Local Crime

Persons Of Interest Wanted In Connection To Hickory IHOP Murder

Police are looking for two white males in connection to a murder late Monday night at a local IHOP.

Charlotte Double-Murder Suicide Puts Spotlight on Stigma Around Mental Health Issues

A community is searching for answers tonight after a Charlotte mother killed her two young children and took her own life. Those close to Christina Treadway say she was in denial about mental health issues.

Police Arrest East Charlotte Armed Robbery Suspect Following Chase

The man accused of robbing an east Charlotte convenience store early Monday morning has been arrested. Melvin Lorenzo Jones Jr., 40, is accused of robbing the Circle K on Albemarle Road at Point Lake Drive around 1am.

Police Identify Mother And Children Killed In Double-Murder Suicide

The CMPD has identified the mother and children who died in an apparent double murder suicide Saturday.

CMPD Seeking Assistance Identifying Taco Bell And Subway Armed Robbery Suspects

CMPD Detectives are looking for two suspects involved in the recent armed robberies of two Charlotte businesses.

CMPD Looking For Albmearle Road Dollar General Armed Robbery Suspect

Police are looking for the man responsible for robbing a Dollar General in Charlotte Friday evening.

CMPD Asking For Help Identifying 7-Eleven Robbery Suspect

The CMPD is asking for assistance identifying a suspect who robbed a 7-Eleven on Clanton Road Saturday morning.

Four People Shot In Ballantyne Area; Suspects And Victims Identified

The CMPD has identified the suspects and victims in Friday evening's shootings in the Ballantyne area.

CMPD Sends Email To Employees Saying They're Changing Security Protocol After Officers Were Ambushed By A Murder Suspect

CMPD is changing its security protocol, after officers were ambushed by a murder suspect. Police say the man shot and killed his girlfriend and then took off with their baby.

Three Suspects Accused Of Stealing Multiple Handguns From Cabela's Identified

CMPD has arrested three suspects wanted for breaking into and stealing handguns from Cabela's early Monday morning.

Deputies Arrest Four Suspects In Iredell County Drug Raid

Deputies raided a home on Flower House Loop Friday after an investigation into claims that it was being used as a "drug house."

"Controlled Access" Being Implemented At CMPD Headquarters Following Shooting

During a news conference Friday morning, Chief Putney confirmed one officer was injured and a murder suspect was killed after multiple shots were fired at the CMPD Law Enforcement Center in Uptown.

Suspect Wanted After Robbing A SW Charlotte Bank

CMPD need help identifying a bank robbery suspect caught on camera Friday afternoon.

Statesville Woman Arrested After Allegedly Assaulting Her Boyfriend And A Deputy

An Iredell County woman faces multiple charges after officials say she assaulted her boyfriend and then a deputy while she was being booked.

Knife Wielding Mother Arrested After Confronting Alleged Bullies At Coulwood Middle School

Police say a mother and three juveniles have been arrested following a disturbance on the campus of Coulwood Middle School.

Newly Released Surveillance Video Shows Ketie Jones Moments Before Her Murder In 2016

Detectives have released new surveillance video connected to the mysterious 2016 murder of Ketie Jones.

Two Arrested After Several Pounds Of Pot Found In Lenoir Home

Police say they arrested two men after conducting a search warrant at their home in Lenoir.

One Person Seriously Injured After Shooting In SE Charlotte

A victim has been taken to the hospital with serious injuries after being shot in southeast Charlotte.

NC Man Wanted For Stabbing Girlfriend Arrested In Upstate South Carolina

A Denver man wanted for stabbing his girlfriend earlier this week has been arrested in Greenville, SC.

The CMPD Is Asking For Assistance Locating Christopher Redmon

The CMPD is asking for assistance locating Christopher Redmon who is wanted for cutting off his electronic monitoring device.

Taylorsville Man Charged With Felony Child Abuse

Deputies say they arrested a man on felony child abuse charges on January 10th.

Student Has Serious Injuries After Being Struck By Vehicle In Gastonia

Police are investigating after a student was struck by a vehicle on East Garrison Boulevard in Gastonia.

Man Shot in Northeast Charlotte

Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in northeast Charlotte.

York County Man Charged With Distributing Child Pornography

A 77-year-old man is facing multiple charges after investigators say he distributed child pornography.

Former Lancaster County Corrections Officer Arrested

A Fort Mill man who was formerly a correctional officer at the Lancaster County Detention Center has been charged with bringing contraband into the prison.

Man Wanted For Cutting Off Ankle Monitor Apprehended

The CMPD says Jadoni Feuwell has been located and apprehended.

Wanted Iredell County Registered Sex Offender Arrested In Statesville

An Iredell County sex offender wanted for failing to notify authorities of an address change has been arrested.

Three Teens Arrested For Robbing, Shooting 15-Year-Old In Rock Hill

Three teens have been arrested after a 15-year-old boy was shot in the stomach in Rock Hill Tuesday afternoon.

