a student.

Former Teacher Extradited On Child Sexual Assault Charges

The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office have charged 30-year-old Maxwell Fletcher with statutory sex offense of a child under 15.

Police: Two Juveniles Arrested For Murder Of 21-Year-Old

The York Police Department have arrested two 15-year-olds in connection to the death of 21-year-old Jai'Shaun Young that occurred on May 4, 2024.

Police: Boyfriend Taken Into Custody After Shooting Girlfriend In Gastonia

David McDowell has been taken into custody for the first-degree murder of Zanayah White, according to police.

CMPD Investigating Fatal Hit And Run

Detectives are investigation a hit and run crash that resulted in the death of a pedestrian on May 19.

Police Arrest And Charge Woman After Shooting In A Gastonia Walmart Parking Lot

Gastonia detectives say they have arrested and charged 32-year-old Tane'z Sanders for her involvement in a shooting that occurred in a Walmart parking lot on May 9, 2024.

Stepfather Of Missing Child, Madalina Cojocari, Set To Face Jury Trial

Mother Of Missing Child, Diana Cojocari, Enters Guilty Plea, While Stepfather's Jury Trial Begins Monday

Madalina Cojocari's mother, Diana Cojocari, has entered a guilty plea for failure to report her daughter's disappearance to law enforcement.

Lincoln County High School Coach Facing Sex Assault Charges

An East Lincoln High School soccer coach has been arrested and charged with sexual assault and other felony charges.

Woman Dead, Officer Hurt In Gastonia Shooting Involving Police

One person is dead following an officer-involved shooting in Gaston County on Saturday afternoon.

Pedestrian Killed By Suspected Drunk Driver In Concord

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a suspected drunk driver in Concord on Friday afternoon.

17-Year-Old Arrested In Cleveland County Shooting

Police arrested a 17-year-old suspect in connection to a shooting in southern Cleveland County on Thursday.

Trail Camera Catches Thieves Stealing Lumber From Construction Site

Two people are facing charges for larceny after deputies said they stole approximately $1,500 worth of lumber from a home construction site.

2024 Mecklenburg County Peace Officers Memorial Procession And Service

The 2024 Mecklenburg County Peace Officers Memorial Procession and Service was held in Uptown Charlotte on Friday, May 17th.

Donor And Consultant Convicted Again Of Trying To Bribe North Carolina's Insurance Commissioner

A major North Carolina political donor and his associate have been convicted a second time of attempting to bribe the state’s insurance commissioner to secure preferential regulatory treatment for his insurance business.

One Hurt, Hospitalized In West Charlotte Shooting

One person was sent to hospital after being shot in west Charlotte on Thursday afternoon.

Two Charged In Drive-By Shooting In Taylorsville

A man and a woman were arrested in connection to a drive-by shooting in Taylorsville on Wednesday afternoon.

Gunshot Victim Shot In Steele Creek Tells Her Story

Angela Smith was driving down Steele Creek Road in November of 2023, when a man pulled up beside her and fired into her car.

"Raise The Age" Juvenile Justice Reforms Altered By North Carolina Senate

More youths accused of serious crimes in North Carolina would be automatically tried in adult court in legislation that advanced through the state Senate on Wednesday.

Angie Harmon Files Lawsuit After Her Dog Was Shot And Killed By Former Instacart Shopper

Actor Angie Harmon filed a lawsuit against Instacart and one of its former shoppers, who shot and killed her dog at her Charlotte home earlier this year.

Deputies: Three Arrested In Burke Co. For Narcotics

Three individuals have been arrested after fentanyl and methamphetamine were found at a residence in Morganton

Missing Kings Mountain Woman Found Dead

A woman who was reported missing was found dead near the roadside in Kings Mountain.

Body Of 17-Year-Old Baylee Carver Found

Human remains were located in Cabarrus County north of Highway 49 and Route 601, and were confirmed to be Baylee Carver's.

Police: Remains of Missing 17-Year-Old Baylee Carver Found

Albemarle Police say the remains of Baylee Carver have been located.

Police: Officer Involved Shooting Leaves Suspect Dead, Officer Injured

A shooting involving an officer in Pineville left one officer injured, but not shot.

Local Union County Schools Lockdown Lifted Following Threatening Phone Call

The lockdown has been lifted at all three schools on the Porter Ridge Campus.

Deputies: Additional Charges Added Against Wadesboro Youth Couch

Jamoszio Burch, a 30-year-old youth basketball coach, was arrested and charged for various sexual offenses against minors.

