East Charlotte couple’s home hit by gunfire
An East Charlotte couple is asking the city for help after their home was hit with bullets. They live in Country Club Heights, and they say many of the problems stem from a nearby apartment complex.
Kaci Jones
Articles
Numbers show violent crime is down but FOP still wants National Guard support
WCCB Charlotte has new data that gives a more in-depth look at crime in the Queen City as some organizations in Charlotte are asking for National Guard support to crack down on crime.
UPDATE: Teen recovering from gunshot wound charged in Midtown parking deck killing
A teenager who police say is recovering from a gunshot wound has been charged with murder in the Midtown Charlotte parking deck shooting of another teen.
Hundreds of property owners could be forced to sell their land for NCDOT project
Hundreds of property owners could be in the path of a construction project down Independence Boulevard between Charlotte and Matthews.
911 calls released in deadly light rail stabbing of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska
WCCB has obtained the 911 calls made immediately after the light rail stabbing that killed Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska.
State auditor finds CATS spent $49M on security since 2022
A new state audit shows cats spent $49 million dollars on security since 2022. The most recent contract is with Professional Police Services for $18 million dollars a year with space for 219 officers, but some riders don't see the value.
Stowaway found in landing gear of American Airlines plane at CLT
Charlotte Mecklenburg Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a man that was found dead in the landing gear of a flight at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Maintenance crews cleaning the plane made the disturbing discovery Sunday morning.
Charlotte leaders say they won’t ask for National Guard assistance for crime
Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles says she does not plan to request the National Guard to assist with cracking down on crime in the city. This comes after Vice President JD Vance suggested the Mayor and Governor should ask the federal government for assistance with public safety and crime while visiting Concord.
NC lawmakers pass ‘Iryna’s Law’, now heads to governor’s desk
North Carolina state lawmakers passed new criminal justice reform measures after the murder of a woman on Charlotte's light rail train. Iryna's Law is a package of legislation that includes measures to eliminate cashless bail, add new requirements for magistrates and judges and clear the way to restart the death penalty.
City Council votes to expand transit security jurisdiction
Charlotte City Council voted to expand the jurisdiction for the private security company that patrols the transit system. This is the first policy change from city council since Iryna Zarutska was murdered on the train back on August 22nd.
