UPDATE: Victim and suspect in north Charlotte murder identified
A triple shooting in north Charlotte is now a homicide after police say a teenage victim died from his injuries.
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Animal advocacy group calls for more charges in burning possum case
Officers arrested 30-year-old Cameron Torrence earlier this month and charged him with animal cruelty. He's the only one charged, despite many believing there were multiple people involved.
Monroe Police K9 tracks and finds 2 suspected teen car thieves
Police say Narco followed the scent of the teen suspects through the woods and a field for a mile before finding them.
2 arrested for kidnapping a toddler in south Charlotte
Donnell Cochran and Tanika Barnes are both charged with first-degree kidnapping and felony conspiracy. Cochrane also faces cocaine charges and firearms charges.
Questions remain in Lenoir infant daycare death
A baby who died at a Lenoir daycare facility was laid to rest Tuesday afternoon. Sixteen month old Madolyn “Maddy” Mitchell died at Creative Beginnings daycare back on May 19th.
Monroe Police K9 catches 14-year-old car theft suspect
Two teenage car theft suspects are in custody thanks to Monroe Police K9 Narco. Police say Narco followed the scent of the suspects through the woods and a field for a mile before finding them.
Memorial Day shooting sends one to the hospital with life-threatening injuries
One person is facing life-threatening injuries after a shooting on Westpark Drive in south Charlotte. It happened at an apartment complex around 2pm on Memorial Day.
Tuesday funeral for toddler who died at Lenoir daycare
A funeral is set for the 16-month-old who died last week at a Lenoir daycare facility. Maddy Amara-Serenity Mitchell will be laid to rest Tuesday afternoon at Water Life Church.
10 people shot at holiday weekend party on South Carolina boat
Ten people were shot during a fight that started on a private boat holding a holiday weekend party Sunday night on the South Carolina coast, authorities said.
CMPD investigating homicide in north Charlotte
One person died in a shooting in north Charlotte on Saturday night.
Large police presence outside arcade in east Charlotte
A late-night crime scene outside the Freedom Arcade at North Sharon Amity Road and Albemarle Road. That's in east Charlotte.
Local school custodian arrested, charged with assaulting a student
A school custodian has been arrested. Alan Pryor is charged with assault and battery on a student. Pryor turned himself into police on Friday.
Friday afternoon shooting sends 2 to the hospital with life-threatening injuries
It happened around 5:30 Friday evening on Stroud Park Court.
Charlotte City Councilwoman, 2 daughters make first appearance in federal court
Tiawana Brown and her daughters pleaded not guilty Friday on multiple federal charges related to $124,000 of fraudulently obtained PPP loans.
Increased reward in Asha Degree investigation
There is now an increased reward for information in the disappearance of 9-year-old Asha Degree. The Cleveland County Sheriff's Office announced the increased reward, totaling $75,000 on Friday.
2nd suspect charged in deadly Salisbury shooting
A second suspect is in jail charged in connection to the murder of an 18-year-old in Salisbury.
Man sentenced to life in prison for Newton woman's murder
Family members say justice has been served after a jury convicted a man charged with the murder of a woman in Newton.
Councilwoman faces federal fraud charges, asks "Why would I resign?"
Charlotte City Councilwoman Tiawana Brown says she will not resign after being indicted on federal charges. Brown and her two daughters are accused of fraudulently getting $124,000 in COVID-relief funds and spending some of it on a lavish birthday party. The District 3 representative is vowing to fight the charges.
Troubling trend of thefts at South End bars
More thefts are happening in South End. We told you last week about a troubling trend happening at a popular south Charlotte bar.
City Councilmember and daughters indicted on federal charges
Charlotte City Council member Tiawana Brown and her daughters have been indicted on federal charges connected to COVID pandemic relief funds.
UPDATE: Chester Walmart reopens after incident in parking lot
The Walmart on J A Cochran Bypass in Chester reopened Thursday afternoon after being closed for a about two hours because of an incident in the parking lot.
Local daycare worker charged after toddler dies at facility
Police arrested 29-year-old Alexandra Coffey on Wednesday. She is charged with involuntary manslaughter and was given half a million dollars bond. We have also learned that the state has suspended the daycare's business license.
Charlotte Mom facing charges after repeat offender son is accused of stealing dog
A Charlotte mom is facing charges in connection to a stolen French Bulldog that she says she never took. The dog was inside a car in North Charlotte when police say several juveniles including her son stole the vehicle back in April. The mom says she's in desperate need of help for resources to get her teen under control.
