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Wanted drug trafficker found in York County, police say

A wanted drug trafficker was captured in York County, according to police.

Northwest Charlotte Homicide Invesigation

Homicide investigation underway near northwest Charlotte shopping center

Police are investigating a homicide near a busy shopping center in northwest Charlotte.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots February 5th

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

Stolen dog, Julio, reunited with owner after 10 months of searching

Julio showed up outside of the Animal Care & Control shelter in the bitter cold. ACC tells WCCB they checked the surveillance video of the night Julio was found. Unfortunately, nothing showed up.

3 GA men wanted for multi-state door-to-door pine straw scam

Three men from Georgia are wanted in connection to a multi-state door-to-door pine straw scam.

Rowan County man charged in father’s death

A 30-year-old man is facing charges for shooting and killing his father in Salisbury in July 2025, according to the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office.

Student identified as suspect in breaking and entering, arson at Bessemer City High School

Police are searching for a student identified as a suspect in an alleged breaking and entering and arson that happened at Bessemer City High School on Monday.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots February 4th

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Gaston County Mugshots February 4th

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Gaston County Police find $500K in cash on tractor trailer after traffic violation

The Gaston County Police Department seized over $500,000 in cash from a tractor trailer during a traffic stop.

24-year-old arrested for road rage shooting in Alexander County

A 24-year-old man is facing charges after allegedly firing multiple shots in a road rage incident in Taylorsville on Tuesday.

Gaston County Mugshots February 3rd

Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Tuesday, February 3rd.

Arrest Made In Concord Quadruple Shooting

Concord Police arrest teen in quadruple shooting that left 2 dead

19-year-old Brandon Morris, Junior is behind bars without bond on two counts of first degree murder.

Newton Pd Looking For Man They Shot In The Leg

Newton Police: Armed and dangerous suspect accidentally released from the hospital

After a man was shot in the leg by police in Newton Monday morning, officers say they're looking for him once again.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots February 2nd

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

Gaston County Mugshots February 2nd

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

York County Sheriff's deputies shoot, kill man with knife

South Carolina state law enforcement officials are investigating a deputy-involved shooting. The York County Sheriff's Office says it happened last Friday at a home on Pine Ridge Court in Fort Mill.

Local teen wanted in connection to double murder turns himself in

A 16-year-old wanted in connection with a deadly double-shooting is now behind bars. Detectives say Raheem Glascoe, Junior turned himself in Monday morning.

1 Person Hospitalized After Apartment Shooting

1 shot, wounded at apartment complex in north Charlotte

A shooting investigation is underway in north Charlotte. It happened at the Evoke Living Apartments just off Sugar Creek Road around 6:30 Monday night.

Concord Police: Two dead, two injured in quadruple shooting

Concord Police are investigating a quadruple shooting that left two people dead and two others injured.

Gaston County officials warn residents of payment scam

The scam involves invoices that appear to be official county correspondence and may include the county’s name, logo or letterhead.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots February 1st

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Gaston County Mugshots February 1st

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Mecklenburg County Mugshots January 31st

Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Saturday, January 31st.

Gaston County Mugshots January 31st

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Mecklenburg County Mugshots January 30th

Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Friday, January 30th.

Gaston County Mugshots January 30th

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Accidental apartment fire in east Charlotte leads to death investigation

CMPD is conducting a death investigation after firefighters located a body while evacuating residents during an east Charlotte apartment fire.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots January 29th

Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Thursday, January 29th.

Gaston County Mugshots January 29th

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Police investigate shooting in west Charlotte

The incident happened at a home on Chicago Avenue right around 6 a.m.

Teen wanted in deadly shooting in Concord

Police are searching for a 16-year-old wanted in connection to a deadly shooting in Concord.

Former Charlotte Checkers owner indicted for tax fraud

Former Charlotte Checkers owner Michael Kahn was indicted Thursday for tax fraud.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots January 28th

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Gaston County Mugshots January 28th

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Rock Hill man charged with murder in 2016 cold case

A Rock Hill man was arrested Tuesday in connection to the 2016 murder of Walter Faile.

Gaston County Mugshots January 27th

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Mecklenburg County Mugshots January 26th

Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Monday, January 26th.

Gaston County Mugshots January 26th

Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Monday, January 26th.

Suspect Caught On Cam Breaking Into Arcade

Surveillance video captures suspect breaking into local game arcade

Police need your help identifying the person seen on surveillance video breaking into a popular arcade near NoDa over the weekend.

