Cause of Target Fire Under Investigation
Fire investigators are investigating to find out if someone purposefully set the fire inside the Target store on Sam Furr Rd.
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CMPD Homicide Unit Takes Over Missing Uber Driver Case
New information tonight in the case of a missing Charlotte Uber driver. Homicide detectives have taken over the investigation. But family members still hope Marlo Medina-Chevez will be found alive.
Police Are Searching For Suspects In An East Charlotte Shooting
CMPD is looking for the suspects who shot a man on his way home from Church in east Charlotte.
York Police Looking For Suspect In Overnight Hit And Run
Police need help finding the suspect in an overnight hit and run.
Police Still Searching For Missing Charlotte Uber Driver, Case Moved To Homicide Squad
CMPD say they are moving the missing person case for the Charlotte Uber driver to the homicide squad so they can have more resources in searching for 44-year-old Marlo Medina-Chevez.
North Meck Teacher Charged With Sex Crimes Involving A Student
A North Meck High School teacher is facing several charges for having an inappropriate relationship with a student.
Iredell County Man Charged With Over A Dozen Vehicle Break-Ins
A Statesville man is facing over 20 charges connected to multiple vehicle break-ins and thefts.
8 Men Charged With Shooting Into Homes In Iredell County
Deputies arrested eight men accused of shooting into homes in Iredell County, narrowly missing a small child.
Robbery Suspect Surrenders During SWAT Situation
Police say a SWAT situation in north Charlotte has ended after the suspect surrendered to officers.
Two Men Arrested For Robbing Rock Hill Man In Burger King Parking Lot
Two men were arrested Friday for an armed robbery that reportedly happened in the parking lot of a Burger King in Rock Hill.
Police Release Name Of Man Killed In University Area Hit-And-Run
Police released the name of the man who was hit and killed in the University area over the weekend.
Police Arrest Suspect In Fatal Kannapolis Hit-And-Run
UPDATE: Kannapolis Police have arrested the suspect involved in a hit-and-run accident that killed a pedestrian on Thursday night.
Men Pried Way Into CLT Home, Attacked Woman
Police are searching for two men who pried their way into an East Charlotte home and violently attacked the woman inside
FBI arrests three more of United Blood Nation suspects
The blood bath continues. Only seven of the 83 members of the notorious United Blood Nation gang are still on the loose. Federal agents announced Friday that they arrested three more suspects.
DA: Officer Justified In Fatal January East Charlotte Shooting
The District Attorney announced Friday that a fatal shooting involving an undercover CMPD detective was justified.
CMPD Looking For Suspects In Alleged East Charlotte Rape, Robbery
Police are looking for two suspects they say allegedly broke into a woman's apartment and sexually assaulted and robbed her late Thursday night.
Suspect Charged After Thursday's Multi-County Chase
The Chester County Sheriff's Office has released new information on Thursday afternoon's multi-county chase.
Police Charge Second Suspect In An April East Charlotte Homicide
Police have charged Shenika James, 35, with the April 1st murder of Jarel Grace.
Statesville Man Facing Child Pornography Charges
A Statesville man is charged with sexually exploiting children after an investigation into a report of child pornography.
Woman Shot Trying to Stop Robbery
A woman was shot in the leg earlier this morning after attempting to break up a robbery.
FBI Led Gang Round Up Could Impact Charlotte Crime Rates
83 gang members rounded up today are suspected of terrorizing neighborhoods across our area.
Officials Release Autopsy Results On Murdered East Mecklenburg High School Senior
New information sheds more light on the murder of an East Mecklenburg High School senior.
CMPD Identifies Victim Of Tuesday's Overnight Homicide
The group "Dream Team For Peace" has announced they will hold a candlelight vigil for Ross in the West Charlotte High School parking lot at 7:30pm Thursday, May 18th.
CMPD Investigating Shooting In West Charlotte
One person was taken to the hospital after a shooting Thursday afternoon in west Charlotte.
Suspicious Drug Activity Call Leads To 3 Hickory Arrests
Police have arrested three suspects after someone reported suspicious drug activity at a home on 11th Street NW.
CMPD Investigating Homicide After Man Dies From 2016 Assault
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a homicide following the death of a man assaulted in east Charlotte in November of 2016.
