Police investigating triple-shooting in East Spencer
No arrests have been made after a triple shooting in East Spencer.
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Parents feel betrayed after a Monroe daycare employee is charged with misdemeanor child abuse
Parents are angry with a Monroe daycare after an employee was arrested and charged with misdemeanor child abuse. Childtime Learning Center is facing backlash for what some parents have called harsh treatment of kids.
18 year old, juvenile charged in deadly northwest Charlotte shooting
An 18-year-old man and another juvenile have been charged with murder in connection to a deadly shooting at a convenience store on January 14th.
One person shot on I-85 in Charlotte
One person has been transported to a local hospital after being shot on I-85 near Beatties Ford Road in Charlotte.
Police: Seven-year-old killed in accidental shooting in Kannapolis
Kannapolis Police are investigating the accidental death of a child, according to a news release.
Two men arrested for allegedly assaulting and robbing a pastor in Statesville
The Statesville Police Department says two people were arrested after a local pastor was assaulted, robbed, and had his vehicle stolen while renovating his church.
CMPD: teen shot and killed in Uptown Charlotte identified
Police say a driver pulled up to an apartment complex and left their car running and unattended. When the driver came back, a stranger was inside the car, and the two began to fight.
CMPD investigating homicide in northeast Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, NC -- A person was shot and killed in north east Charlotte Wednesday night. Medic says it happened on Catalina Avenue near the intersection of W. 28th Street. The victim was pronounced dead…
Feds ask court to dismiss Shanquella Robinson lawsuit
The federal government is asking a court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the family of Shanquella Robinson.
Lumberton murder fugitive arrested in Chicago
The teen who police say murdered a woman at a North Carolina Walmart is behind bars. Officers arrested Ezekiel Burden in Chicago on Tuesday.
Ex-Chester Co. Sheriff released from federal custody
The former Chester County Sheriff and one of his lieutenants convicted of corruption have been released from custody.
Police investigating deadly shooting in Uptown Charlotte
Police are investigating a deadly shooting in Uptown Charlotte.
Five men arrested following yearlong human trafficking investigation in Rowan Co.
Five men are charged with soliciting children for sexual acts over the internet. The arrests are part of a yearlong operation focused on human trafficking in Rowan County.
Medic: Two people shot in south Charlotte
Police are investigating a double shooting in south Charlotte. The shooting happened on Peaceful Glen Road.
Crews battle massive fire at warehouse in Gastonia
Investigators are searching for a possible arsonist after an early morning fire at a vacant warehouse in Gastonia.
Lincoln Co. Sheriff's Office: man beat wife to death
A man is facing charges after police say he beat his wife to death. Police charged Clarence Pinckney with first-degree murder.
Police: dog in crate thrown out behind dumpster, left to die
Monroe Police found the severely neglected dog on Friday morning behind the Dollar General store on W. Franklin Street.
CMPD: Homicide investigation in West Charlotte
Police were called to the scene in the 5700 block of Leake Street around 10:15pm Tuesday.
Never-before-seen warrants reveal new information in Madalina Cojocari investigation
Detectives found unread messages on an app they believed could have been linked to the sexual exploitation of a minor, and they found several of Madalina's belongings burned in a fire pit.
Man charged with killing sister in Rock Hill
A man accused of killing a woman in Rock Hill is denied bond.Β
Cornelius PD: 18-year-old accused in child sex abuse materials investigation
Brett Kimbrell is charged with 10 counts of felony second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor.
Man charged with west Charlotte deadly shooting
CMPD says 22-year-old Daniel Wheeler has been arrested and charged with the murder of 18-year-old Jordyn Campbell. Campbell died after a shooting on Nobles Avenue in west Charlotte on December 29, 2024.
Mother of a murdered woman with a warning to public
Ramirez-Duarte was arrested in connection to Sanchez's murder, those charges were later dropped. He was arrested again in 2021 in connection to a another murder 10 months before Sanchez was killed.
Police investigating assault, robbery at a Bank of America in Rock Hill
Police are investigating an alleged assault and robbery that occurred at a Bank of America in Rock Hill on Thursday afternoon
Charlotte Preschoolers Celebrate Natβl Law Enforcement Day | PHOTOS
Preschoolers fromΒ Primrose School of South Charlotte celebrating National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day with a visit from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department!
CMPD: Overall crime dipped 3% in Charlotte in 2024
CMPD is reporting a 3% decrease in overall crime in 2024. The department credits its focus on key areas such as juvenile crime, automobile thefts, street takeovers and curtailing violent crime in areas of high victimization.
