Local Crime

Video: Racial Slurs, Curse Words Shouted Over Anti-Trump Sign

Video gone viral after a man approached a Charlotte resident about an anti-Donald Trump sign in his front yard with a curse word on it.

Skimmers Found Inside Newton Area Gas Pumps

Police are investigating after two skimming devices were found inside gas pumps Tuesday afternoon.

Suspect Who Shot A Caldwell County Deputy Killed In Standoff, Female Accomplice In Custody

Officials say the suspect who shot Deputy Jordan Sherrill during a traffic stop late Sunday night is dead.

Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Bust In Iredell County

A Stanley man is facing multiple drug charges after being stopped for a traffic violation Monday.

Suspects Wanted For Robbing Statesville Gas Station

Police need help finding the men they say robbed a gas station early Tuesday morning.

Alexander County Man Charged With 44 Counts Of Disseminating Child Porn

Deputies say they arrested an Alexander County man after an investigation found that he was sending pornographic videos and photos of children over the Internet at his home.

Infant Hospitalized For Severe Injuries, Mother Charged With Child Abuse, Neglect

A Gaston County woman faces felony charges of child abuse and neglect, after her 8-month-old child needed to be hospitalized for a week in Charlotte to recover from severe bodily injuries.

Gaston County Mugshots July 16th

Check out the Gaston County mugshots from July 16th.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots July 16th

Check out the Mecklenburg County mugshots from July 16th.

Police: 3 Shot Outside North Charlotte Home

Three people were shot outside of a home in north Charlotte early Tuesday.

CMPD Identifies East Charlotte Homicide Victim

Police are investigating a homicide in east Charlotte.

Police: Charlotte Man Wanted After "Forcefully" Taking Jewelry Valued Over $3,000

Police are looking for the suspect accused of robbing a local jewelry store shortly before noon Wednesday.

CMPD Needs Help Identifying Robbery Suspect

CMPD needs your help identifying a man accused of robbing a business in east Charlotte.

Police Searching For Woman Who Cut Off Electronic Monitoring Device

Police with CMPD are searching for a 20-year-old girl who is wanted for several charges and interfering with an electronic monitoring device.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots July 15th

Check out the Mecklenburg County mugshots from July 15th.

Person Sent To Hospital With Life Threatening Injuries After Shooting In University Area

A person was shot and sent to the hospital in northeast Charlotte early Monday morning.

Cabarrus County Mugshots Week Of July 8th

Check out the Cabarrus County mugshots from the week of July 8th.

Woman Wanted In Connection To Concord Carjacking, Kidnapping Arrested In V.A.

A woman wanted in connection with a Concord carjacking and kidnapping has been arrested in Virginia, according to the Concord Police Department.

Two Dogs Injured In North Charlotte Shootings

Two dogs were injured in separate north Charlotte shootings Saturday evening.

Six-Year-Old Injured In North Charlotte Drive-By Shooting

A six-yearold girl was injured in a drive-by shooting in north Charlotte Saturday evening.

Lyft Driver Robbed At Gun Point In NoDa

A Lyft driver was robbed at gunpoint and carjacked in north Charlotte early Saturday morning, according to police.

Teen Charged With Fatally Shooting Another Teen In Charlotte Overnight

A teenager is in custody following a shooting that left another teenager dead in Charlotte overnight.

Caldwell County Couple Charged With Trafficking Meth

Two people have been arrested following an investigation by the Caldwell County Sheriff's Office and Lenoir Police Department into methamphetamine trafficking in Caldwell County.

Police Arrest Suspect In Concord Homicide

A 38-year-old woman has been charged with killing a man at his home early Friday morning.

Police: Huntersville Doctor Charged For Writing Fake Drug Prescriptions At Rock Hill Pharmacies

A doctor from Huntersville, NC was arrested Thursday for allegedly writing numerous phony prescriptions at three Rock Hill pharmacies.

Sharpshooter Takes Down Armed Robbery Suspect During Hostage Situation At Salisbury Harris Teeter

The suspect who was shot by police after taking hostages at a Salisbury Harris Teeter has been identified.

Search Underway For Suspect Who Robbed Circle K In Uptown

The CMPD has released an image of the man suspected of robbing an uptown Circle K on Friday morning.

Gaston County Mugshots July 12th

Check out the Gaston County mugshots from July 12th.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots July 12th

Check out the Mecklenburg County mugshots from July 12th.

Suspect Charged In Kings Mountain Armed Robbery

The suspect accused of injuring four people during an armed robbery at Smoke Shop in Kings Mountain has been taken into custody.

