Crime

Suspect Wanted In Burke County Auto Theft

Deputies are trying to identify and find the man they say is responsible for an automobile theft.

Lincoln County Man Charged with Child Sexual Assault

Lincolnton N.C. -- A Lincoln County man was charged and arrested on April 5th in connection with a child sexual assault.

Man Found Shot To Death In East Charlotte

Police have identified the victim of the shooting at the Greenbryre apartments Wednesday night.

Police Search for 2nd Young Suspect in Murder Case

The search is on for a second suspect wanted in the murder of a 14-year-old Charlotte girl. She was found shot in a Mt.Holly park on Monday. Police are now looking out of state for the second person they want in custody.

Family Creates GoFundMe For Murdered 14-Year-Old, Taylor Smith

The family of Taylor Smith, who was found shot to death at a park in Mount Holly, has created a GoFundMe account to help lay her to rest.

FBI: Man Wanted To Fight For Islamic State, Torture American

An 18-year-old South Carolina man told an undercover FBI agent he thought was an Islamic State recruiter that he wanted to fight for the terrorist organization and torture an American on a propaganda video, authorities said.

Denver Man Sentenced For Killing His Grandmother In 2015

Chadwick Bean, 40, was sentenced Tuesday for the murder of his then 77-year-old grandmother in February 2015.

Lowell Police Seeking Assistance Identifying Robbery Suspects

Lowell Police are asking for help identifying two suspects accused of robbing a convenience store on Tuesday night.

Man Accused of Murdering Middle School Student Has Lengthy Criminal History

18-year-old Darvon Fletcher accused of killing 14-year-old Taylor Smith

Suspect Wanted In Connection To Two Charlotte Motel Robberies

CMPD is trying to identify the man caught on surveillance after two armed robberies at west Charlotte motels.

One Shot In North Charlotte Shopping Center

CMPD is investigating after a person was shot near a shopping plaza in north Charlotte.

East Charlotte Man Accused of Kidnapping, Murder Waived Extradition

An East Charlotte man accused of killing his parents and kidnapping his niece will be back in Charlotte soon. Curtis Atkinson Junior waived extradition in a Washington, DC court a day after his niece called 9-1-1 from his car.

One Shot In South Charlotte

CMPD is investigating a shooting on Oak Arbor Lane in south Charlotte.

Subway Blast In Russia Kills At Least 11

At least 11 people were killed Monday in an explosion on the subway in St. Petersburg, Russian news agencies reported.

Dead Body Found In Hickory, Investigation Underway

An investigation is underway after a dead body was found in Hickory Saturday morning.

Police Investigating Shooting In Northwest Charlotte

CMPD is investigating a shooting in northwest Charlotte Friday night.

Dog Saves Woman from Attack on Charlotte Greenway

A woman walking on a Charlotte greenway was attacked by a man with a knife.

3 Arrested In Fire That Collapsed Atlanta Highway Overpass

Three people were arrested Friday in connection with a raging fire that collapsed an elevated portion of Interstate 85 in Atlanta and shut down the heavily traveled route through the heart of the city.

Deputies Seize 2 Kilos Of Cocaine During Traffic Stop

Two suspects have been charged after deputies found two kilos of cocaine during a traffic stop earlier this week.

15-Year-Old Facing Charges After Teen Found Dead Behind Charlotte Elementary School

CMPD says they arrested a 15-year-old for his involvement in the death of a teen who was found dead behind an elementary school in west Charlotte.