CMPD: Shots fired in neighborhood as kids get home from school
Home surveillance video appears to show the moment when shots are fired in a west Charlotte neighborhood Tuesday afternoon.
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Shooting on CATS bus under investigation
The incident happened Thursday morning on Lawyers Road. According to a CATS representative, two people on the bus were involved in an altercation.
Biggest fentanyl bust in county history, says Chester Co. Sheriff
Investigators executed a search warrant at the home and found more than three pounds of fentanyl, about 87 grams of crack cocaine and about two pounds of marijuana.
Charlotte business owner says customers are afraid to leave homes due to ICE
What hasn't been made at the bakery lately is money, ever since President Trump took office. Betancur's books show his 27-year business has lost money every day since the inauguration.
Nail salon employee charged with sexual battery of clients
A 60-year-old man working as a nail technician at a salon in Huntersville is charged with three counts of sexual battery involving clients.
Former church daycare worker charged with assaulting children
A former daycare worker in Conover is out of jail on bond, charged with eight counts of assault on a child under 12.
Deputies make what they call 'historic' fentanyl seizure in Chester Co.
A man and woman are in jail charged in what the Chester County Sheriff is calling the largest fentanyl seizure ever seen in Chester County.
CMPD working to identify hit-and-run suspects
CMPD is asking for help identifying two hit-and-run suspects from two different cases in south Charlotte.
Mother claims son was abused in classroom
A mother is pushing for change after her four-year-old son was allegedly abused in a York County classroom.
North Carolina fugitive arrested in California after 18 years on the run
A fugitive wanted for first-degree murder in North Carolina was arrested in January in Los Angeles, California after almost 18 years on the run.
SC state rep. reacts to seeing son's accused killer in court
Gavin Guffey was 17 when he allegedly met Hassanbunhussein Lawal. Investigators says Lawal was pretending to be a young woman.
Teen murder suspect breaks down in court, sobs "I love you, mama."
Police arrested and charged Sean Simpson in connection to a deadly shooting over the weekend in Gastonia. The victim's family says they are happy their loved one's alleged killer is behind bars, but now two families are dealing with the loss of two lives.
Local wedding venue owner arrested on fraud charges, now under $1M bond
Union County Sheriff's deputies began investigating Jason Lottmann and multiple reports of fraud involving his business, Champagne Manor, in December 2024.
16 year-old charged in Gaston County teen's murder
Gaston County police arrested and charged a 16- year- old for shooting and killing another teen while he was walking to the store Sunday.
Monroe Police arrest suspected hit-and-run driver
A driver accused of hitting a man in Monroe and continuing to drive has been arrested. Police arrested 38-year-old Lazaurus Cunningham on Tuesday.
CMPD investigating city's latest shooting
The shooting happened around 7 Tuesday night on Copper Creek Court. Medic say it took one person to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Man uses sledgehammer to steal Rolex watches at SouthPark mall
Police are asking for help to identify a man seen on surveillance video using a sledgehammer to break open a display case inside Belk at SouthPark Mall.
Teen charged in deadly shooting of 16-year-old in Gastonia
A 16-year-old boy is charged with first degree murder and attempted first degree murder following the shooting of Zaquavious "Tank" Dawkins in Gastonia.
Convicted felon wanted for robbing discount stores in Statesville arrested in Charlotte
A man wanted for robbing three Dollar General Stores in Statesville earlier this month has been arrested in Charlotte.
FBI, SBI: East Carolina University Assoc. Prof arrested in child sexual abuse materials investigation
The FBI and the SBI worked together to arrest 57-year-old Blace Nalavany.
Troutman man arrested on child sex crime charges
Troutman Police have arrested 51-year-old Arlo Gutierrez of Troutman on child sex crime charges.
Monroe Police arrest 2 dog owners in connection to animal cruelty case
Monroe Police have arrested two people in connection to an animal cruelty case from last week. Detectives arrested 25-year-old Octavion Jamal Harrell of Monroe and 26-year-old Da’najah Mary Horne of Monroe.
Nigerian man extradited to the U.S. after being indicted for sextortion scheme that caused York Co. teen's death
A 24-year-old man has been extradited to the United States from Nigeria to face prosecution in a partially unsealed indictment for the sextortion of a Rock Hill minor, which led to the victim’s death.
Police investigating triple-shooting in East Spencer
No arrests have been made after a triple shooting in East Spencer.
