Gastonia Woman Pleads Guilty For COVID-19 Wire Fraud Scheme
A Gastonia woman pleaded guilty to a wire fraud charge after fraudulently acquiring over $125,000 in COVID-19 relief funds.
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Man Accused Of Recording Minors In Bathroom At Bojangles Coliseum Found Dead In Home
The man accused of recording minors in the bathroom at Bojangles Coliseum was found dead by an apparent suicide.
Jack In The Box Employee Killed In West Charlotte
CMPD is conducting a homicide investigation after an employee at a Jack in the Box was shot and killed in west Charlotte.
Concord Police: Man Charged After Allegedly Shooting A Minor
A man was arrested after reportedly shooting a juvenile on Thursday, according to a news release.
Man Hospitalized From Crash During Police Chase
A Lancaster man is in critical condition after crashing his vehicle during a police chase on Friday morning.Β
Police Investigating Homicide In East Charlotte
Police are investigating after a victim was found dead in east Charlotte.
Homicide Investigation East Charlotte
Police are investigating after a victim was found dead in east Charlotte on Thursday.
14-Year-Old Charged For Bringing Gun To School In Chester County
A 14-year-old is in custody after bringing a gun to school in Chester County.
Monroe Man Sentenced To 25 Years For Child Sexual Exploitation
A 24-year-old man from Monroe was sentenced to 25 years in prison for sexual exploitation of a minor.
Statesville Man Faces 15 Years In Prison On Child Pornography Charges
A Statesville man was sentenced to 15 years in prison for possessing images and videos portraying sexual abuse of children, toddlers and infants.
Former Ohio Coach Wanted For Sex Crimes Arrested In Cornelius
A former basketball coach at Worthington Christian High School in Ohio has been arrested in Cornelius on child sexual exploitation charges.
Human Remains Found In Catawba County Identified As Missing Woman From Winston-Salem
Investigators have identified the human remains found by Duke Energy workers in Sherrill's Ford near a small creek.
The Solicitor's Office Explains Why No Charges Were Filed In The Death Of A Fort Mill Crossing Guard
Authorities determined that no criminal charges will be filed in connection to the death of a Fort Mill crossing guard last week.
Mecklenburg County Inmate Dies While In Custody
The Mecklenburg County Sheriffβs Office is investigating an in-custody death for one of its inmates in Uptown Charlotte.
One Person Injured In Lincoln County Shooting
One person was taken to the hospital after a shooting in Lincoln County on Wednesday afternoon.
18-Year-Old Charged With Murder In Southwest Charlotte Homicide
Police have charged an 18-year-old suspect in connection to a homicide at a southwest Charlotte home earlier this month.
Man Arrested For Outstanding Warrants After Pursuit In Monroe
A 40-year-old Monroe man has been arrested on outstanding warrants after leading police on a pursuit and locking himself in his car.
Victim Airlifted To Hospital After Neighbor Dispute In Rowan County
One person was airlifted to a hospital following a neighborly dispute that led to a stabbing and shots fired.
Man Arrested For Impersonating Firefighter At Structure Fire
A man was arrested after impersonating a firefighter and refusing to vacate a property during a structure fire that resulted in one woman dead.
North Charlotte Homicide Classified As Justified
After an investigation, CMPD says they have classified this case as a justified homicide and no charges will be filed.
District Attorney's Office Asks SBI To Investigate Lab Analyst
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) has alerted the the District Attorney's Office about procedural irregularities in the biological analysis performed by an analyst at the CMPD Crime Laboratory.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Shares Meaningful Medicine With Families
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools families at many Title I schools are benefiting fromΒ a Meaningful Medicine program,Β a partnership established byΒ Atrium Health and Bank of America.
Deputies: Lincoln County Man Arrested For Child Sexual Assault
Deputies with the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office have charged a 43-year-old man with various child sexual assault charges.
Homicide Investigation In West Charlotte
A homicide investigation is underway after a person suffering life-threatening injuries died in the hospital.Β
Armed Subject Arrested At Walmart In Monroe
Police say they have arrested a 32-year-old man after he wore a bullet proof vest and multiple firearms at the Walmart on W. Roosevelt Blvd.
Deputies: Teenager Arrested For Shooting And Killing 18-Year-Old In Lancaster County
A teenager has been arrested for shooting and killing an 18-year-old in Lancaster County, according to authorities.
