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Deputies: Lincoln County Prison Guard Charged With Engaging In Sexual Acts With An Inmate

Deputies say a prison guard at the Lincoln Correctional Center in Lincolnton was arrested on Monday for having a sexual relationship with an inmate.

Police Search For Suspects After A Shooting At A Monroe Business Leaves 2 Critically Injured

Police are searching for three men and a suspect vehicle after a shooting at a business in Monroe Tuesday evening left two individuals critically injured.

Photo Shows Boy Pointing Realistic-Looking Toy Gun In Local Classroom

Parents at a charter school in Mint Hill are worried about a frightening photo taken inside an eighth grade classroom. It shows a boy pointing a realistic-looking toy gun toward students.

CMPD: Fatal East Charlotte Shooting Of 48-Year-Old Classified As Justified Homicide

Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives say that the fatal shooting of a 48-year-old man, who was found outside an east Charlotte home, has been classified as a justified homicide.

Autopsy: Severe Brain Trauma In Ex-NFL Player Who Shot 6

A coroner says an autopsy shows unusually severe brain disease in the frontal lobe of the former NFL player accused of fatally shooting six people in Rock Hill, South Carolina before killing himself in April.

Cmpd & Cms Superintendent Issue Statements After Shots Were Fired At West Charlotte High School

Shots Fired At West Charlotte High School; CMS Superintendent and CMPD Chief Respond

CMS Superintendent Winston and CMPD Chief Jennings speak following a gun being fired at West Charlotte High School Monday afternoon.

Man Arrested, Charged For 14 Counts Of Felony Indecent Liberties With A Child In Iredell County

A 21-year-old Statesville man is facing 14 counts of indecent liberties with a child, according to the Iredell County Sheriff's Office.

Salisbury Police Investigate Early Morning Shooting, Victim Taken To Hospital

No word on any suspects after a shooting early Sunday morning in Salisbury. Investigators say it happened on Wilson Road around 4:30 a.m.

Suspect Arrested in 2014 Homicide

Police arrest suspect in the 2014 murder of a Rock Hill man

Two Arrested In York Co. Accused Of Stealing Mail From More Than 2,000 Victims

York County Deputies have arrested two people accused of stealing thousands of pieces of mail. 34-year-old Jennings Keziah and 28-year-old Tressa Baucom were caught Tuesday throwing mail out of a car in a Walmart parking lot in Lake Wylie.

Police Arrest First Suspect in Shooting That Injured Five People

Police have arrested one suspect in the shooting that sent five people to the hospital late Friday night.

Prosecutors Will Not Seek Death Penalty In Murder Case Of Men Charged With Killing Charlotte Restaurant Owner

It's been two years since Scott Brooks was shot and killed as he was opening Brooks Sandwich House in Noda.

Cleveland County School Bus Driver Accused of Driving While Impaired

A local bus driver is accused of driving while impaired with students on board.

Police: 22-Year-Old Woman Charged For Murder In Hickory Homicide

Hickory Police have charged a 22-year-old Gastonia woman with murder after finding man dead inside his home on Saturday.

CPD: Concord Man Arrested For Wife's Murder

Police have arrested a Concord man for shooting and killing his wife during a domestic dispute on Wednesday.

Matthews Police Identify Woman Accused Of Assaulting Senior Citizen On Thanksgiving

Detectives have identified the woman accused of assaulting a senior citizen at a store in Matthews on Thanksgiving day.

Gaston County Police Charge Man With Possession Of Child Porn

Gaston County Police have charged Thomas Bees, 27, for possession of child pornography.

Principal: 2 Guns Found In Parking Lot Of West Charlotte High School Campus

Two guns were found in a student's car in the parking lot of West Charlotte High School's campus on Thursday , according to a letter sent to parents from Principal Hoskins.

Police: 26-Year-Old Man In Critical Condition Following Shooting In Hickory

Hickory Police are investigating a shooting that left a 26-year-old man in critical condition Wednesday night.

Principal: Student Brought Gun To North Mecklenburg High School

A student was found in possession of a firearm on the campus of North Mecklenburg High School today, according to a letter sent to parents from Principal Hood.

Sheriff: Former High School Booster Club Treasurer Charged with Embezzlement

Detectives have arrested and charged a former Union County booster club treasurer with embezzlement after a month-long investigation.

Federal Lawsuit Filed By Wife Of Mooresville Man Shot & Killed In 2020 Officer-Involved Shooting

The wife of a Mooresville man, shot and killed by officers in 2020, has filed a lawsuit claiming her husband was complying with police commands when he was killed.

