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CMPD Uses Doorbell Camera Footage To Catch Wanted Suspects

CMPD Detectives were able to charge two suspects for their involvement in the theft and possession of a stolen vehicle with the help of doorbell cameras, according to a news release.

Police Searching For Quatoya Morrison

Police are searching for Quatoya Renee Morrison who is wanted for two counts of Felony Larceny, Felony Conspiracy, Felony Aid & Abet, Damage to Property and Interfering with an Electronic Monitoring Device.

Woman Charged With Robbing Hickory Convenience Store

A 28-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with robbing a Hickory convenience store.

Gaston County Mugshots December 12th

Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Thursday, December 12th.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots December 12th

Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Thursday, December 12th.

School Closings And Delays For December 13th

Check out these school closings and delays for Friday, December 13th.

Rock Hill Police Has Identified Homicide Suspect

The Rock Hill Criminal Investigations Division investigated the homicide that took place on December 2nd and has identified 24-year-old Zekiya Arleshia Knox of Rock Hill as the suspect.

WANTED: Javier Chavez

The CMPD is asking for assistance locating Javier Chavez, who is wanted for disabling his electronic monitoring device.

Deputies Find 10 Kilos Of Cocaine During Traffic Stop In Lincoln County

Two men are facing serious drug charges after deputies say they found 10 kilos of cocaine inside their vehicle following a traffic stop in Lincoln County.

Gaston County Mugshots December 11th

Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Tuesday, December 11th.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots December 11th

Check out the Mecklenburg County mugshots from Wednesday, December 11th.

New Information About A Motive For The Murder Of Beloved Charlotte Restaurant Owner

Police say two people tried to rob Scott Brooks early Monday morning, then shot him outside of Brooks' Sandwich House.

11-Yr-Old North Charlotte Girl Describes How She Fought Off Would-Be Kidnapper at Bus Stop

An 11-year-old girl is talking about how she fought off a would-be kidnapper in North Charlotte. Police are looking for the man she says tried to snatch her, right after she got off a school bus.

Arrest Made After Man Shot To Death In Alexander County

One person has been arrested after a man was shot to death in Alexander County on Tuesday afternoon.

Concord Police Investigating A Shooting That Left The Victim With Multiple Gunshot Wounds

The Concord Police Department is investigating a shooting that left a victim with multiple gunshot wounds on the morning of December 10th.

CMPD Searching For Suspect After 11-Year-Old Girl Assaulted By Stranger In North Charlotte

Police are investigating after an 11-year-old girl was assaulted by a stranger in north Charlotte on Tuesday.

Police Say Robbery A Possible Motive After Co-Owner Of Brooks' Sandwich House In NoDa Shot And Killed Monday Morning

According to the CMPD, the murder of Scott Brooks at Brooks' Sandwich House may have initially been a robbery. Police are now looking for two male suspects for their involvement in the crime. Officials say they are still looking at video to form a more complete description.

Gaston County Mugshots December 10th

Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Tuesday, December 10th.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots December 10th

Check out the Mecklenburg County mugshots from Tuesday, December 10th.

Man Shot Inside Smokey Joe's Cafe

Police say a man was shot inside Smokey Joe's Cafe on Briar Creek Road around 2am today.

Accused Charlotte Priest's Brother: Nephew Made Sexual Abuse Claim

We're learning new information about the sexual abuse allegations against a Charlotte priest. Father Patrick Hoare is on administrative leave from St. Matthew Catholic Church in Ballantyne.

Hundreds Attend Vigil For Murdered Co-Owner Of Brooks' Sandwich House

Hundreds of people packed the parking lot of Brooks' Sandwich House to remember the murdered co-owner of the beloved burger joint. Scott Brooks was shot and killed Monday morning as he prepared to open his restaurant. No arrests have been made.

$3 Million Uncovered During Traffic Stop In Cleveland County

Three million dollars in cash was found in barrels containing raw pork shoulders in a tractor trailer during a search by the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office on Sat., Dec. 7.

Two Charged With Manslaughter After Multiple Vehicle Crash

On Friday, University City division officers responded to E WT Harris Blvd in reference to a two-motor vehicle crash with injury.

Two McDowell County Residents Charged With Trafficking Heroin In Iredell County

Two Marion, North Carolina, residents have been charged with trafficking heroin following a traffic stop in Iredell County.

Gaston County Mugshots December 9th

Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Monday, December 9th.

3-Year-Old Found Safe Following Carjacking At Hickory Walmart

Hickory Police are searching for a suspect accused of carjacking a vehicle from a Walmart gas station that had a 3-year-old child inside.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots December 9th

Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Monday, December 9th.

Hickory Police Investigating Fatal Domestic-Related Shooting After Man Found Lying In Field

Police are investigating a fatal shooting in Hickory after a man was found lying in a field with a gunshot wound off 1st Street SE.

Seven-Year-Old Carjacking Victim Speaks Only To WCCB Charlotte About His Brave Story Of Survival

A 7-year-old carjacking victim sat down only with WCCB Charlotte to talk about his terrifying ordeal as he sat in the backseat of his mother's car when two people jumped in and took off.

