Crime

Chief Putney Vows To Be More Transparent Moving Forward

Outrage from the community came after Chief Putney refused to release police footage of the Keith Scott shooting.

Teenager Opens Fire At Elementary School, Injuring 3

ANDERSON CO., SC-- A teenager opened fire at an elementary school playground, injuring two students and one teacher, one student is critical. It happened at Townville Elementary, about two and a half hours…

Investigators Say No Explosives Present In Package Found At CMPD

Investigators say that the package found at CMPD Tuesday evening was not a bomb.

Police Seeking Public Assistance Identifying Kangaroo Express Robbery Suspect

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Armed Robbery Unit are seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspect responsible for an armed robbery at a Kangaroo Express.

911 Recordings Released From First Night Of Protests

CHARLOTTE, NC-- We're hearing for the first time the calls truck drivers made to 9-1-1 last Tuesday when rioters shut down Interstate 85 and started looting the 18 Wheelers. The protests began Tuesday…

Cabarrus County Senator Hartsell Charged With Misusing Campaign Funds

North Carolina State Senator Fletcher Lee Hartsell, Jr. has been indicted on money laundering, wire fraud, and mail fraud charges.

Police Searching For Smash And Grab Suspects In Gastonia

Police need help identifying suspects accused of breaking into a business and stealing televisions.

CMPD Releases 911 Calls After Protesters Shut Down I-85, Break Into Tractor Trailers

CMPD released several 911 calls after protesters shut down I-85 and started breaking into tractor trailers that were stuck on the interstate.

UNC Player Accused Of Sexual Battery Says He's Not A Rapist

A North Carolina football player facing charges of sexual battery and assault on a female student says the two had consensual sex and that he did not rape nor drug her.

New Details Emerge On Keith Lamont Scott's Violent Past

Official records show Scott's wife has filed restraining orders against Keith twice. He's also served time in jail in Texas for shooting a man.

Man Facing Child Abuse Charges, Infant On Life Support

Deputies arrested a man on serious child abuse charges after an infant was found unresponsive at a home in Alexander County.

Former NFL Defensive End Greg Hardy Arrested On Cocaine Charge

Former Dallas defensive end Greg Hardy, who remains unsigned after a tumultuous 2015 season revolving around his domestic violence case in North Carolina, was arrested on a cocaine possession charge in Texas.

Two Gun Shops Broken Into Overnight

Police are investigating two separate burglaries that happened at gun shops in the area.

Amber Alert Issued For North Carolina Child Has Been Cancelled

The Amber Alert for Nevaeh Richardson has been cancelled.

Police Need Help Locating Missing Teenager

Police need help locating a missing teenager. Ayanna Hatcher was reported missing just before 9pm on September 15th.

Sheriff: Man Arrested After Being Drunk And Disorderly On Charlotte Bound Flight

Milwaukee County's sheriff says he detained an airline passenger who became drunk and disorderly on a flight originating in Milwaukee.

Man Jailed On 198 Counts Of Animal Abuse

CHESTER, SC-- A Chester man is in jail for Animal Abuse after authorities found more than 100 dogs at his home living in deplorable conditions. Jordan Johnson is in the chester county jail…

Man Accused Of Hitting Officers With His Vehicle and Looting During Charlotte Protests Arrested

Police say the man accused of hitting three officers and looting a restaurant during the Charlotte protests has been arrested.

Police Seeking Victim Assaulted In Epicentre Parking Deck During Riots

CMPD is trying to identify the person assaulted by a group of males during Wednesday night's riots in an Epicentre parking garage.

Suspect Admits To Killing Man During Charlotte Protests

Prosecutors say the man accused of shooting a protester in Uptown Charlotte Wednesday admitted to the crime.