Man Charged In Deadly Shooting In Lenoir

Lenoir man charged with murder after early morning shooting

Sheriff's deputies arrested Joshua Lovins after investigators say he shot Michael Watson. The Caldwell County Sheriff's Office says it happened at a home on Honeycomb Place just after two Monday morning.

Man killed in west Charlotte shooting

Police are searching for the suspect accused of killing a 26-year-old man in west Charlotte.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots January 25th

Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Sunday, January 25th.

Gaston County Mugshots January 25th

Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Sunday, January 25th.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots January 24th

Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Saturday, January 24th.

Gaston County Mugshots January 24th

Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Saturday, January 24th.

CMPD investigating homicide in east Charlotte

Police are investigating a deadly shooting in east Charlotte.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots January 23rd

Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Friday, January 23rd.

Gaston County Mugshots January 23rd

Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Friday, January 23rd.

Matthews firefighter arrested, charged with fire at vacant business

A Matthews firefighter has been arrested and charged in connection to a building fire. 54-year-old Peter Blaich is charged with "burning of certain buildings."

FBI Director Patel arrives in Charlotte for handoff of wanted fugitive to CMPD

FBI Director Kash Patel paid a visit to Charlotte on Friday to announce one of the agency's most wanted fugitives, Alex Castillo, is now behind bars in Mecklenburg County.

Local med spa shares surveillance video of man walking into store and stealing skincare products

A local business is sharing surveillance video to try to keep other people safe. In the clip, you can see a man with a mask walk into Plumped med spa in the middle of the day in December and walk past the employees and customers at the front desk.

Investigation Underway After One Person Shot

CMPD investigating after one person shot in church parking lot

An investigation is underway after a shooting in a church parking lot on Eastfield Road. Officials say it happened just after three Wednesday afternoon.

Lenoir Police make arrest just hours after murder

Police in Lenoir say it took them just hours to make an arrest in a murder that happened Wednesday. Officers say 34-year-old Preston Page shot and killed 32-year-old Conner Drum at a home on Tara Place SW around 9:30am. Page is charged with second degree murder.

Nazi Signs Threatening Violence Found At Shalom Park

Nazi signage with threats of violence found at Shalom Park

The Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte says police are investigating after anti-Semitic signs with Nazi imagery and threats of violence were put up at Shalom Park on Providence Road.

Surveillance video shows suspect burglarizing home of late NASCAR legend Greg Biffle

Authorities are searching for the suspect accused of stealing $30,000 in cash, guns, and NASCAR memorabilia from Greg Biffle's home just weeks after the former NASCAR driver and his family were killed in a plane crash.

Arrest in Rock Hill house party murder

An arrest in a deadly shooting that happened at a house party in Rock Hill. 20-year-old Ryan Price is accused of shooting a person at a home on Old Friendship Road Saturday night.

Local volunteer wrestling coach facing sex assault charges involving teen

A volunteer wrestling coach in Gaston County is in jail without bond sex assault charges. Police arrested 22-year-old Jashon Jefferies on Monday.

York County Mugshots January 12th - January 18th

Check out the York County mugshots from January 12th – January 18th.

FBI Ten Mosted Wanted fugitive captured in Mexico

FBI Ten Most Wanted fugitive Alejandro “Alex” Rosales Castillo, accused of killing a Charlotte woman in 2016, was captured in Mexico on Friday after nearly 10 years on the run.

Man charged with murder in Lancaster shooting

A man has been charged with murder in connection to a deadly shooting in Lancaster on Thursday night.

18-year-old, 2 minors arrested in Albemarle homicide

An 18-year-old and two minors have been arrested in connection to a deadly shooting in Albemarle on Wednesday afternoon.

Woman charged in fatal hit and run in east Charlotte

A woman is facing charges after allegedly running a red light and killing a pedestrian at an intersection in east Charlotte on Wednesday afternoon.

One person killed in shooting near Uptown Charlotte

Police are investigating a deadly shooting near Uptown Charlotte and Optimist Hall.

Teen charged in south Charlotte crash that killed two women, seriously injured child

Police say an 18-year-old is facing multiple felony charges following a wreck in south Charlotte that killed two women and seriously injured a child.

Sheriff: Suspected fentanyl trafficker found hiding in Salisbury dumpster after running from deputies

A Salisbury man is facing numerous felony drug charges, including trafficking fentanyl, after deputies say he ran from a traffic stop and hid in a dumpster.