Remains of missing Charlotte man found at NC scrapyard
The remains of a man reported missing in Charlotte almost 10 years ago have been found about an hour away in Davidson County.
SC death row inmate from Rock Hill wants to volunteer to die after friends are executed
A South Carolina inmate whose best friend and four other inmates have been put to death in less than a year appears to want to die himself.
Charlotte man sentenced for assaulting postal carriers
A Charlotte man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison followed by three years of probation after he assaulted two U.S. Postal Service mail carriers.
Ex-York Co. Sheriff's Deputy arrested, charged with ill treatment of animals
Amari Anne Mitchell (L) is the former deputy. She and Kaitlyn Johnson were arrested last week after an investigation found Mitchell had left her dog outside for several days without adequate food, water or shelter.
UPDATE: Man accused of stabbing pregnant woman to death extradited to Rock Hill
A man is accused of stabbing a pregnant woman he was in a relationship with during an argument has been extradited to Rock Hill.
Violent weekend in Charlotte leaves 3 people dead, including 2 teens
All three cases are under investigation. Call Crimestoppers if you have any information that can help police.
York County deputy arrested for animal mistreatment
A York County deputy has been charged with felony ill-treatment of animals.
17-year-old killed in shooting near Uptown
A 17-year-old was killed in an early morning shooting near Uptown
Man shot and killed at West Charlotte food truck lot
CMPD says 27-year-old Najee Pendergrass was shot and killed early Saturday morning at a food truck lot off Freedom Drive in West Charlotte.
Friday night shooting outside Charlotte gas station sends one person to the hospital
It happened at the Marathon gas station at the intersection of The Plaza and Sugar Creek Road.
Iredell Co. man charged with murder after calling 911 saying he shot his wife
A man is in jail charged with murder after the Iredell County Sheriff says he called 911 and said he shot his wife.
UPDATE: Underage person charged in Charlotte Harris Teeter fire
An underage person is charged in connection to a 3-alarm fire at a Harris Teeter store in north Charlotte. Charlotte Fire determined the had been intentionally set.
Video shows Uber driver attacked by passenger
It's been nearly two weeks since Oswaldo Rivera was attacked by his Uber passenger. The attack was captured on video. It shows the man choking Rivera with his own seatbelt before Rivera was able to slip out.
Missing teen found, search for armed robbery suspect continues
A 15-year-old girl reported missing and in danger in Catawba County is being reunited with family. Investigators are still trying to track down an armed robbery suspect they believe Carroll had been with.
Heavy police presence at apartment complex in northwest Charlotte
CMPD is investigating what appears to be a shooting in northwest Charlotte on Griers Grove Road at the North Cross Apartments.
CMPD searching for woman who was hit by car and then possibly kidnapped
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are looking for a woman who they believe was assaulted and then possibly kidnapped. It happened around 10:30 Wednesday night on Toddville Road in west Charlotte.
Driver charged after hitting two teens crossing a road in Hickory
Two teenagers are recovering after they were hit by a car while trying to cross a busy road in Hickory.
Three charged after police break up meth trafficking ring in Gaston Co.
Police say they have broken up a major meth trafficking operation in Gaston County. Three suspects face more than 30 charges.
ICE contradicts local school principal, says arrest was not made near CMS school
Immigrations and Customs Enforcement issued a statement to WCCB on Wednesday about an arrest that upset parents at a local school. Officers arrested Adrian Ojeda-Calvillo Monday near his home in east Charlotte.
Serial flasher? Man arrested for second indecent exposure in South End
Does South End have a serial flasher? It's a question worth asking after a man was arrested for the second time in the last three weeks for indecent exposure.
UPDATE: Arrest report shows owner of Dilworth house that exploded is charged with arson
The owner of a Dilworth home that exploded during a fire has been arrested in Chicago. Charlotte fire determined a fire at the home on Lombardy Circle on May 2nd had been intentionally set.
UPDATE: Man accused of killing Waxhaw woman in SC remains in jail after no bond set
A South Carolina man charged with the murder of a woman from Waxhaw remains locked up without bond. Alexander Dickey faced a Municipal Court judge in Columbia on Tuesday. During the hearing, the judge decided not to set bond, and referred the case to Circuit Court.
NC and SC Attorneys General to WeChat: You have 30 days to address drug money laundering
They say the app is being used by Chinese brokers to help Mexican cartels move drug money out of the U.S. and back to their suppliers.
