West Charlotte woman scared, angry after home is broken into twice this month
Sleep and peace of mind has been hard to come by for her this month because after her home was broken into twice in December.
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Man killed by Gaston Co. officer identified
The Gaston County Police Department says 42-year-old Eric Bianchi died after an officer perceived him to be an imminent deadly threat and shot him.
2 troopers hurt during chase, crash with driver
Two NC Highway Patrol troopers are hurt after a police chase that started in Iredell County and ended in Alexander County.
Police in Hickory arrest suspected drug dealer
Law enforcement in Hickory arrested an accused drug dealer after they say they found drugs, drug selling materials, guns, and more in his home.
Deputies: Cleaning woman arrested for stealing jewelry from client's home
The Iredell Co. Sheriff's Office says a woman who worked cleaning homes has been arrested and charged with stealing jewelry from a client's home.
York Co. coroner identifies man who was hit and killed on Celanese Road
The York County Coroner says the man has been identified as 44-year-old Filadelfo Portillo of Rock Hill.
One person shot in Uptown Charlotte parking lot
One person was shot on College Street in Uptown Charlotte Monday night. The investigation is centered around a parking lot at the Hal Marshall Annex building that houses several county services including the Homeless Resource Center.
Police: shots fired into CMS school bus with students on board
Police say someone shot into a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools bus Monday afternoon.
Belmont Police looking for man wanted in connection to armed robbery and vehicle theft
They say they want to speak with Mitchell Tarrell Morrison about the incident that happened on September 12, 2024.
Teen found dead on side of road in Lincolnton
Detectives say they are investigating after a 16-year-old boy was found dead on the side of the road in Lincolnton.
Man arrested for armed robbery of vape shop in Albemarle
A 43-year-old man was arrested in connection to the armed robbery of a tobacco and vape shop in Albemarle earlier this week.
Police investigating shots fired in north Charlotte
Police conducting an investigation after hearing shots fired in north Charlotte early Saturday morning.
Rock Hill man arrested, charged with possession of child sexual abuse materials
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson says investigators got an online tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children about Elijah Demario Alexander.
Police investigate deadly shooting in south Charlotte
One person has died after a shooting on Archdale Road in south Charlotte.
Police searching for man wanted in connection to kidnapping
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police say he is wanted in connection to a kidnapping that happened in the area of Albemarle Rd. and E. W.T. Harris Blvd on December 8th.
Matthews Police arrest 7 people after illegal gambling investigation
Matthews Police have arrested seven people after a months-long investigation into a business suspected of illegal gambling activities.
Man sentenced to life for murder of ex-girlfriend's friend in Gastonia
A jury convicted 31-year-old Marshawn Sanders of Shelby on Tuesday for the murder of 30-year-old Eric Glenn. Sanders shot Glenn on June 9, 2020 in the parking lot of the Ingco Express on Lowell Bethesda Road in Gastonia.
East Mecklenburg High School on modified lockdown after threats on social media
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg School district and CMPD are investigating threats against East Mecklenburg High School that were made on social media.
Citizen complaints prompt police operation that leads to arrest of accused drug dealer
Citizen complaints about illegal activity in the Connelly Springs community led to the arrest of an accused drug dealer.
Man accused of setting deadly house fire while his family was inside is now charged with murder
A man accused of setting his home on fire with his newborn child, fiancΓ© and her father inside is out of the hospital and is now in jail.
Hit-and-run driver wanted for killing woman crossing Charlotte street
A woman is dead after police say a driver hit her on North Caldwell Street and then kept going. The incident happened around 2:15am on Monday.
Man charged with murder, accused of setting fiance's mobile home on fire in Gastonia
The man accused of setting his fiancΓ©s mobile home on fire in Gaston County has been released from the hospital and is now in jail.
Monroe Police arrest 17-year-old in killing of 12-year-old boy
The 17-year-old is also accused of shooting and injuring a 15-year-old.
Local woman's home spray painted with swastikas and anti-gay slurs
She is Jewish and has a family member who is part of the LGBTQ community.
Parent of Charlotte Country Day School student calls allegations against administrator "unsettling"
Assistant Head of School for Charlotte Country Day School, Scott Waybright, was arrested Friday on 10 felony counts of peeping.