CMPD: 2 Teenagers Charged For Murder In Northwest Charlotte Homicide

Detectives say two teenagers have been charged for the murder of Daniel Vergara, 31, after he was killed almost a year ago in northwest Charlotte.

Catawba County Register Of Deeds Indicted For Embezzlement

Police say Catawba County Register of Deeds Donna Hicks Spencer was arrested for embezzlement on Tuesday.

CMPD: 2 Teens Charged In Spree Of Early Morning Car Break-Ins In North Charlotte

Detectives say two teenagers were arrested and charged Tuesday morning after a spree of car break-ins in north Charlotte.

Mooresville Man Arrested For Sexual Exploitation Of Minor

The Iredell County Sheriff's Office has arrested a 26-year-old Mooresville man for sexual exploitation of a minor.

Police Arrest Uptown Charlotte Shooting Suspect

Police have arrested and charged a 20-year-old man after shots were fired in Uptown Charlotte on Tuesday.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police ID Suspect In 15 Cases From 1990s

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg police say a suspect in at least 15 sexual assault cases in in the 1990s has been identified through DNA testing.

Police: 2 Men Shot Near Apartments In East Charlotte

Police say two men were taken to a hospital Friday night after being shot near an east Charlotte apartment complex.

Detectives Search For Suspect Vehicle Involved In Fatal East Charlotte Hit-And-Run Crash With Pedestrian

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Detectives are searching for the suspect of a fatal hit-and-run collision after a pedestrian died from injuries sustained in the crash on Wednesday.

Harding High School In Charlotte Locks Down Over Pepper Spray Incident

A west Charlotte high school was placed on lockdown Friday after officers were called to investigate an altercation on campus involving pepper spray.

Police Charge Gastonia Man With Possession Of Child Porn

Police say a 21-year-old Gaston County man faces multiple charges for the possession of child pornography.

Deputies: Chester County Woman Charged For Shooting, Killing 6-Year-Old Son On Thanksgiving

A Chester County woman has been charged for shooting and killing her 6-year-old son after returning home from deer hunting on Thanksgiving day.

Another Gun Found On A CMS School Campus

That makes 18 so far this year.

CMS: Student Brings Gun Onto Garinger High School Campus

CMS investigates after a student brought a gun onto Garinger High School campus in east Charlotte on Thursday.

Family Demands Justice As Police Search For Driver In Hit & Run Crash That Killed Beloved Grandmother

Family members say 59-year-old Cecilia Wallace was trying to cross the street near the intersection of Sunset and Beatties Ford Road on Thanksgiving when she was hit and killed.

Gaston County Police Identify Victim In 1979 Homicide

Gaston County Police, with help from the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), have identified a victim in a 1979 homicide. Through a DNA profile, James Smith of Charlotte was identified as the victim in this case.

Police: Suspects In Stolen Vehicle Connect Logging Chain To ATM In Hickory During Attempted Break-In

Police are searching for two suspects after they attempted to use a logging chain to break into a bank ATM in Hickory on Wednesday.

Monroe Police Charge Juvenile With 3 Counts Of Attempted 1st Degree Murder Following Shooting

Officers with the Monroe Police Department have charged a juvenile for his involvement in a near fatal shooting on Sunday.

CMPD: Missing Charlotte Woman Found Murdered, Boyfriend Charged

Detectives have charged the boyfriend of 21-year-old Denee Rawls with Murder after finding the missing Charlotte woman dead early Tuesday morning.

Harding University High Placed On Lock Down Following Fight On Campus; Gun Found In Backpack

Harding University High School was put on lockdown on Tuesday after a fight on campus. A gun was also found following a search.

Ongoing Dispute Between Troutman Neighbors Lead To Shooting

The Troutman Police Department is investigating after a neighbor dispute left one person suffering from a gunshot wound Sunday.

18-Year-Old Charged With Manslaughter In Shooting Death Of Charlotte Teen

CMPD arrested Junio Alexis Ramos Estrada in the shooting death of Vanessa Sarai Santos Garcia.

One Killed, Two Injured In Triple Shooting In Northwest Charlotte

CMPD says officers found the victims when they investigated a noise complaint around 5 a.m.

Police: 2 Men Dead, 2 Children Injured After Drunk Driving Collision In Lancaster

Police say two men died and two children were injured in a drunk driving collision on Black Friday in Lancaster, S.C.

Police: Neighbor Suspected Of Shooting And Killing Gaston County Woman On Thanksgiving Day

Police say a shooting on Thanksgiving Day in Gaston County has left one woman dead and her neighbor facing a 1st Degree Murder charge.

Deputies Search For Persons Responsible For Shooting Several Goats & Chickens At A High School In Chesterfield County

Deputies with the Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office have opened an investigation to find the person or persons responsible for shooting several goats and chickens on the property of an area high school Thanksgiving morning.

