Disturbing details revealed about CMS employee accused of inappropriate contact with student
We're learning more about the accusations against a CMS employee accused of having inappropriate physical contact with a student.
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Family of murdered woman creates "Mary's Voice" coalition to advocate for victims' rights
The family of a young woman brutally murdered in Charlotte says more can be done to support victims' loved ones.
Former Charlotte City Councilwoman Tiawana Brown reports to prison
Former Charlotte City Council member Tiawana Brown is in prison.
Mooresville woman charged with child exploitation charges
The Mooresville Police Department have arrested a 48-year-old woman on child exploitation charges after they say sexual material was found on her personal devices.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots October 27th
Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Tuesday, October 27th.
Gaston County Mugshots October 27th
Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Tuesday, October 27th.
York Co. detention officer fired after being accused of child neglect
A York County detention officer has been fired after being accused of child neglect.
Death penalty hearing for accused light rail killer pushed until next year
A death penalty hearing for the man accused of stabbing a woman to death on the Charlotte light rail has been delayed until next year.
Police arrest two teens in connection to shooting death of Gastonia woman
Police have arrested two juveniles in connection to the murder of a 68-year-old Gastonia woman.
Judge sets $2.5 mill bond for teen accused in deadly hit-and-run crash
A teen driver accused in a deadly hit-and-run crash that killed a little girl faced a judge on Tuesday.
CMS employee charged with felony indecent liberties
CMPD is conducting an investigation into a Charlotte–Mecklenburg Schools employee.
Two men killed in Monroe vehicle collision identified
The collision occurred on Old Charlotte Highway near Rogers Road in Monroe.
Gaston County Mugshots October 26th
Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Wednesday, October 26th.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots October 26th
Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Monday, October 26th.
New Charlotte teen curfew starts November 1
We are just days away from the city of Charlotte preparing to launch its highly debated teen curfew pilot program this Sunday, November 1.
Decarlos Brown to face a judge Tuesday for death penalty hearing
The man accused of killing a woman on the Blue Line in South End will appear in a Mecklenburg County courtroom on Tuesday.
CMPD makes 7th and 8th arrests in murder of 4-year-old boy
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have arrested a seventh and eighth suspect in connection with the deadly shooting of four-year-old Caleb Flax.
Unlicensed teen accused of fatal hit and run that killed 6 year old
An unlicensed teen driver is accused in a deadly hit and run crash that killed a little girl who had just got off the school bus.
Another juvenile arrested in homicide of four-year-old, Caleb Flax
The seventh suspect has been arrested in connection with the homicide of four-year-old, Caleb Flax.
Suspect arrested in University City homicide
The 25-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection to a homicide that occurred near East W.T. Harris Boulevard.
6-year-old victim identified in fatal hit and run
CMPD has identified the victim in a fatal hit and run that occurred on Friday, October 23rd.
East Charlotte couple accused of throwing garlic at officers, black magic rituals
Arrest documents reveal wild accusations about an East Charlotte couple. Gabriel Santos Funes and Maria Valladares are facing multiple charges including child abuse.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots October 22nd
Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Thursday, October 22nd.
Gaston County Mugshots October 22nd
Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Thursday, October 22nd.
Man accused of shooting gun on elementary school property
A man is accused of discharging a firearm at a Catawba County elementary school while class was not in session last weekend.
CMPD: Suspect followed man out of bank, attacked him, stole his cash, then prompted SWAT standoff
We've learned that Wednesday night's SWAT standoff in east Charlotte stemmed from a robbery at a nearby bank.
Local day care worker accused of abusing a two-year-old boy
A child care center employee is accused of physically abusing a two-year-old boy.
Gastonia PD and US Marshals arrest sex offender fugitive
Gastonia Police with help from the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force arrested 35-year-old Virgil Crump Thursday morning in Kings Mountain.
Child Development Center employee charged with child abuse
The Alexander County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after an alleged child abuse incident occurred at a child development center.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots October 21st
Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Wednesday, October 21st.
Gaston County Mugshots October 21st
Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Wednesday, October 21st.
Man shot by York Co. Sheriff's deputies now facing charges
A man shot by York County Sheriff's deputies is now facing several charges.
CMPD SWAT stand-off in east Charlotte ends peacefully
A SWAT standoff Wednesday ended peacefully in east Charlotte.
South Carolina law enforcement busts "Duffle Bag Boyz" alleged drug and dogfighting network
A South Carolina grand jury has indicted more than two dozen people, including five prison inmates, in connection with a large drug trafficking and dogfighting investigation.