Local motel scene of another deadly shooting
An investigation is underway following another shooting at a west Charlotte motel. It happened around six on Monday evening at the Loyalty Inn on Lucky Penny Street.
Update on Lancaster homicide expected today
The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office will provide an update on a homicide that unfolded last week Monday morning.
Arrest made in north Charlotte murder
Police have made an arrest after a homicide in north Charlotte that happened earlier this week.
2 hurt in west Charlotte shooting
Two people are in the hospital following a shooting in west Charlotte overnight.
Charlotte man arrested, facing charges for opossum set on fire
A man has been arrested following the investigation of a disturbing video that showed an opossum being set on fire.
UPDATE: Officer who shot and killed suspect outside Pineville bar will not face criminal charges
The district attorney says a Pineville police officer who shot and killed a suspect outside a bar will not face criminal charges.
CMPD investigating deadly shooting at north Charlotte gas station
One person is dead after an early morning shooting at a gas station in north Charlotte.
UPDATE: Man charged with deadly shooting in south Charlotte
A man is in jail charged with shooting three people at a Mini Mart in south Charlotte Monday afternoon. One of the victims died.
Mother arrested for leaving kids alone in a car while she tanned inside a gym
A 32-year-old mom is accused of leaving her four year old and five month old in the car while she was tanning inside a gym. Tiffany Greene is now facing several charges including contributing to child neglect.
Woman from Waxhaw shot and killed during home break-in in Columbia
Family and friends are remembering a 22-year-old woman from Waxhaw who was shot and killed while visiting friends in South Carolina.
One person injured in overnight shooting in west Charlotte
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating an overnight shooting early Tuesday morning.
Boy pleads guilty to setting fire inside Lancaster Walmart
A 12-year-old boy has pleaded guilty to starting a fire inside the Walmart in Lancaster over the weekend. He is being held in custody while a mental evaluation is completed.
2 charged after weekend shooting in Gastonia
Two people face charges after a double shooting in Gastonia over the weekend. Paramedics took the victims to the hospital. Their injuries were not life-threatening.
Youth referee arrested after discharging firearm
Union County deputies say a youth sports referee has been arrested after firing a gun inside a packed sports complex in Indian Trail.
Death investigation underway in west Charlotte
CMPD is conducting a death investigation in west Charlotte, the third deadly shooting in less than 24 hours.
Homicide investigation underway in north Charlotte
CMPD is conducting a homicide investigation following a shooting in north Charlotte on Saturday afternoon.
CMPD investigating homicide in south Charlotte
Police are conducting a homicide investigation after one person was shot and killed overnight in south Charlotte.
UPDATE: NC wildlife officials say they have persons of interest after video shows opossum burned alive
North Carolina wildlife officials say they have persons of interest in connection to a video showing an opossum being set on fire.
Charlotte mother charged with child abuse, accused of beating her son
A Charlotte mother is charged with felony child abuse, accused of beating her 8-year-old son with an extension cord.
Search for shooter after man killed in Salisbury
Police were called to South Clay Street around 9:45 pm on Wednesday and found 21-year-old David Anderson lying in the front yard of a home. Investigators say he had been shot several times.
Mother charged with murder 2 years after baby's drug death
A woman is in jail in Caldwell County charged with murder and felony child abuse after the fentanyl death of her baby in 2023.
Charlotte woman grateful to be alive after bullets fly through her home
A Druid Hills resident is grateful to be alive after her home was riddled with bullets Tuesday night, now she wants police to step up patrol in the neighborhood.
3 South Carolina women charged with fraudulently receiving more than $107K in combined SNAP food stamps
Three women from South Carolina were arrested in unrelated cases over the past several weeks for fraudulently receiving a combined total of more than $107,000 in SNAP food stamp benefits, according to arrest warrants.
Shannon Park residents remember deadly officer ambush one year later
Residents in the Shannon Park neighborhood say they still remember the deadly officer ambush that left four officers dead on April 29th, 2024.
Driver wanted in deadly north Charlotte hit-and-run
A man died early Monday morning after an SUV hit him in north Charlotte and kept going.
Man accused of setting Rock Hill home on fire with people inside
A man is charged with arson and attempted murder after police say he set a pile of clothes on fire inside a Rock Hill home after an argument.
Woman charged with attempted murder after police say she set a home on fire
A woman is accused of setting a home on fire near Bessemer City with a person inside.