Salisbury Son Wanted For The Murder Of His Father

A 49-year-old Rowan County man is wanted for the 1st Degree Murder of his father on April 19th.

Union County Teen Arrested On Multiple Child Porn Charges

A 19-year-old Union County man has been charged with multiple counts of child pornography.

Former Cabarrus County Coach Charged With Child Sex Crimes

The former head softball coach at Mount Pleasant High School has been charged with taking indecent liberties with a child.

Suspects, Witness Sought In Matthews CVS Armed Robbery

Police are looking for two suspects and potential witness after a CVS was robbed overnight Thursday.

Lancaster Teen Shot, Police Seeking Further Information

Deputies of the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a shooting in the afternoon on July 11th at the dead end of Elliot Street in Lancaster.

Rowan County Detention Officer Charged With Smuggling Drugs Into Jail

A Rowan County Sheriff's Office Detention Officer has been arrested and charged with smuggling drugs into the jail.

Gaston County Mugshots July 11th

Check out the Gaston County mugshots from July 11th.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots July 11th

Check out the Mecklenburg County mugshots from July 11th.

Police Investigate Shooting Into North Charlotte Home

A home was shot into in north Charlotte early Thursday.

New Surveillance Video of Man Accused in Kings Mountain Shooting & Stabbing

Police are searching for a robbery suspect who shot or stabbed multiple people inside a smoke shop in Kings Mountain. The suspect drove off in an employee's SUV.

Suspect Charged In January Shooting That Left 3, Including Child, Injured

Police arrested 21-year-old Geneva Caldwell in Winston Salem on Wednesday in connection to a shooting on January 9th.

Former CMS Security Guard Faces 27 Sex Crime Charges Involving Middle School Student

A former security guard with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is facing multiple charges after police say he sexually assaulted a 13-year-old student on multiple occasions.

Man Charged With Shooting At Firefighters Responding To Grass Fire

A man is facing charges after officials say he shot at crews responding to a grass fire Tuesday afternoon.

Suspect Charged In Plaza Midwood Shooting

Police have charged a suspect after one person was shot during an argument in Plaza Midwood early Wednesday.

York County Man Charged With Stealing From ATM's He Was Installing

A York County man has been charged with stealing $16,000 from ATM's he was installing in several South Carolina counties.

CMPD Asking For Assistance Identifying Armed Robbery Suspect

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are asking for help identifying a man wanted for robbing a Charlotte business.

Gaston County Mugshots July 10th

Check out the Gaston County mugshots from July 10th.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots July 10th

Check out the Mecklenburg County mugshots from July 10th.

Charlotte Couple Pleads Guilty To Sex Trafficking Minors And Forcing Them Into Prostitution

A Charlotte couple pleaded guilty to sex trafficking minors and forcing them into prostitution.

Police Identify Man Killed in East Charlotte

CMPD is investigating a homicide in east Charlotte.

Residents Being Warned About New Phone Scam In Gaston County

The Gaston County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a new phone scam being reported throughout the county.

Suspect Wanted By CMPD Arrested

Police are looking for a 28-year-old suspect who is wanted on multiple charges.

York County Deputy Terminated, Facing Charges After Misconduct Investigation

A deputy with the York County Sheriff's Office was fired in January for engaging in "conduct unbecoming of an officer."

Concord PD Investigating After Suspects Entered A Dozen Unlocked Vehicles Overnight

Police are warning residents to lock their doors after a dozen unlocked vehicles were entered overnight Tuesday.

Convicted Felon Sentenced To 15 Years After Charlotte Arrest

United States Attorney Andrew Murray announced Ronteeni Pak Belk of Charlotte will serve 180 months in prison for the charges Hobbs Act robbery and the unlawful possession of a firearm as a felon.

CMPD Arrests Marquan Phillip Jones

CMPD has located and arrested a 22-year-old suspect wanted on multiple charges.

Gaston County Mugshots July 9th

Check out the Gaston County mugshots from July 9th.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots July 9th

Check out the Mecklenburg County mugshots from July 9th.

Man Stabbed During Robbery In East Charlotte

Police are looking for suspects after a man was stabbed during an armed robbery in east Charlotte.

Cordell Peters Is Wanted By CMPD

Police are trying to find 18-year-old Cordell Peters.

Suspect Identified And Charged After Gastonia Officer Involved Shooting

Police have identified the suspect charged after an officer involved shooting late Sunday night in Gastonia.

Woman Charged With Murder In Connection To Overdose Death In Lenoir

Police say they charged a Lenoir woman with murder after someone she delivered drugs to overdosed and died.