83 "Blood" Gang Members Arrested In Local Crackdown
Law enforcement officials have announced the arrests of over 80 people in a local gang crackdown.
Forest Hills Student Facing Charges After Bringing Knives, Hit List To School
Officials are charging the Union County teen who brought a hit list and knives to school last Tuesday.
Rock Hill Man Facing Multiple Animal Cruelty Charges
A man is facing multiple charges after more than a dozen emaciated and injured dogs were found at his home.
Discount Store Owner Faces More Drug Charges After Second Arrest
A discount store owner has been arrested again for selling large amounts of opioid pain pills, according to authorities.
Victim Drives To Hospital After Being Shot In The Head
Police are trying to determine where a victim was shot Wednesday morning before driving themselves to the hospital.
Rock Hill Man Arrested On Animal Cruelty Charges
On Monday, police say they responded to a animal cruelty call on Frank St. in Rock Hill.
Five People Charged In Lincoln County Undercover Drug Operation
Five people are facing several drug charges in Lincoln County following an investigation targeting the sale and delivery of meth, pain pills, cocaine and marijuana.
Police Arrest 3 Suspects For Shooting That Happened Uptown During CIAA Weekend
Police have arrested three suspects in connection to a February shooting that took place on N. Caldwell Street in Uptown.
Former NC Senator Sentenced For Mishandling Campaign Funds
A former North Carolina senator has received an eight-month prison sentence for charges stemming from allegations that he diverted campaign funds for personal use.
Iredell County Deputies Target 39 Suspects With Felony Drug Warrants
Early Tuesday morning, more than a dozen uniformed deputies and plain clothes detectives took part in a drug round up called 'Operation Zero Tolerance.'
Garinger High School Student Tased after Allegedly Assaulting Girlfriend
A 17-year-old Garinger High School student is in jail, accused of domestic violence. Police say he assaulted his 16-year-old girlfriend on campus and then attacked school resource officers who tried to stop him.
Charlotte Bloods Gang Member Sentenced to Life in Prison for Lake Wylie Murders Appeals Sentence
Two Charlotte members of the Bloods gang will spend the rest of their lives in prison for the murders of a Lake Wylie couple.
Monroe Man Now Facing Over 50 Felony Sex Crime Charges
A 68-year-old man is facing 30 additional felony sex crime charges involving victims dating back to the mid 1970's.
Albemarle Man Charged After Stealing Handgun, Running From Police
Police have arrested and charged a man they say threw a stolen handgun out of his car and then led officers on a chase Sunday afternoon.
Garinger High Student Arrested For Assaulting Girlfriend, Officers On Campus
Police say a Garinger High School student has been arrested for assaulting his girlfriend and two officers on campus.
Four Arrested For Cock Fighting In Rowan County
Four men have been arrested in Rowan County, after an investigation into cock fighting claims.
Two People Shot Outside East Charlotte Hookah Bar
CMPD is investigating after two people were shot outside of an east Charlotte hookah bar.
National Campaign Raises Funds To Bail Moms Out Of Jail For Mother's Day
Seven local moms will get to spend Mother's Day with their kids after being bailed out of jail.
Man Who Claimed He Was Kidnapped, Robbed And Stabbed Earlier This Week Found Dead
Police say the man who told investigators he was kidnapped and robbed early this week has been found dead.
3 Juveniles Charged In Series Of Home Break-Ins
Police have arrested and charged three male juveniles in connection to a series of breaking and entering cases in east Charlotte.
Woman Charged With Attempted Murder After Shooting In Conover
Investigators say they arrested a woman for shooting into a car at an intersection in Conover, injuring one person.
Waxhaw Man Facing Multiple Drug Charges
Deputies say they arrested a Waxhaw man on multiple drug charges after searching his home.
Rowan County Woman Arrested After Dead And Decaying Cats Found Behind Couch In Home
A Rowan County woman is facing several animal cruelty charges after investigators found three dead cats behind a couch in her home and the skull of another cat under a bed.
The Watch with Will Kennedy: Combating Rising Crime in Charlotte
CMPD says violent crime in Charlotte is up more than 36% over the five-year average.
Prosecutors Say South Meck Teacher Promised Grades For Sex Acts
A local high school teacher accused of inviting students to his home and offering high grades in exchange for sex acts. Shocking claims about a South Meck high school educator. The teacher appeared in court Thursday where the D-A's office described in detail the charges against him.