Parents feel betrayed after a Monroe daycare employee is charged with misdemeanor child abuse
Parents are angry with a Monroe daycare after an employee was arrested and charged with misdemeanor child abuse. Childtime Learning Center is facing backlash for what some parents have called harsh treatment of kids.
18 year old, juvenile charged in deadly northwest Charlotte shooting
An 18-year-old man and another juvenile have been charged with murder in connection to a deadly shooting at a convenience store on January 14th.
One person shot on I-85 in Charlotte
One person has been transported to a local hospital after being shot on I-85 near Beatties Ford Road in Charlotte.
Police: Seven-year-old killed in accidental shooting in Kannapolis
Kannapolis Police are investigating the accidental death of a child, according to a news release.
Two men arrested for allegedly assaulting and robbing a pastor in Statesville
The Statesville Police Department says two people were arrested after a local pastor was assaulted, robbed, and had his vehicle stolen while renovating his church.
CMPD: teen shot and killed in Uptown Charlotte identified
Police say a driver pulled up to an apartment complex and left their car running and unattended. When the driver came back, a stranger was inside the car, and the two began to fight.
CMPD investigating homicide in northeast Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, NC -- A person was shot and killed in north east Charlotte Wednesday night. Medic says it happened on Catalina Avenue near the intersection of W. 28th Street. The victim was pronounced dead…
Feds ask court to dismiss Shanquella Robinson lawsuit
The federal government is asking a court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the family of Shanquella Robinson.
Lumberton murder fugitive arrested in Chicago
The teen who police say murdered a woman at a North Carolina Walmart is behind bars. Officers arrested Ezekiel Burden in Chicago on Tuesday.
Ex-Chester Co. Sheriff released from federal custody
The former Chester County Sheriff and one of his lieutenants convicted of corruption have been released from custody.
Police investigating deadly shooting in Uptown Charlotte
Police are investigating a deadly shooting in Uptown Charlotte.
Five men arrested following yearlong human trafficking investigation in Rowan Co.
Five men are charged with soliciting children for sexual acts over the internet. The arrests are part of a yearlong operation focused on human trafficking in Rowan County.
Medic: Two people shot in south Charlotte
Police are investigating a double shooting in south Charlotte. The shooting happened on Peaceful Glen Road.
Crews battle massive fire at warehouse in Gastonia
Investigators are searching for a possible arsonist after an early morning fire at a vacant warehouse in Gastonia.
Lincoln Co. Sheriff's Office: man beat wife to death
A man is facing charges after police say he beat his wife to death. Police charged Clarence Pinckney with first-degree murder.
Police: dog in crate thrown out behind dumpster, left to die
Monroe Police found the severely neglected dog on Friday morning behind the Dollar General store on W. Franklin Street.
CMPD: Homicide investigation in West Charlotte
Police were called to the scene in the 5700 block of Leake Street around 10:15pm Tuesday.
Never-before-seen warrants reveal new information in Madalina Cojocari investigation
Detectives found unread messages on an app they believed could have been linked to the sexual exploitation of a minor, and they found several of Madalina's belongings burned in a fire pit.
Man charged with killing sister in Rock Hill
A man accused of killing a woman in Rock Hill is denied bond.
Cornelius PD: 18-year-old accused in child sex abuse materials investigation
Brett Kimbrell is charged with 10 counts of felony second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor.
Man charged with west Charlotte deadly shooting
CMPD says 22-year-old Daniel Wheeler has been arrested and charged with the murder of 18-year-old Jordyn Campbell. Campbell died after a shooting on Nobles Avenue in west Charlotte on December 29, 2024.
Mother of a murdered woman with a warning to public
Ramirez-Duarte was arrested in connection to Sanchez's murder, those charges were later dropped. He was arrested again in 2021 in connection to a another murder 10 months before Sanchez was killed.
Police investigating assault, robbery at a Bank of America in Rock Hill
Police are investigating an alleged assault and robbery that occurred at a Bank of America in Rock Hill on Thursday afternoon
Charlotte Preschoolers Celebrate Nat’l Law Enforcement Day | PHOTOS
Preschoolers from Primrose School of South Charlotte celebrating National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day with a visit from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department!
CMPD: Overall crime dipped 3% in Charlotte in 2024
CMPD is reporting a 3% decrease in overall crime in 2024. The department credits its focus on key areas such as juvenile crime, automobile thefts, street takeovers and curtailing violent crime in areas of high victimization.
