Local Crime

Witnesses Stop Attempted Kidnapping At Southern Christmas Show

The CMPD is investigating an attempted kidnapping at the Southern Christmas Show, on Saturday night.

Police Searching For Dequan Erwin

Police are asking for assistance in locating Dequan Erwin who is wanted on multiple felony charges.

DA Says He Won't Press Charges in Officer Involved Shooting

The officer who shot and killed a Spanish speaking North Charlotte man back in September will *not* face criminal charges. Mecklenburg County District Attorney Andrew Murray said the shooting was tragic was not unlawful.

CMPD Needs Help Identifying Suspect In Two Armed Robberies

CMPD is looking for a suspect accused of two armed robberies throughout the Charlotte area.

Police Charge Mother Accused Of Abusing Her 1-Year-Old Son

Police have arrested a 22-year-old mother accused of abusing her baby back in October.

CMPD And Quicktrip Launch Safe Exchange Zones

The CMPD says all fourteen Exchange Zone locations have officially launched. They are encouraging community members to complete online transactions at one of the following locations.

Attendance Down Day After Threat Made At Watauga High School, Police Say Nothing Credible Found Thus Far

Police say there is no credible or verified information at this time to support a possible threat to students at Watauga High School.

District Attorney: Rubin Galindo Shooting "Tragic", But Not "Unlawful"

The officer involved in the fatal shooting of Rubin Galindo will not face charges, according to Mecklenburg County District Attorney, Andrew Murray.

Five Teens Arrested Following Crime Spree, Police Chase In East Charlotte

Five teens are in custody after committing a series of crimes and leading police on a chase in east Charlotte, Thursday night.

CMPD Investigating After Victim Fights Off Attacker During Sexual Assault

Detectives with the CMPD are currently investigating a sexual assault that occurred in the North Division.

Statesville Shooting Suspect Arrested

Police have arrested a suspect in a shooting that sent one man to the hospital Thursday afternoon.

Detectives Make 6 Trafficking Arrests, Along With Seizure Of Drugs, Weapons, & Money In Union County

A week of drug busts has led to the arrest of six suspects and the confiscation of trafficking levels of heroin and methamphetamines.

Governor Offers $5,000 Reward In Union County Murder Case

Governor Roy Cooper says the state is now offering a reward of up to $5,000 for any information that will lead to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for killing 87-year-old Sim Flowe on September 6th.

Valdese Man Arrested After Allegedly Stealing A Burke County Activity Bus

Deputies have charged a 27-year-old man with stealing an activity bus from the East Burke High School parking lot.

3 Charged After Rock Hill Man Was Shot And Killed While Driving

Police have arrested three suspects in connection to the October 27th murder of Justin Penland.

Coaches No Longer Employed After Altercation Involving Guns At CCD

Charlotte Country Day says the coaches involved in an altercation Wednesday evening are no longer employed with the school.

Teen Brothers Arrested For Southeast Charlotte Robberies

Two teenage brothers have been arrested in connection with two robberies in southeast Charlotte.

Coach at Charlotte Country Day Charged with Possession of Weapon on School Grounds

Detectives with the CMPD’s Providence Division have charged Tyrez Tarell Nea for Possession of a Weapon on School Grounds.

Concord Teacher Charged With Having Inappropriate Relationship With Student

A Concord teacher is back home after turning herself in for having an inappropriate, relationship with a 17-year old student. The 23-year old Cox Mill High School teacher appeared before a magistrate Wednesday.

4 Men Charged After Largest Meth Bust In Iredell County History

Deputies seized 28 pounds of crystal methamphetamine Tuesday in what's being called the largest meth bust in the county's history.

Man Breaks Into Monroe Home, Starts Cooking

A man has been arrested in Union County, after he apparently broke into a Monroe residence and began cooking.

Teens Arrested For Iredell County Vehicle Break-Ins

Three Statesville teens have been arrested in connection with a series of car break-ins in Iredell County.

Cabarrus County Teacher Arrested For Having Inappropriate Relationship With Student

Police say they arrested a 23-year-old teacher for having an inappropriate consensual relationship with a student.

Suspect Wanted By CMPD Turns Himself In

Derek Victor Morrison is Wanted for Breaking into Motor Vehicle, Damage to Property, and Interfering with an Electronic Monitoring Device.