Third Gun Found On UNCC Campus In 2 Weeks
19-year-old Brian Wise was arrested and is being charged with various gun and drug charges after bringing a gun on to UNC Charlotte's campus.
Police: Kannapolis School Teacher Charged With Sex Crimes
A former A.L. Brown High School faculty member has been charged with various sex crimes involving a child.
Update: Four Dead, Including Two Children, In York County Crash
Four people are dead, two of whom were children, following a deadly collision in Rock Hill on Friday night.
Gastonia Former Executive Director For Cancer Non-Profit Pleads Guilty
A former executive director of a Gastonia non-profit corporation for cancer patients pleaded guilty on Friday after stealing thousands of dollars over a six-year span.
Homicide Suspect Charged With Murder, Kidnapping
The suspect in connection to Thursday night's homicide was charged with murder and kidnapping after leading police on a chase overnight.
Concord Man Known As Batman Charged With Homicide
A Concord man known as Batman has been charged with shooting and killing a friend following an argument, according to authorities.
Crossing Guard At Fort Mill Elementary School Fatally Hit By Vehicle
A crossing guard at Fort Mill Elementary School died at a local hospital after being hit by a vehicle while on duty.
British Man Who Poisoned Couple With Fentanyl And Monitored Their Death Via App Sentenced To Life
A British IT worker who befriended and worked for an older couple, poisoned them with fentanyl and monitored their death with his cellphone was sentenced Friday to a minimum 37 years in prison.
New Information Turns What Appeared To Be A Fatal Crash Into A Homicide Investigation In West Charlotte
New information on what officers initially thought was a pedestrian struck and killed on a busy Charlotte street has now turned into a homicide investigation.Β
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Discuss Recent Crime
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department answers questions from the media about recent crime.
Cookout Restaurant Employee Describes Moments Leading Up To Deadly Shooting
The employee says two workers got into an argument before gunshots were fired inside the restaurant. 26-year-old Jaselyn Horne was killed.
Mecklenburg County Detention Officer Arrested For Providing Contraband To Inmate
A Mecklenburg County Detention Officer was arrested and terminated after providing contraband to an inmate.
Union County Sergeant Arrested For Allowing Inmate To Use Phone
The Union County Sheriffβs Office arrested and terminated a Detention Division Sergeant after he allowed an inmate to use a cellphone.
Pineville Police: Man Arrested For Shooting Roommate Over Unpaid Electric Bill
Police arrested a man after he allegedly shot his roommate during an argument over an unpaid electricity bill on Wednesday.
Eight Students Injured In Activity Bus Accident In Catawba County
Eight students were treated with minor injuries after a North Carolina activity bus was sideswiped by a car on the highway in Catawba County on Wednesday afternoon.
Mecklenburg County Deputy Terminated Following Domestic Violence Protective Order Arrest
A Mecklenburg County Sheriffβs Office deputy was terminated on Tuesday after a domestic violence protective order violation.
Mint Hill Man Accused Of Statutory Rape With A Child Under 15
Police charged a man in Mint Hill with statutory rape after they allegedly found him with a runaway 14-year-old juvenile.
Suspect Identified In Rowan County Human Trafficking Investigation
The Rowan County Sheriff's Office have arrested Kadeem Zelique Williams for his involvement in a human trafficking investigation involving a 16-year-old girl.
Huntersville Murder Suspect Arrested In Virginia
After discovering a dead woman in her SUV, Huntersville Police identified a suspect who was arrested in Virginia.
Student Struck By Car At Independence High School
A student was struck by a car at Independence High School on Wednesday, according to a statement released by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
Chester County Deputies Seize 34 Firearms, Hundreds Of Rounds Of Ammunition And Drugs During Search Warrant
A Chester County man has been arrested on charges involving several weapon seizures and drug possession following a domestic disturbance on Tuesday.
Rowan County Vehicle Pursuit Leads To Arrest Of Attempted Murder Suspect From New Jersey
Deputies with the Rowan County Sheriff's Office say they apprehended an attempted murder suspect from New Jersey after a 100-mile vehicle pursuit.
March Madness Is Known For Late-Game Winners. The Guys Who Hit Those Last Year Are Back For More
Nearly a year has passed since Lamont Butler hit a buzzer-beaterΒ that sent San Diego StateΒ to the NCAA championship game. Heβs seen it so often on social media and TV that he never had search it out himself.