Rowan County Charging Man After Posing As A Fraud Investigator

A Georgia man is being charged by Rowan County detectives for financial crimes after posing as a Wells Fargo Bank fraud investigator.

Deputies: Over 3,500 Grams Of Various Drugs Found Inside Lancaster Man's Residence

The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office received a search warrant of a local residence and found over 3,500 grams of various illegal drugs.

New Clues In Albemarle Teen's Disappearance

New clues Monday in the search for missing 17-year-old Albemarle girl, Baylee Carver. Police are still searching for her remains.

Deadly Crash Involving CATS Bus

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a fatal crash involving a CATS bus.

Sheriff: Suspect Killed By Alexander County Officer

A wanted person was killed by an Alexander County officer after he attempted to serve the individual a warrant for their arrest

Pedestrian Killed In South Charlotte

One person was hit and killed by a vehicle in south Charlotte on Sunday afternoon.

Homicide Investigation Underway In West Charlotte

A homicide investigation is underway after a man was shot and killed at a gas station in west Charlotte on Saturday night.

One Person Killed In East Charlotte Shooting

Police are conducting a homicide investigation after one person was shot and killed in east Charlotte early Sunday morning.

Albemarle Man Arrested For Concealment Of 17-Year-Old's Death

Albemarle Police arrested a man after they say he concealed the death of a 17-year-old.

Two 15-Year-Olds Charged With Murder In Deadly Shooting In Shelby

Two 15-year-olds were arrested and charged with murder in connection to the deadly shooting in Shelby on Monday night.

Suspect Arrested For Armed Robbery And Chase In Boone

A suspect is facing charges after allegedly committing an armed robbery in a Zaxby’s parking lot in Boone on Thursday afternoon.

$20,000 Reward For Information On Double Homicide Case From 2020

A reward of $20,000 is being offered for information that could lead to the arrest of the suspect wanted for killing two men in May of 2020.

Charlotte Murder Suspect Arrested In Virginia

The Federal Bureau Of Investigation (FBI) arrested 23-year-old Alejandro Sequeira in connection to a death investigation from April.

Anson County Woman Charged With Insurance Fraud

A woman in Anson County is facing insurance fraud-related charges after falsely receiving additional coverage on a vehicle that was previously in an accident.

Group Caught On Camera Taking Goslings From Shopping Center Parking Lot

A strange and disturbing crime caught on camera as a group of people are caught taking goslings from their mother at a busy shopping center.

Matthews Man Arrested For Drug Possession Following Traffic Stop

A Matthews man is facing charges after police say they found illegal substances in the suspect’s car during a traffic stop.

Official Resigns After Guilty Plea To Drug Conspiracy In Mississippi And North Carolina Vape Shops

A city council member in south Mississippi is leaving office after pleading guilty to a federal conspiracy charge related to running a business that sold illegal drugs in his home state and North Carolina.

One Seriously Injured In West Charlotte Shooting

One person was transported to the hospital following a shooting in west Charlotte on Tuesday night.

Arrests Made In York County's First Homicide Case Of 2024

York County Sheriff's Office have made two arrests in relation to a homicide that took place on May 3.

CMPD Releases Video Footage Of Suspect In Connection With Albemarle Road Homicide

A homicide investigation is underway after CMPD officers discovered a deceased victim with a gunshot wound on Albemarle Road.

Jurors Should Have Considered Stand-Your-Ground Defense In Sawed-Off Shotgun Killing, Judges Rule

A man convicted of killing his landlord's adult son with a sawed-off shotgun is entitled to a new trial because the presiding judge failed to instruct jurors about a possible self-defense argument.

Deputies: Lancaster Man Killed In Justified Shooting

Lancaster County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a Hispanic man who was killed by a 14-year-old juvenile.

CMPD: One Killed After Suspected Drunk Driver Crashes In West Charlotte

One person died in a suspected fatal drunk driving crash in west Charlotte on Sunday night.

One Person Detained In UNC Charlotte Protests Described As "Disruptive" And "Not Acts Of Free Speech"

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police worked with campus police on Tuesday morning to ensure control of a situation that has been happening for over a week.

Gaston County Mugshots May 6th

Check out the Gaston County mugshots from Monday, May 6th.

Lovin' Life Music Festival Wraps Up, What Did Fans Think?

Fans say they were extremely impressed with how everything went, especially since it was the first concert of its kind here in the Queen City.

Sheriff's Office: Rowan County Man Charged With Indecent Liberties

A Rowan County Man was arrested and charged with one count of taking indecent liberties with a minor.

