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Suspect Wanted On Vehicle Theft Crimes Arrested Following Friday Standoff

A man wanted on felony warrants related to vehicle theft crimes in Burke and McDowell Counties has been arrested.

"Crowd Fight" Prompts Heavy Police Response At Harding University High School

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police were called to Harding University High School in response to an "incident" Friday afternoon.

CMPD Asking For Assistance Locating Three Suspects Who Disabled Monitoring Devices

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is asking for assistance locating three individuals who cut off their electronic monitoring devices.

CMPD Charges Man In 1981 Sexual Assault Cold Case

CMPD's Cold Case Unit has charged Johnny Ealey, 65, in connection with two cases which occurred in 1981.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots March 21st

Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Thursday, March 21st.

Teen Charged With Burglary In East Charlotte

A teen has been charged for his involvement in multiple burglaries in east Charlotte.

Police Trying To Identify 'Subjects Of Interest' Following Confederate Statue Vandalism

Police are trying to identify two people captured on surveillance following the reported vandalism of the Confederate Statue "Fame."

Lincolnton Man Charged With Animal Cruelty After Several Dogs Found Dead From Starvation

Several dogs in Lincoln County are dead after the owner tells deputies he forgot about them while working and staying in Charlotte and going through a bad separation.

Iredell County Man Charged With Impersonating Officer

A man is facing multiple charges after deputies say he was seen impersonating an officer on Tuesday.

Gaston County Mugshots March 20th

Check out the Gaston County mugshots from Wednesday, March 20th.

Suspect Charged With Shooting Teen In South Charlotte

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have charged a suspect with shooting a teen in south Charlotte Wednesday night.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots March 20th

Check out the Mecklenburg County mugshots from Wednesday, March 20th.

Sheriff says Privilege at Play After Complaints About Speed Trap in Cornelius

Sheriff Garry McFadden isn't backing down after a speed trap caused controversy in Cornelius. Neighbors think they were targeted, while the Sheriff says privilege is at play.

Concord Man Convicted of Rape 43 Years Ago Appeals Decision to Federal Court

Ronnie Long has been behind bars for more than four decades. If three Federal Judges rule in his favor, the Concord native may soon walk free.

Police Charge Suspect Accused Of Breaking Into Multiple Vehicles

CMPD has charged a man they say broke into two vehicles overnight Wednesday.

Stolen Vehicle Case Results In Drug Bust, Two Arrests

Police have charged two suspects after a License Plate Reader (LPR) hit on a stolen vehicle led officers to an alleged drug deal in northwest Charlotte.

CMPD Investigating East Charlotte Shooting

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a shooting that sent one person to the hospital Wednesday afternoon.

Police Identify Three Suspects Charged After Wild Chase Through Charlotte

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has identified the three suspects arrested following a high-speed chase through parts of Charlotte Tuesday afternoon.

Huntersville Police Need Help Identifying Weekend Armed Robbery Suspect

Huntersville Police are trying to identify a suspect they say robbed at least one convenience store over the weekend.

Former State Rep. Rodney Moore Booked On Charges Related To Campaign Finance Fraud

Former state Rep. Rodney Moore of Charlotte was indicted on Monday by a Mecklenburg County grand jury. Also included in the indictment is Moore's campaign treasurer, Tammy Neal.

Authorities Recover Several Firearms Stolen From Catawba County Residences

Authorities have recovered stolen firearms from several residences in Catawba County and say charges are pending on the accused suspect.

Police: Man Arrested For Putting Cameras In Tanning Area At Hickory Planet Fitness

A Catawba County man has been charged with peeping after police say he placed a recording device in the tanning area of a Hickory Planet Fitness.

Gaston County Mugshots March 19th

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Mecklenburg County Mugshots March 19th

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Man Charged With Kidnapping, Sexually Assaulting Child Off West Charlotte Trail

Police say they arrested a man for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a child off a trail in west Charlotte.

CMPD Charges Two Suspects Connected To Overnight Vehicle Theft, Shooting

Police have charged two suspects in connection to a vehicle theft and shooting that happened overnight in north and northwest Charlotte.

