Lincoln County Man Caught After Escaping Patrol Car While In Handcuffs
Authorities say they apprehended Clarence Crutchfield who escaped the back of a patrol car while in handcuffs late Sunday night.
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CMPD Releases Photo Of Victim In West Charlotte Homicide, Asks Community For Help
Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department have identified the person killed early Monday morning in west Charlotte.
Illegal Immigrant Charged With Trafficking Roughly $100K Worth Of Methamphetamine
Deputies say a man who is in the country illegally has been charged with trafficking approximately $100,000 worth of methamphetamine.
Atlanta Carjacking Suspects Arrested After Pursuit, Crash In Lincoln County
Authorities arrested two Atlanta, Georgia carjacking suspects Sunday morning after a chase involving the North Carolina State Highway Patrol ended in a crash.
Police Arrest Suspect Wanted By CMPD
Police say Rodney Smith has been located and arrested.
Weekend Shooting Leaves One Hospitalized, Suspect In Custody
The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office has charged a man accused of shooting into a vehicle late Saturday night and leaving one person injured.
Suspect In East Charlotte Business Owner's Murder Arrested In Texas
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police say the man accused of killing an east Charlotte business owner on January 14th has been located in Dallas, Texas.
Women Arrested For Shooting Boyfriend In Catawba County
Deputies say they arrested a woman for shooting her boyfriend in Catawba County.Β
CMPD Makes Arrest In Fatal Hit And Run Case
Police say they arrested a man for a fatal hit and run that happened in north Charlotte in January.
CMPD Investigating Deadly Shooting, Car Crash In Southeast Charlotte
Detectives are trying to piece together the events that preceded a deadly shooting in Mint Hill and a motor vehicle accident in southeast Charlotte.Β
Police Arrest Man Accused Of Stabbing Woman At Hickory McDonald's
Police in Hickory have arrested the man they say stabbed a woman in a McDonald's parking lot Monday night.
Police Arrest Teen Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Woman Near Winthrop University
Rock Hill Police have charged a teen in connection to a sexual assault that happened early Friday morning near the campus of Winthrop University.
Several Suspects Arrested After Union County Home Invasion
Union County Sheriff's deputies have arrested five suspects after reportedly witnessing a home invasion Thursday afternoon while conducting a narcotics surveillance operation nearby.
Man Accused Of Multiple Child Sex Crimes In Alexander County
The Alexander County Sheriff's Office has charged a 47-year-old man with sex crimes involving a child under the age of 13.
Police Investigating South Charlotte Shooting That Left One Person Seriously Injured
An investigation is underway after a shooting Thursday night in south Charlotte.
New Information Released On Woman Sexually Assaulted, Stabbed In Southwest Charlotte
A 32-year-old woman who was sexually assaulted and stabbed in southwest Charlotte Wednesday night knew the suspect, according to police.
Suspect Charged With Breaking Into Northwest Charlotte Vehicles
Police have charged a man accused of breaking into several vehicles in northwest Charlotte early Thursday morning.
Trial Date Set For Casey Parsons
The adoptive mother of Salisbury teen Erica Parsons will go to trial in 2020.Β The date was set during a hearing Thursday morning.Β Β
CMS Superintendent Raises Concerns About ICE Operations
New concerns about fear in Charlotte's immigrant community after a recent increase in ICE arrests. CMS Superintendent Dr. Clayton Wilcox is speaking out about the impact teachers are seeing in the classroom.
Repeat Offender Arrested After String Of Apartment Break-Ins In Steele Creek
We're learning more about the accused thief, who is a repeat offender.
Rock Hill Murder Suspect Extradited To York County After Arrest In Charlotte
Marques Heath is back in York County custody after being arrested in Charlotte Tuesday afternoon following a Rock Hill shooting that injured three and left one dead.
Concord Man Charged With Operating Illegal Sweepstakes Gaming
A Concord man was arrested Wednesday for allegedly running an illegal sweepstakes gaming operation.
Thieves Targeting Vehicles In McAdenville, Other Gaston County Neighborhoods
Residents on alert after surveillance video shows several people creeping through the streets of a Gaston County neighborhood.
19-Year-Old Charged In Connection To Several Breaking And Entering Cases In South Charlotte
A 19-year-old is facing charges after breaking into several homes and taking property around South Charlotte.
Police Searching For Suspect Accused Of Breaking Into Car, Stealing Items At Matthews Shopping Center
Police are searching for a suspect who broke into a man's car and stole his credit card in Matthews.
