The investigation will review the transit agency's security spending, safety plans, and ongoing risks to operators and customers being assaulted on the system, according to a news release.
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The suspect in the deadly light rail stabbing in Charlotte faces a new federal charge connected to the attack, according to the Justice Department.
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Kelly Davis, estranged wife of former Carolina Panthers player Thomas Davis, was arrested a few days ago for allegedly assaulting a woman in Charlotte on August 26th. Davis faces one count of misdemeanor assault and battery.
The brutal murder of a woman on Charlotte's Light Rail Train is now getting national attention with President Trump weighing in. Close to two weeks after the murder, Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles is announcing new safety measures after initially seeming to defend the suspect.
New video shows a startling smash and grab that happened fast. Surveillance video shows two cars pull up next to the Dolce Lusso hair salon at 1:47 Saturday morning in the empty parking lot of the park road shopping center.
President Trump sent his love to the family of a 23-year-old war fled Ukrainian who was stabbed to death on a commuter train in Charlotte.
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Police in Waxhaw say they have caught a bank robber.
A four-month operation between police and the North Carolina SBI led to a major fentanyl bust in Gastonia.
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A shocking murder that rocked South End. Video released by cats on Friday shows Iryna Zarutska walk on the train and sit down in front of her accused killer, Decarlos Brown, on August 22nd.
Comedian Jon Reep, a Hickory native, is facing numerous felony charges of sexual exploitation of a minor, according to Hickory Police.
Authorities say a CyberTip led to the arrest of a man from Harmony for numerous felony sexual exploitation of a minor charges.
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Officers say they received a 911 call in reference to a robbery at the State Employees’ Credit Union on South Providence Road Thursday afternoon.
Authorities say training is a critical part of ensuring public safety, allowing agencies to strengthen coordination, enhance preparedness and improve the ability to respond effectively to real world incidents.
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Charlotte Area Transit officials say they were actively enhancing security when Iryna Zarutska was stabbed to death by a stranger on the LYNX Blue Line on August 22nd.
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A deadly attack on the light rail has many people calling for changes to make public transportation in Charlotte safer. The Metropolitan Transit Commission is hosting a special meeting Wednesday morning at 9am to discuss safety and security on public transit.
Police say two teens have been charged with murder following a drive-by shooting that killed 16-year-old Tyshaun Stokes in northeast Charlotte.
The NFL is set to resume imminently, much to the excitement of fans all across the world. However, one aspect of American Football that is suppressing supporters enthusiasm ahead of the new season is the cost of an NFL jersey.
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Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings is retiring. The City of Charlotte has launched a nationwide search for his replacement and they are asking for community feedback in a new survey.
On Labor Day, law enforcement officers around South Carolina are working to keep drivers off their phones.
Police in Fort Mill are investigating after a man was found shot to death at a local park.
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Police are investigating a reported home invasion and shooting in Salisbury.
A teacher with the Cabarrus County School District is facing charges of statutory sex offense of a child and indecent liberties with a minor.
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A sweet angel. That's how Iryna Zarutska's uncle described the 23-year-old stabbing victim Friday morning in court, as he asked the judge to deny bond to her accused killer, Decarlos Brown.
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Police in Wilmington arrested James Yokeley earlier this month, after he told them he found pills in ice cream he bought at a Dairy Queen for his two granddaughters. Investigators say it was Yokeley himself who put the pills in the ice cream.
Investigators say 20-year-old Benny Hall fired multiple shots "toward the direction" of officers, who fired back. Hall was hit, and taken to the hospital.
Police are investigating after someone was shot in south Charlotte, across the street from the Cotswold Village Shopping Center.
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CMPD is investigating a police shooting that sent one person to the hospital with serious injuries Thursday morning
The Iredell County Sheriff's Office says 30-year-old Carmen Edith Rodriguez is accused of taking her daughter, 8-month-old Samantha Roetzel, without custodial rights.