One Suspect Arrested In Series Of Armed Robberies
CMPD is asking the public for help in identifying suspects responsible for a series of armed robberies at local businesses.
Court Officials: South Meck High School Teacher Performed Sex Acts On 2 Male Students, Showed Porn To Others During Study Groups
A South Meck High School teacher is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with students.
Deputies Make 6 Arrests After Alexander County Teen Accidentally Shoots Himself
Deputies have arrested six people in connection to a 15-year-old who accidentally shot himself in the stomach Wednesday.
CMPD Makes Arrest In 1992 Sexual Assault Cold Case
Police have arrested and charged a man in connection to a 1992 cold case involving a shooting and sexual assault.
Gastonia Parents Tied Up During Home Invasion While Children Slept
Police say three men broke into a home in Gastonia, tied up the residents while children slept in another room and stole property, cash and a car.
Union County Sheriff Says Marshville Teen Planned To Attack Several Students
A Union County teenager accused of bringing a hit list and knives to Forest Hills High School is getting help. He has not been charged, but we've learned he's not back home either.
Gun Found In The Bathroom Of A Steele Creek Elementary School
CMS police say they have identified the child they think brought a gun to an elementary school Wednesday morning.
Charlotte Crime Is Rising According To Latest CMPD Crime Stats
CMPD released their latest statistics on crime for the first three months of 2017, and the numbers sh0w an alarming trend.
South Meck High School Teacher Under Investigation For Inappropriately Touching Student
The principal at South Mecklenburg High School is reaching out to parents after a teacher was accused of inappropriately touching a student.
Suspect Wanted For Breaking Into Five Charlotte Area Businesses
CMPD needs help identifying the suspect they say broke into five area businesses in one day.
Police: Rock Hill Mother Charged After Leaving Children Downtown To Go Have An Affair
A mother faces charges for child abuse and neglect after police say she left her children downtown to travel to Charlotte for an affair Tuesday evening.
Police: Man Arrested For Robbing Several Businesses In Monroe
Police say they arrested a man accused of robbing several businesses in Monroe.
Man Arrested For Robbing Christian Book Store In Hickory
Police say they arrested a man for robbing a Christian book store in Hickory.
Handgun Found In Palisades Park Elementary School Restroom
Investigators say a handgun was found inside the restroom of Palisades Park Elementary School.
Students On Edge After Weapons, 'Hit List' Found In Teen's Book Bag
Investigators believe a teen planned to attack fellow students at Forest Hills High School in Union County after a hit list and weapons were discovered inside the student's book bag.
Union County Deputies Find Weapons, 'Hit List' In Student's Bookbag
Deputies say a tip led to the discovery of several weapons and a 'hit list' in the bookbag of a Forest Hills High School student Tuesday.
CMPD: Man Charged In Overnight Armed Robbery Accidentally Shot Himself While Fleeing Scene
Police have charged an 18-year-old man with the armed robbery of a northeast Charlotte business overnight.
Man Wanted For Stealing Vehicles In Huntersville
Police need help identifying the man they say stole two vehicles from local car dealerships.
Police: Man Kidnapped, Stabbed Multiple Times In Maiden
Police say a man was kidnapped and stabbed numerous times in Maiden.
Christ the King student arrested for Cyberstalking fellow student
A Huntersville Catholic High School senior is arrested and accused of Cyber Stalking a classmate. Police say he sent graphic racial pictures through Instagram to a fellow student. Police say the victim's mother caught the student in the act.
Union County Officials Increasing Security After Threat Found In Middle School Bathroom
Union County Public Schools and the Union County Sheriff's Office are investigating after a threat was found written on a bathroom wall Monday.
4 Teens Charged In Connection To Lancaster Homicide
Investigators say four teens are facing charges connected to the shooting death of a 19-year-old man in Lancaster.
Rock Hill Man Charged With "Synthetic Identity" Fraud Scheme
A Rock Hill man was arrested Monday on bank, wire, and mail fraud charges after allegedly using a "synthetic identity" fraud scheme to get more than $340,000 from various financial institutions.
Cleveland County Couple Indicted After Child Abuse Leads to Death
UPDATE: The parents of the Cleveland County baby that died in the hospital have been indicted on murder charges.