CMPD Delivers The 2024 End of Year Public Safety Report
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department provides the departmentβs 2024 End of Year Public Safety Report.
Iredell Co. Sheriff's deputies arrest man, find out he's wanted in Tennessee, too
On Tuesday, deputies responded to a domestic incident at 108 Claremont Way in Mooresville.
North Carolina court says mother of student killed in ride-along can sue trooper for negligence
A North Carolina appeals court says the mother of a student killed while on a ride-along in a Highway Patrol cruiser can continue suing for gross negligence against the trooper who was driving.
Investigators: drug ring busted inside local motel
The Chester County Sheriff's Office busted an alleged drug ring being run out of a local motel.
Cabarrus Co. Sheriff's Office: man who killed woman and fired at deputies took his own life
New information from the Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office says it appears a man took his own life after deputies say they watched him kill a woman in the Providence Manor neighborhood in Harrisburg.
Teen charged with having a machine gun following a chase and crash in Chester
A 16-year-old faces weapons charges following a chase and crash involving a school bus in Chester, South Carolina.
Report: SC Law Enforcement Division investigated 285 human trafficking tips in 2024
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division investigated 285 tips about human trafficking that included nearly 400 potential victims in 2024. According to a new report, a majority of the tips investigated involved minor victims.
Police warn of "warm-up theft" after weekend arrest
Monroe Police are warning people not to leave their vehicles warming up unattended despite winter temperatures after a weekend arrest.
Teen hurt after bullets fired into Rock Hill home
A 17-year-old young man is recovering after shots were fired into a home in Rock Hill Sunday night.
Deputies charge private tennis coach in Union County
The Union County Sheriff's Office says their investigation began after a local victim came forward to accuse her private tennis coach, 47-year-old Timi Kano Solomon, of inappropriate sexual conduct.
Gaston Co. Police arrest man accused of sex crimes involving children
Investigators say 28-year-old Davis Travis Benton of Dallas was arrested on January 8th.
Two people with serious injuries following a shooting near I-485
Medic says two people have serious injuries following a shooting near I-485 Outer and South Tryon Street.
Police investigating deadly shooting in Kannapolis
Police are looking for two men in connection to a deadly shooting Monday night in Kannapolis.
Man shot during argument at Hickory apartment complex
A man is in the hospital and a second man is in jail following a shooting at an apartment complex in Hickory.
Catawba County Sheriff's Deputies arrest accused drug dealer
Dirk Rodney Nixon was arrested and charged with trafficking fentanyl and more.
Monroe daycare center teacher accused of spraying kids with disinfectant, forcing children to fight
That type of disturbing discipline didn't stop with that student, according to Smith and Perez said. Perez said she witnessed the teacher spraying two-year-old's in the face with disinfectant spray.
Monroe Man arrested on DWI charges for 3rd time since 2023
The Union County Sheriff's Office says a Monroe man started the new year by making the same poor choices.
Police release video of armed robbery suspects at Monroe grocery store
Police say three people are wanted for an armed robbery at a grocery store in Monroe.
Congress certifies Trump's 2024 election win
Trump is certified as the winner of the 2024 election without challenge, a stark contrast to the violence of 4 years ago.
Man held without bond accused of using gun 'lost' in Charlotte during liquor store robbery attempt
A 27-year-old Charlotte man is in jail without bond, charged with a violent robbery attempt at a liquor store in Lancaster County, South Carolina.
Woman arrested for murder in North Charlotte deadly shooting
Police say 35-year-old Sabrina Roth is accused of conspiring to rob and kill Diondre Bittle.
Kannapolis Police shoot one person in a vehicle during a traffic stop
One person is in the hospital recovering after a traffic stop involving Kannapolis Police escalated to a shooting Saturday night.
CMPD: Ten Juveniles, 8 adults arrested in Uptown NYE Celebrations
Charlotte Mecklenburg Police say 18 people were arrested during the New Year's Eve celebration in Uptown Tuesday. Police are crediting their "successful strategic operations plan" that resulted in no major incidents during the festivities. According to a news release posted to the department's website, officers seized six firearms.Β
18 arrests made but no major incidents occurred in Uptown during New Yearβs Eve celebrations
Eighteen people were arrested and six firearms were seized but no major incidents occurred in Uptown during the New Yearβs Eve celebrations.
One injured in west Charlotte stabbing
One person is in the hospital after being stabbed in west Charlotte overnight.
