Crime

Comedian Jon Reep facing felony sexual exploitation of a minor charges in Hickory

Comedian Jon Reep, a Hickory native, is facing numerous felony charges of sexual exploitation of a minor, according to Hickory Police.

A death row inmate says judges are ruled by Satan as he tries to avoid execution

A judge is considering whether delusional beliefs about the legal system are enough to prevent a South Carolina prisoner from being executed.

Iredell County man facing ten felony charges of sexual exploitation of a minor

Authorities say a CyberTip led to the arrest of a man from Harmony for numerous felony sexual exploitation of a minor charges.

Homeland security official says 475 people were detained during an immigration raid at a Hyundai plant in Savannah, GA

Some 475 people were detained during an immigration raid at a sprawling Georgia site where South Korean auto company Hyundai manufactures electric vehicles, according to a Homeland Security official.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots September 4th

Check out the Mecklenburg county mugshots from Thursday, September 4th.

Gaston County Mugshots September 4th

Check out the Gaston county mugshots from Thursday, September 4th.

Waxhaw Police searching for bank robbery suspect

Officers say they received a 911 call in reference to a robbery at the State Employees’ Credit Union on South Providence Road Thursday afternoon.

Large scale law enforcement training exercises planned in Charlotte

Authorities say training is a critical part of ensuring public safety, allowing agencies to strengthen coordination, enhance preparedness and improve the ability to respond effectively to real world incidents.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots September 3rd

Check out the Mecklenburg County mugshots from Wednesday, September 3rd.

Gaston County Mugshots September 3rd

Check out the Gaston County mugshots from Wednesday, September 3rd.

CATS Officials will focus on fare enforcement, camera upgrades, and hiring more officers

Charlotte Area Transit officials say they were actively enhancing security when Iryna Zarutska was stabbed to death by a stranger on the LYNX Blue Line on August 22nd.

Gaston County Mugshots September 2nd

Check out the Gaston County mugshots from Tuesday, September 2nd.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots September 2nd

Check out the Mecklenburg County mugshots from Tuesday, September 2nd.

Riders weigh in on safety after deadly train stabbing

A deadly attack on the light rail has many people calling for changes to make public transportation in Charlotte safer. The Metropolitan Transit Commission is hosting a special meeting Wednesday morning at 9am to discuss safety and security on public transit.