CMPD, widows remember fallen officers one year later
April 29th, 2025 marks one year since four officers were gunned downed in the line of duty while serving a warrant in East Charlotte. CMPD officials say over the past year support from the community and local policy makers has strengthened the department and made the community safer.
Armed grocery story robbery arrest
A man is in jail after being accused of armed robbery at a grocery store in Lancaster.
Opossum Outrage: CMPD, Wildlife officials investigating after video shows animal set on fire
North Carolina Wildlife Officials say the three people seen in that video could face felony charges.
UPDATE: Man convicted for setting fire to Cornelius family's home
A man who set fire to a Cornelius family's home as they slept inside has been convicted by a jury in Mecklenburg County.
Concord man charged with the murder of his wife
A Concord woman is dead and her husband is in jail charged with her murder. Michael Hopkins is accused of shooting Miriam Blue-Hopkins during a fight.
Man claims church member sexually abused him as a boy before moving to Charlotte
The abuse allegedly happened in New Orleans almost 30 years ago. However, the alleged victim says his abuser has been living in the Charlotte community for the past 20 years.
UPDATE: Teen charged, victim identified after deadly shooting at Rock Hill gas station
A 17-year-old boy is charged with the murder of a 16-year-old, after a deadly shooting in the parking lot of a gas station in Rock Hill. The victim has been identified as Jayden Reid of Chester, South Carolina.
Man dead after shooting at sports bar
A man has died after a shooting at a University City sports bar. CMPD responded to a call about a fight at the 1st and Goal off of University City Boulevard just after 3 a.m.
CMPD says kidnapping call leads to illegal gambling bust
Officers were called out on April 4 to the Lucky Seven Arcade on Reagan Drive in north Charlotte. When they got there, they say they found illegal gaming machines inside.
CMPD police officer arrested, charged with driving under the influence
Clover Police arrested Officer Stephen Brown just before 3 Monday afternoon. CMPD says Brown was off duty at the time.
Repairs begin on East Charlotte home where four officers were killed in a shootout
A contractor was seen working on the home where four officers were killed in a shootout on Galway Drive.
Catawba Co. man sentenced to long time in prison for trafficking fentanyl
A judge sentenced a man convicted of drug trafficking in Catawba County to at least 57 years in prison.
Catawba County father to serve at least 15 years in prison after toddler's death
Shayne Scronce was arrested in February of 2024 after his 16-month-old daughter died after she ingested drugs inside Scronce's house.
Man charged in I-77 crash that left 2 dead
A man has been charged after two people were killed in a crash on I-77 in Iredell County on Saturday night.
CMPD conducting homicide investigation in cemetery
One person died after a shooting at a southwest Charlotte cemetery on Saturday night.
New York man arrested in Gaston County
A man wanted in connection to a murder in New York is now in custody, thanks to the Gastonia Police Department.
CMPD raids arcade in west Charlotte
A raid at a local gambling arcade resulted in additional charges.
CMPD investigating homicide in south Charlotte
CMPD is investigating another homicide with the latest one in south Charlotte on Friday morning.
UPDATE: Teen arrested in deadly shooting in southeast Charlotte
A 19-year-old is locked up in the Mecklenburg County Jail, charged with the murder of 21-year-old Jeremiah Cunningham.
Charlotte woman says she's being extorted to get her stolen dog back
A Charlotte woman says she being extorted by the man who stole her dog and car.
UPDATE: Teen charged in north Charlotte deadly shooting from 2024
A 15-year-old boy is charged with the murder of a 25-year-old man in north Charlotte.
Police investigating three overnight homicides
CMPD is investigating a deadly shooting on Eastway Drive, the third homicide in less than eight hours.
3 shot, 1 dead in Chester County
One person died and two others were injured following two separate shooting incidents that occurred minutes apart in Chester County.
South Carolina prepares for second firing squad execution
Long a method of execution associated with political terror or military justice, a firing squad is set to kill a South Carolina inmate on Friday, the second time the state will have carried out that method in the past five weeks.
Charlotte woman looking for suspect who stole her car with her dog inside
A Charlotte woman's search to find her dog is coming up cold. On Sunday, her car was stolen from her apartment's parking lot. Her dog Julio was inside the car.
CMPD releases Charlotte crime stats
CMPD says Charlotte had a significant decrease in violent crime in the first quarter of 2025.
Mother and son charged after triple shooting in Chester Co.
A mother and son are charged after three people were shot in Great Falls on Wednesday.
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