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The Watch with Will Kennedy: CMPD Evolves Active Shooter Training

CMPD continues teach locals how to survive in the worst case scenario.

9th Annual Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Foundation Honors The Men And Women In Blue

Everyone was celebrating the men and women in blue Thursday at the 9th Annual Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Foundation luncheon.

CMPD Officer Arrested for Shoplifting

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police arrest one of their own. The officer is on unpaid administrative leave, accused of shoplifting.

Suspects Wanted In Violent Home Invasion

Police are looking for multiple suspects in connection to a violent home Wednesday night.

Officials ID Man Found Shot To Death Inside Car With Woman And Toddler

Lancaster County deputies are investigating a homicide that occurred early Thursday afternoon.

Domestic Dispute Heats Up As Couple Continues To Argue Inside Burning Home

Officials are still investigating after a house goes up in flames during a domestic dispute.

Mt. Holly Doctor Accused Of Trading Drugs For Sex, Filing False Insurance Claims

The owner and operator of Mt. Holly Family Practice, Inc. is accused of giving drugs to female patients being treated for pain management and/or substance abuse in exchange for sex.

Hickory Public Schools To Close On Wednesday, May 16

Hickory Public Schools will be closed to students and operate as an optional teacher workday on Wednesday, May 16, 2018.

Tip Leads To Two Arrests, 2000 Poppy Plants Seized In Alexander County

Two people have been arrested in connection with a poppy plant growing operation in Alexander County.

Statesville Man Facing Sex Offense With Child Charges

Investigators say a Statesville man has been arrested for sexually assaulting two children.

South Meck Student Arrested After Bringing Air Gun To School

A South Mecklenburg High School student has been arrested for bringing an air gun to school Thursday.

Peyton Manning Asked To Join Group Bidding For Panthers

Potential Carolina Panthers owner Ben Navarro wants Peyton Manning to join his ownership group bidding to buy the team.

Bike2DC Law Enforcement Bike Ride

Back in 2007, 6 individuals from CMPD decided to honor Officer Sean Clark and Officer Jeff Shelton by riding their bicycles from Charlotte, NC to our Nation’s Capital for National Police Week.

Novant Health House Call: Mental Health Tips for Graduating Teens

May is Mental Health Month in the United States. This month also kicks off graduation season for high schools across our region.

Man Drives To Police Station, Tells Police He Killed His Girlfriend

A Charlotte man has been charged with First Degree Murder after driving to the police station and telling authorities he killed his girlfriend.

Charlotte Teachers Preparing for Rally Next Week in Raleigh

In one week, thousands of teachers will rally in Raleigh for pay raises, student safety, and building improvements. We've learned there's a waiting list for teachers who want to take buses from Charlotte.