Salisbury Police searching for 2 wanted in deadly hit-and-run
Investigators say 29-year-old Tavita Diaz and 30-year-old Victor Morales were in a vehicle that hit four motorcycles on February 20th.
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Woman accused of bringing gun into Mecklenburg County Courthouse is identified
Officers arrested Shakeisha Bright on Tuesday morning, after finding a gun inside her bag.
2 men charged in deadly late-night shooting in Alexander County
21-year-old Jeremiah Freeland is charged with murder. 19-year-old Jacob Perkins is accused of accessory after the fact.
Police make arrest in deadly Rock Hill shooting
Police have made an arrest after a deadly shooting in Rock Hill. 30-year-old D'aaron Colston is charged with murdering 35-year-old Brandon Swilling.
Warrants reveal new details about woman accused of stabbing pregnant shopper at Charlotte grocery store
Arrest warrants are revealing new details about the stabbing of a pregnant woman at a Charlotte grocery store.
Warrants obtained for 2 suspects in fatal Salisbury hit-and-run
Arrest warrants have been obtained for two suspects wanted for a deadly hit-and-run in Salisbury back in February.
Suspect arrested in deadly Rock Hill shooting
A man was arrested Wednesday in connection to a deadly shooting in Rock Hill on April 17.
2 men arrested in deadly Alexander County shooting
Two men are facing charges following a deadly shooting in Alexander County on Tuesday night.
Hit-and-run on I-485 caught on dash cam, driver still not found
The crash whipped their SUV into the express lane, in front of another driver who caught the whole thing on camera. Haynes believes the reckless driver was going at least 90 miles per hour when they hit her.
CMPD says shopping center shooting victim is a 17-year-old girl
It happened at the Leslie Square Shopping Center on Harris Houston Road at University City Boulevard on Monday.
Woman accused of stabbing pregnant shopper at Charlotte grocery store now booked into Mecklenburg County jail
Marvina Butler-Hardy was booked into the Mecklenburg County jail around 7:30 Tuesday night.
Firefighter hurt at scene of house fire in Burke County over the weekend
We're told crews had to call in several area fire departments to get it under control. A firefighter is recovering from minor injuries he suffered while on the scene.
Victim identified in deadly Rock Hill shooting
The York County Coroner has released the name of a man killed in a Rock Hill shooting.
Deputies say they find explosives, gun, drugs and more during traffic stop
An Alexander County man is in jail after deputies say they found several improvised explosive devices in his car during a traffic stop.
1 shot, 1 hit by vehicle in University Area shopping center
MEDIC says two people have life-threatening injuries, after one of them was shot and the other was hit by a car in University City.
Traffic stop in Anderson Co., SC ends with deputy shot and hurt, suspect dead
The shooting happened Monday afternoon along I-85 in Anderson County. The sheriff's office says the driver fired a shot, hitting one of two deputies who were on scene.
Gaston County Mugshots April 19th
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Mecklenburg County Mugshots April 19th
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Man charged after IEDs, drugs found inside vehicle
Deputies conducted the traffic stop after they saw Christopher Scott Thompson driving a Ford Mustang erratically on U.S. Highway 64 East
Man killed in apparent Statesville home invasion; shooter identified
A man was shot and killed in an alleged home invasion in Statesville on Saturday.
Gaston County Mugshots April 18th
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Mecklenburg County Mugshots April 18th
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Child, 78-year-old killed in crash with alleged drunk driver
Two people are dead, including one child, after a crash involving an alleged drunk driver in Caldwell County on Friday night.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots April 17th
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3 arrested in Lancaster County for drug trafficking, deputies say
Three people were arrested Thursday in Lancaster County in connection to a drug trafficking investigation.
CMPD: Overall crime is down 23% for Q1, but homicides are up
So far this year, 22 murders have been reported across Charlotte. That's compared to 16 in the same time frame in 2025.
CMPD identifies victim in south Charlotte deadly double shooting
MEDIC says three people were taken to the hospital and one of them died. That person has now been identified as 39-year-old Gregory Scott.
Alleged Venezuelan Gang Member who caused death of unborn baby in ICE Custody
A Venezuelan gang member is now in ICE custody after police say he admitted to recklessly handling a gun at his birthday party.
Couple charged after child found with drugs in system, deputies say
A couple is facing child abuse charges after a toddler was found with drugs in her system in Union County.
23-year-old woman charged with murder in stabbing death
Officers say 23-year-old Makayla Hooks murdered 24-year-old Demetri McGruder. Hooks is charged with second-degree murder.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police investigating deadly shooting at south Charlotte apartments
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating a deadly shooting in south charlotte. It happened Wednesday night at the Cedar Creek Apartments on Forest Point Boulevard.
Woman charged with murder after stabbing in Cornelius, police say
Police arrested a 23-year-old woman in connection to a deadly stabbing in Cornelius.
Unhoused man charged with setting his uncle's front porch on fire
Officials say Jeffery Prater started the fire on Red Oak Lane in Iron Station on March 20th.
Woman boards CATS bus to escape alleged attacker, verbal altercation escalates into physical assault
CMPD is investigating the alleged beating of a woman on a CATS bus. Officers say it happened on Centre Street near Brookshire Boulevard just after 8 AM on Friday, April 10.
