Charlotte Home Set To Fire
A house was intentionally set to flames in South Charlotte on Saturday, September 2nd.Β
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Homicide Investigation In North Charlotte
A homicide investigation is underway in North Charlotte.Β
Three-Year-Old Boy Shot And Killed After Older Brother Finds Gun In Iredell County
A three-year-old boy has been killed after his five-year-old brother found a gun inside a car on Thursday, August 31st.
Road Rage Shooting Suspect Arrested
A man has been arrested for allegedly shooting a woman during a road rage incident near Rama Road Elementary School Wednesday.
3 CMS Schools Placed On Lockdown Following Shooting In Southeast Charlotte
Witnesses say gunshots were fired at the intersection of Rama and Portburn Roads Wednesday morning. School leaders say a parent was hurt after an altercation.
Lincoln County Man Facing Child Sexual Assault Charges
A man is facing child sexual assault charges in connection with incidents that occurred in early August in Lincoln County.
CMPD Investigates Series Of Brazen South Charlotte Home Break-Ins
Police in CMPD's South Division are investigating another string of brazen home break-ins. Neighbors say the burglars are in and out in a matter of minutes, stealing thousands of dollars worth of goods.
Police: Person Barricaded Inside Home In West Charlotte
Police are on the scene of a SWAT situation in west Charlotte.
Pregnant Shoplifting Suspect Shot And Killed By Police In Ohio
Police in a Columbus suburb fatally shot a pregnant woman in an Ohio supermarket parking lot after she accelerated her car toward an officer, police officials said.
Deidre Reid's Family Still Hoping Police Find Her Remains
There is another local family hoping they can get the same news Allisha Watts' family got last week. Police still haven't found Deidre Reid's body.
Former Chester Co. Animal Control Director Charged With Embezzlement
Kelli Simoneau faces charges of embezzlement after investigators say she lied and had the county pay for her personal cat's surgical procedure.
SBI Investigating 2 Deadly Officer Involved Shootings In Charlotte
This week, CMPD Officers shot and killed two people during domestic violence calls in Charlotte.
Former Director Of Chester Animal Control Department Arrested For Embezzlement
The former director of the Chester Animal Control Department was arrested on embezzlement charges on August 24th.
Statesville Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Woman At Northview Academy Picnic Area
A Statesville man has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman in the outside picnic area of Northview Academy.
Union County Jury Sentenced Man To Prison For Numerous Felonies Including Attempted Murder
A Union County jury sentenced a man to more than 14 years in prison for numerous felonies including attempted murder.
Body Of Allisha Watts Found, Boyfriend Arrested On Murder Charge
Authorities say a body found in eastern North Carolina is Allisha Watts. Her boyfriend, James Dunmore, has been arrested and charged with murder.
Luxury Car Theft Ring Busted In Charlotte After Federal Investigation
A criminal indictment was unsealed in federal court Wednesday, charging five individuals with stealing dozens of high-end vehicles worth millions from dealerships across the U.S.
3 Children Dead After House Fire In Concord
Three children have died following an early morning house fire in Concord.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots August 19th
Check out the Mecklenburg County mugshots from Saturday, August 19th.
Arrest Made In Mount Holly Hit And Run
The Mount Holly Police Department made an arrest in a hit-and-run incident that killed a 42-year-old woman.
Police Investigating Deadly Shooting At Gas Station In NW Charlotte
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a homicide in northwest Charlotte.
Suspects Arrested After West Charlotte Robbery And Sexual Assault
A father and son duo are behind bars tonight after police say they robbed and sexually assaulted a woman in charlotte on Friday.
Matthews Police Say Body Found Near Utility Right Of Way Identified As Teenager From Charlotte
Matthews Police say they have identified the body found near a utility right-of-way as a missing 17-year-old from Charlotte.Β
China Grove Man Facing Charges After A Pipe Bomb Was Found In His Car
The suspect of China Grove is currently being held in Cabarrus County Jail and the investigation is ongoing.
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Car Crashes Into East Charlotte Building, Driver Runs From Scene
Surveillance video shows the moment a car barrels through a fence and into Glenn Harmon's building located on East Independence Blvd.
Mount Holly Police Investigating Fatal Hit And Run
Mount Holly Police are investigating a fatal hit and run that happened on Central Avenue early Monday morning.
Police: Boone Man Killed In Apparent Road Rage Shooting
Police say a man from Boone was shot and killed in an apparent road rage incident on August 11th.
Hickory Man Killed In Officer-Involved Shooting
Β A man died after an officer-involved shooting around midnight, August 13th.Β
Vigil Held For Allisha Watts
Friends and family held a vigil at Little Rock A.M.E Zion church in uptown to pray for Alisha Watts' safe return.
