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Homeland Security: Charlotte Woman Arrested After Videos Show Her Sexually Abusing 4-Year-Old

Disturbing details released after authorities say a Charlotte woman sexually assaulted a child and sent videos of the abuse overseas.

CMPD Officials Determine Pineville Officer Is Justified In Fatal Shooting Of Shoplifting Suspect

CMPD officials have announced the conclusion of an extensive investigation with the Pineville Police Deparmtent into an incident that led to the death of 46-year-old Dennis Bodden.

Mooresville Fire Investigation Underway

An investigation is underway after a fire was reported shortly before noon in Moorseville.

Police Arrest Second Person In Monroe Homicide Case

Police arrested and charged 19-year-old Jeremey Jackson with first degree murder in connection to the homicide of a 17-year-old juvenile.

Fireworks Safety Reminder From CFD

The Charlotte Fire Department would like to give some safety reminders regarding fireworks before celebrations for the 4th of July.

CMPD Prepares For The 4th; Visits Homes of Previous Uptown Juvenile Offenders

All eyes on uptown as the fourth of July fast approaches. Police are already preparing for the holiday and hoping we don't see a repeat of last year's violence.

Toddler Recovering After Being Found Unresponsive In Pool

A toddler's prognosis is listed as favorable after being found unresponsive in her family's pool.

CMPD Update: Officer Dies From Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound

Preliminary information indicates one CMPD officer suffered from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, was transported to a local hospital and succumbed to his injuries, according to CMPD.

Airplane Crashes In Burke County

An ultra-light glider crashed in Burke County after striking several trees and crash-landing in the woods.

Solid Waste Services Announces No Delay To Independence Day Collection Schedule

City of Charlotte Solid Waste Services will collect garbage, recycling, yard waste and bulky waste as scheduled on Thursday, July 4.

Therapy Dog Becomes Newest Member of Kannapolis Police Department

The Kannapolis Police Department has added an important new member to its roster – Millie, a therapy dog. Millie was donated to the Kannapolis Police Department by Taylor Wise, owner of Dunkin Doodles in Waxhaw. Millie is a four-month-old Bernedoodle.

Urgent Need For Blood Donations During July 4th Holiday

As summer begins to hit its stride, the need for these blood products in the community significantly increases while blood donor turnout typically drops.

Arrest Warrant Claims Mother Was At Work Prior To Eight-Year-Old Dying After Being Left In Hot Car

An arrest warrant affidavit for Ashlee Stallings has been released after Stallings is accused of leaving her eight-year-old daughter in her car while she was at work.

Governor Cooper Takes Action To Lessen The Burden Of Medical Debt For North Carolinians

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and the NC Department of Health and Human Services announced new actions leveraging the state’s Medicaid program that will encourage hospitals to relieve a potential $4 billion in existing medical debt for approximately two million low and middle-income North Carolinians and ease the burden of medical debt in the future.