Authorities Say Chester County Man Sent Nude Photos, Engaged In Sex Act With Minor

A Chester County man has been charged with sex crimes involving a minor after allegedly sending lewd messages and touching the minor inappropriately.

Shots Fired After A Parking Lot Dispute In Lincolnton

Authorities say two people were arrested following an altercation on NC Highway 18 that involved a shot being fired into an occupied vehicle.

Gaston County Mugshots December 8th

Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Sunday, December 8th.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots December 8th

Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Sunday, December 8th.

Gaston County Mugshots December 7th

Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Saturday, December 7th.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots December 7th

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Gaston County Mugshots December 6th

Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Friday, December 6th.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots December 6th

Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Friday, December 6th.

CMPD Chief Says Department Will No Longer Monitor Homicide Suspects After Released On Bond

A bold stand to keep violent criminals off the streets. Charlotte's top cop says his department will no longer electronically monitor murder suspects who are out on bond.

CMPD Chief Kerr Putney Announces He Is Not Retiring On January 1

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's Chief Kerr Putney says he will not retire on January 1, 2020 as originally planned.

Sheriff: Nephew Stabs And Kills Uncle In Lancaster

Deputies of the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office responded to a home on Barbarosa Drive, Thursday to investigate a stabbing.

Man Charged After Crashing Car Stolen With Baby Inside In East Charlotte

A man has been charged after police say he crashed a car he had stolen at gunpoint, with a baby inside, in east Charlotte on Thursday afternoon.

Gaston County Mugshots December 5th

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Mecklenburg County Mugshots December 5th

Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Thursday, December 5th.

WANTED: Victor Pachecho

The CMPD is asking for assistance locating a man wanted for disabling his electronic monitoring device.

WANTED: Davon Watlington

The CMPD is asking for assistance locating a man wanted for disabling his electronic monitoring device.

Man Suffers Life Threatening Injuries After Being Shot In Chest In Rock Hill

Police say a SWAT standoff on Brownstone Road in Rock Hill could be related to an earlier shooting on Jefferson Drive, which left a man with life-threatening injuries.

Charlotte Man Sentenced To More Than 19 Years For Sex Trafficking Minor

Willie Dishon Matthew Obadiah, 32, of Charlotte, North Carolina, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Beth Bloom to 235 months in prison today for sex trafficking a minor.

Hickory Man Charged With Sex Crime Involving Minor

A Burke County man has been charged with a sex crime involving a minor following an investigation by the Burke County Sheriff's Office.

CMPD Identifies Man Who Died After Being Found Shot In Burning Car In East Charlotte; Suspect In Custody

The CMPD has charged 60-year-old Lambert Smith with the murder of 49-year-old Perry Bostic in east Charlotte earlier this week.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots December 4th

Check out the Mecklenburg County mugshots from Wednesday, December 4th.

Remains Of Woman Missing From Charlotte Since 2016 Found In Iredell County; Homicide Investigation Underway

The remains of a woman missing since 2016 were found in Iredell County earlier this year and now detectives are investigating a homicide.

Rock Hill Man Wanted For Attempted Murder After Hitting Girlfriend In Head With Gun During Argument

A man is wanted for attempted murder following a domestic incident at a Rock Hill apartment complex on Tuesday night.

Gaston County Mugshots December 3rd

Check out the Gaston County mugshots from Tuesday, December 3rd.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots December 3rd

Check out the Mecklenburg County mugshots from Tuesday, December 3rd.

Families Pay Tribute To Loved Ones During Annual Memorial Tree Lighting

A somber ceremony in Charlotte as families who've lost loved ones violently gathered to remember their lives.

A Salisbury Cold Case Closed After 35 Years

A search warrant obtained by WCCB Charlotte's Alexandra Elich gives new information as to how DNA solved the murder of Reesa Trexler.

Two Men Charged In Theft Of CBD Stolen From Lincoln County Business

Two people have been charged in the November 12th break-in at a business in Lincoln County that sells CBD.

Iredell County Couple Charged With Stealing, Pawning "Large Amount" Of Tools

Two people have been arrested after allegedly stealing tools from a Mooresville man and pawning them in Iredell and Rowan County.

Two Arrested After Lincoln County Traffic Stop Leads To Stolen Vehicle Recovery, Drug Discovery

Two people have been arrested after a traffic stop in Lincoln County resulted in the recovery of a stolen vehicle and the discovery of several different drugs and drug paraphernalia.

Gaston County Mugshots December 2nd

Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Monday, December 2nd.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots December 2nd

Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Monday, December 2nd.

Stolen Dog Found After 6 Months, Local Couple Arrested

A happy ending in a high profile lost dog case. The French bulldog has been found, six months after vanishing. The animal's owner is talking only with WCCB TV. Two people have been charged with a felony for stealing the dog, while police still work the case.