Detectives Investigate A Deadly Head-On Collision In North Charlotte

Detectives are investigating a fatal head-on collision in north Charlotte that left the driver of a Chevrolet dead Wednesday night.

Family, Friends Remember The Lives Of Beloved Charlotte Couple Killed In Crash

According to CMPD, Luke and Restin Drawdy were killed when a drunk driver slammed into their SUV Tuesday night.

Police: 2 Suspects Wanted For Armed Robbery Of Fish Kiss Arcade In East Charlotte

Detectives are asking for the public's help in identifying two suspects involved in an armed robbery that occurred early Tuesday morning at the Fish Kiss Arcade in east Charlotte.

CMPD: Couple Killed By Drunk Driver In Fatal Northeast Charlotte Collision

Detectives say two people were killed Tuesday night in northeast Charlotte after a drunk driver struck their car.

Suspect Arrested in Murder of Lenoir-Rhyne Student

Hickory Police: Suspect Quavius Izard, 21, arrested in Caldwell County in connection to the murder of Omari Alexander.

Three Charged, Including Juvenile, For Fatal South Charlotte Shooting Of Two People

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has charged two additional suspects, including a juvenile, in connection to the murder of two people who were killed in March 2021.

CMPD: Man Charged For Murder Of Woman Found Shot To Death Near Uptown Charlotte

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a man who is wanted for the murder of a 40-year-old woman.

Winthrop Police Searching For Suspect In Sexual Assault At Campus Dorm

A Winthrop University student says a man sexually assaulted her inside her dorm room. The man is in his early 20's, around six feet tall, with brown hair, and blue eyes.

Former Cleveland County Substitute Teacher Accused Of Sending Sexually Explicit Content To Teens

A former substitute teacher has been arrested for sending sexually explicit content to several middle school students, according to the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office.

Police: 8 Bullet Holes Found In Rock Hill Home

The Rock Hill Police Department is investigating after eight bullet holes were located in a home early Monday morning.

Man Arrested For Sexually Assaulting Victim At Gunpoint In North Charlotte On Halloween

A 29-year-old man has been charged for allegedly sexually a woman at gunpoint in north Charlotte on Halloween day after DNA evidence was recovered, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.

Lenoir-Rhyne University Football Player Found Shot To Death Inside Car

Police have opened an investigation after finding a 19-year-old Lenoir-Rhyne University football player shot to death inside a car in a parking lot in Hickory early Saturday morning.

Police: Man Killed In Deadly Officer-Involved Shooting In Gaston County

Detectives have identified Chucky Bowden, 54, as the man who died following an officer-involved shooting in Gaston County on Thursday.

Federal Judge Sentences 5 For Involvement In N.C. Methamphetamine Trafficking Ring

A federal judge handed down sentences of up to 15 years in prison to five individuals for their involvement in a methamphetamine trafficking ring in North Carolina.

Mallard Creek High School On Lockdown After Series Of Fights

Mallard Creek High School was placed on lockdown Thursday after a series of fights broke out.

Concord Man Sent To Prison On Dog Fighting, Gun Charges

Federal officials say a Concord man was sentenced to 75 months in prison for his part in a dog fighting operation and having a firearm as a convicted felon.

Officials: York County Church Fire Intentionally Set

Police and federal investigators are working to determine who intentionally set fire to a church in York County.

Investigation Of Wanted Fugitive Leads To Arrest Of Three In Rowan County

The Rowan County Sheriff's Office made three arrests during an investigation of a wanted fugitive Monday.

CMPD: Second Man Charged With Murder Of 15-Year-Old In Southwest Charlotte Shooting

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has charged a second person for the murder of 15-year-old Daliamontray Decarlo Strothers Jr.

Iredell County Man Facing Sexual Assault, Human Trafficking Charges

The Iredell County Sheriff's Office says a 30-year-old man is facing multiple charges in connection to reports of sexual assault on two teenagers.

DaBaby Has Mother Of His Child Arrested On DV Charges

Singer DaniLeigh is charged with assaulting rapper DaBaby at his Charlotte apartment.

CMPD: Man Charged For Murder Following Deadly Shooting At North Charlotte Gas Station

Detectives have identified Cornell Williams, 30, as the victim in a fatal shooting that occurred Friday night in north Charlotte. Police have charged Demario Maye Wilson, 32, for murder in this case.

Deputies: Man Arrested In Florida After Allegedly Kidnapping 2 Teens & Stealing Their Car In Chester County

Deputies say a wanted man is in custody in Florida, awaiting extradition to South Carolina, after he allegedly kidnapped two teenagers in Chester County and stole their car.