Man accused of pulling out a gun at Birkdale Village waives his right to court-appointed attorney
Huntersville Police officers say 38-year-old James Harrison took the gun out inside the North Italia restaurant at the popular shopping center around 7:30 Saturday night.
Police: Gang member charged after his pregnant wife accidentally shoots herself, killing unborn baby
Mint Hill Police arrested 41-year-old Luis Marcano-Marcano after his pregnant wife accidentally shot herself.
Monroe Police use license plate readers to catch murder suspect wanted in SC
27-year-old Reggie Ivey was tracked down at the Icemorlee Apartment Complex.
South Carolina homicide suspect captured in Monroe
The Monroe Police Department found and captured a homicide suspect in Monroe in connection with a South Carolina homicide.
Suspect charged after reported disturbance at Birkdale Village
Police arrested one suspect after a reported disturbance at Birkdale Village on Saturday night.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots April 11th
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Gaston County Mugshots April 11th
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Officials: Stabbings on New York subway leaves 3 hurt as officers shoot and kill knife-wielding man
A suspect was shot and killed by police after allegedly stabbing three people randomly at a major New York subway station.
Convicted felon sentenced for shooting into occupied Charlotte apartment
A convicted felon was sentenced to prison Thursday for shooting into an occupied apartment in Charlotte.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots April 10th
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Gaston County Mugshots April 10th
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Salisbury man in critical condition after wife allegedly beats him with vase
A woman is facing charges after allegedly assaulting her husband with a vase.
Bessemer City woman arrested for abandoning puppies near dumpster
Gaston County Police have made an arrest in the case involving 8 puppies abandoned at the former animal shelter location.
Off-duty CMPD officer arrested for DWI in Stanly County
An off-duty Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department officer was arrested for driving while impaired in Stanly County on Wednesday.
Lincolnton woman accused of embezzling $80K from church in Iron Station
A Lincolnton woman is charged with embezzling approximately $80,000 from her church's bank account, according to authorities.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots April 8th
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Former police chief in Stanly County accused of rape
A former police chief in Stanly County has been charged with second degree forcible rape, according to an arrest warrant.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots April 4th
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Gaston County Mugshots April 4th
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Teen wanted after gas station shooting in Kings Mountain
Police are looking for a teenager wanted in connection to a shooting at a gas station in Kings Mountain.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots April 3rd
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Gaston County Mugshots April 3rd
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Union Co. Public Schools teacher arrested on felony charge of indecent liberties with a child
31-year-old Zackary Winchester is charged with felony indecent liberties with a child. His arrest warrant says the child involved is under 16 years old.
Salisbury Police charge two men in death investigation
The body of 54-year-old Landis Glaspy was found back in January, in the woods near South Shaver Street and East Horah Street.
Hickory Police kill gunman who was firing at passing cars
Hickory Police shot and killed a man that was firing a weapon at passing cars.
1 person hurt in shooting in north Charlotte
It happened at the intersection of Nevin Road and North Graham Street around 9:30 p.m.
Gastonia PD makes arrest in what they call "shocking case" involving incest charges
They charged 40-year-old Francisco Rosales-Ortiz with two counts of felony First Degree Sexual Exploitation of a Minor as well as two felony counts of Incest.
Deputies searching for robbery suspect who held-up convenience store in middle of afternoon
Lancaster County Sheriff's deputies need your help to identify a man suspected of robbing a convenience store in the middle of the day.
Lincolnton man pleads guilty to beating his wife to death in January 2025
The Lincoln County Sheriff's office says 70-year-old Clarence Pinckney pleaded guilty to second degree murder in Lincoln County Superior Court in the death of his wife.
CMPD identifies man found dead in home on Florentine Way in northwest Charlotte
Officers say they were called to the area over a burglary. When they got to the scene, they say they found 40-year-old Luis Sharp dead.
Heavy police presence in north Charlotte at N. Graham Street and Nevin Road
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating an incident in north Charlotte. Our crews saw a heavy police presence at the scene of North Graham Street and Nevin Road around 10p Thursday night.
Teen killed, another severely hurt in Gastonia shooting
Police in Gastonia are investigating a shooting that left a 19-year-old dead and another teenager severely injured.
Suspect wanted for convenience store robbery in Lancaster, deputies say
Deputies are searching for a man wanted for robbing a convenience store in Lancaster on Saturday.
2 arrested for bomb threats in Cleveland County
Two people were arrested after two bomb threats were made in Cleveland County on Wednesday.
What the Tech: Scamming the Scammers
Scamming the Scammers. Meet the YouTuber turning the tables on fraudsters.
Investigation after couple hurt in massive home explosion in Catawba Co.
Two people have life-threatening injuries after a home explosion in Catawba County. The State Bureau of Investigation says it happened early Wednesday morning on Shook Road.
CMPD investigating after missing persons report is filed, then body is found inside house
A death investigation is underway in northeast Charlotte. CMPD says around noon Wednesday they found a body inside a house on The Plaza.