Lincoln County Man Who Was Reported Missing Now Considered Wanted
A 33-year-old, Lincoln County man who was reported Missing on Monday is now listed as wanted.
York Co. Murder Suspect Had Recent Arrest on Domestic Violence Charges
A manhunt for a murder suspect ended with a crash in South Charlotte. Marques Heath is accused of shooting three women in York County, killing one of them.
Two Charged With Breaking Into Multiple Vehicles
Police have arrested two suspects accused of breaking into multiple east Charlotte vehicles, and firing shots at one of the victims.
Maiden Police Arrest Two Suspects For Possession Of Methamphetamine
Police have arrested two suspects they say were in possession of several drugs, including methamphetamine.
Deputies: Lincoln County Man Charged With Assaulting Driver's Ed Teacher
A Lincoln County parent is facing charges after deputies say he assaulted a driver's education teacher at West Lincoln High School on Saturday.
Council Members Question CMPD Actions after ICE Arrests
The debate over immigration enforcement getting heated at Monday night's Charlotte City Council meeting. Some council members are criticizing CMPD's actions in the wake of ICE arrests last week.
Two Charged With Breaking Into Dilworth Area Homes
Police have charged two suspects with breaking into several homes in the Dilworth neighborhood.
CMPD Charges Two With Multiple Vehicle Break-Ins
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have charged two suspects with breaking into and stealing from multiple cars in south Charlotte.
Man Charged With Breaking Into Multiple East Charlotte Vehicles
CMPD has charged a man accused of breaking into multiple vehicles in east Charlotte on February 5th.
Two Charged With Breaking Into East Charlotte Vehicle
Police have charged a 19-year-old man and a 14-year-old juvenile with breaking into a vehicle in an east Charlotte neighborhood.
Two Suspects Charged After Attempted Armed Robbery Overnight Sunday
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have charged two suspects in connection to an attempted armed robbery shortly after midnight Sunday.
Deputies Identify Victims In Alexander County Double Murder
Two men were found dead inside a home in Alexander County on Saturday.
Murder Trial Begins For Man Accused Of Shooting Protestor During 2016 Uptown Charlotte Riots
The murder trial for the man accused of shooting a protester during the 2016 riots in Uptown Charlotte begins today.
Statesville Teen Shot In Back Of Head Recovering, Police Searching For Shooter
A 16-year-old boy was shot in the back of the head in Statesville late Sunday night.
ICE Agents In North Carolina Arrest Hundreds Of Immigrants
Federal officials in North Carolina say they have arrested hundreds of immigrants in the U.S. illegally this week after some local law agencies stopped cooperating with immigration enforcement.
Lancaster County Drug Operation Leads To Two Arrests, Multiple Charges
Lancaster County Sheriff's deputies arrested two suspects on multiple drug related charges after executing a search warrant at their home early Friday morning.
CMPD Releases Photos Of Suspects Wanted For Kidnapping Toddler From Unattended Car
CMPD has released photos of the suspects wanted for stealing an unattended vehicle in south Charlotte with a 2-year-old still inside.
Police Identify Man Arrested Following High Speed Chase Through Charlotte
Police took a man in custody after he led officers on a high speed chase through Charlotte.Β The chase lasted nearly an hour and went from east Charlotte to SouthPark and many neighborhoods in between.Β Β
Catawba County Sheriff Warns Residents About Recent Phone Scam
The Catawba County Sheriff's Office is warning residents to be on alert regarding a recent telephone scam.
Waxhaw Man Among Three Sentenced In Texas For Scamming Nonprofit Groups
A federal judge in South Texas has sentenced three men to prison and ordered repayment of more than $4.2 million in an investment scam targeting nonprofit groups.
Lincoln County Business Owner Holds Alleged Tool Thief At Gunpoint
An Iredell County business owner held a man at gunpoint until deputies could arrive after he reportedly caught the man stealing Thursday afternoon.
CMPD Charges Suspect In 1992 Sex Assault Cold Case
After more than two decades, a man is now facing charges for allegedly robbing two women at gunpoint and then sexually assaulting them in north Charlotte.
Deputies: Waxhaw Man Arrested After Horses Found Starving And Eating Tree Bark
The Union County Sheriff's Office says they arrested a man after they found his horses starving and eating tree bark.Β
Landis Town Manager And Finance Officer Resign Amid SBI Investigation
Landis Town Manager, Reed Linn and Town Finance Officer, Ginger Gibson have resigned due to an investigation into possible crimes involving town finances.