Police Arrest Vandals Accused Of Targeting Several Boone Businesses

Boone and ASU Police have arrested two suspects wanted for vandalizing several downtown businesses early Monday morning.

Man Sentenced Up To 22 Years For The Death Of A 20-Month-Old In 2013

A Hickory man will spend the next 17 to 22 years in prison after being found guilty of second-degree murder in the death of a 20-month-old child.

Sheriff: Catawba County Church Fire was Intentionally Set

We now know a church fire in Catawba County was intentionally set. Members of Providence Baptist Church in Vale came together Monday night to pray and search for answers.

Hate Crimes Rose For 2nd Year In A Row In 2016, FBI Reports

Hate crimes rose for the second straight year in 2016, with increases in attacks motivated by bias against blacks, Jews, Muslims and LGBT people, according to FBI statistics released Monday.

Two Men Accused Of Stealing 60 Cartons Of Cigarettes From Salisbury Convenience Store

Police are investigating after two men robbed a Salisbury convenience store for 60 cartons of cigarettes.

Suspect In Gaston County Assault Now Charged With Murder After Victim Dies

A 29-year-old Gastonia man now faces a murder charge after the victim of an assault Friday died over the weekend.

Police Need Help Identifying Man Accused Of Robbing North Charlotte Motel

Police need your help identifying an accused robbery suspect in north Charlotte.

One Dead After Shooting Over Parking Dispute In Gaston County

One man is dead and another in jail following a shooting over a parking dispute in Gaston County.

Charlotte Air Traffic Controller Accused of Having Weapon of Mass Destruction

A Charlotte air traffic controller accused of having a weapon of mass destruction will be in court for the first time Monday.

Two Shot In Salisbury Bank Robbery, Police Shoot And Kill Suspect

Some residents in Salisbury say they're afraid to let their children play outside because of all the recent crime. The latest incident was a violent bank robbery that ended with the robber killed by police.

Charlotte Air Traffic Controller Facing Charges For Possessing Pipe Bomb

The FAA says an air traffic controller who works at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport has been arrested for having a weapon of mass destruction.

Lancaster Man Arrested Following Lengthy Standoff

A Lancaster man is in custody following a standoff with authorities on Thursday.

Police: Argument Leads To East Charlotte Shooting

Police are investigating after a man was shot in the leg during an altercation in east Charlotte.

Police: Man Shot In Parking Lot Of East Charlotte McDonald's

Police are investigating after a man was shot in the parking lot of McDonald's on Albemarle Road in east Charlotte.

Salisbury Bank Robbery, Shooting And Police Chase Suspect Identified

Officials have identified the man accused of robbing a Wells Fargo bank, shooting two people and leading police on a chase.

Salisbury Bank Robbery Suspect Shoots Victim, Leads Police On Chase, Dies In Shootout

Police have not identified the bank robbery suspect or the officers involved in the shooting, but witnesses are telling their story about the terrifying moments that led up to the deadly shooting.

Threat Forces 8 Cabarrus County Schools To Dismiss Early As A Precaution

We now know the FBI is involved in the investigation in Cabarrus County, where eight schools sent kids home early as a precaution.

CMPD Steps Up Recruiting with Officer Shortage

The department says it's time to get aggressive.

Cabarrus County High Schools Given "All Clear" Following Threat

Authorities have given the "all clear" to Cabarrus County high schools after a threat was made earlier today.

CMPD, City, And CMS Are Working Together To Curb Teen Violence

CMPD's top cop is talking about how to stop crime involving teens after two teens were shot Tuesday night.

Murder Suspect In Salisbury Taco Bell Shooting Turns Himself In

Salisbury Police have identified the suspect who killed a man in a Taco Bell parking lot last Friday night.

Retired Navy Veteran Charged In Case Of Body Found Behind Charlotte Church

A retired Navy veteran has been charged with kidnapping Ashanti Billie, 19, who was found dead behind a west Charlotte church.

Investigation Underway After Man Found Shot To Death In Burke County

Authorities are investigating after a man was found shot to death following a breaking and entering call Wednesday morning.

Police Arrest Suspect In Salisbury Homicide Case

Police have have arrested the suspect accused of killing a 20-year-old man late Monday night.

