Local Crime

Lockdown Lifted At Elementary School In Concord

The lockdown has been lifted. Police do not believe the suspect they were looking for is in the area at this time.

CMPD investigates deadly crash on Wilkinson Blvd

Deputies Investigating After Several Homes And Vehicles Struck By Gunfire

Deputies are investigating after several homes and vehicles were struck by gunfire.

Vandals Target Hannukah Display, Bringing Hundreds Together

Vandals targeted a family's Hannukah decorations, and it ended up bringing hundreds in the community together.

Drug Operation Leads To Multiple Arrests In Monroe

Police arrested nine suspects and wrote eight citations during drug operations carried out on Friday and Saturday.

Boone Police Need Help Finding Graffiti Vandals

Police are trying to find the suspects responsible for graffiti that was sprayed on a downtown hotel.

Wife Charged After Shooting At Husband During Domestic Dispute

A 56-year-old Iredell County woman is facing multiple charges after deputies say she shot at her husband during a domestic dispute.

Jamie Graham Arrested After Being Wanted By CMPD

CMPD says Jamie Graham has been taken into custody.

WANTED: Jamie Marcel Graham

The CMPD is asking for assistance locating Jamie Marcel Graham.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg NAACP Holds Forum on Economic Equality and Equity

CMPD Chief Kerr Putney wants less talk and more action when it comes to fighting economic inequality. The chief pushed for more opportunities for young people at an NAACP forum Saturday.

One Person Shot, Injured After Alleged Robbery In East Charlotte

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department says one person was robbed and shot Saturday night in east Charlotte.

One Dead, Five Injured In Three Car Accident On South Boulevard

One person died and five others were injured in a three car accident on South Boulevard Friday night.

CMPD Warns Parents of Suspected Sexual Predator

Police are warning parents after arresting a babysitter accused of sexually abusing children in Charlotte.

Murder-Suicide Investigation Underway In Union County

Deputies are investigating a murder-suicide that happened Friday morning in Union County.

Two Rowan County Students Charged After A Gun Was Brought On A School Campus, Then Stolen

Deputies are still trying to find a handgun that was stolen out of a back pack after being brought to West Rowan High School Wednesday.

CMPD Charges Man for Involvement in Sexual Assault of Children

Detectives with the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department’s Crimes Against Children Unit have charged Angel Mario Guzman Lobo, for his involvement in the sexual assault of children.

CMPD release surveillance pictures of suspect in 7-Eleven fatal shooting

Police are hoping new suspect surveillance photos and a $15,000 will help get a cold blooded killer off the streets. Police say a man randomly shot and killed a 7-Eleven clerk on Saturday. They're calling on witnesses to come forward with any information..

$225,000 Worth Of Marijuana Mistakenly Delivered To TCBY In Matthews

Sources say police seized $225,000 worth of marijuana after it was mistakenly delivered to TCBY in Matthews.

Lancaster Horse Shot And Killed, Owners Offering $1,000 Reward For Information

The owners of a horse that died after being shot in the head are offering $1,000 for information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for the horse's death.

CMPD Releases Surveillance Image Of 7-Eleven Homicide Suspect, $15,000 Reward Offered

The CMPD has released an image of the suspect wanted for shooting and killing a 7-Eleven employee in southwest Charlotte.

Lincolnton Man Charged With Having Steroids

Investigators say they arrested a man for possessing a large amount of steroids.

Deputies Seize Nearly 80 Grams Of Heroin During Union County Drug Bust

Deputies arrested a 30-year-old man Tuesday afternoon after seizing nearly 80 grams of heroin during a narcotics operation.

Governor Offers Reward For Deadly Shooting in Anson County

Governor Roy Cooper is offering a $5,000 reward in connection to an Anson County murder that took place back in June.

'This Ain't A Joke!' Suspect Wanted For Robbing A Fort Mill Convenience Store At Gunpoint

Deputies are looking for a suspect wanted for robbing a convenience store at gunpoint Tuesday.