Lenoir man arrested on drug charges after traffic stop
Alexander County Sheriff's Office deputies have arrested a 53-year-old man while serving outstanding warrants.
Investigation underway after early morning collision between SUV and train
The Belmont Police Department is investigating an early morning collision between an SUV and a train.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots October 20th
Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Tuesday, October 20th.
Former Charlotte City Councilwoman says she will report to federal prison next month
Former Charlotte City Councilwoman Tiawana Brown says she will self-report to federal prison in one week.
Gaston County Mugshots October 20th
Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Tuesday, October 20th.
Shots fired at local church during teen takeover
A North Charlotte church is dealing with repeat teen takeovers that have now become violent. Church members found shell casings scattered across the Faith City Church parking lot near Huntersville.
Lincoln Co. home healthcare worker accused of stealing from patient
A home healthcare worker is accused of stealing from a patient in Lincoln County.
Gastonia Police: 68-year-old woman killed in shooting was innocent bystander
Police say a 68-year-old woman killed in a deadly shooting in Gastonia is an innocent victim.
Rock Hill Councilwoman under investigation following disorderly conduct incident
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is investigating a Rock Hill City Councilwoman for her alleged involvement in a disorderly conduct incident.
Marshville man charged after fatal motorcycle collision
The Monroe Police Department has charged a Marshville man following a fatal motorcycle collision.
CMPD releases names of 7 officers involved in racist group chat
The Charlotte–Mecklenburg Police Department has released the names of the seven officers involved in the racist group chat. Six of the seven officers have now resigned.
Lincolnton home health worker arrested for stealing checks from patient
A 35-year-old woman has been charged for stealing checks from a patient while employed as a health care worker.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots October 19th
Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Monday, October 19th.
Gaston County Mugshots October 19th
Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Monday, October 19th.
Gastonia Police investigating after shooting death of 68-year-old woman
Gastonia Police are searching for a killer after the shooting death of a 68-year-old woman.
Hickory Police apprehend one murder suspect, asking for public's help locating another
One suspect has been apprehended and police are still searching for the other.
Gaston County Mugshots October 18th
Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Sunday, October 18th.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots October 18th
Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Sunday, October 18th.
Federal inmates return to the Mecklenburg Co. jail after three year pause
Federal detainees with pending cases in our area will now be housed in the Mecklenburg County Jail in Uptown and the newly re-opened Jail North.
Operation "Full Compliance" leads to 15 sex offenders charged
Of the 15 registered sex offenders charged, one remains wanted.
Mooresville teen facing child sexual abuse materials charges
A Mooresville teen is facing five felony counts of third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor.
SLED investigating after York Co. Sheriff's deputies shoot and injure suspect
SLED is investigating after York County Sheriff's deputies shot and injured a suspect.
CMPD 3rd quarter crime stats: property crime down, homicides and rapes up
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are touting a 17 percent overall decrease in crime so far this year.
Hickory Police investigating homicide that left one dead and another injured
A homicide investigation is underway after two people were injured in Hickory.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots October 14th
Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Wednesday, October 14th.
Gaston County Mugshots October 14th
Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Wednesday, October 14th.
911 calls released in deadly shooting of 4-year-old Caleb Flax
We're hearing 911 calls from the morning a little boy was shot and killed, sleeping inside his northwest Charlotte home.
CMPD officer under investigation after simple assault arrest
A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department officer has been arrested and is now under investigation.
One injured after shooting incident between neighbors
An early morning shooting between two neighbors has left one injured at a Monroe apartment complex.
Man charged after alleged sexual assault near highway
A man has been indicted on charges after sexual assault was reported near NC highway 181.
27-year-old man extradited from Florida to North Carolina after human remains found
The Burke County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest in connection to human remains that were found at a Hildebran residence.
Jury convicts two men in the brutal stabbing death of Mary Collins in NoDa apartment
On Monday, a jury found two men guilty of first-degree murder in the brutal killing of 20-year-old Mary Collins.
Midlands woman charged with exploitation of a vunerable adult
A 56-year-old woman has been charged with fraud and exploitation charges.
Two Hillsborough residents arrested on drug charges after traffic stop
The Iredell County Sheriff's Office has arrested two Hillsborough individuals at a traffic stop on I-40.
Deputies: Man travels from California to Union Co. to meet 15-year-old girl for sex
A California man is behind bars in Union County, accused of traveling across the country to have sex with a 15-year-old girl.
