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Dead Dog & Horse Now Being Investigated as Animal Cruelty

And, as the woman who found them tells WCCB, how they were killed makes this story that much worse. The pictures you're about to see could upset some viewers.

A Murder Victim's Family Pleads For Information

The family of Charlotte's first murder victim in 2017 are still pleading for information months after the death.

Statesville Man Faces Over 150 Child Sex Charges

Deputies have charged a 39-year-old man with over 150 child sex offenses that occurred between January 2010 and April 2017.

Autopsy Released For Man Killed In January East Charlotte Officer Involved Shooting

A report from the Mecklenburg County Medical Examiner says Josue Diaz died of multiple gunshot wounds during a road rage incident with an undercover CMPD officer back in January.

Police Need Help Identifying Robbery Suspect

Police need your help identifying an accused robbery suspect.

Two Men Facing Burglary Charges In Lancaster County

Two men are facing charges stemming from several business burglaries that happened in Lancaster County.

Mother Of Teen Accused Of Killing 14-Year-Old In Mount Holly Charged With Accessory

Police say Eric Combs, the second suspect wanted in the murder of 14-year-old Taylor Smith, turned himself in to Montgomery County, Ohio authorities Tuesday and is currently in custody.

Catawba County Murder Suspect Will Not Face The Death Penalty

District Attorney David Leaner said the State will not pursue the death penalty against Jeffrey Hoppes.

Man Wanted For Cutting Off Electronic Monitoring Device

Police need your help locating Brandon Pettus. He is accused of cutting off his court ordered electronic monitoring device.Brand

Officer-Involved Shooting Leaves Suspect in Hospital

A shoot-out inside a local motel. Officers return fire after they say a wanted man shot at them. That suspect is now in the hospital.

Concord Cheerleading Coach Accused Of Sex Offense With Children

The Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office has arrested a cheerleading coach accused of sexual offenses with children he was coaching.

Man Arrested After Police Say He Cut Off Electronic Monitoring Device

CMPD says they arrested a man accused of cutting off his court-ordered electronic monitoring device.

Popular Lancaster Teen Shot and Killed

High school student and athlete gunned down outside a community center after a basketball game.

Two Arrested For Armed Robbery Following SWAT Situation In Indian Land

Two people have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery in Indian Land on Monday night.

Man Accused of Dragging Officer With Vehicle Arrested After SWAT Standoff

CMPD says they arrested the man accused of dragging an officer by his vehicle during a traffic stop in the University area Thursday morning.

CMPD Making Progress In City's Nearly Three Dozen Homicide Cases

Since the start of 2017 there have been 28 homicides in the city, but CMPD says they are making quick progress in the majority of those cases.

NC Teen Who Planned Terror Attack In The Name Of ISIS Will Be Sentenced This Summer

The teen who planned a terror attack in the name of ISIS, and then pleaded guilty, will be sentenced in July.

Suspect Arrested After Dangerous Iredell County Chase

Deputies arrested 28-year-old Curtis Dalton Jr. after he led them on a dangerous chase Wednesday afternoon.

Woman Nearly Charged With Voter Fraud After Fulfilling Mother's Dying Wish

A 67-year-old woman narrowly avoided voter fraud charges after fulfilling her mother's dying wish of casting a vote by absentee ballot during the 2016 presidential election.

Arrest Made In 2016 West Charlotte Homicide

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have arrested a man for a fatal west Charlotte shooting in 2016.

Lancaster Couple Arrested For Stealing Mail

Investigators say they arrested a couple in Lancaster County after they found more than 100 parcels and packages addressed to other people inside their vehicle.

Residents Of The Pawtucket Neighborhood Speak Out Over Rise In Juvenile Crime

The residents of a northwest Charlotte neighborhood are voicing concern over rising juvenile crime in the area.

Suspect Arrested In NW Charlotte SWAT Standoff Had More Than 40 Prior Charges

Police say the man arrested after a 10-hour standoff with SWAT has been arrested more than 40 times in the past.

Concord Police Need Help Identifying Fraud Suspects

Concord Police say there has been an increase in identity fraud resulting from people's credit card information being stolen by card readers or skimmers.

Wanted Man Arrested Following SWAT Standoff In Northwest Charlotte

Police say they took a wanted man into custody following a SWAT standoff in northwest Charlotte Monday evening.

Two Men Will Be Sentenced Tuesday After Pleading Guilty To Lake Wylie Murders

Two suspected gang members will be sentenced Tuesday after pleading guilty to multiple charges in the murder of a Lake Wylie couple.

Police Charge 13-Year-Old Boy in South Charlotte Sexual Assaults

A 13-year-old boy is charged with two sexual assaults in South Charlotte. Investigators are calling the attacks some of the most brazen they've ever seen.