Three Suspects Wanted After Robbing York County Waffle House

The York County Sheriff's Office is looking for three suspects wanted for robbing the Regent Parkway Waffle House early Wednesday morning.

Two Men Arrested After Trying To Buy A Car With A Stolen Identity

Authorities arrested two suspects Tuesday after they allegedly tried to buy a car at an Indian Trail dealership using another man's identity.

Police Still Trying To Identify Circle K Armed Robbery Suspect

Detectives are requesting assistance in identifying a suspect responsible for robbing a convenient store.

Man Robs South Charlotte Convenience Store At Gunpoint

CMPD needs help identifying the suspect who robbed an Xpress Mart in south Charlotte Wednesday.

Suspect Wanted After An Attempted Armed Robbery In West Charlotte

Police are looking for the man they say tried rob a Rite Aid at gunpoint in west Charlotte Wednesday afternoon.

Providing Christmas for Survivor of Deadly Domestic Violence

CMPD says the father shot and killed his wife, mother, then shot the little girl before killing himself.

Police: Search Warrant Turns Up Stolen Cell Phone, Drugs

Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies say while serving a search warrant for a stolen cell phone they uncovered illegal drugs in a residence in Denver, NC.

Mother Of Child Who Froze To Death Pleads Guilty

Woman who's three-year-old son was found dead on the porch of her home took a plea deal today.

Hit and Run Downs Power Lines On E Independence Blvd

On Monday, Matthews Police received a report of a hit and run on Hwy. 74 near Sam Newell Rd.

Three Dead, One Critically Injured In Charlotte Shooting

The CMPD is investigating a triple homicide in the 2200 block of Kilborne drive.

Mecklenburg County Releases Email Sent By Hackers After Ransomware Attack

Mecklenburg County officials have released a copy of the email sent by hackers after taking over County computer systems earlier this week.

Lenoir Man Indicted After Allegedly Shooting His Friend Accidentally In 2016

A Grand Jury indicted Matthew Phillips Monday in connection to a September 2016 shooting.

Three People Arrested on Multiple Drug Charges In Lincoln County

Deputies say three people were arrested on multiple drug charges Friday.

South Caldwell High School Evacuated Due To Undisclosed Threat

Officials say all students and staff were evacuated from South Caldwell High School Friday due to an undisclosed threat.

South Caldwell High School Teacher Arrested For Disseminating Obscene Material

Investigators say a chorus teacher at South Caldwell High School has been charged with disseminating obscene material.

Suspect On Electronic Monitoring Arrested After Jump And Run From Stolen Vehicle In NW Charlotte

A suspect currently on court ordered electronic monitoring was arrested in northwest Charlotte Thursday after police spotted him in a stolen vehicle and he refused to stop.

Seven Students Arrested After Multiple Fights Break Out At West Meck High School

Officials say seven students were arrested at West Meck High School after multiple fights broke out at the school.

Hickory Mobile Phone Business Robbed After Suspects Break In Through Roof

Hickory Police are investigating after robbery suspects broke into a Cricket Wireless store by climbing through the roof.

Hackers Redoubling Efforts After Mecklenburg County Officials Refused To Pay Ransom

Officials say cyber criminals are redoubling their efforts to penetrate Mecklenburg County's systems after they refused to pay a ransom to hackers.

16-Year-Old Charged In Death Of Teen Found In SE Charlotte Driveway

Police have charged a 16-year-old for the murder of Jaqual Bennett.

Social Media Threat Prompts Increased Security At A Chesterfield High School

The Chesterfield County Sheriff says there will be increased security at Central High School after a threat was made on social media Wednesday.

Experts Explain How Ransomware And Bitcoins Work For Hackers

Mecklenburg County decided to NOT pay the hackers to unlock the Ransomware infecting the county's servers. This isn't the first time we've heard of Ransomware or Bitcoins but what exactly are they? We asked a cyber expert to break down what they are and how the criminals use them.