Man Arrested In Connection With Overdose Death In Lincoln County
A Mooresville man was arrested in connection with an overdose death in Lincoln County on Friday, August
CMPD Investigating After 15-Year-Old Sexually Assaulted In South Charlotte
An investigation is underway after a 15-year-old girl was reportedly sexually assaulted while jogging on McAlpine Creek Greenway Friday, August 11th.Β
Man Accused Of Stealing Mail Leads Cornelius Police On Extensive Chase
After an extensive police chase, officers say they arrested a man they were looking to detain for stealing mail in the Cornelius area.
Three Morganton Men Arrested In Crime Spree Across The Carolinas
Three Morganton men were arrested on multiple charges stemming from crimes in both North Carolina and South Carolina.Β
CMPD Breaks Silence On Investigation Into Allisa Watts' Disappearance
CMPD is breaking its silence on the investigation into the disappearance of Allisha Watts. The Moore County woman was last seen in Charlotte on July 16th. Family and friends have demanded police release more information about their progress in the case.
CMPD Searching For Subject Involved In Armed Robbery At SouthPark Mall | CASH REWARD
CMPD is asking for the public's help in locating a suspect who was involved in an armed robbery at SouthPark Mall on August 4th.Β
10-Year-Old Shot, Rowan County Lieutenant Involved In Shootout With Suspects
A 10-year-old girl was shot and the suspects accused in the shooting were also involved in a shootout with a lieutenant from the Rowan County Sheriff's Office.
Former Rocky River High School Teacher Charged With Indecent Liberties With A Student
A former Rocky River teacher was charged on Friday with indecent liberties and sexual activity with a student.
CMPD Investigating Shooting In West Charlotte
Officers are investigating a shooting in West Charlotte according to a tweet by CMPD.
Victim Transported To Hospital After Stabbing In University Area
A victim has been transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after a stabbing in the University Area.Β
Steele Creek Suspect Arrested After Fatal Hit And Run
CMPD has arrested a suspect after a fatal hit-and-run crash in Steele Creek Saturday, August 5th.
Convicted Sex Offender And Pastor Faces New Charges
Robert Price is now charged with 13 counts of Indecent Liberties with a Child and one count of Statutory Sexual Offense.
Local Mother Seeking Answers To Her Daughter's Death
A woman is desperately seeking answers to what happened to her daughter, Jona Payne, after she was found dead in the woods in Rock Hill SC in early July.Β
Police: Kings Mountain Woman Arrested For Sexually Assaulting a Minor
Police say they arrested a woman in Kings Mountain for sexually assaulting a minor. Amanda Justice has been charged with two counts of felony statutory sex offense with a child.Β
CMPD: Bullet Shell Casings Found At Home Where Allisha Watts Was Last Seen
CMPD reported that bullet shell casings were found in front of the home of James Dunmore, the currently hospitalized boyfriend of Allisha Watts.
Chester Mother Sentenced To 35 Years in Infant's Death
Stover was arrested and charged in October 2021 with homicide by child abuse for the death of her 11-month-old child.
Man Wanted For Sexually Assaulting Woman Off West Woodlawn Road
Police need your help identifying a man accused of physically and sexually assaulting a woman on West Woodlawn Road in south Charlotte.
Charges Upgraded For Charlotte Woman Charged With Shooting Woman Found Inside Her Home
A grand jury indicted Stephanie Alexander for second degree murder in the death of 25-year-old Tyra Crosby. She was shot and killed at a home on Porter Street Tuesday, July 18, 2023. Alexander was initially charged with voluntary manslaughter.
Stallings Man Convicted Of Trafficking Meth Throughout Mecklenburg and Gaston Counties
A federal jury convicted a Stallings man on drug trafficking charges after authorities say he sold a significant amount of drugs throughout Mecklenburg and Gaston Counties.Β
14 Dogs Rescued In Gaston County Dogfighting Ring
More than a dozen dogs were rescued in an alleged dogfighting ring on East 6th Ave in Gastonia Wednesday morning.
Mooresville Police Officer Charged With Sexual Misconduct With A Minor
An officer with the Mooresville Police Department has been arrested and charged with sexual misconduct with a minor, according to a news release.Β
American Fugitive Who Faked His Death Can Be Extradited To US To Face Rape Charge, UK Judge Says
An American fugitive accused of faking his own death to avoid a rape charge in Utah can be extradited to the U.S., a judge in Scotland ruled Wednesday, calling the man βas dishonest and deceitful as he is evasive and manipulative.β
One Dead and Two Injured After Severe Car Crash in Mooresville
One person was killed and two were injured after a severe car crash inΒ Mooresville.Β
Search Warrant Released For Home Of Allisha Watts' Boyfriend
According to the warrant, Watts was last seen the afternoon of July 16th. Her cousin told CMPD Watts was last seen getting into her boyfriend's car that day. The car was at his home located at 1633 Pamela Lorraine Drive in Charlotte.