Charlotte Mayor Announces Plan to Combat Rising Homicide Rate

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles is announcing her plan to address Charlotte's rising homicide rate. The Mayor talked about the plan after being sworn-in for her second term along with the new City Council.

CMPD Investigating Rape At University City Apartment

A violent attack inside her own apartment. A woman told police she was kidnapped and sexually assaulted in the middle of the afternoon at her University City Apartment.

Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Arrests In Iredell County

A traffic stop led deputies to a significant drug arrest on I-40 in Iredell County.

Investigators Searching For Driver, Vehicle Involved In Fatal Iredell County Hit-And-Run On Thanksgiving Day

Investigators are searching for the driver and vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run accident that left one person dead in Iredell County on Thanksgiving Day.

CMPD Makes Arrest In East Charlotte Shooting That Left Man Seriously Injured

Detectives say they made an arrest in an east Charlotte shooting that left a man fighting for his life.

Gaston County Mugshots December 1st

Check out the Gaston County mugshots from Sunday, December 1st.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots December 1st

Check out the Mecklenburg County mugshots from Sunday, December 1st.

Gaston County Mugshots November 30th

Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Saturday, November 30th.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots November 30th

Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Saturday, November 30th.

Gaston County Mugshots November 29th

Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Friday. November 29th.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots November 29th

Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Friday, November 29th.

"Raise the Age" Law to Take Effect Dec. 1

Big changes are coming to North Carolina's juvenile justice system. Starting December 1, 16 and 17-year-olds accused of crimes will no longer be automatically charged as adults.

Police Respond to Black Friday Fight at Carolina Place Mall

Reports of a lockdown on Black Friday at Carolina Place Mall. Police say a fight broke out between two groups near the old Sears store and JC Penney just before five o'clock Friday afternoon.

Gaston County Mugshots November 28th

Check out the Gaston County mugshots from Thursday, November 28th.

WANTED: Michael Wright

The CMPD is asking for assistance locating Michael Wright, who is wanted for disabling his electronic monitoring device.

Mother Charged With Shooting, Killing Daughter On Thanksgiving Night In East Charlotte

A mother is charged with killing her daughter on Thanksgiving night in east Charlotte.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots November 28th

Check out the Mecklenburg County mugshots from Thursday, November 28th.

Gaston County Mugshots November 27th

Check out the Gaston County mugshots from Wednesday, November 27th.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots November 27th

Check out the Charlotte area mugshots from Wednesday, November 27th.

Two People Arrested Following Homicide At East Charlotte Shopping Center

An employee of an arcade called La Casa was killed early Tuesday morning at a business complex in east Charlotte.

ONLY ON WCCB: Family of Danquirs Franklin Speaking Publicly For The First Time

As they reflect on what they're thankful for this year, they want to honor Danquirs Franklin's memory.

Police: Couple Staged Store Robbery, Then Bought Rings

A convenience store clerk in Morganton, N.C. staged a robbery with her boyfriend at the business, used the money to buy rings hours later and made a video of their engagement at a Walmart, police said.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots November 26th

Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Tuesday, November 26th.

CMPD Investigating Charlotte's 100th Homicide Of 2019 After Teen Dies In Shooting

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating Charlotte's 100th homicide after a teen died from the injuries he sustained in a shooting in northeast Charlotte.

Sheriff: Two Arrested For Starving Dogs To Death In Alexander County

Two people are facing felony charges after deputies say they starved several dogs to death in Alexander County.

Catawba County Man Charged With Having Thousands Of Images Of Child Porn

A Catawba County man is facing several felony charges after investigators say they found thousands of images of child pornography in his possession.

Gaston County Mugshots November 25th

Check out Gaston County Mugshots from Monday, November 25th.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots November 25th

Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Monday, November 25th.

Alexander County Man Accused Of Installing Secret Bathroom Camera To Look At Young Girl Naked

Authorities say an Alexander County man has been charged with taking pictures and peeping at a young girl while she was nude.

Sheriff: 10-Year-Old Boy Found Dead In Lancaster Was Shot By Friend

Deputies determined a 10-year-old boy shot and killed his 10-year-old friend while they were playing with a gun in the living room of a mobile home in Lancaster County, according to a news release from the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office.

WANTED: Scottie Wilson

The CMPD says Scottie Wilson has been located and arrested. He was wanted for Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Kill Inflicting Serious Injury, Habitual Misdemeanor Assault, Damage to Property, and Interfering with an Electronic Monitoring Device.

Crime Stoppers Tip Leads To Arrest Of Suspect Wanted For May Armed Robbery, Shooting In East Charlotte; Police Seeking Second Suspect

The CMPD has arrested a man who they say shot a store clerk during an armed robbery in east Charlotte in May.

Gaston County Mugshots November 24th

Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Sunday, November 24th.

Search For Man Possibly Involved In Kershaw County Homicide Leads To Seizure Of Over 800 Grams Of Meth, Other Drugs In Lancaster County

A search for a man who authorities believe may have been involved in a September homicide, led to a significant drug bust in Lancaster County, South Carolina, last week.

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