A shooting Wednesday at a Minneapolis Catholic school has killed two children as they prayed and injured 17 other people, 14 of them kids.
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One person is seriously hurt after a shooting Tuesday night
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45-year-old Jon Pittman is accused of raping a child under 15. He's being held behind bars in the Gaston County jail on a $750,000 bond.
Arrest records show 38-year-old Regina Mungin carried a gun on campus, and officers say they later found another one in her car. 43-year-old Miquel Williams is accused of carrying a pocket knife on campus.
The Queen City's crown seems tarnished after more deadly violence in the city. This time it was the murder of a woman in South End, a prime area for Friday nightlife.
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Gaston County police are investigating a shooting that left one person dead and another hurt.
Two men are charged with second-degree murder after a homicide in Burke County.
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Police have made an arrest after a deadly stabbing inside of a light rail train in South End on Friday night.
43-year-old Kent Matzinger was arrested after an investigation in Texas revealed he was allegedly attempting to buy the images and videos over Instagram.
27-year-old Dontae Harrison was arrested in Atlanta earlier this week. He's charged with killing Gerald in the 1400 block of West Trade Street in Charlotte on December 7th.
SouthPark After 5, a free evening entertainment series that has attracted nearly 65,000 attendees since it began in 2023, will return to the SouthPark neighborhood six times this fall, every Thursday from Sept. 4-Oct. 9.
A 19-year-old is recovering after being shot around 12:30 a.m. Wednesday morning in Monroe
A person is recovering in the hospital after they were shot by Sheriff's deputies in Union County. The Sheriff's Office says it happened at a home on Canary Court in Wingate early Tuesday morning.
It started when officers say they tried to pull someone over in the University City Area wanted in connection with a shooting.
WCCB has confirmed a shot was fired at Palisades High School on Monday. Students and staff were sent home.
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The Union County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting in Wingate Tuesday morning.
23-year-old Tyrus Wright Jr. is facing multiple charges for the exploitation of children
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CMPD is conducting a homicide investigation after one person was shot and killed in north Charlotte early Sunday morning.
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This week alone, the department has filed criminal charges against 98 people they claim have been involved in those takeovers.
A judge sentenced 53-year-old Rico Pagan after he pleaded guilty to four counts of felony dogfighting and 13 counts of animal cruelty.
32-year-old William Abbott, Junior of Lancaster is facing 19 charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor.
Christopher Torres was charged with numerous felonies including First Degree Statutory Sex Offense, Statutory Rape, and Felony Child Abuse Inflicting Serious Bodily Injury.
It happened just after 2pm Friday in the 3200 block of Queen City Drive. Medic tells us one person was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Located just outside of Charlotte, Puppy Yoga USA proves that workouts don't have to be all sweat and no smiles.
Arrest documents show Matthew King was at the bar on Saturday in the 300 block of South Brevard Street, before he was kicked out. Later, witnesses told police King came back and attacked two men.
Marcus Worrell and Kwamane Herriott-Cox are accused of first-degree murder, burglary, and felony conspiracy in the death of 44-year-old Jeremy Mouzon.
Gaston County Police have arrested 41-year-old Derek Hughes after they say he killed 74-year-old Michael Hughes. He is charged with first degree murder.
Lancaster police officers are looking for 56-year-old James Singleton. They believe he may be on foot. If you know where he is, call police.
An investigation by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services found several violations ranging from failures to maintain vet records, to not disclosing medical conditions, and not keeping records of dead puppies.
Two men are charged in connection to a deadly stabbing in north Charlotte.
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The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department announced the death of K-9 Cali. The drug detection dog served with the department's Airport Unit for more than seven years.
A Republican lawmaker in South Carolina has resigned from the House while awaiting trial on charges of distributing child sexual abuse material.
A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools' staff member is facing a felony charge after two guns were reportedly found inside a fanny pack at a local high school, according to arrest records.
A man is charged after police say he used a machete to rob a gas station in Salisbury.
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