Rock Hill Police: Mother Charged After New Born Baby Dies
A mother has been arrested after a lengthy investigation into the death of her newborn determined the infant tested positive for drugs.Β
Allisha Watts Murder: Bond To Remain At $1M For Boyfriend Of Allisha Watts
James Dunmore, the man charged with of murder of Allisha Watts, will remain in Montgomery County jail under a $1 million secured bond,Β CNN stated on Monday. The news comes after Watts' autopsy report was release to the public last week.
North Charlotte Shooting Investigation Underway After Woman Shot Multiple Times
An investigation is underway after a woman was found suffering from gunshot wounds on Sunday off Sunset Road in north Charlotte.
Police Arrest Suspect For Triple Homicide; Warrant Released
After finding human remains of a missing mother and her two children, CMPD says they have arrested and charged a suspect.
Morganton Woman Dead In Burke County Crash
A Morganton woman died in a single-vehicle crash overnight in Burke County after driving at a high-rate of speed and crashing into several power poles.
Road Closed In Northeast Charlotte After Pedestrian Was Fatally Struck By Train
Police have shut down a road in northeast Charlotte after a pedestrian was fatally struck by a train on Sunday afternoon.
Suspect Arrested In California In Murder Of Missing Mother And Her Two Children
The suspect wanted, in connection to the deaths of a mother and her two young children, was arrested by police in California, CMPD announced Sunday.
Human Remains Found In North Charlotte
Police are conducting a homicide investigation after human remains were found in north Charlotte.
Pedestrian Fatally Struck In Lenoir
An investigation is underway after a man was fatally struck by a car on March 14th.
Davidson Parents Charged With Felony Child Abuse
Two Davidson parents were arrested after doctors evaluated their 12-month-old child with severe bodily injuries, including life-threatening dehydration, diarrhea, and fractured bones.
Newton Man Sentenced For Assaulting A Man At A Hickory Hospital
A Newton man faces six-to-eight years in prison after assaulting another man at a hospital in Catawba County.
NEW: 911 Calls Released In Chesterfield Co. Deputies Prank Calls Case
WCCB submitted an open records request for the calls so you could hear them. Justin Reichard, Killian Loflin and Darien Roseau are accused of making prank calls while on duty.
Two Suspects In Charlotte Sentenced On Cocaine Trafficking Charges
Two members of a Drug Trafficking Organization in Charlotte were sentenced to 10 years in prison for trafficking a large sum of cocaine.
Charlotte Man Sentenced To Over 30 Years In Prison For 2018 Murder
A 52-year-old man will serve over 30 years in prison after pleading guilty of killing a Charlotte man at a home in north Charlotte in 2018.
South Carolina, Iowa To Headline Women's Ally Tipoff In Charlotte Next Season
South Carolina and Iowa will take part in the Ally Tipoff in Charlotte next season.
Wife Of Double Homicide Suspect Arrested
The wife of the double homicide suspect that was killed by police on Sunday morning was arrested for being an accessory after the incident.
Suspect Charged Following Deadly Shooting At 7-Eleven In Huntersville
Police have arrested a 23-year-old man in connection to a homicide at a 7-Eleven in Huntersville on Wednesday morning.
Two Injured In Statesville Shooting
Two people are in the hospital recovering following a shooting in Statesville.
Domestic Disturbance Leaves One Dead, One Injured In Waxhaw
One person is dead and another is in the hospital following a domestic disturbance in Waxhaw.
Police: CMS Teacher Arrested For Indecent Liberties With Student
Detectives with CMPD have arrested a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools teacher for taking indecent liberties with a student.
Police Make Arrests In Child Abuse And Sex Offense Case
Statesville Police have arrested three individuals in relation to a child abuse and a sex offense case.
Mecklenburg County Detention Officer Arrested for Supplying Mobile Phone To A Detention Center Resident
A Detention Officer with the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office was arrested for providing a mobile phone to a resident in the the Mecklenburg County Detention Center-Central.
Lancaster Sheriff's Office Make Arrest In Homicide Investigation
Investigators with the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office have arrested and charged a 23-year-old in relation to a homicide.
Police Searching For Burglary Suspect
The Morganton Department of Public Safety are investigating a burglary and is searching for a suspect
CMPD Investigating A Homicide In Southwest Charlotte
Detectives with the Homicide Unit of CMPD are investigating a homicide that occurred on Red Hickory Lane in Steele Creek.