Union County Sheriff's SAFE Unit Makes Six Drug Arrests In A Week

The Union County Sheriff's Officer SAFE (Sheriff's Alcohol Field Enforcement) Unit made six drug related arrests in one week.

13-Year-Old Arrested For Violent Sex Assaults In Charlotte

CMPD has arrested a 13-year-old male in connection to two January sexual assaults.

Officials: Man Caught Attempting To Escape Mecklenburg County Jail

Officials say an inmate attempted to escape the Mecklenburg County Jail in Uptown Charlotte.

Charlotte Man, Along with Wife and Mother, Facing Sex Trafficking Charges

A Charlotte man, his wife, and his mother are facing federal charges for engaging in a conspiracy to sex traffic three minors.

Charlotte City Council to Consider Repeal of Extraordinary Event Ordinance

Proposed changes could affect security at Charlotte's largest events. City council will consider repealing the extraordinary events ordinance that gives police more power to stop and search people.

Armed Robbers Target Pharmacies for Pills

The thieves are not after cash in the register, they're after a certain type of drug. And now, there's been a major break in the case.

FBI Agents Raid Home In Waxhaw, Arrest Owner

A Waxhaw man was arrested Friday after FBI agents raided his home.

Wanted By CMPD: Daniel Mekonen

CMPD needs help finding 28-year-old Daniel Mekonen who is wanted on multiple charges, including Assault with a Deadly Weapon.

Rape Suspect Wanted In Union County

Deputies need help in locating 29-year-old Luis Alberto Cruz-Rojas accused of rape and sexual assault on a teenage friend.

Lenoir K9's To Receive Body Armor

City of Lenoir Police Department K9s Axel, Mato, & Cerik will receive bullet and stab protective vests thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization “Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.”

SWAT Arrests Gang Member After Executing Search Warrant At Burke County Home

Investigators say the Burke County SWAT team arrested a gang member after executing a search warrant at a home.

Judge OKs DNA Testing of Officers in Murder Case

Next month marks nine years since a UNC Charlotte student was found dead on the banks of the Catawba River. The murder case for Ira Yarmolenko has already gone to trial and a suspect has been convicted. But there was a new hearing Thursday, as attorneys for the man who's now behind bars, fight to clear his name.

Woman Beaten and Robbed at SouthPark Mall

The victim says the criminals left her battered and bruised, and got away with $27,000 worth of her property.

Driver Involved In Fatal 2016 Accident Pleads Guilty

The woman charged with second degree murder after a fatal drunk driving accident in 2016 pleaded guilty Thursday.

Dad Charged In 2016 Chokehold Death Of Daughter's Boyfriend Enters Plea

A dad charged with Voluntary Manslaughter in the death of his daughter's boyfriend pleaded guilty to Involuntary Manslaughter Thursday.

FBI Agents Raid Lakefront Home On Lake Wylie

FBI agents raided a lakefront home in Lake Wylie Thursday.

Gov. Cooper Offers $5000 Reward In 2011 Statesville Murder Case

Governor Roy Cooper has announced a $5000 reward from the State of North Carolina in the 2011 murder of James Brewer.

Police Identify Persons Involved In Wednesday Monroe Shooting

Around noon, Monroe Police responded to 2209 Wheaton Way regarding a person being shot.

Suspect Arrested For April 12th Homicide In Rock Hill

Rock Hill Police have arrested a suspect for the April 12th homicide on Carolina court.

Missing Former CMPD Officer Found Dead

UPDATE: Former Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer Michael Bell has been found dead in Mooresville.

Seven People Facing Multiple Drug Charges In Lincoln County

Investigators say they arrested seven people following several drug investigations in Lincoln County.

Sex Offender Arrested For Not Reporting Change Of Address

Investigators say they arrested a convicted sex offender after he failed to notify authorities that he had moved.

DA Says Hickory Police Officers Were Justified In Killing Of Suspected Drug Dealer

A district attorney says officers were justified in the shooting of a suspected drug dealer in Hickory.

Repeat Offenders Arrested In Iredell County Traffic Stop

Investigators say three repeat offenders have been arrested following a traffic stop in Iredell County.

Cards Compromised at Rock Hill Bank ATMs

Dozens of people had their ATM cards skimmed at banks in Rock Hill. Victims had no idea until they discovered money missing from their accounts.

Increased Security At Reedy Creek Elementary Following Threatening Video Posts

CMS has increased security at Reedy Creek Elementary following threatening posts on social media earlier this week.

DA Dismisses Murder Charge For Mother In Death Of Her Infant Son

The District Attorney's Office says the murder charge against Chaz Bush has been dropped.

Man Arrested For Lake Wylie Bank Robbery

York County Sheriff's deputies have arrested Robert Minette for allegedly robbing the Wells Fargo Tuesday morning.