Woman arrested in Florida after stabbing someone in their home
Police have made an arrested of the 24-year-old woman suspect who allegedly tried to stab someone to death inside their home.
Charlotte man sentenced to prison for child sexual abuse materials including infant torture
A Charlotte man has been sentenced to eight and a half years in federal prison.
Police: Monroe man arrested after downloading, sharing child sexual abuse materials
A Monroe man is behind bars facing multiple child sexual exploitation charges.
311 now offers "digital navigators" for local help with cybercrimes
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is teaming up with Queens University to help residents navigate the rising threat of cybercrime and digital tracking.
57-year-old man arrested for child exploitation
A 57-year-old man has been arrested following a child exploitation investigation in Rowan County.
Suspect identified in deadly afternoon shooting at north Charlotte park
CMPD has identified both the victim and suspect in this north Charlotte homicide.
US Marshals capture man accused of attacking a pregnant woman in Gaston Co.
A local man accused of punching a pregnant woman is behind bars.
CMPD makes arrest in deadly shooting that happened in Charlotte park
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have made an arrest in a deadly shooting in north Charlotte.
Rowan Co. Sheriff's Deputies arrest man accused of buying and sharing child sexual abuse materials
A 57-year-old local man is behind bars, accused of buying and sharing child sexual abuse materials.
CATS security guard recovering after being attacked with a rock
A security guard is recovering after being assaulted at a south Charlotte transit platform.
CMPD investigating early morning homicide in north Charlotte
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating an early morning homicide in north Charlotte.
Man wanted for assault on pregnant woman caught in Gastonia
The Gastonia Police Department has arrested a man who was wanted for several assault charges.
Two arrested after causing nearly 20,000 service outages in Burke County
Two individuals have been arrested after damaging utility lines in Burke County resulting in thousands of outages.
Lincoln Co. inmate accused of throwing "unknown liquid substance" from toilet in officer's face
A Lincoln County inmate is accused of assaulting staff and trying to break out of his cell.
Accused Dilworth traffic cone assault suspect bonds out of jail
The man accused of attacking two women with traffic cones in Dilworth is out of jail.
Ten-year-veteran of SBI recovering after being shot in the leg
A ten-year veteran of the SBI is recovering after being shot in Rockingham County.
Huntersville Police: Woman dies days after being strangled by husband
A Huntersville woman has died days after police say she was strangled by her husband.
Husband arrested for the murder of his wife in Huntersville
The Huntersville Police have arrested a suspect connected to a homicide near Eastfield Road in Huntersville.
Homicide victim identified, search for suspect continues
The victim identified is 31-year-old William Nikos Davis.
Man arrested in connection with deadly shooting at northwest Charlotte motel
CMPD has arrested at man in connection with a deadly shooting at a northwest Charlotte motel.
Four teens, 1 adult arrested in drive-by shooting death of toddler sleeping in bed
New developments in a northwest Charlotte drive-by shooting that killed a 4-year-old boy while he was sleeping.
Repeat offender accused of attacking women with traffic cones at Dilworth gas station
A repeat offender is accused of using a traffic cone to randomly attack women at the Circle K in Dilworth Sunday night.
Grand jury indicts the man accused of shooting a CMPD officer in the shoulder
A grand jury has indicted a man accused of shooting a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officer in the shoulder after the two fought over a gun earlier this month.
MEDIC takes one person to the hospital after stabbing Wednesday night
MEDIC took one person to the hospital following a stabbing in north Charlotte.
Charlotte native shot two people and led police on chase in Manassas
A man from Charlotte has been identified as the suspect of a Manassas shooting incident.
Two arrested after drugs and money found to be connected to the Mexican cartel
Gastonia Police have arrested two individuals after drugs and money connected to the Mexican cartel were seized.
Four officers terminated following investigation into the in-custody death of a Chesterfield County inmate
Four additional officers have been terminated following the death of Gary Blair at the Chesterfield County Detention Center.
Man arrested for role in hit and run that injured two
Boone Police have identified the driver responsible for a hit and run collision that injured two pedestrians.
CMPD makes arrest in deadly weekend stabbing
Police have made an arrest following a deadly stabbing over the weekend in northeast Charlotte.
Woman charged with buying gun used in 2024 shooting that killed four law enforcement officers
An arrest had been made in connection to the illegal purchase of a firearm that led to the death of four law enforcement officers by Terry Hughes Jr.
Man charged after deadly north Charlotte accident kills one, leaves four injured
A 38-year-old man has been charged after a deadly accident left four others injured.
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