Man Faces Multiple Charges After Police Pursuit

Robert Dean Wilson, age 48, is in custody following a dangerous pursuit with Union County Sheriff’s Deputies yesterday afternoon that began in western Union County and ended south of Indian Trail.

Third Suspect Wanted In Gastonia Murder Case Arrested In NE Charlotte

All three suspects wanted in connection to the December murder of 28-year-old Miguel Angel Valle Romero are now in custody.

Police Investigating Teen Shot In Rock Hill

A teen is recovering this evening after being shot Tuesday afternoon.

Shooting In West Charlotte Leaves One Person Injured

CMPD is investigating after several people fired shots at a man Tuesday afternoon on Nobles Avenue.

TSA Stops Man with Gun at Charlotte Douglas International Airport

T.S.A. officers prevented an Indiana man from bringing a loaded handgun on board a plane at a Charlotte Douglas International Airport checkpoint.

Alcohol Plays Role in Deadly Overnight Crash

Officers are investigating a deadly overnight crash at Atando Avenue, where alcohol appears to have been a factor.

School Closings and Delays, January 9th

Several Schools are operating on two to three hour delay today due to icy conditions on roads.

A Fight Leads To A Deadly Shooting In Caldwell County

Deputies arrested 56-year-old Douglas Coffey after he admitted to shooting another man in his home Sunday.

Two Women Wanted For Stealing A Wallet, Then Charging Over $2,000

Police are looking for two women that allegedly stole a person's wallet, and then ran up more than $2,000 in charges at nearby stores.

Police Trying To Identify Suspect Wanted For Multiple Armed Robberies

CMPD needs help identifying a man they say has robbed at least two businesses in the last month.

Deputies: Three Arrested After Jeep Stolen With Toddler Inside In Burke County

Deputies say three people were arrested after a Jeep was stolen from a gas station that had a toddler inside.

Concord Man Accused Of Killing Paramedic Wife Arrested

The man wanted for shooting and killing his paramedic wife in Concord is in custody, according to the Concord Police Department.

CMPD Needs Help Identifying A NW Charlotte Armed Robbery Suspect

Police are trying to identify the suspect wanted for an armed robbery in northwest Charlotte Friday morning.

"Train Wreck" Charged With Stealing Parts Off Company's Work Van

A Burke County man is facing charges after deputies say he stole headlights and a grill off a company work van on December 31st.

CMPD Issues Warrant On "Piggyback Bandit" After Rubbing A Man's Shoulders At CLT Airport

CMPD has issued a warrant for Sherwin Shayegan, otherwise known as the "Piggyback Bandit," after he allegedly rubbed a man's shoulders at Charlotte Douglas back in 2017.

Suspect Arrested After A Man Stabbed In The Chest Shows Up At A Rock Hill WingBonz

Police have arrested the man they say stabbed another man in the chest Thursday evening.

Concord Woman Stabbed Multiple Times During Domestic Dispute, Husband In Custody

A Concord woman is in critical, but stable condition after deputies say she was stabbed multiple times during a domestic dispute.

CMPD Arrests East Charlotte Robbery, Murder Suspect

Police have identified and charged 19-year-old Chrishna Fimbo with the October murder of Preston Coffey.

Suspect Charged In South Charlotte Bank Robbery

Police have charged a man they say robbed a Wells Fargo in the south Charlotte area Thursday morning.

York County Teacher Assistant Arrested After Student Finds Camera In Restroom

A York County School District employee has been arrested after a camera was found in a restroom at a York County School.

Man Arrested For Five Rock Hill Armed Robberies In 2017

Detectives have arrested a man wanted for five armed robberies in the Rock Hill area in early 2017.

Former Student Charged With Threatening School

A former student is charged and arrested for threatening a Gaston County High School.

Hickory Murder Suspect Turns Himself In

An indictment was served on Thomas Seabrooks Wednesday for the Murder of Michael Gardner after deputies say he turned himself in to authorities.

Hickory Man Arrested On More Than 30 Animal Cruelty Charges

A Hickory man is facing multiple animal abuse and drug charges after an investigation Wednesday.

Two Arrested After Firing Celebration Shots That Entered A Home On New Year's Eve

Police have arrested two men accused of shooting guns at midnight on New Year's Eve after some of those shots entered a nearby home.

New Year's Day Blaze That Injured One Charlotte Firefighter Ruled Arson

Investigators say a fire on Camp Stewart Road Monday was intentionally set.

Salisbury Man Wanted After Hitting A NC State Trooper

Authorities have identified and are looking for a Rowan County man they say hit a NCSHP trooper's vehicle in November.

Police Investigating Armed Robbery In Albemarle

Police are investigating an armed robbery that happened Friday night at a convenience store in Albemarle.

WANTED: Nathaniel Mills

Courtney Nathaniel Mills is wanted for Felony Breaking and Entering, Breaking into Motor Vehicle, Larceny After Break-in, Damage to Property, and Interfering with an Electronic Monitoring Device.