CMPD: 2 Charged In Murder Of Man Found Fatally Shot In North Charlotte Gas Station Parking Lot

Detectives have charged 25-year-old Isiah Williamson and 20-year-old Lazaria Hamilton for their involvement in the murder of Lester Acevedo.

Police: Woman Charged With DUI In Fatal Rock Hill Head-On Collision

Police have charged a York County woman with a DUI after further investigation into a fatal Rock Hill crash in September that left a 21-year-old Lancaster woman dead.

Police: 17-Year-Old Boy Dies After Shooting Near Kannapolis Elementary School

Police say a 17-old-year boy shot inside his car outside an elementary school in Kannapolis on Thursday has since died from injuries sustained in the shooting.

CMPD: Three Suspects Charged For Short Spree Of Armed Robberies In East Charlotte

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has arrested three suspects for committing a short spree of armed robberies in east Charlotte Sunday afternoon.

CMPD: 19-Year-Old Charged After Fleeing From Police In Stolen Vehicle With Stolen Rifle

A 19-year-old has been arrested after he allegedly terrorized the community with a stolen firearm, fled from officers in a stolen vehicle and barricaded himself in a shed Wednesday night, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.

Mooresville Man Facing Charges After Shooting Driver In Face On I-77

According to the Iredell County Sheriff's Office, a Mooresville man is facing charges after he allegedly shot another driver in the face along Interstate 77 Monday.

Man Found Fatally Shot In Woods In Front Of Mobile Home in Lancaster

The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office is investigating a homicide after a man was found fatally shot in the woods Tuesday morning.

Hopewell High School Placed On Lockdown Due To Police Activity In Area

Hopewell High School was placed on lockdown Tuesday afternoon while police investigated a report in the area, according to authorities.

Another Assault On Jail Officer In Mecklenburg County

For the second time in two weeks, a Mecklenburg County jail officer was taken to the hospital after being assaulted.

Two Shot In Union County While Riding In A Vehicle

Two adults were shot while riding in a vehicle in Monroe Saturday night, according to the Union County Sheriff's Office.

CMPD: 17-Year-Old Fatally Shot While In Moving Vehicle In North Charlotte

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department says a 17-year-old that was hospitalized early Saturday due to a north Charlotte shooting has died.

Deputies: 2 Men Arrested After Armed Pawn Shop Robbery In Cabarrus County

The Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office is investigating an attempted armed robbery at a Mount Pleasant pawn shop after the owner was shot several times Thursday morning.

Troopers: Impaired Driver Kills Pedestrian In Catawba County Hit And Run Collision

Troopers are investigating a fatal hit and run collision in Catawba County after an impaired driver killed a pedestrian in the roadway Thursday night.

Police: Suspect Charged In Shooting Of 69-Year-Old Man In Gastonia

Detectives with the Gastonia Police Department have arrested and charged a man for his involvement in the shooting of a 69-year-old man in Gastonia on Thursday.

Federal Authorities: Supplier Of Western N.C. Drug Network Sentenced To 30 Years In Prison

Federal authorities say the supplier of a local drug network in western North Carolina has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for crimes he committed in 2018 and 2019.

Police: Burke County Man Arrested For Alleged Sexual Assault Of Minor

Burke County Sheriff's Deputies have arrested a 56-year-old man for involvement in an alleged sexual assault involving an adolescent.

Deputies: 3 Mecklenburg County Detention Center Officers Assaulted By Inmate

The Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office is investigating after three detention officers were assaulted by an inmate on Tuesday.

Five Students In Custody After 2 Guns Found On Hopewell High Campus In Huntersville Following Fight

Police say five students have been arrested after two guns were found on the Hopewell High School campus on November 3rd. Huntersville Police say officers located a loaded Phoenix Arms, .22 pistol and a Glock Model 34, 9mm pistol. The 9mm pistol they say had been reported stolen.

Police Hope Surveillance Photos Will Lead To Suspect In N. Charlotte Sexual Assault

Police hope surveillance photos can help them track down a sexual assault suspect in North Charlotte. A woman told police a man attacked her as she walked to her car early Halloween morning.

Police: Man Charged With Manslaughter After Teen Found Fatally Shot In East Charlotte

Detectives are investigating after finding a 17-year-old boy shot in east Charlotte early Wednesday morning. Police say the boy has since died and one person has been arrested in this case.

Family Pleads For Answers More Than A Year After Former UNC Charlotte Student Goes Missing

A Clinton family is desperate to find a former UNC Charlotte student who went missing in 2020. The family of James Joyner says he went to Georgia with a friend for a weekend trip on April 26th of 2020. That friend returned, but Joyner is still missing.

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