Measles detected in Mecklenburg County wastewater

The measles outbreak continues in South Carolina and now it's getting closer to home. Measles has been detected in wastewater in Mecklenburg County health officials announced Monday.

Troopers: Speed and impairment factors in fatal Burke County wreck

Troopers say speed and impairment were contributing factors in a fatal accident that happened in Burke County.

1 dead, 2 hurt in overnight shooting

One person died and two others were injured following a shooting in south Charlotte.

Teen detained in road rage shooting in York County

An 18-year-old was detained after a road rage shooting left one man hurt in York, South Carolina.

Arrest made in December murders of 2 teens

An arrest has been made in the murders of two teens in south Charlotte.

Man accused of ISIS New Year's terror attack will stay in jail

The defense attorney of the 18-year-old Mint Hill man accused of planning a New Year's ISIS inspired terrorist attack has claimed that he is not a dangerous man.

Cabarrus County middle school principal placed on leave after DWI arrest

A Cabarrus County middle school principal has been placed on administrative leave after being arrested for DWI last weekend.

Charlotte man sentenced to prison for stealing over $6M from friends and family in ponzi scheme

A Charlotte man was sentenced to six years in prison for stealing more than $6M from friends, family, fellow church members, and veterans in a ponzi scheme.

Ding-dong ditch prank in Statesville ends with child shot, homeowner arrested

A Statesville homeowner is facing felony charges after authorities say he shot a child who was playing ding-dong-ditch with friends Saturday night.

One man dead after shooting in West Charlotte

One man is dead after a shooting in West Charlotte. Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department responded to Carol Avenue around 7 Monday evening after a call about gunshots.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots January 3rd

Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Saturday, January 3rd.

Gaston County Mugshots January 3rd

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FBI: Mint Hill man arrested for plotting ISIS-inspired NYE attack at grocery store

The FBI announced the arrest of an 18-year-old Mint Hill man for plotting an ISIS-inspired attack at a local grocery store on New Year's Eve.

One dead after shooting outside Charlotte restaurant

It happened just before 2:30 Wednesday morning outside of Capitaine Bar & Grill on Rozelles Ferry Road.

6th Teen Arrested After Vape Deal Deadly Shooting

6th teen charged in deadly vape deal at Mooresville park

Another arrest in the deadly shooting of a teenager over a THC vape deal gone bad. It happened Monday night at Mazeppa Park.

Deadly shooting investigation underway in Charlotte

Police say it happened near the Capitaine Bar and Grill on Rozzelles Ferry Road around 2:30 a.m

Sycamore Brewing Announces Temporary Closure

Sycamore Brewing will temporarily close to "allow space for healing"

Sycamore Brewing will temporarily close after its former co-owner was arrested for statutory rape of a child.

Local murder suspect accidentally released from jail

A Wadesboro murder suspect is back behind bars after what authorities are calling a miscommunication that led to his release.

Source: 14-year-old killed in Mooresville park after vape pen deal turns deadly

One teenager is dead and another is injured after a shooting in Mooresville over THC vape pens.

Governor offers rewards for information on several murders

Governor Josh Stein announced that the state of North Carolina is offering rewards of up to $25,000 for information

Mooresville Police: Driver arrested after leading officers on chase

Police in Mooresville say 20-year-old Anthony Alonzo is facing several charges after leading officers on a chase. It happened early Sunday morning on I-77.

Man Accused Of Sexually Abusing 8 Year Old Girl

Rowan Co. man accused of sexually abusing eight-year-old girl

Rowan Co. Sheriff's Office deputies say 21-year-old Noah Vanhoy is accused of sexually abusing an eight-year-old girl.

'Operation Naughty List' takes down 78 accused larceny suspects in Gastonia

'Operation Naughty List' aimed at reducing retail theft, repeat offenders, and drug-related activity in Gastonia during the busy holiday shopping season.

Man Charged With Dwi After Matthews Wreck

Driver charged with DWI following Christmas Eve crash in Matthews

Police say an impaired driver caused a serious accident along E. Independence Boulevard in Matthews on Christmas Eve.

Two Mint Hill Police officers critically injured in shooting outside shopping center, gunman dead

Two Mint Hill Police officers were critically injured and a gunman is dead following a shooting outside a shopping center.

Woman accused of locking a child in dog crate and starving her before her death

Rats, roaches, and filth are just some of the conditions investigators say children were enduring inside a home on Gywnne Hill Road in East Charlotte where a child was found unresponsive malnourished and battered.