FBI Investigating Alleged Assault On United Airlines Flight Headed To Charlotte

The FBI is investigating a report of an assault on a female passenger on-board an United Airlines flight from Newark, New Jersey to Charlotte, North Carolina on December 5th.

Hackers Hold Meck County Computer Systems Hostage, Demand $23,000 Ransom

Hackers are holding Mecklenburg County computer systems hostage.

Caldwell County Teacher Arrested For Alleged Inappropriate Contact With Students

A 29-year-old teacher was arrested Tuesday morning after allegations that he had inappropriate contact with students at William Lenoir Middle School.

TSA Officers Stop Two More People With Guns At Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Transportation Security Administration officers stopped two more passengers with guns Sunday and Monday as they tried to clear security checkpoints at the Charlotte airport.

Woman Charged in Connection with Wreck that Killed Child

Police have charged a woman in connection with a two-car wreck that happened last week and killed a 14-month-old girl.

Child Murders in NC Leave Families Waiting for Justice

The man charged in connection to Mariah Woods' death is locked up on $1 million bond. Mariah's case is just the latest in a series of child murders in North Carolina. WCCB News @ Ten anchor Morgan Fogarty talked with the father of one local victim, who is still waiting for justice.

Police Arrest Suspect Accused Of Robbing A South Charlotte Bank

A man is behind bars after police say he robbed the PNC Bank in Dilworth Monday afternoon.

Police Searching For Armed Robbery Suspect In Lancaster

Officials are looking for a man who robbed the Dollar General on Pageland Highway Sunday night.

Man Charged in Connection with Mariah Wood's Death Faces Judge

The man charged in connection with the death of a 3-year-old in Eastern North Carolina faces a judge today.

CMPD Says A String Of Burglaries And Sexual Assaults May Be Connected

Investigators are trying to determine whether several burglary and sexual assault cases throughout the city are connected.

Police Charge Two Suspect In Series Of Armed Robberies

Police have charged two suspects for their involvement in a series of crimes in November.

City Of Charlotte Settles Lawsuit Against Exonerated Rape Suspect

The City of Charlotte and Timothy Scott Bridges have agreed to a $9.5 million settlement after Bridges served more than 25 years in prison and was subsequently issued a Pardon of Innocence by then-Gov. Pat McCrory.

Police Investigating Concord Shooting Death

Police say on Sunday they responded to a verbal dispute that left one person shot.

More Sexual Harassment Claims to Come for Charlotte Eye Doctor

More sexual harassment claims are on the way for a well-known Charlotte eye doctor. We've learned a third lawsuit is about to be filed against Jonathan Christenbury. Doctor Christenbury surrendered his license to the North Carolina Board.

Man Leads Authorities On Chase In Charlotte, Crashes Into School Van

A man is in custody after leading law enforcement on a high speed chase and running into a school van with children on board.

Southeast Charlotte Home Invasion Suspect Arrested, Additional Suspects Wanted

Police have arrested one of the men they say broke into a southeast Charlotte home Tuesday and robbed the victims inside. Tyreese Beasley, 20, is charged with Armed Robbery and Conspiracy to Commit Armed Robbery.

Maiden Police Arrest Cherryville Teen Accused Of Arson

Police have arrested the suspect accused of setting fire to an unoccupied building back in June.

Suspect Who Climbed On Roof To Avoid Arrest In Northwest Charlotte Identified

The CMPD is trying to talk a man off a roof in northwest Charlotte, after he fled from police attempting to serve him armed robbery warrants.

Man Charged With Murder For Kings Mountain Stabbing

A man is in custody following a fatal stabbing in Kings Mountain earlier this week.

Death Investigation Underway In Cornelius

Officials are investigating after a person was found dead in a home Wednesday night.

Andrew Murray Plans to Tackle Violent Crime, Gangs, and Opioid Crisis as U.S. Attorney

He's credited with turning around the public perception of the Mecklenburg County District Attorney's Office. Now Andrew Murray is stepping into his new role as U.S. Attorney for North Carolina's Western District.