Hickory Vehicle Crash Results In One Dead
A fatal vehicle crash that involved three vehicles is being investigated by Hickory Police.
North Charlotte Mother and Two Kids Still Missing After A Week
Neighbors are concerned after not seeing 22 year old Markayla Johnson or her two young children in over a week.
Police Arrest 16-Year-Old Juvenile As Suspect In Murder Case
CMPD police have arrested a 16-year-old juvenile as a suspect in relation to a murder of a 17-year-old that occurred on February 1, 2024.
Second Gun Found At Rocky River High School
An investigation is underway after a student was found with a gun on the Rocky River High School campus, according to CMS. This is the second weapon discovered at the high school within two weeks.
Police: Mooresville Double Murder Suspect Killed
Iredell County deputies and detectives located a double murder suspect who barricaded himself in a residence with four juveniles before being killed.
Double Homicide Suspect Killed In Shootout With Iredell County Deputies
The suspect involved in the double homicide in Mooresville on Saturday night is dead after an eight-hour standoff with deputies that ended in a shootout.
One Dead In Homicide Near South End
One person died at the hospital after suffering a gunshot wound near South End on Saturday night.
Suspects Wanted In Boone For Bank Account Fraud
Police in Boone are looking for three suspects accused of making fraudulent purchases with the victimβs bank account.
One Dead, Two Injured In Northeast Charlotte Crash
One person was killed and two others were injured in an overnight crash in northeast Charlotte.
Pedestrian Hospitalized In Vehicle Crash In Gastonia
A pedestrian is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries after being hit by a vehicle in Gastonia.
One Dead, Three Injured After Cars Run Red Light And Hit Each Other
One person is dead and three others were injured after two drivers ran a red light and collided with each other at a north Charlotte intersection on Thursday night.
Salisbury Police Arrest Suspect In Connection To 2022 Murder
Police have arrested one suspect in connection to a homicide case in Salisbury from 2022.
CMPD Launches Womenβs Recruitment Campaign On International Womenβs Day
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) celebrated International Womenβs Day with the launch of a womenβs recruitment campaign, βCMPD: Where Women Shine.β
Union County Man Wins $100,000, His Second Big Lottery Prize: βI did it againβ
Monroe resident Alexandro Acevedo won big playing the lottery several years ago and on Wednesday he got lucky again withΒ a $100,000 scratch-off win.
Teenager Charged With Murder In West Charlotte Shooting
Police have charged a 17-year-old suspect with murder in connection to a homicide in west Charlotte last month.
Suspect Charged In Deadly Hostage Situation In Gaston County
One person is dead, two people were rescued, and a suspect was taken into custody after a hostage situation overnight in Gaston County.
Belmont Police: Suspects At Large After Alleged Car Break-Ins
Officers with the Belmont Police Department are searching for two suspects followingΒ an alleged car break-in at the Hampton Inn on Thursday.Β
Hickory Man Sentenced To Prison On Multiple Criminal Offenses
A Hickory man will spend six to nine years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple criminal offenses.
Man Wanted For Murder In Wadesboro
Police are asking for the publicβs help in locating a man wanted for murder in Wadesboro, North Carolina.
CMPD Rules Homicide As Justified
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department says the shooting of a man in south Charlotte in February was justified.
Deputies: Chick-fil-A Owner Charged With Statutory Sex Offense Involving Child In Rowan County
Rowan County Sheriff's Office have arrested a 49-year-old man and charged him with statutory sex offense with a child.
Virginia Man Pleads Guilty In Catawba County To Kidnapping And Indecent Liberties With A Child
Cameron Blair, 23, pled guilty in Catawba County Superior Court on March 5 to first degree kidnapping and indecent liberties with a child.
Statesville Man Arrested For Murder Of Infant
David Brady, 29, was arrested and served an indictment for murder following the death investigation of his infant child according to a news release.
Police: Mother Turns Herself In For Manslaughter Of Son
Following an investigation of the death of a three-year-old boy, the mother turned herself in to Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office.
2 Accused Of Stealing 600 Venus Fly Trap Plants
The rare Venus flytrap is native to North Carolina, and stealing them is a felony. Authorities say people often dig them up and sell them on the black market.
Police: Woman Dies After Being Stabbed In Uptown
A woman was stabbed near North Tryon Street and was transported to the hospital before being pronounced dead.
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