An Accomplice To Convicted Murderer Alex Murdaugh's Financial Misdeeds Gets Seven Years In Prison
The former CEO of a respected South Carolina bank will spend seven years in federal prison for helping Alex Murdaugh steal nearly $2 million from clients' legal settlements. Russell Laffitte was sentenced Tuesday after a jury found him guilty of six charges related to wire and bank fraud back in November.
CMPD Looking To Identify Penguin Drive-In Breaking And Entering Suspect
CMPD detectives need your help identifying the suspect accused of breaking into the Penguin Drive-In located on East Boulevard.Β
Lincolnton Police Arrest Suspect After SUV Crashes Into Migrant Workers
Police have arrested a suspect after an SUV plowed into a group of migrant workers in Lincolnton. 68-year-old Daniel Gonzalez showed up at police headquarters in Lincolnton to turn himself in just before 6:00 on Monday night.
Cleveland County Sheriff's Deputies Check In On Sex Offenders
Cleveland County Sheriff Alan Norman invited WCCB to join his deputies Thursday as they check in on the county's registered sex offenders.
Driver Arrested And Charged After Fleeing Fatal Crash In University City
CMPD located and arrested 23-year-old Jonathan Anguiano on outstanding warrants related to a fatal car accident that occurred Saturday, July 1st.
79-Year-Old Man Sentenced To Life In Prison After Being Convicted Of Murder
Caldwell Cole Jr., 79, has been sentenced to life in prison after being charged with murdering Janet Scronce and Furahn Morrow. in 2019. Cole was also convicted of shooting two others.
Family Demands More Answers From Police In Search For Allisha Watts
Family and friends are demanding CMPD release more information about a missing woman, last seen in Charlotte 10 days ago. Allisha Watts disappeared while visiting her boyfriend. Her SUV was found days later in Anson County.
Officials: Guns, Alcohol, And Drugs Found During ALE Illegal Club Search
Police say the illicit sales of controlled substances, alcoholic beverages, and firearm violations were occurring outside and within an illegal business in Kannapolis called Club Lounge.
Inmate Captured After Escaping From Caldwell Correctional Facility
Deputies with the Iredell County Sheriff's Office have captured wanted inmate Matthew Brown in Southwest Statesville.
1 Hurt In Shooting At Julius Chambers High School
Police say a fight between two adults led to shots being fired at Julius Chambers High School.
Gastonia Tattoo Shop Robbed
The owners ofΒ From The Ashes Tattoo Studio have lost thousands of dollars after a break-in in Gastonia.
Rock Hill Man Shot Twice While Stopping Armed Robbery At Gas Station
Quick and heroic actions by a Rock Hill Man may have saved the life of a store clerk. "I just thought about the problem and how to fix it," said Dalton Wheeler.
Kia & Hyundai Attempted Thefts Continue As Software Update Rolls Out
Thieves continue to target Kia and Hyundai owners in Charlotte and across the country. Criminals are using USB charging cables to easily steal the vehicles. Despite a software update being pushed out, local owners are still becoming victims.
Greenway Sexual Assault: Still No One in Custody
People who walk the trails of the McAlpine Creek Greenway are on edge after a sexual assaultΒ happened Saturday on the Four Mile Creek trailΒ off of Johnston Rd.Β
CMPD: Woman Sexually Assaulted While Walking On McAlpline Creek Greenway
Police are investigating after a woman says she was sexually assaulted by a young man while walking on the McAlpine Creek Greenway.
CMPD: Homicide Investigation In University City
CMPD is conducting a homicide investigation on University Point Boulevard.Β
Police: Woman Shot While Boating In Albemarle
A woman was taken to the hospital after being shot on a boat in Albemarle.
Huntersville Armed Robbery Investigation
The Huntersville Police Department is searching for two suspects concerning an armed robbery in a Walgreens parking lot. The event occurred Tuesday, July 18th.
Lincoln County Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Arrest
A traffic stop led to a search warrant where officers seized electric equipment and illegal drugs early Thursday, July 20th.Β
Four South Carolina Inmates Plead Guilty For Involvement In 2018 Jail Riot
Four inmates pleaded guilty to various charges for their part in the 2018 riot at Lee Correctional Institution on Thursday, July 20th.Β
Tony Bennett Dies At 96
Grammy award-winning singer Tony Bennett dies at 96 on Friday, July 21st.Β
Wadesboro Suspect On The Run After Being Charged With Murder
The Wadesboro Police Department is in search of murder suspect, Devonte Horne, (23) after a man was shot and killed Sunday, July 16th.