Hickory Police charge 2 people with attempted murder in New Year's Day shooting
Hickory Police have made a second arrest in a New Year's Day shooting that seriously injured one person.
New Orleans terror attack prompts increased patrol at Duke's Mayo Bowl
Charlotte is on high alert as the biggest charlotte sporting event of the young year is Friday night, the Duke's Mayo Bowl.
Medic: 4 people shot in east Charlotte
CMPD is investigating a shooting involving four people in east Charlotte that happened late Thursday night.
Iredell County man arrested, charged with 10 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor
37-year-old Shawn Phillip Pulver of Pleasant Creek Drive was taken into custody on Friday, December 27, 2024.
14-year-old arrested for deadly Christmas Eve shooting in Gastonia
The shooting happened at the Weldon Heights complex on Barkley Street.
Police investigating shooting in Wendy's parking lot
Officers are investigating a shooting in a Wendy's parking lot in east Charlotte.
International manhunt for sex crimes suspect ends, accused is brought back to Union Co.
A U.S. Marshals task force has tracked down and arrested a fugitive who was wanted by the Union County Sheriff's Office. Baldomero Hernandez-Jimenez was on the run for several years.
What we know about a vehicle attack on pedestrians in New Orleans that killed at least 10
Authorities say a man driving a pickup truck sped through a crowd of pedestrians in New Orleansβ bustling French Quarter district early on New Yearβs Day, killing at least 10 people and injuring more than 30.
Charlotte Knights host NYE celebration at Truist Field with increased safety
At least 5,000 people bought tickets to the biggest New Years Eve party in Charlotte. For the first time, Charlotte Knights and Center City Partners hosted CLTNYE inside Truist Field during Light the Knights.
Officials: Fire at apartment building in Landis was intentionally set
Investigators say a three-alarm fire at an apartment complex in Landis was intentionally set.
Woman facing murder charge in connection to deadly stabbing in Concord
A Concord woman is behind bars and is accused in the death of her 22-year-old niece.
One person injured after shooting in north Charlotte
Police are investigating a shooting on Bancroft Street in north Charlotte.
NC State's staff overhaul includes new defensive, offensive coordinators
N.C. State's offseason began with an overhaul of the coaching staff.
Suspect arrested in north Charlotte murder from July
An 18-year-old is in custody charged with the July murder of 18-year-old Rashaka Prince on Cattail Court near Plaza Road Extension.
CMPD Officer charged in domestic incident arrested a second time
Court records show CMPD officer Onesiphorus Williams has been arrested for violating a domestic violence protection order. The arrest happened three days after he was charged in a domestic violence case.
Trucks seized following street takeover in Iredell Co.
Five people face charges and six trucks have been seized following a street takeover near Mooresville.
Investigators: local business set on fire 3 times
Firefighters are investigating a suspected arson at a business in east Charlotte.
CMPD investigating city's 4th homicide in 2 days
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating after they say a man was found shot to death in the 8200 block of Dave McKinney Avenue in northeast Charlotte.
Victim in deadly triple shooting identified
CMPD says 35-year-old Wonah Abu-Baby Konte Jr. died and two other people were hurt in a shooting in University City Sunday night.
Monroe man 'done with Facebook' after Marketplace deal turned into a robbery
A teenager is facing serious charges in Monroe. Police say that suspect used Facebook Marketplace to steal items from different sellers. WCCB Charlotte's Zane Cina spoke with one of the victims who has new fears for doing business.
Teenager accused of using Facebook Marketplace to commit robberies
The two were communicating using Facebook Marketplace. When the victim arrived, the teen pointed a gun at the victim, stole the phone and ran away.
Domestic violence dispute in Gastonia leaves victim with "several life-threatening stab wounds"
Officers found the victim with "several life-threatening stab wounds. The victim was taken to CaroMont Regional Medical Center and is in stable condition.
Deputies investigating deadly shooting in Rowan County
Deputies in Rowan County are investigating a deadly shooting in Woodleaf.
3 shot in southeast Charlotte
Three people are in the hospital after being shot overnight in southeast Charlotte.
Man pleads guilty to killing girlfriend in front of their children
A Lancaster County man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for the murder of his girlfriend in front of their children.
New video shows bullet hit CMS bus with students inside
The sound of children innocently playing on the school bus is replaced in an instant with blood curdling screams when a bullet pierces the window.
Man wanted for March murder in north Charlotte arrested
It's been nine months since the murder of a 20-year-old man in north Charlotte, but CMPD says the suspected killer is now in custody.
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.
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.
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