Two Teens Shot In NW Charlotte

Police are investigating after two teens were shot at a gas station near I-85.

Salisbury Continues Battle with Violent Crime

The city has seen two murders in the last four days.

Charlotte Man Sentenced To Life In Prison For 2013 Murder

A Charlotte man will spend the rest of his life in prison for the 2013 murder of a 54-year-old neighbor.

Suspect Charged With Killing 2-Year-Old In Gaston County After Turning Himself In

Police have officially charged a 25-year-old man accused of killing a 2-year-old boy Sunday.

Suspect Wanted By CMPD Has Been Found

CMPD says they have located and arrested Keyshawn Crowder.

Nearly A Dozen Suspects Arrested During Lancaster County Drug Roundup

Deputies say they arrested 10 out of 11 suspects wanted on various drugs charges during a roundup last week.

Suspect Charged After A Deadly Shooting In Rock Hill

Police are investigating a possible homicide after a person was found shot to death Monday afternoon.

Man Killed In Hickory Shooting

Hickory Police are investigating after a man was found dead from a gunshot wound.

Texas Church Shooting Has Local Congregations Revisiting Security Plans

The Texas church shooting has local congregations taking a closer look at their security plans.

Police Need Help Finding Suspect Wanted In Two West Charlotte Armed Robberies

CMPD is looking for a man connected to two armed robberies in west Charlotte Monday.

Suspect Arrested After CMPD Officer Walks Into Store Mid-Robbery

An unexpected pit stop for one CMPD officer really paid off Sunday morning. Officer Kevin Woolcock walked into a Charlotte gas station mid robbery.

Man Who Allegedly Stole A Truck Sunday With Kids Inside Arrested After Chase

The man accused of carjacking a truck Sunday with two kids still inside has been arrested.

Suspect Arrested In Catawba County Knock And Shoot Homicide

A Claremont man is in custody and charged with murder after shooting and killing 28-year-old Kevin Hefner in the doorway of his home.

CMPD Looking For Man Accused Of Robbery, Who Cut Off Electronic Monitoring Device

Police are looking for a man accused of robbery, who cut off his ankle monitor.

Suspect Arrested After Officer Walks In During Robbery

A man has been arrested after police say he attempted to rob a convenience store Sunday morning.

Salisbury Police Identify Robbery Shooting Victim

Salisbury's latest murder Friday night comes as the Department of Justice is sending a team to the city to come up with a plan to help fight the rising crime rate there.

Man Charged With Murder, Trafficking Cocaine In York County Shooting

A man has been arrested for a York County Homicide that occurred on Friday, November 3rd, 2017.

Morganton Man Charged With Sex Crimes Involving Minor

A Morganton man has been charged with sex offenses involving a minor.

Charlotte Nightlife | PHOTOS

Check out these photos from Charlotte Nightlife, taken over the weekend.

Registered Sex Offender Charged With Cherry Neighborhood Assaults

A registered sex offender is behind bars, accused of sexually assaulting three girls in a Charlotte neighborhood. Arrest warrants say the sex offender broke into a neighbor's home in the Cherry neighborhood, then sexually assaulted the girls.

3 Charged With Drug Trafficking In Union County

Deputies have charged three suspects and seized more than four ounces of heroin.

15-Year-Old Juvenile Charged After Carjacking, Police Chase

Police say they have charged a 15-year-old juvenile after a carjacking and police chase that originated in southeast Charlotte.

Shooting Investigation Underway In East Charlotte

Police are investigating after a person was shot in east Charlotte near East Sugar Creek Road.

Man Handcuffed, Duct-Taped To Chair During Chesterfield County Robbery

Investigators say a man was handcuffed and duct-taped to a chair during a robbery in Chesterfield County.

Widow Questions Safety of I-485 Cable Barriers After Husband's Deadly Accident

A Charlotte widow is raising concerns about the safety of cable barriers along I-485. Jennifer Vermillion's husband died after the barriers failed to stop his car from crossing into oncoming traffic.

Waxhaw Man Facing Animal Cruelty Charge After Allegedly Slamming Dog Against His Vehicle

A 26-year-old Union County man is facing an animal cruelty charge after deputies say he grabbed a dog by the collar and "violently slammed" her against his vehicle.