Infant Shot in West Charlotte

CMPD is investigating after an infant was shot on Romare Bearden Drive at the Arbor Glen apartments. The baby was shot in the ankle and taken to the hospital.

Charlotte Sees Increased Murder Rate in 2017

CMPD says 85 people were killed last year. That's compared to 69 in 2016.

Vandals Cause $30K in Damage to Local Cemetery

No arrests so far after vandals hit a northwest Charlotte cemetery. They damaged dozens of tombstones inside the Salem Church Cemetery.

14 Arrested in Cleveland County Meth Bust

Cleveland County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, Rutherford County Sheriff's Office, McDowell County Sheriff's Office, and the Drug Enforcement Administration conducted numerous search warrants and arrest warrants stemming from a six-month investigation of a methamphetamine drug trafficking case.

Heroin, Gun & Human Teeth Found on Shoplifting Suspect

A bizarre crime out of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, after police found thousands of doses of heroin, a gun and human teeth on a man during a shoplifting investigation.

CMPD Investigating Overnight Officer Involved Shooting

Detectives with the CMPD’s Homicide Unit are conducting an officer involved shooting investigation that occurred at Wendover Road and Monroe Road in the Providence Division.

The Watch with Will Kennedy: CMPD CSI Shoe Casting

Sometimes when solving crimes, it's gotta be the shoes.

Cold Case Files: 10 Years Ago Today, A Charlotte Mother Was Brutally Murdered

A Charlotte family is still seeking answers after the murder of their daughter. 30-year-old Kelli Owens was found dead in her apartment 10 years ago Wednesday. It's a case that's led CMPD detectives on twist and turns, with no conclusions.

Police Search for Woman Accused of Murder

A murder suspect on the loose. Police are searching for a Charlotte woman accused of murdering a man whose body was found in Gaston County.

Police Search for Honda Civic That Caused Trooper Accident

A trooper who was hurt trying to pull over a reckless driver is expected to be okay. State troopers tell WCCB there's still no sign of the Honda Civic that sped past him on I-85 Monday.

Tip Leads To Multiple Drug Arrests

Lincoln County deputies say they executed a search warrant at a residence on Hull-McGinnis Road that led to multiple drug arrests.

Bicyclist Killed After Teen Speeds Through Intersection

Police say a bicyclist was struck and killed by a vehicle Saturday afternoon at the intersection of Johnston Road and Pineville-Matthews Road.

Authorities Asking For Assistance Locating Statesville Bank Robbery Suspect

Police are looking for a man who robbed a Statesville bank Friday evening.

Man With 29 Outstanding Warrants Turns Himself In

According to the CMPD, Sydney Ellis turned himself into police Thursday afternoon.

Police Investigating Homicide After Body Found In Gastonia

Police are investigating a homicide after a body was found in a Gastonia neighborhood Friday afternoon.

Women Caught With Revolver At CLT Airport Security Checkpoint

TSA officers prevented a North Carolina woman from bringing a loaded handgun on board a plane at a Charlotte Douglas International Airport checkpoint Friday.

Shooting Leads To Homicide Arrest

Lancaster County Sheriff’s deputies were reportedly dispatched to a home where a shooting occurred Thursday night.

CMPD Investigating Murder and Suicide in University Area

CMPD is investigating an overnight homicide in University City.

CMPD Chief Putney tells shooter of two boys to "Man Up"

Charlotte's top cop is calling on on whoever shot two boys just nine and 11 years old while they were sleeping in their own beds to turn themselves in. The two boys are recovering in the hospital while CMPD Chief Kerr Putney makes a plea to the community to come together to catch the shooter. Putney says the Crimestoppers award is up to $5,000 for information to arrest the shooter.

Gastonia Police Are Looking For A Man Connected To Four Armed Robberies

Police are asking for help identifying a suspect wanted for multiple armed robberies throughout the week.

Two Children Shot In West Charlotte Home, $5000 Reward Now Offered For Information

Two children were hospitalized after being shot in their west Charlotte home Thursday morning.

Juvenile Arrested For Two Concord Armed Robberies

Police have charged a 15-year-old juvenile in connection to two armed robberies that happened on December 17th.

The CMPD says Yama Fluker is wanted for cutting off his electronic monitor.

Man Leads Deputies On High Speed Chase In Catawba County, Charged With Trafficking Cocaine

A man has been charged with trafficking cocaine in Catawba County after leading deputies on a high speed chase Tuesday night.

Mooresville Woman Assaults Deputies Responding To Reports Of A Dispute

A Mooresville woman has been charged with assaulting Iredell County deputies after officers were called to her home in regards to a dispute.

Carjacking Suspect Arrested Following Police Chase

A man is in custody after police say he stole a vehicle at gunpoint and led police on a chase Wednesday night.

CMPD Arrest Man After He Cuts Off Monitoring Device

Police are seeking assistance in locating Tony Augustine Montemagno, who is wanted for Assault With a Deadly Weapon, Assault on a female, Damage to Property, and Interfering with an Electronic Monitoring Device.