Woman Dies From Injuries Sustained In Hit And Run In March
Police say Jessica Morrell died from the injuries she sustained in a hit and run accident that happened on March 4th.
Chester Man Charged with Voyeurism
A man in Chester, South Carolina, was charged with voyerism Sunday after a report that he had hidden a cell phone inside a teen girl's bedroom, in hopes of catching her naked.
CMPD Officers & Their Families Meet with Neighbors at Peace Party
Sunday, communities in North Charlotte invited officers and their families to meet people where they patrol every day.
Police Investigating Homicide In Shelby
Shelby Police are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred Saturday afternoon.
Child Struck By Car In West Charlotte Hit-And-Run
A seven-year-old was struck by a car in a hit-and-run accident, Saturday afternoon.
Amber Alert For Missing North Carolina Teen Canceled
Officials say the Amber Alert for 15-year-old Cassidy Bottoms has been canceled.
Mt. Mourne Teacher 'Adamantly' Denies Charges Of Indecent Liberties & Assault On Female Student
57-year-old Neil Krasnigor is charged with seven counts of Incident Liberties with a Minor and one count Assault on a Female.
3 Charged For Drug Trafficking In Burke County
Deputies arrested and charged three suspects with trafficking methamphetamine after a vehicle chase on Monday.
FBI & NC Law Enforcement Looking For 'Ball Cap Bandit'
The FBI and law enforcement agencies across the state are looking for a serial bank robber known as the 'Ball Cap Bandit.'
Vale Man Gets 15-20 Years After Pleading Guilty To Child Sex Offense
Thomas Smith, 26, pleaded guilty in court Friday to a sexual offense involving a child.
Hickory Mothers Pleads Guilty To Multiple Child Abuse Charges
Whitney Weathers, 25, pleaded guilty as charged on Friday to multiple counts of child abuse involving her two children, one of which was killed.
Mt. Mourne School Teacher Charged With Indecent Liberties With A Minor
A 57-year-old school math teacher has been charged with taking indecent liberties with students and assault on a female.
Suspect Arrested After Appalachian State University Student Stabbed During Fight
Police say an App State student was stabbed during a fight in Boone.
Man Wanted For Double Homicide In Davidson County Could Be In Salisbury
Investigators say a man wanted for a double homicide in Davidson County could be in Salisbury.
CMPD Officer Arrested For Threatening Other Officers At Transit Center
A CMPD officer was arrested early Friday morning after police say he was intoxicated and threatened to harm other officers at the Transit Center in Uptown.
Wells Fargo Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested
Police have arrested Muhammad Bey, 58, for the robbery of a northwest Charlotte Wells Fargo Thursday.
Resident Shoots Suspect During Home Invasion In Boone
Police say a man shot a suspect who was reportedly breaking into his apartment in Boone.
Neighbors In Disbelief After Southeast Charlotte Murder-Suicide
Neighbor Bill Huddleston says, "All a sudden I seen a lady come outside crying all upset, making a phone call, and I was like wow... and she was really really hysterical."
Sex Offender Charged in Murder of Rowan Co. Woman Has Long Criminal History
A convicted sex offender is locked up and charged with the murder of a Rowan County woman. Someone recognized Donald Frye in surveillance images released by the Sheriff's Office.
CMPD Releases Names In Southeast Charlotte Murder-Suicide
CMPD is investigating after a couple was found dead at the Charleston Place Apartments in southeast Charlotte.
Two Teens Accused In Gang Rape Plead Guilty
Search warrants reveal gruesome details in the Mint Hill gang rape.
Armed Man Arrested After Having Weapon On CMS Campus Identified
Officials say a man was arrested for carrying a weapon on a Charlotte-Mecklenburg School campus in west Charlotte.
Wanted By CMPD: Jessie Herbert
Police are looking for 29-year-old Jessie Herbert, who is wanted on multiple charges.
FBI Hunt for Serial Bank Robber in NC
The Charlotte division of the FBI is seeking assistance to identify an unknown suspect believed to be responsible for robbing five banks in five different towns in North Carolina.
Registered Sex Offender Charged With Rowan County Woman's Murder
Investigators made an arrest in what they call a 'brutal' murder in Rowan County.
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