CMPD Delivers The 2024 End of Year Public Safety Report
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department provides the department’s 2024 End of Year Public Safety Report.
Iredell Co. Sheriff's deputies arrest man, find out he's wanted in Tennessee, too
On Tuesday, deputies responded to a domestic incident at 108 Claremont Way in Mooresville.
North Carolina court says mother of student killed in ride-along can sue trooper for negligence
A North Carolina appeals court says the mother of a student killed while on a ride-along in a Highway Patrol cruiser can continue suing for gross negligence against the trooper who was driving.
Investigators: drug ring busted inside local motel
The Chester County Sheriff's Office busted an alleged drug ring being run out of a local motel.
Cabarrus Co. Sheriff's Office: man who killed woman and fired at deputies took his own life
New information from the Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office says it appears a man took his own life after deputies say they watched him kill a woman in the Providence Manor neighborhood in Harrisburg.
Teen charged with having a machine gun following a chase and crash in Chester
A 16-year-old faces weapons charges following a chase and crash involving a school bus in Chester, South Carolina.
Report: SC Law Enforcement Division investigated 285 human trafficking tips in 2024
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division investigated 285 tips about human trafficking that included nearly 400 potential victims in 2024. According to a new report, a majority of the tips investigated involved minor victims.
Police warn of "warm-up theft" after weekend arrest
Monroe Police are warning people not to leave their vehicles warming up unattended despite winter temperatures after a weekend arrest.
Teen hurt after bullets fired into Rock Hill home
A 17-year-old young man is recovering after shots were fired into a home in Rock Hill Sunday night.
Deputies charge private tennis coach in Union County
The Union County Sheriff's Office says their investigation began after a local victim came forward to accuse her private tennis coach, 47-year-old Timi Kano Solomon, of inappropriate sexual conduct.
Gaston Co. Police arrest man accused of sex crimes involving children
Investigators say 28-year-old Davis Travis Benton of Dallas was arrested on January 8th.
Two people hurt in road rage shooting near I-485
A Charlotte driver is in custody after police say he shot into another car and severely injured two people.
Two people with serious injuries following a shooting near I-485
Medic says two people have serious injuries following a shooting near I-485 Outer and South Tryon Street.
Police investigating deadly shooting in Kannapolis
Police are looking for two men in connection to a deadly shooting Monday night in Kannapolis.
Man shot during argument at Hickory apartment complex
A man is in the hospital and a second man is in jail following a shooting at an apartment complex in Hickory.
Catawba County Sheriff's Deputies arrest accused drug dealer
Dirk Rodney Nixon was arrested and charged with trafficking fentanyl and more.
Monroe daycare center teacher accused of spraying kids with disinfectant, forcing children to fight
That type of disturbing discipline didn't stop with that student, according to Smith and Perez said. Perez said she witnessed the teacher spraying two-year-old's in the face with disinfectant spray.
Monroe Man arrested on DWI charges for 3rd time since 2023
The Union County Sheriff's Office says a Monroe man started the new year by making the same poor choices.
Police release video of armed robbery suspects at Monroe grocery store
Police say three people are wanted for an armed robbery at a grocery store in Monroe.
Congress certifies Trump's 2024 election win
Trump is certified as the winner of the 2024 election without challenge, a stark contrast to the violence of 4 years ago.
Man held without bond accused of using gun 'lost' in Charlotte during liquor store robbery attempt
A 27-year-old Charlotte man is in jail without bond, charged with a violent robbery attempt at a liquor store in Lancaster County, South Carolina.
Woman arrested for murder in North Charlotte deadly shooting
Police say 35-year-old Sabrina Roth is accused of conspiring to rob and kill Diondre Bittle.
Kannapolis Police shoot one person in a vehicle during a traffic stop
One person is in the hospital recovering after a traffic stop involving Kannapolis Police escalated to a shooting Saturday night.
CMPD: Ten Juveniles, 8 adults arrested in Uptown NYE Celebrations
Charlotte Mecklenburg Police say 18 people were arrested during the New Year's Eve celebration in Uptown Tuesday. Police are crediting their "successful strategic operations plan" that resulted in no major incidents during the festivities. According to a news release posted to the department's website, officers seized six firearms.
18 arrests made but no major incidents occurred in Uptown during New Year’s Eve celebrations
Eighteen people were arrested and six firearms were seized but no major incidents occurred in Uptown during the New Year’s Eve celebrations.