Gaston County Mugshots July 19th
Check out the Gaston County mugshots from Wednesday, July 19th.
Mecklenburg County Employee Accused Of Sexual Assault
Officers with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are investigating a sexual assault case in east Charlotte. It happened July 11, 2023.
Gaston Police: Officer Involved Shooting Investigation Dallas NC
The Gaston County Police Department is assisting the Dallas Police Department after two officers were involved in a shooting Tuesday, July 18th.Β
Mecklenburg County Deputy Involved In Car Crash
A deputy with the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office was involved in a car accident while on duty Monday, July 17th.
Accused NY Serial Killer Owned 4 Properties In Chester County South Carolina
Chester County neighbors are stunned to learn the accused Long Island serial killer owns property in their community. We're learning more about Rex Heuermann's ties to our area.
Missing: Police Searching For Child Taken By Mother From Mecklenburg County Home
Police need your help locating a missing 3-year-old who was allegedly taken by her mother from her father's home in Mecklenburg County. The girl's father is the legal guardian of the child, according to police.Β
Police Investigating Deadly Stabbing In Kannapolis
Police are investigating a deadly stabbing that happened in Kannapolis early Saturday morning.Β
9-Year-Old Injured After Shots Fired Into East Charlotte Apartment
CMPD says a 9-year-old was injured after someone fired shots into an apartment on Idlewild Road in east Charlotte over the weekend.Β
Dozens Of Homes Across Mecklenburg, Union Counties Targeted In Mail Theft Ring
14 homes were hit by thieves in the past two weeks in Union County. The suspects stole mail from homes with flags raised on their mailboxes.
Charlotte Mother Sentenced For Murder Of 4-Year-Old Daughter Found Buried In Yard
Malikah Bennett pleaded guilty to second degree murder in the death of her daughter back in 2021.
Operation Diamondback Cracking Down on Car Thefts in York County
Operation Diamondback; a push from the York County Sheriffs Office to crack down on crime. WCCB Charlotte's Emma Mondo spoke with Trent Faris, Public Information Officer for the York County Sheriffs Office, getting a better idea the operations main focus.Β
Lincolnton Man Charged With Child Sexual Assault
A Lincolnton man in connection with a child sexual assault case from 2016 was arrested on July 11th, 2023.Β
9 Homes Shot Into Over the Weekend in Charlotte
Homeowners are terrified at nine different houses in the Charlotte area after their home was shot into over the weekend.Β
Gaston County Man Charged With Multiple Child Sex Offenses
A Gaston County man was arrested on multiple felony sex offense charges on Tuesday, July 11th.
Community Gathers For Prayer Vigil Following Mass Shooting
The North Carolina Department of Public Safety's Alcohol Law Enforcement Division have cited the owner and employee of the store.
Huntersville Jewelry Robbery Investigation Underway
Police say an investigation is underway after three masked suspects robbed Fink's Jewelers in Birkdale on Tuesday, July 11th.
Charlotte Airport Seeing Increase In Weapons Confiscated From Flyers
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at North Carolina airports discovered a total of 130 firearms in travelersβ carry-on luggage in the first half of 2023, a small increase statewide over the same time period last year.
Investigation Underway After 7 Shot, Including 1 Dead in Wadesboro
Still no arrests after a mass shooting at a block party in Wadesboro. State and local investigators are working to identify the suspect or suspects who shot seven people, killing one of them.
Man Turns Himself In After Shooting In East Charlotte
A man was charged with murder after a shooting in east Charlotte.Β
Judge Holds Washington State In Contempt For Not Providing Services To Mentally Ill People In Jails
A federal judge has found Washington state in contempt and ordered it to pay more than $100 million in fines for failing to provide timely psychiatric services to mentally ill people who are forced to wait in jails for weeks or months.
Homicide Investigation University City Area
CMPD is investigating a homicide after a victim was found shot dead in the University City area Saturday, July 8th.
US Marshals Offer $10,000 Reward For Information On Murder Suspect
U.S. Marshals Officials are requesting the public's assistance with locating a Conover man wanted for first-degree murder.Β
Lieutenant Speaks On Extensive Manhunt That Lead To The Arrest Of Parents Accused Of Abusing Four-Month Old Baby | VIDEO
Lieutenant Ivie on this extensive investigation and how help from multiple agencies and the public led to their arrest.
Active SWAT Situation Underway In Northwest Charlotte
CMPD says an active SWAT situation is underway in northwest Charlotte.
Over 30 Arrested Following Large Disturbance In Uptown Charlotte During Fireworks Show
CMPD announces the arrest of more than 30 people, including kids, following a large disturbance during the Uptown Charlotte fireworks show on July 4th.
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