TSA Prevents Man From Taking Loaded Gun Onto Airplane

Officers with the Transportation Security Administration have prevented a man from taking a loaded gun onto an airplane at a North Carolina airport.

Police Identify Lancaster Homicide Victim

Lancaster Police have identified a man found shot to death Wednesday morning.

Police Seek Vehicle Of Interest In Hit-And-Run Death Of Pedestrian In Wheel Chair

Police are looking for a vehicle of interest in the hit-and-run death of 46-year-old Dandy Eugene Duncan.

CMPD Looking to Reduce Pedestrian Crash Deaths

CMPD is looking to reduce the number of people getting hit and killed by vehicles. The department has investigated seven more deadly pedestrian crashes in 2017 than this time last year.

Union County Teacher Arrested After Allegedly Having A Relationship With A Former Student

A teacher with the Union County Public Schools has been arrested on various charges after he allegedly carried on a relationship with a former student back in 2014 and 2015.

Police: Man Wearing Care Bears' Costume Arrested For Driving Drunk On Moped In Morganton

Police say they arrested a man for driving drunk on a moped while dressed as "Grumpy Bear."

NoDa Business Fights Back After Crime

A local business owner is working to create change after being caught in the middle of crime in Charlotte.

Husband Charged With Murder After Lancaster Woman Found Dead Sunday

Lancaster Police have now identified a woman killed in the city's most recent homicide. Investigators say 58-year-old Mildred Burris Arnold was found dead in her home on South York Street, near downtown.

Suspect Breaks Into Home, Robs Family At Gunpoint While They Were Eating Dinner

Deputies are looking for the man they say kicked in the front door of a family's home and robbed them at gun point Saturday night.

Icy Windshield Leads To Charges After Driver Hits And Kills Pedestrian In Southeast Charlotte

Police say a driver is facing charges after a pedestrian was hit and killed in southeast Charlotte Monday morning.

UNCC Student Charged With Arson For Residence Hall Fire

A UNC-Charlotte student has been charged with Felony Arson after starting a fire in a campus residence hall.

CMPD Arrests Two Suspects During A Meth Bust In Ballantyne

Neighbors are concerned after CMPD arrested two people accused of having meth at a Ballantyne townhome Friday.

Woman Fires Shot At Suspect After He Forced His Way Into Her Home

A burglary suspect is wanted after deputies say he forced his way into a woman's home Friday morning.

Two Suspects Arrested For Allegedly Stealing Equipment From Landscapers

Police have arrested two suspects in connection to multiple reports of people stealing equipment from landscapers.

Police: UNC Charlotte Professor Arrested For Sexual Exploitation Of A Child

Police say a UNC Charlotte professor has been arrested on several sexual exploitation of a minor charges.

Department of Justice Stepping In To Help Crackdown On Salisbury Crime

The Department of Justice is stepping in to help crack down on the rise of violent crime in the city of Salisbury.

Drug Bust Yields Over 20 Arrests, Including A Chesterfield County Detention Officer

A Chesterfield County corrections officer was among more than 20 people arrested Monday during a drug bust on BBB Circle.

3 Suspects Arrested In Connection To A West Charlotte Homicide

Police say a man shot in west Charlotte Friday afternoon has died from his injuries.

Multiple Drug Trafficking Suspects Arrested In Union County

Narcotics detectives with the Union County Sheriff's Office say they have busted several drug operations, arrested multiple suspects, and seized a large amount of dangerous drugs since last Friday.

Shooting Suspect Arrested In Caldwell County

Deputies have charged the suspect wanted for a shooting Wednesday night on Highway 268.

Suspect Ends High Speed Chase At East Charlotte Police Station

Police now have a man in custody after he led them on a high speed chase through Charlotte.

Charlotte Reaches 76 Homicides in 2017

A call for action to curb crime, as the Queen City reaches 76 homicides this year. The latest murders happened after a fight in West Charlotte and a robbery on the east side. Police are also releasing details of an arrest after a pregnant woman was strangled.

CMPD Receives Grant to Test Backlogged Rape Kits

Hundreds of rape victims could finally be on the road to getting justice after more than a decade of their cases sitting cold. The city has approved a nearly million dollar grant from the Department of Justice for CMPD to help test backlogged rape kits.

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