Investigators Have More Questions After Body of Missing Boy Found in Creek
An emotional end to the search for 6-yr-old Maddox Ritch. The missing boy's body, found in a creek not far from where he was reported missing.
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120 Hours: The Search For Maddox Ritch
On Thursday, officials found what they believe to be the body of 6-year-old Maddox Ritch in a nearby creek. It was a tragic end to a six day long search for the missing child with autism.
"He's Gaston County's Boy Now." A Community Reeling Over The Loss Of Maddox Ritch
A community is in mourning as they try to cope with the news of 6-year-old Maddox Ritch's death.
Police Chief βHeartbrokenβ After Body Discovered In Creek
The chief of a North Carolina police department said Thursday he was βheartbrokenβ over the discovery of a body believed to be that of a missing 6-year-old boy.
CMPD Still Seeking Info On August West Charlotte Homicide
More than a month after 21-year-old Torriano Devonte Joyce was shot to death in west Charlotte, CMPD is still seeking information on a possible suspect.
Crews Repair Gas Leak In Uptown Charlotte
Charlotte Fire Department crews are on standby as crews work to repair a gas leak near the intersection of North College Street and E Trade Street.
Deputies: Father Fatally Shot Daughter's Boyfriend After Assault
A 44-year-old man died overnight Monday after reportedly being shot on Maplewood Avenue by his girlfriend's father.
Suspect Wanted In Hickory In Armed Robbery
Police are trying to identify a man wanted for robbing a CVS at gunpoint on Wednesday.
Search Crews Discover Body Believed To Be Six-Year-Old Maddox Ritch
Search crews have found a body believed to be Maddox Ritch, the six-year-old boy who was last seen at Rankin Lake Park in Gastonia on Saturday on Saturday, September 22, 2018.Β
Panthers Sign Free Agent Safety Eric Reid
The Carolina Panthers have signed free agent safety Eric Reid to a one-year contract, according to the team.
Search Underway For Suspect Who Broke Into Car, Used Stolen Debit Card To Make Purchases
Deputies are searching for a man who broke into a car, stole a woman's purse and used her debit card to purchase several, pre-paid VISA cards from a store in Lincolnton.
Man Arrested After Forcing Himself Onto CMS Bus, Assaulting Student
A man is facing charges after he forced himself onto a Charlotte-Mecklenburg School bus and assaulted a student on Wednesday.
Father of Missing 6-Year-Old Maddox Ritch Speaks About Search
The father of six-year-old Maddox Ritch is talking publicly about what happened when the little boy disappeared. Thursday will mark six days missing.
Charlotte Catholic Faces Weddington This Friday In The WCCB All American Game of the Week
It's week seven in high school football, and WCCB is headed to Charlotte Catholic for our All American Game of the Week.
Autistic & Non-verbal: Experts Say This Makes Search For Maddox Ritch More Difficult
Dr. Frank Gaskill is a child psychologist who treats children who are autistic. He says people on the spectrum are more sensitive to taste, smell and sound. Searchers have been playing recordings of the six-year-old's parents calling to him.Β
CMPD Releases Crime Stats That Show Improvements Both Needed And Made
New crime stats out released Wednesday by CMPD show homicides are down 32 percent in the first nine months of this year.
Kurt Busch Dedicates New Infield Fan Bridge at Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVALβ’
Kurt Busch took part in a ribbon-cutting and unveiling ceremony for a new infield pedestrian bridge on Wednesday at the Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVALβ’, but the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series title contender's objective is to lead the field under the bridge during Sundayβs Bank of America ROVALβ’ 400.
Traffic Stop Leads To Cash And Meth Seizure In Statesville
Police seized nearly $2,000 in cash and more than a dozen grams of a methamphetamine during a traffic stop Wednesday.
Wanted By CMPD: Traevon Newman
Police are looking for 28-year-old Traevon Newman who is wanted on multiple charges.
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