Gaston County Mugshots July 8th

Check out the Gaston County mugshots from July 8th, 2018.

24-Year-Old Man Wanted For Weapon Charges, Cutting Off Electronic Monitoring Device

Police with the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department are searching for 24-year-old Jontavis Miller.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots July 8th

Check out the Mecklenburg County mugshots from July 8th.

Cabarrus County Mugshots Week Of July 1st

Check out the Cabarrus County mugshots from the week of July 1st.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots July 7th

Check out the mugshots from Friday, July 7th

Gaston County Mugshots July 6th

Check out the Mugshots from Friday, July 6th.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots July 6th

Check out the mugshots from Friday, July 6th.

Deputies Seize Drugs And Weapons During Multiple Lancaster County Raids

Several suspects have been charged after deputies seized a large amount of drugs and weapons during raids late Thursday afternoon and early Friday morning.

Lancaster Man Facing Multiple Drug And Weapon Charges

A Lancaster County man is facing multiple charges related to drugs and weapons after his home was searched earlier this week.

Search Leads To Drug Bust In Burke County

An investigation in Burke County has led to the arrests of two suspects on multiple charges.

Police Charge 2 Suspects, Seek A Third In Deadly Shooting At University Area Hotel

Police have charged two suspects in connection to a deadly shooting Saturday evening.

Gaston County Mugshots July 5th

Check out the Gaston County mugshots from July 5th.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots July 5th

Check out the Mecklenburg County mugshots from July 5th.

Police Arrest 49-Year-Old Man Who Cut Off His Electronic Monitoring Device

UPDATE: Police officers have arrested 49-year-old Tony Monroe.

New Detective, New Push to Solve Local High School Student's Murder

CMPD says the first detective assigned to the case failed the victim, Shania Hammonds. Now, there's a new detective on the case, searching for answers. Hammond's mother is now hopeful there will be an arrest.

Murder Victim's Mother Seeks Answers As New Detective Takes Over Daughter's Case

There's a new push to solve the murder of a high school senior in east Charlotte. CMPD says the first detective assigned to the case failed the victim, then 18-year-old Shania Hammonds.

Morganton Men Charged With Trying To Break Into New Home

Burke County deputies have charged two suspects accused of trying to break into a newly constructed home Wednesday evening.

Burke County Sheriff Issues Phone Scam Warning

A new scam has officials warning residents to be on alert when answering their phones.

Mecklenburg County Inmate Death Under Investigation

Investigators are waiting on autopsy results to determine how a Mecklenburg County inmate died early Thursday morning.

$10,000 Reward Offered In 2017 Charlotte Homicide Case

A $10,000 reward is being offered for any relevant information concerning the February 2017 murder of an 18-year-old east Charlotte girl.

Sheriff: Man Tries To Set Burke County Home On Fire With Children Inside

Officials say a man tried to set a home on fire while five children were locked inside.

Union County Armed Robbery Suspects In Custody After Crashing Vehicle While Attempting To Evade Authorities

Four teens are in custody after they robbed an Indian Trail Verizon Wireless store at gunpoint and crashed a vehicle as they attempted to evade authorities.

Gaston County Mugshots July 4th

Check out the Gaston County mugshots from July 4th.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots July 4th

Check out the Mecklenburg County mugshots from July 4th.

American Airlines Employee Arrested After Trying To Pass Through Airport Security With Stolen Gun

An American Airlines employee was arrested after trying to pass through a security checkpoint at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport with a stolen gun.

Man Wanted For Assaulting Child At Charlotte Park Turns Himself In

A man wanted for an unprovoked attack on a 12-year-old boy at a Charlotte park has turned himself in, according to police.

Gaston County Mugshots July 3rd

Check out the Gaston County mugshots from July 3rd.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots July 3rd

Check out the Mecklenburg County mugshots from July 3rd.

CMPD Asking For Help Locating Man Wanted For Domestic Violence

The CMPD is asking for assistance locating man wanted for multiple crimes after he turned off his electronic monitoring device.

Police: Man Arrested For Breaking Into Several Charlotte Businesses

CMPD has arrested a man after they say he broke into several businesses in the Charlotte area over the past month.

Registered Sex Offender Arrested For Sexually Assaulting Uber Driver In Charlotte

Police say they arrested a registered sex offender for sexually assaulting an Uber driver in Charlotte.

Charlotte Resident Arrested In Rowan County After Police Chase

On Monday, Rowan County Sheriff’s Office was working traffic enforcement on northbound Interstate 85 and attempted to stop a 2008 BMW with a fraudulent South Carolina temporary tag.