Investigation into alleged sex assault underway at Queens University
The incident happened Monday on Selwyn Avenue. The alleged victim, a 21-year-old woman, told police she was "forcibly fondled."
CMPD investigating after teen girl shot in the chest
A 15-year-old girl is seriously hurt after she was shot in the chest in west Charlotte. The shooting happened late Tuesday night at a home on Carlyle Drive.
CMPD investigating deadly shooting in northwest Charlotte
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating a deadly shooting in northwest Charlotte. It happened around nine AM on Florentine Way.
Fundraiser launched after ICE detains man taking pregnant wife to WIC appointment in Charlotte
A GoFundMe has been created to support a pregnant woman and her two daughters after ICE agents allegedly detained her husband in northwest Charlotte.
Feds hunt down accused child predator nearly a decade after he fled Charlotte to escape charges
The Department of Justice says an accused child predator is back in Charlotte to face charges after being hunted down in the Dominican and arrested.
Police searching for local gun shop thieves who may have been startled by sensor light inside the store
Cornelius Police are looking for four male suspects who broke into a local gun shop. Investigators say it happened around 2AM Tuesday morning at Harrison Precision on Old Statesville Road.
CMPD investigating after early morning shooting at apartment building in Uptown sends one to the hospital
It happened early Tuesday morning on West 5th Street. MEDIC tells us one person was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Waxhaw woman arrested in Florida accused of stabbing pregnant woman
A Waxhaw woman accused of stabbing a pregnant woman at a South Charlotte Harris Teeter is in custody in Florida. State records show she had just finished parole back in January for a larceny felony charge.
Possible case of late-night road rage leaves homeowner's fence destroyed in NoDa
Doorbell video from over the weekend shows a car barreling into someone's yard in NoDa around 1:30AM. A few seconds later, you can see another car speeds up from behind.
Police arrest 23-year-old in wreck that killed 8-year-old girl who was riding her bike
Police say 23-year-old Khaliyal Burney was driving the vehicle that hit Summers. He is now charged with driving with a revoked license, not having insurance, failure to register, and providing officers a fake registration.
Police: Man tries to hide gun he used to threaten ex-girlfriend in tank of a toilet
Monroe Police say Jorge Bonilla is facing criminal charges after threatening to kill his ex-girlfriend, firing shots outside her home, and trying to force his way inside.
Belmont Police searching for bank robbery suspect
Officers say the man entered the State Employees' Credit Union on Wilkinson Boulevard around 12:30 Monday afternoon, demanded cash and took off in a getaway car.
Woman arrested in stabbing of pregnant woman in Harris Teeter parking lot
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police say Marvina Marie Hardy of Waxhaw was caught in Florida after numerous tips from the community.
Suspect on the run following lunchtime bank heist in Belmont
An accused bank robbery suspect is on the run after a lunchtime heist in Belmont, police say.
Man charged in deadly Matthews bowling alley shooting
A man turned himself in Sunday after a deadly shooting at a bowling alley in Matthews.
8-year-old girl on bicycle hit, killed by driver with revoked license
An eight-year-old girl riding her bike was hit and killed by a driver with a revoked license in north Charlotte on Saturday.
17-year-old wanted after deadly shooting in Pageland, deputies say
Deputies are looking for a 17-year-old wanted in connection to a deadly shooting in Pageland on Saturday.
CMPD officer on unpaid leave following charges of Assault on a Female and domestic violence
CMPD says 25-year-old Officer Ryan Clement was charged on Thursday after an investigation into a domestic violence claim.
CMPD: Woman found shot dead inside apartment doorway
The call came in just before 9:30 Friday morning. Officers say someone shot into an apartment on High Glen Drive, killing 35-year-old Alisha Lewis, who was inside.
2 men charged in east Charlotte homicide
Two men were charged in connection to a deadly shooting in east Charlotte.
2 Charlotte men sentenced to prison for roles in multi-state luxury vehicle theft ring
Charlotte duo sentenced to prison for their roles in a multi-state luxury car theft ring involving millions of dollars and marijuana.
Homicide investigation underway at apartment complex in north Charlotte
A homicide investigation is underway at an apartment complex in north Charlotte, according to CMPD.
Albemarle Police investigating deadly shooting of 23-year-old woman
Police say 23-year-old Rickasia Liles was found shot inside a car. She was air lifted to the hospital, where she died.
CMPD investigating lunchtime stabbing on N. Tryon Street
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating after someone was stabbed in northeast Charlotte. It happened around noon on North Tryon Street.
Weddington High School searched Thursday morning after potential threat
The Union County Sheriff's Office said that Weddington High School was back to "normal operation" Thursday evening, after being placed on lockdown that morning.
Deputies arrest man after knife and gun were found in child's backpack at school
Deputies say 29-year-old Alexander Savarese told them he put the weapons in the bag, which he used to take on a hike, and then forgot about them.
Woman found shot inside car in Albemarle
Police say it happened near Heath Street and Elizabeth Avenue around 7 p.m
CMPD makes arrest in deadly stabbing in southeast Charlotte
Officers say 51-year-old Drazan Sinanovic has been charged with first degree murder. Right now, the victim's name in that attack has yet to be released.
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