One injured in west Charlotte stabbing
One person is in the hospital after being stabbed in west Charlotte overnight.
Hickory Police charge 2 people with attempted murder in New Year's Day shooting
Hickory Police have made a second arrest in a New Year's Day shooting that seriously injured one person.
New Orleans terror attack prompts increased patrol at Duke's Mayo Bowl
Charlotte is on high alert as the biggest charlotte sporting event of the young year is Friday night, the Duke's Mayo Bowl.
Medic: 4 people shot in east Charlotte
CMPD is investigating a shooting involving four people in east Charlotte that happened late Thursday night.
Iredell County man arrested, charged with 10 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor
37-year-old Shawn Phillip Pulver of Pleasant Creek Drive was taken into custody on Friday, December 27, 2024.
14-year-old arrested for deadly Christmas Eve shooting in Gastonia
The shooting happened at the Weldon Heights complex on Barkley Street.
Police investigating shooting in Wendy's parking lot
Officers are investigating a shooting in a Wendy's parking lot in east Charlotte.
International manhunt for sex crimes suspect ends, accused is brought back to Union Co.
A U.S. Marshals task force has tracked down and arrested a fugitive who was wanted by the Union County Sheriff's Office. Baldomero Hernandez-Jimenez was on the run for several years.
What we know about a vehicle attack on pedestrians in New Orleans that killed at least 10
Authorities say a man driving a pickup truck sped through a crowd of pedestrians in New Orleans’ bustling French Quarter district early on New Year’s Day, killing at least 10 people and injuring more than 30.
Charlotte Knights host NYE celebration at Truist Field with increased safety
At least 5,000 people bought tickets to the biggest New Years Eve party in Charlotte. For the first time, Charlotte Knights and Center City Partners hosted CLTNYE inside Truist Field during Light the Knights.
Officials: Fire at apartment building in Landis was intentionally set
Investigators say a three-alarm fire at an apartment complex in Landis was intentionally set.
Woman facing murder charge in connection to deadly stabbing in Concord
A Concord woman is behind bars and is accused in the death of her 22-year-old niece.
One person injured after shooting in north Charlotte
Police are investigating a shooting on Bancroft Street in north Charlotte.
NC State's staff overhaul includes new defensive, offensive coordinators
N.C. State's offseason began with an overhaul of the coaching staff.
Suspect arrested in north Charlotte murder from July
An 18-year-old is in custody charged with the July murder of 18-year-old Rashaka Prince on Cattail Court near Plaza Road Extension.
CMPD Officer charged in domestic incident arrested a second time
Court records show CMPD officer Onesiphorus Williams has been arrested for violating a domestic violence protection order. The arrest happened three days after he was charged in a domestic violence case.
Trucks seized following street takeover in Iredell Co.
Five people face charges and six trucks have been seized following a street takeover near Mooresville.
Investigators: local business set on fire 3 times
Firefighters are investigating a suspected arson at a business in east Charlotte.
CMPD investigating city's 4th homicide in 2 days
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating after they say a man was found shot to death in the 8200 block of Dave McKinney Avenue in northeast Charlotte.
Victim in deadly triple shooting identified
CMPD says 35-year-old Wonah Abu-Baby Konte Jr. died and two other people were hurt in a shooting in University City Sunday night.
Monroe man 'done with Facebook' after Marketplace deal turned into a robbery
A teenager is facing serious charges in Monroe. Police say that suspect used Facebook Marketplace to steal items from different sellers. WCCB Charlotte's Zane Cina spoke with one of the victims who has new fears for doing business.
Teenager accused of using Facebook Marketplace to commit robberies
The two were communicating using Facebook Marketplace. When the victim arrived, the teen pointed a gun at the victim, stole the phone and ran away.
Domestic violence dispute in Gastonia leaves victim with "several life-threatening stab wounds"
Officers found the victim with "several life-threatening stab wounds. The victim was taken to CaroMont Regional Medical Center and is in stable condition.
Deputies investigating deadly shooting in Rowan County
Deputies in Rowan County are investigating a deadly shooting in Woodleaf.
3 shot in southeast Charlotte
Three people are in the hospital after being shot overnight in southeast Charlotte.
Man pleads guilty to killing girlfriend in front of their children
A Lancaster County man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for the murder of his girlfriend in front of their children.
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