Two Suspects Charged In East Charlotte Breaking And Entering Case
Police have charged two men accused of breaking into an east Charlotte home Wednesday afternoon.
Man Wanted In Connection To Six Charlotte Area Business Robberies
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are trying to identify a man wanted in connection to several business robberies that occurred throughout Charlotte.
Iredell County Man Arrested For Stealing Amazon Firestick, Firearms From Residence
An Iredell County man has been arrested as the result of an investigation into a breaking and entering that occurred in 2018.Β
Man Accused Of Stealing Packages From South Charlotte Homes
Police have arrested a 45-year-old man after they say he stole packages from several homes around Charlotte.
Arrest Made After Crime Reduction Unit Targets Vehicle Break-Ins In Southeast Charlotte
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is implementing strategies to reduce vehicle break-ins along the Margaret Wallace Road Corridor in southeast Charlotte,Β after seeing an increase of those crimes in the area.Β
Report: ICE Agents Arrest More Than A Dozen Immigrants In East Charlotte
A member of Comunidad Colectiva released a statement and video of ICE agents taking immigrants into custody in east Charlotte.
CMPD's Cold Case Unit Charges Man For 1991 Homicide Of Yolanda Hoey
Detectives say they charged a man for a homicide that happened in Charlotte in 1991.
Kannapolis Police Arrest Suspect In Weekend Homicide
Police have arrested the man they say shot and killed Deonte Phifer Saturday afternoon.
Suspects Plead Guilty In 2013 Machete Murder Case
The two suspects charged with killing a man in June of 2013 with a machete have pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and property crimes.
Lancaster Man Arrested In Rock Hill On Several Outstanding Warrants
A 33-year-old Lancaster County man was arrested Friday night in Rock Hill on several outstanding drug related warrants.
Second Suspect Charged With Murder Of 26-Year-Old Davidson Woman
Rowan County deputies say a second suspect has been charged with the murder and attempted robbery of Lakyn Bailey.
Buster's Strip Club In Statesville Gets Busted
The owner and operator of Buster's Strip Club in Iredell County is facing charges after authorities served a search warrant on Friday.
DA Wont Seek Death Penalty For Man Accused Of Deadly Christmas Eve Stabbing
State prosecutors say they will not seek the death penalty forΒ Jerry Woods, 60, in relation to the deadly Christmas Eve stabbing of 33-year-old Octavia Beaty.Β
Judge Sentences Morganton Man Who Pleaded Guilty To 2017 Deadly Stabbing
63-year-old Gerald Buff was sentenced to 14-18 years in prison on Monday after pleading guilty to second-degree Murder.
Driver Loses Control, Crashes Vehicle After Fleeing Traffic Stop
An early morning police chase came to an end after officers say the suspect lost control and crashed his vehicle.
Gaston County Ax Murder To Get Parole
A killer who crushed a man's head with an ax while robbing his North Carolina home will go free despite his life prison sentence.
EXCLUSIVE: Husband Of Security Guard Ambushed, Shot And Robbed Is Speaking Out
Seven days and four surgeries later, Holly Wright is doing great.
Man Wanted On Charges In NC And Virginia Arrested In Burke County
Burke County deputies have arrested and charged a man they say stole a credit card and made multiple large purchases over several days.
Two Arrested For Series Of Charlotte Business Armed Robberies
Two men have been arrested in connection with a series of armed robberies over the last two weeks in Charlotte.
CMPD Releases Body Cam Video From December 1st Officer-Involved Shooting
CMPD has released the body camera video from the officer-involved shooting that happened Saturday, December 1st in east Charlotte.
Man Charged With Attempted Murder Following Catawba County Assault
A man is facing several charges, including Attempted Murder after authorities say he assaulted two people early Friday morning.
CMPD Launches Organized Retail Crime Task Force; First Suspect Identified
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has announced the launch of a new Organized Retail Crime Task Force aimed at reducing organized retail crime in the area.Β Β
Surveillance Video Shows Man Wanted For The Murder Of An East Charlotte Business Owner
It's been nearly three weeks since that murder. Now, CMPD is working with the FBI to find the killer.
Man Charged With Breaking Into Nine Vehicles In Steele Creek
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has arrested a man for breaking into numerous cars in the Steele Creek area.Β
Watch: CMPD Trying To Identify Armed Robbery Suspect Caught On Camera
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are trying to identify a man accused of armed robbery on January 23rd.