GoFundMe Started For Injured CMPD Officer Chris Tolley

A GoFundMe has been created for CMPD Officer Chris Tolley as he recovers from injuries obtained during the Galway Drive Shooting.

CMPD Makes Arrest And Charges Man For Murder In North Charlotte Homicide Case

29-year-old Zacharias Lowery has been identified and arrested as a suspect in the murder of 26-year-old James Chambers III.

Memorial Service Honoring CMPD Officer Joshua Eyer

Watch the procession and memorial service for CMPD Officer Joshua Eyer.

One On One With Cmpd Chief Johnny Jennings

Chief Jennings: No Chance Of Friendly Fire In Galway Drive Shootout

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings sat down with WCCB News @ Ten anchor Morgan Fogarty to talk about friendly fire, body camera video, and what went wrong that horrible day.

Concord Man Sentenced For Hate Crimes

A North Carolina man was sentenced to 41 months in prison on federal hate crime charges in two separate incidents about a year apart.

Killing Of 4 Officers Underscores Risks Police Face When Serving Warrants

Arrest warrants must be served to alleged criminals if society is going to function. But there is no guarantee of safety for police officers knocking on their doors.

Loaded Handgun Found At Marvin Ridge High School

A student at Marvin Ridge High School is in custody after allegedly bringing a loaded handgun onto campus on Thursday morning.

CMPD: 20-Year-Old Woman Arrested For Murder In Southwest Charlotte Shooting

Police say they arrested a 20-year-old woman for shooting and killing a man in southwest Charlotte.

Suspect Pleads Guilty In Road Rage Shooting Death Of CATS Bus Driver

The man who shot and killed a CATS bus driver during a road rage incident plead guilty Thursday to second degree murder.

Overcoming The Emotions Of Monday's Deadly Shooting

Wife Of CMPD Officer Finds Support Through Social Media

The wife of one CMPD officer remembers the fear that came when her husband was called to duty at the same time Monday's tragic shooting occurred.

Community Hosts Vigil For Fallen Officers

Mothers Of Murdered Offspring Hold A Vigil For Fallen Officers

Local nonprofit Mothers of Murdered Offspring gathered in Marshall Park for another community vigil tonight with some very special guests.

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Processional Held For Fallen Deputy U.S. Marshal Thomas Weeks, Jr.

Fellow law enforcement officers, emergency responders and community members gathered along the procession route to pay tribute to Deputy U.S. Marshal Thomas Weeks, Jr.

Middle School Teacher Arrested In Union County Following Misconduct Investigation

Authorities charged a 26-year-old middle school teacher in Monroe with indecent liberties following a misconduct investigation.

Three Juveniles Charged In Mooresville Double Homicide, Police Standoff In March

Three juveniles are facing charges in connection to double homicide and hours-long standoff with police in Mooresville back in March.

The Aftermath Of Monday's Deadly Shooting Shows A Damaged Neighborhood And A Heartbroken Community

See images that show the aftermath of Monday's deadly shooting that killed four officers and left others wounded.

Neighbors Who Live Close To The Galway Drive Home React To Shooting

Community Reacts After Officers Ambushed In East Charlotte Neighborhood

It's a quiet day in this east Charlotte community despite gun fire still being fresh in many minds.

Religious Communities Gather To Honor Four Officers Killed

In the wake of Monday's tragedy, religious communities across Charlotte gathered to remember the lives of four officers.

Gov. Cooper Orders All U.S. And North Carolina Flags At State Facilities To Half-Staff In Honor Of Officers Killed In The Line Of Duty

Governor Roy Cooper has ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to fly at half-staff until sunset on Friday, May 3rd.

Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Statement On The Shootings Of Law Enforcement In North Carolina During U.S. Marshals Task Force Operation

Yesterday afternoon, a Deputy U.S. Marshal and two Task Force Officers were killed in the line of duty and multiple other officers were wounded while serving a state arrest warrant on a fugitive in Charlotte, North Carolina.

President Joe Biden Releases A Statement Following The Deadly Shooting That Killed 4 Law Enforcement Officers And Injured 4 More In Charlotte

President Joe Biden released a statement following the deadly shooting that killed four law enforcement officers and injured four other officers in Charlotte.

Government Officials Respond To Deadly Shooting That Killed Three U.S. Marshals And Injured Five Other Law Enforcement Officers

Government officials from across the state have put out statements regarding the shooting that resulted in the death of three U.S. Marshals and five law enforcement officers injured in the shooting.

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