Victim in south Charlotte homicide identified
A homicide investigation is underway in south Charlotte after police found a person shot at an apartment complex.
Arrests in 2011 murder cold case in Statesville
It has taken more than a decade, but two men are now charged with the murder of Joseph "Joey" Brewer in Statesville in 2011.
Charlotte Country Day School administrator arrested for felony peeping
The Assistant Head of School for Academics at Charlotte Country Day school is now facing 10 felony peeping charges. 58-year-old Scott Waybright was arrested Friday.
Man wanted for burglary and assault after police say he ransacked a Belmont apartment
Police need help finding a man wanted for ransacking an apartment on McLean Avenue in Belmont. Detectives say Andrew Johnson also attacked two woman and fired a gun hurting two men.
Monroe man charged with animal cruelty after police say they found severely emaciated dogs at his home
A tip led to the discovery of what police are calling severely emaciated dogs at a home in Monroe.
Rock Hill woman's death now a murder, family member is charged
Rock Hill Police responded to a welfare check in November and found a woman dead inside a home. Now police say the case is a homicide, because she had been hit in the head with something.
Underage boy charged with double murder in Salisbury
Police have arrested an underage boy and charged him with two murders that happened last weekend in Salisbury.
Victims identified in Rock Hill smoke shop double murder
An employee and a customer were killed during a shooting inside a smoke shop in Rock Hill Police Wednesday night.Β Police arrested the suspected shooter a short time later.
Wife pleads guilty to murder of woman found in home with husband
A wife accused of killing another woman she found inside her home with her husband will spend at least five years in prison. Stephanie Alexander pleaded guilty Thursday to involuntary manslaughter in the death of Tyra Crosby.
Gastonia man charged with animal cruelty after police say dogs were severely malnourished
A Gastonia man faces six counts of animal cruelty after investigators say they found six dogs appearing to be severely malnourished with multiple injuries.
Boone Police searching for driver who they say sideswiped car
Boone Police are investigating after they say a driver sideswiped a parked vehicle in a grocery store parking lot.
Shooting near South End leaves one person with life-threatening injuries
Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred just before 7 p.m. Wednesday at an apartment complex on Romare Bearden Drive near Charlotte's South End. CMPD has not released details, but Medic announced one person was transported to a hospital with life threatening injuries.
Former track coach indicted after sexual assault investigation
A former track coach at Charlotte Country Day School has been indicted by a grand jury after police arrested him on charges of indecent liberties with a student.
Boone Police searching for suspect in property damage investigation
Boone Police need help identifying the person they say walked into an apartment complex and damaged property.
Father files wrongful death lawsuit against CMS and son's former principal
Keon Taylor's son Nahzir was shot and killed in November 2022. Police say he was shot by a Rocky River High School classmate.
Police: Impaired driver hit and killed man near Uptown Charlotte
A driver faces several charges after police say he hit and killed a man near Uptown Charlotte and kept driving.
Teen killed in south Charlotte shooting identified
A 17-year-old is dead following a shooting on South Boulevard near the light rail station at Archdale Drive.
Three people arrested following Salisbury robbery spree
Three people are in jail charged with armed robberies at four Speedway convenience stores in Salisbury.
Man in custody for west Charlotte homicide
After further investigation, police have ruled the deadly incident in West Charlotte as a homicide.
Death investigation in south Charlotte
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department says officers are conducting a death investigation in south Charlotte.Β
Four charged with murder of armored truck driver in Kings Mountain
Four men are behind bars and charged in the death of a Loomis Fargo armored truck driver.
Kannapolis teacher charged with indecent liberties, principal charged with failing to report
The principal of the Concord Lake STEAM Academy in Kannapolis is charged with failure to report the sex abuse of a student by a teacher.
Affinity Health Center closes for rest of week after security issue
The Rock Hill Police Department was called to the center after receiving reports of a woman carrying a firearm and handling it while inside the health center.
Two arrested, one still wanted in Monroe Halloween shooting
Detectives are looking for a third suspect in connection to a shooting that happened on Halloween in Monroe.
Police investigating deadly shooting in north Charlotte
Police are investigating a deadly shooting in north Charlotte on West Sugarcreek Road.
Man charged with murder of his grandmother in Alexander Co.