F.B.I. Arrests Second Suspect In Deadly Huntersville Shooting In New Jersey
The F.B.I. has arrested a man wanted for his involvement in the deadly Bryton Pass Lane shooting on Wednesday, December 26th.
Man Shot In Front Of UNC Charlotte Uptown Campus
The UNC Charlotte Center City building was placed on lockdown after someone was shot in front of the campus, according to police.
New Bill Aims to Cut Down on Rape Kit Backlog
A new bill introduced in the North Carolina General Assembly aims to free up money to get rape kits tested. According to state numbers, there is a backlog of 15,000 untested rape kits stacked up in police departments across North Carolina.
Man Charged With Breaking Into SE Charlotte Vehicle Overnight
CMPD has charged a man accused of breaking into a vehicle in southeast Charlotte overnight.
Woman Stabbed Inside Amazon Distribution Center In West Charlotte
Police have a man in custody after a woman was reportedly stabbed inside the Amazon distribution center in west Charlotte Wednesday night.
Charlotte Man Used Drug Trafficking Money To Buy Multiple Homes, Luxury Cars
A 27-year-old Charlotte man accused of using drug money to buy several homes and luxury cars will spend the next nine years in prison.
Two Arrested On Multiple Drug Related Charges In Burke County
A man and woman are facing several drug related charges after deputies raided their home on January 17th.
Mooresville Man Charged With Harboring Suspect Wanted In Multiple Counties
An Iredell County man is accused of harboring a suspect with outstanding warrants from Mecklenburg, Iredell and Rowan Counties.
Edge & Queen City Nerve: The Scanner Sneak Peek
WCCB News Edge viewers got an exclusive, early look at the always-entertaining crime blotter section ofΒ Queen CityΒ Nerve, called βThe Scanner.β
Hit And Run Suspect Charged After Crashing Into House Wednesday Morning
The Alexander County Sheriff's Office has charged 32-year-old Marquis Shuford, of Claremont, for a hit and run that happened on Wednesday, January 23rd.
Suspect Charged With Breaking Into Several Matthews Area Businesses
Police have charged the suspect they say broke into several businesses at a shopping center on Matthews Township Parkway.
CMPD Officer Charged With Sexual Battery At Uptown Nightclub
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police say an officer has been charged with sexual battery involving a victim at an Uptown nightclub.
Former Charlotte-Area Minister Sentenced For Federal Tax Crimes
A former Charlotte-area minister has been sentenced to 60 months in prison for tax fraud and failure to pay taxes.
Cornelius Police Seek Man Accused Of Breaking Into Home, Assaulting Victim
Police are trying to find a suspect they say broke into a home Tuesday morning and assaulted one of the occupants.
Pipe Bomb Found After Search Of Salisbury Home
In January 2019, Detectives with the Rowan Sheriffβs Office began investigating a breaking and entering that occurred at the Apple Baking Company, and at the Franklin Fire Department.
Shooting Investigation Underway In Hickory
28-year-old man is in the hospital after shots were fired into his home on Monday.
Mother Charged With Killing Her Infant Daughter In North Charlotte
A north Charlotte mother is facing a murder charge after police say her infant daughter was found unresponsive early Monday morning.
Chesterfield County Shooting Suspect Arrested
The Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office has charged a suspect accused of shooting a man during an argument over the weekend.
Shooting Investigation Underway In Chesterfield County
The Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office is investigating after one person was shot Monday afternoon.
Two Charlotte Men Accused Of Armed Robbery, Drug Trafficking In Mooresville
Police have arrested two suspects accused of robbing a pharmacy early Sunday morning and then crashing their vehicle while running from police.
Serial Burglar Arrested In Iredell County After Being Caught In The Act
A man is facing several charges from multiple counties after deputies reportedly caught him breaking into a Statesville business early Sunday morning.
3 Lincoln County Inmates Accused Of Damaging Facility
Several inmates at the Harven A. Crouse Detention Center are facing possible charges after allegedly punching a hole in the ceiling.
Rock Hill Man Charged With Attempted Murder
A man is facing several charges after police say he knocked a 72-year-old man to the ground, took his gun and fired several shots before taking off.
Lancaster Police Investigating After Teen Shot On North French Street
Lancaster Police are investigating a shooting that left a teenager with serious injuries over the weekend.
Body Of Missing Morganton Man Who Led Deputies On Chase Found In Catawba River
Deputies say the body of a 32-year-old man who went missing last Thursday in Burke County has been recovered.
Police: 37-Year-Old Man Shot To Death In University City
A 37-year-old man was found dead in a parking lot in the University area on Sunday.
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