Man Shot At Apartment Complex Near UNCC Dies From Injuries

Police say the man who was shot Monday night at an apartment complex in northeast Charlotte has died.

Mooresville Man Charged With Felony Breaking and Entering of a Motor Vehicle

Deputies say they arrested a man after he reportedly broke into a car and then was seen walking down the street, talking to himself, and carrying a hatchet.

Gaston County Mugshots March 18th

Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Monday, March 18th.

CMPD Makes Arrest In Bizarre Case Where Carjacking Suspect Was Shot And Killed In Uptown Charlotte

Police say they arrested a man for shooting and killing an alleged carjacking suspect in Uptown Charlotte.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots March 18th

Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Monday, March 18th.

Death Investigation Underway At East Charlotte Construction Site

Police are investigating after someone was found dead at a construction site in east Charlotte.

Woman Sentenced After Pleading Guilty To Killing Her Aunt In 2016

A woman charged in connection to the 2016 death of her aunt has been sentenced to more than 18 years in prison.

Prosecutors Won't Seek Death Penalty For Conover Man Accused Of Shooting Woman And Killing Her Son

Prosecutors announced Monday they will not seek the death penalty for Scott Putnam who is accused of shooting a woman and killing her son in July of 2018.

Police Arrest Suspect Accused Of Robbing Store, Threatening To Kill Clerk

CMPD says they have arrested a man accused of robbing a store on Monroe Road over the weekend and threatening to kill the clerk.

Lancaster County Man Arrested On Multiple Drug Related Charges

A 54-year-old Lancaster County man is facing multiple drug related charges after authorities executed a search warrant at his home Friday morning.

Gaston County Man Charged With Making False Bomb Threat To His Work

A Gaston County man has been charged and arrested in connection with a false bomb threat against the business where he worked in Lincoln County.

Three People Charged In Connection To Alexander County Double Homicide

Deputies say they arrested three people in connection to a double homicide that happened in Alexander County in February.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots March 17th

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Gaston County Mugshots March 17th

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Gaston County Mugshots March 16th

Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Saturday, March 16th.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots March 16th

Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots Saturday, March 16th.

Gaston County Mugshots March 15th

Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Friday, March 15th.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots March 15th

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Two Now Charged In Connection To Multiple Rowan County Robberies

A man wanted in connection to several armed robberies throughout Rowan County has been arrested, and officials say an additional suspect now faces charges.

Judge Denies Bond For 16-Year-Old Charged In Rock Hill Double Homicide Case

Authorities say Sam Robinson was denied bond during a hearing Friday morning in York County.

Lenoir Police Charge 4 Following Two Month Long Drug Investigation

Police say a two month long investigation has resulted in the arrest of four suspects and the seizure of methamphetamine.

Lancaster Man Arrested For Shooting Into Kershaw Home Thursday Morning

Lancaster County Sheriff's deputies have charged a man accused of shooting into a home Thursday morning and forcing several area schools to go on lock down.

Gaston County Mugshots March 14th

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Mecklenburg County Mugshots March 14th

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Columbia Man Wanted In Connection To Multiple Thefts At Lancaster Area Churches

The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office is trying to find a man they say committed multiple thefts at area churches on Sunday while services were underway.

Matthews Police Looking For Man Accused Of Using Stolen Credit Card

Police are trying to identify a man they say used a stolen credit at a home improvement store Saturday.

3 Charged In Connection To Chesterfield Homicide

The Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office says three suspects have been charged in connection to a homicide Wednesday.

Rowan County Man Accused Of Abusing 4-Year-Old Boy Turns Himself In

The Rowan County Sheriff's Office says Brandon Meeks turned himself in and was arrested Wednesday night.

Lancaster Man Facing Multiple Drug, Weapon Related Charges

A Lancaster County man is facing multiple drug and weapons related charges following a search of his home last Thursday morning.

Gaston County Mugshots March 13th

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Mecklenburg County Mugshots March 13th

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Police: Shots Fired During Road Rage Incident On Independence Boulevard

Police say they arrested a man for firing shots into a woman's vehicle following a road rage incident on Independence Boulevard.