A man is in jail without bond, charged with the murder of his 86-year-old grandmother. Deputies found her dead inside her home after family members asked them to check on her.
Iredell County Sheriff's deputy arrests convicted felon during traffic stop
The Iredell County Sheriff's Office says Devyion Mylique Patterson was pulled over near the intersection of Brawley School Road and Williamson Road for traffic violations.
Boyfriend charged after woman's body was found on roadside in Cabarrus Co.
A man is in jail on $1M bond charged with concealing the death of a woman found dead on the side of a road in Cabarrus County.
Former Manager of Belmont restaurant owned by Jonas Brothers' parents charged with embezzlement
The former manager of a restaurant owned by the parents of the Jonas Brothers has been charged with embezzlement after investigators say she stole thousands of dollars.Β
Man arrested after being found with 30 grams of methamphetamine
A man was arrested after allegedly being found with over 30 grams of methamphetamine in Caldwell County on Thursday night.
Police: Woman facing charges after death of 4-year-old niece
Investigators have arrested a woman in connection to the death of a 4 year old child.
Mooresville Police arrest man after child sexual abuse material investigation
Mooresville Police arrested and charged Eric Scott Threadgill with four counts of 3rd Degree Exploitation of a Minor.
Three wanted for robbing ATM maintenance worker at PNC Bank
Three men are wanted in connection to a strong armed robbery at an ATM in Rock Hill.
Lancaster Police make 2nd arrest in Clinton Ave. homicide
Lancaster Co. Police arrested a second person in connection to the murder of 18-year-old Jelani Jackson.
Man charged with murder after shooting at Charlotte convenience store
A man is in jail charged with murder after a shooting at a convenience store on Tom Hunter Road.
Cornelius Police continue the search for Madalina Cojocari after two years
Thursday will mark two years since Madalina Cojocari was last seen. The search for the now 13-year-old Cornelius girl continues, despite no new leads.
Susan Smith is denied parole 30 years after drowning 2 sons by rolling car into South Carolina lake
A parole board decided Wednesday thatΒ Susan SmithΒ should remain in prison 30 years after she killed her sons by rolling her car into a South Carolina lake while they were strapped in their car seats.
North Carolina's favorite board games of 2024
New research has revealed North Carolina's favorite board games, find out what it is just in time for the holidays.
One dead after officer-involved shooting in Newton
Deputies and the SBI are investigating after a deadly-officer involved shooting early Tuesday morning
Attorneys Sue Northlake Mall Blaming Owners For Pattern of Violence
The owners and security at Northlake Mall are being sued for failing to protect customers. The attorney representing two plaintiffs says there has a pattern of negligence at Northlake mall demonstrated by the more than 1,300 criminal incidents within a mile radius of the property over a five year span.
Connelly Springs Man Arrested for Setting School Buses on Fire
Deputies say a 27-year-old man has been arrested and charged for setting buses on fire at a Burke County elementary school.
Man accused of groping employees at two local discount stores
A man is charged with sexual battery after women working at a Family Dollar and a Dollar General in Monroe says he groped them.
Off-duty Gaston Co. officer arrested on domestic violence charge
An off-duty Gaston County Police Officer has been arrested in connection with a domestic violence incident.
Man arrested after suspected road rage shooting in Gastonia
Police in Gastonia are trying to sort out what happened during a suspected case of road rage that ended with a woman shot.
Person of interest in custody after teenβs death
An arrest has been made in connection to the death of a missing teenager, whose body was found in Lincoln County.
Heartbroken Charlotte family searching for stolen dog
A South Charlotte family is in disbelief after they say a driver stole their pet and never looked back.
Fired MCSO employee claims Sheriff McFadden told her to change documents
A recently fired Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office employee claims Sheriff Garry McFadden wanted her to change travel expense documents.
Former South Meck teacher charged with sex crimes takes plea deal
A former teacher at South Mecklenburg High School accused of having sex with an 18-year-old student, has taken a plea deal.
Technologies: Fiscal Q1 earnings snapshot
Akoustis Technologies, Inc. (AKTS) on Thursday reported a loss of $6.4 million in its fiscal first quarter.
Registered sex offender arrested after being found with missing teen
A registered sex offender was arrested Thursday after being found with a missing 14-year-old girl in Monroe.