Father, Son Arrested After Allegedly Breaking Into Neighbor's Home And Assaulting Him

A father and son were arrested after deputies say they broke into a home shortly after midnight Tuesday and assaulted the owner.

Police Arrest Two Suspects Following Cross County Chase

Police arrested 21-year-old Robert Chisolm and a 15-year-old juvenile girl after a police chase involving a stolen vehicle Tuesday afternoon.

Bessemer City Park Assault Caught On Camera

Surveillance video shows a violent attack in a Bessemer City park.

Rock Hill Police Investigating Armed Robbery At Convenience Store

Police are investigating after a man, armed with a gun, robbed a convenience store in Rock Hill, according to a news release.

Man Wanted For Cutting Off His Electronic Monitoring Device

Police are searching for Daniel Mekonen.

Victim of Apparent Uptown Charlotte Road Rage Attack Speaks Out

The victim of an apparent road rage attack in Uptown Charlotte is speaking out. CMPD has not found the driver who left that man unconscious on the side of 5th Street. His family is hoping more witnesses will step forward to help police.

Mother Wakes Up to Man Climbing into Window

Complex Calling for More Police After Stretch of Crime

Burke County Sheriff's Office Warns Citizens About Two Possible Scams

The Burke County Sheriff's Office has issued a warning to residents in reference to two possible scams.

Suspicious Person Call Leads To Drug Arrests In Lincoln County

Investigators say a suspicious person call in Iredell County lead them to a home where illegal drugs were being used by the occupants.

Iredell County Man Incarcerated for Statutory Rape of Child

Officers have charged Khali Amir Holmes with statutory rape of a child after investigating a report filed on March 24th.

Bicyclist Seriously Injured After Being Hit By Public Safety Car

Police are investigating after a bicyclist was hit by someone driving a public safety vehicle in south Charlotte.

Man Knocked Out After Suspected Road Rage Incident in Uptown Charlotte

Suspected road rage leads to a violent attack in Uptown Charlotte on a busy Saturday night. Now police are searching for the driver caught on camera speeding off. Police say the victim has life-threatening injuries.

Charlotte Ex-Mayor Patrick Cannon Launches Radio Show

Charlotte's disgraced ex-mayor Patrick Cannon is back in the spotlight, launching a new radio show. It's an effort to rebuild his reputation after serving prison time for accepting bribes.

Officials Say Student Attempted Suicide At Lake Norman High School

Officials say a student from Lake Norman High School was found unresponsive following a suicide attempt at the school.

Police Seek Assistance Locating Shooting Suspect

Police are asking for public assistance in locating Ta'Ha'Jie Howard.

CMPD Arrest Two Men In Murder of Anthony Frazier

A major break in the murder investigation of a 14-year old boy. Charlotte-Mecklenburg police have arrested two people for killing Anthony Frazier. We've learned one of the suspects was already in jail on burglary charges.

2 Arrested For The Murder Of 14-Year-Old Anthony Frazier

Police say two suspects have been arrested for the murder of 14-year-old Anthony Frazier.

Man Accused Of Throwing Baby On Ground During Burglary

Police arrested a man for seriously injuring a child during a home burglary in Albemarle.

Rock Hill Landlord Arrested After Hidden Camera Found In Bathroom

A Rock Hill landlord was arrested Sunday after tenants found cameras hidden in the bathroom of his property.

Burglary Suspect Wanted By Salisbury Police

Police are asking for information on a suspect caught on surveillance during a break-in Monday night.

Man Arrested For Stabbing Mother To Death In North Charlotte

Police say a man stabbed his mother to death at a home in north Charlotte.

WANTED: Derrick Daniels

Police need your assistance in locating Derrick Daniels.

Couple Facing Charges For Robbing East Charlotte Business

Police say they arrested a couple for robbing an east Charlotte business.

Parents of Six-Month-Old Girl Charged with Felony Child Abuse

A six-week-old baby girl is in critical condition. Her parents are charged with Felony Child Abuse. We're learning more about the allegations.

6 Hotel Housekeepers Say Boss Sexually Assaulted Them

Six housekeepers have filed suit against a North Carolina hotel, saying their supervisor put them through a decade of sexual assaults and threatened to have them deported if they complained.

Wadesboro Man Arrested For Breaking Into A Union County Home

Deputies arrested a 35-year-old Wadesboro man Monday morning after he was caught inside a woman's home during a break-in.

9 Life Sentences In State Case On Charleston Church Slayings

Convicted Charleston church shooter Dylann Roof was given nine consecutive life sentences in prison after he pleaded guilty to state murder charges Monday, leaving him to await execution in a federal prison and sparing his victims and their families the burden of a second trial.

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