Charlotte Man Sentenced To Life In Prison For 2016 Murder

A Charlotte man was sentenced to life in prison for a murder in 2016.

Gaston County Mugshots March 12th

Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Tuesday, March 12th.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots March 12th

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Mexican National Arrested For Trafficking Marijuana Through FedEx

A Mexican National, who has been in the United States illegally for 25 years, was arrested by federal, state and local authorities for trafficking marijuana through a scheme using FedEx, according to a news release.

Car Break-In Suspects Open Fire on Homeowner Who Confronted Them

Two car break-in suspects open fire on a Charlotte woman who confronted them. That woman says one of the bullets narrowly missed her.

Two Suspects Charged In Connection To Chester Shooting

Chester Police say two suspects have been charged in connection to a March 6th shooting that left a 16-year-old juvenile injured.

Dropbox Helps Iredell County Detectives Catch Teen Accused Of Uploading Child Pornography

A 19-year-old in Iredell County is facing multiple charges related to the sexual exploitation of a minor.

Police: North Tryon Street Shut Down After Robbery Suspects Crash Vehicle

Police currently have North Tryon Street between W. 27th Street and W. 30th Street shut down due to a robbery investigation and a crash.

Police Identify Body Found By Road In Matthews

Authorities have identified the body found by a roadside crew in Matthews last week.

Taser Found During CMS Safety Screening At Myers Park High School

Officials say a taser was confiscated during a CMS safety screening at Myers Park High School. The screening was conducted in five classrooms at the school on Tuesday, March 12th.

Gaston County Mugshots March 11th

Check out the Gaston County mugshots from Monday, March 11th.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots March 11th

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Rock Hill Police & Other Local Agencies Fight Organized Shoplifting Rings

Brazen shoplifters walking out of stores with big screen TV's, iPhones, and power tools. Local police are working to fight organized shoplifting rings that target big box stores.

Family Desperate To Find Out Why Someone Shot Their Dog

The dog is recovering after two surgeries to remove the bullet.

Powerful Security Tool Coming To CLT Airport Raises Concerns

Charlotte-Douglas Airport is preparing for facial recognition technology.

Police Seek Suspect In Ballantyne Area Bank Robbery

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has released a photo of the man they say robbed a Ballantyne area bank Monday afternoon.

Kannapolis Man Charged With Sexually Assaulting Seven-Year-Old Girl For Months

A Kannapolis man is being held on a $1.25 million bond on charges that he sexually assaulted a seven-year-old girl over the course of several months.

CMPD Investigating Armed Robbery At Credit Union Near UNCC

Police are investigating following an armed bank robbery at the State Employees' Credit Union in the University City area Monday morning.

CMPD Seeking Assistance Locating Robbery Suspect Last Seen In Gastonia

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is asking for assistance locating a man who disabled his electronic monitoring device.

Woman Charged With Murder After Man Shot And Killed During Domestic Dispute In North Charlotte

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has identified the victim and suspect after a man was shot and killed in north Charlotte, on Sunday morning.

Gaston County Mugshots March 10th

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Mecklenburg County Mugshots March 10th

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Victim Identified After Man Found Shot To Death In West Charlotte Convenience Store Parking Lot

The CMPD has identified the man who was found shot to death in a west Charlotte convenience store parking lot, on Friday night.

Gaston County Mugshots March 9th

Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Saturday, March 9th.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots March 9th

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Gaston County Mugshots March 8th

Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Friday, March 8th

CMPD: Man Charged After 3-Year-Old Boy Taken To Hospital Following Accidental Shooting In N. Charlotte

Police have charged a man after a 3-year-old boy accidentally shot the man and himself, in a hotel room, on Friday night.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots March 8th

Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Friday, March 8th

Judge Sentences Rayquan Borum Following Guilty Verdict

Rayquan Borum was found guilty Friday afternoon of Second Degree Murder and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon in connection to the 2016 shooting death of 26-year-old Justin Carr.

Rayquan Borum Found Guilty Of 2nd Degree Murder

Jurors will resume deliberations Thursday in the trial of the man accused of killing a protester in Uptown. Rayquuan Borum could face up to life in prison if convicted of murdering Justin Carr in 2016.