All clear given after bomb threat at Holbrook Middle School
Police are investigating a report of a bomb threat at Holbrook Middle School in Gaston County.
Conviction and 7-year sentence for Alex Murdaugh's banker overturned in appeal of juror's dismissal
The banker who prosecutors say helped Alex Murdaugh move millions of dollars around to avoid detection of his thefts in exchange for a share of the money has had his conviction and seven-year prison sentence overturned on appeal.
Concord man charged in northeast Charlotte homicide
A Concord man is charged with the murder of a woman on Strive Street. The victim has been identified as Jameisha Wilkes.
Man dead and woman hurt in domestic shooting
A man is dead and a woman is hurt following what police are calling a domestic situation in Mint Hill.
Union Co. Sheriff's Office searching for registered sex offender
31-year-old Matthew Prince has outstanding warrants for failing to comply with his mandatory registration requirements.
Two Charlotte men sentenced for robbing armored car employees
Two Charlotte men will go to prison for robbing armored car employees as they put cash in an ATM in 2020.
Juveniles with guns arrested after chase in stolen car
Albemarle police arrested two underage boys after a chase involving a stolen car, they're still searching for a third suspect.
2 New Clues In Search For Dead Woman's Identity
Investigators have released two new clues in the case of a woman found dead along the side of a major local roadway.
Suspect Arrested In Southwest Charlotte Shooting
Man wanted in southwest Charlotte deadly shooting has been arrested in Hickory.
Arrest Made After Man Killed, Woman Injured In Rock Hill Double Shooting
A man is behind bars and charged in connection to a shooting that killed one person and injured another.
Rock Hill Police Investigate Suspicious Death Of 53-Year-Old Woman
Rock Hill Police are investigating the death of a woman who was found inside her home.
17-Year-Old Shot And Killed In East Charlotte Identified
A teenager found shot to death in east Charlotte has been identified. It's the second homicide in the area in less than two months.
SC Does Not Set A Date For The Next Execution
South Carolinaβs Supreme Court has not set a date for the stateβs next execution after lawyers for four inmates out of appeals asked them to postpone deaths until after the holidays.
2 Men Charged With Murder After Attempted Drug Deal Robbery
Two men were charged with murder after a man, who was shot in the head during an attempted armed robbery of an alleged drug deal, died Friday.
CMPD: Man Intentionally Rams Car Into Police Building
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police say a man intentionally rammed his vehicle into the North Tryon Division office.
Police: Shelbie Smith's Death Was Accidental
33-year-old Shelbie Smith was found dead inside her home on June 1, 2024.
Man Arrested For Peeping Inside Women's Restroom At Concord Mills
Joshua Stinson will remain in jail for allegedly peeping on a woman inside the restroom at Concord Mills.
Mooresville Police Estimate 'Dozens Of Victims' Were Recorded In Bathrooms By Davidson College Secret Peeping Suspect
An urgent search for hidden cameras is underway on the campus of Davidson College after police charged a school electrician with felony secret peeping.Β
Lancaster Woman & Dog Shot in Lancaster
The Lancaster Police Department says the October 20 shooting is one of at least seven since September in the area - and detectives believe they're all related. LPD is offering a $20,000 reward for any information leading to an arrest of those involved.
Armed Robbery At Salisbury Arcade
Deputies are investigating an armed robbery at an arcade in Salisbury early Tuesday morning.
Suspect Identified In Connection To Uptown Shooting
Police have identified a suspect in the Uptown shooting that killed 32-year-old Jamario Caldwell.
Police Evacuate Central Piedmont Community College Campuses After Safety Threats
Safety threats prompted the evacuation of Central Piedmont Community College campuses, including Central, Cato, Harris, and Harper.
Cabarrus Co. Sheriff's Office Investigating After Woman's Body Found Near Roadway
The Cabarrus County Sheriffβs Office says a the body of a woman was found along US 601 S.
Two Men Arrested And One In Critical Condition Following Attempted Robbery During Alleged Drug Deal
Police say a man is in critical condition after being shot in the head following a robbery attempt during a drug deal.
One Dead Following Shooting In Uptown Charlotte
A man died in the hospital after a shooting in Uptown on Saturday.
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