CMPD Asking for Public's Help Catching Armed Robber

A serial robbery suspect is on the run. He's wanted for hitting five businesses in Charlotte over the past two weeks. In four of those cases he pulled guns on employees.

Suspect Commits Suicide After Shooting At Police, Barricading Himself In Home

Police say a man who opened fire on officers with an assault rifle and then barricaded himself in his home was found dead inside from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Detention Center Nurse Charged With Having Sex With Inmate In Chester County

A nurse at the Chester County Detention Center is under investigation for allegedly having sex with an inmate.

CMPD Still Searching for Hit-and-Run Driver

Police are still looking for the vehicle involved in a hit-and-run Monday evening in south Charlotte.

Boone Man Facing Child Pornography Charges

A 42-year-old man faces multiple charges related to child pornography after a multi-agency Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Investigation.

Man Arrested For Series Of Charlotte Convenience Store Robberies

Detectives are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a man responsible for a series of armed robberies.

Two 16-Year-Olds In Custody Following Overnight Burglaries In Ballantyne & Huntersville

Lamariay Witherspoon and Douglas Mobley are under arrest after breaking into seven restaurants in Ballantyne and six restaurants in Huntersville early Monday.

Two Men Cited For Loaded Guns At Charlotte TSA Checkpoints; Increased Number Of Handguns Confiscated This Year

Two men were arrested with loaded hand guns at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport TSA checkpoints this week, bringing the total number of firearms seized this year to 60.

Victim: My Grandson Said, 'Grandma, He Could’ve Killed You.'

A victim sends a warning as she recovers from a carjacking that left her hospitalized Monday.

South Charlotte "Water Bandit" Leaving Outdoor Faucets Running, Flooding Yards

A bizarre crime has some South Charlotte neighbors covering up their outdoor water faucets! Neighbors think a person they're calling the "water bandit" is turning on their faucets and leaving them running all night.

Rowan County Man Charged With Making Meth Inside Home

Officials say they arrested a Rockwell man on manufacturing and trafficking methamphetamine charges.

Police Need Help Identifying Homicide Suspect

Detectives are requesting assistance in identifying a possible homicide suspect.

CMPD Volunteer Officer Injured In Hit And Run To Undergo Surgery

On Monday, a Citizens On Patrol volunteer was directing traffic when he was struck by an vehicle.

Spencer Merriweather Sworn In as New Mecklenburg County District Attorney

Mecklenburg County's new District Attorney is promising to stand up for victims of burglaries, domestic violence, and sexual assault. Spencer Merriweather is also the first African-American to lead the DA's office.

Woman Carjacked in Arboretum Parking Lot

Police: Two men carjacked a woman in a crowded South Charlotte shopping center before leading police on a chase in South Carolina.

Surveillance Shows Thieves Throwing Rocks in Restaurants

Surveillance video shows thieves breaking into a business in Ballantyne. It was one of more than a dozen burglarized in the Charlotte area Monday morning.

Police Arrest Man On Attempted Murder Charges

Authorities say they responded to Piedmont Medical Center in reference to a shooting Sunday.

Hickory Man Killed When Dozens Of Bullets Flew Through Home

Catawba County Sheriff's Deputies are searching for the shooter after a man was killed in his sleep during a drive-by shooting.

Woman Offers $1,000 Reward After Late Son's Horse Stolen

A Stanly County mom is offering a $1,000 reward to the person who returns her stolen horse.

Man Shot in Standoff with Rock Hill Police, SLED Investigating

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) will continue to investigate the officer-involved shooting in Rock Hill, as well as an officer involved shooting in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

Man Wanted By CMPD

Police need help locating a man accused of cutting off his electronic monitoring device.

Man Arrested After Fatal Hit And Run In Steele Creek

Police say they arrested a man involved in a fatal hit and run Wednesday night in southwest Charlotte.

One Escaped Florida Inmate Caught; Two Others Connected To Burke County ATM Theft

One of the three wanted Florida inmates has been arrested, and authorities believe the other two men may have been responsible for the theft of an ATM in Burke County, North Carolina.