Charlotte woman mauled by seven dogs is out of hospital, faces long road to recovery
A northwest Charlotte woman is home from a ten-day hospital stay, after surviving a vicious attack by seven pit bulls.
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Mecklenburg Co. DA requests criminal investigation into Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, citing financial irregularities
The State Bureau of Investigation is launching a criminal probe into Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Mecklenburg County District Attorney Spencer Merriweather formally requested the investigation on Friday, citing alleged financial irregularities within the district.
Witness, family dispute CMPD's narrative about what happened before officer shot and killed man Friday afternoon
The NC State Bureau of Investigation is investigating after a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officer shot and killed a man following a foot chase in north Charlotte Friday afternoon.
CMPD: Babysitter charged in murder of 7-month-old boy
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have charged a babysitter with murder.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots September 17th
Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Thursday, September 17th.
Gaston County Mugshots September 17th
Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Thursday, September 17th.
Jury convicts former Fort Mill paramedic of sexually assaulting teen while she was having a medical emergency
A jury found a former Fort Mill paramedic guilty of sexually assaulting a teen in an ambulance while she was having a medical emergency.
Local barbershop owner makes an offer to the teens who ransacked his business
A west Charlotte small business owner is asking a group of teens to take responsibility after smashing through his barbershop over the weekend.
Police: 18-year-old was driver in high-speed chase that crossed state lines
An 18-year-old is awaiting extradition to Mecklenburg County following an alleged violent crime and high-speed chase that crossed state lines.
Police: Couple arrested after their seven dogs maul three people
A couple has been arrested after police say their seven dogs mauled three people.
NC Governor offers new reward in unsolved homicide case of Salisbury 7 year old
Authorities hope new rewards for high profile unsolved murder cases will get the right people talking. The Governor’s is offering $25,000 rewards for information that leads to arrests and convictions in several cases included A’yanna Allen.
Police: High-speed chase starts in Charlotte and ends in Spartanburg Co., SC with discovery of "large bag" of fentanyl
A high-speed police pursuit that started in Charlotte came to a crashing halt across state lines Wednesday afternoon.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots September 16th
Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Wednesday, September 16th.
Gaston County Mugshots September 16th
Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Wednesday, September 16th.
Ex. Tenn. deputy sentenced after posing as teen online to exploit children
An investigation that began with a vigilant York County parent has ended with a former Tennessee Sheriff's deputy being sentenced to 25 years in federal prison.
Judge sentences Charlotte man for gunning down couple in front of their three-year-old child
A Charlotte man will spend the rest of his life behind bars for a 2020 shooting that killed a couple.
Man charged for being under the influence during deadly February crash
A 22-year-old Fort Mill man has been charged for an accident that killed a female in late February.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots September 15th
Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Tuesday, September 15th.
Iredell Co. Sheriff's Office charges parents in death of 3 month old baby
Kendal Hayes and Glenn Delgreco II are now charged with first-degree murder in the death of their three-month-old infant daughter.
Gaston County Mugshots September 15th
Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Tuesday, September 15th.
Parent of Charlotte secret peeping victim speaks out
Parents are speaking out after a repeat offender is accused of secret peeping in a South Charlotte Target store. Police say the suspect followed several young girls around the store and recorded videos under their skirts. He’s now facing one count of secret peeping and 3 counts of indecent liberties with a child.
Man shot after altercation at Rock Hill residence
The Rock Hill Police Department is investigating a shooting incident at a Rock Hill residence.
Son of local commissioner now charged with first-degree murder after weekend shooting
The son of a Huntersville Town Commissioner is behind bars, charged with first-degree murder.
Reward climbs to $50,000 for info about 2020 Juneteenth mass shooting in Charlotte
Governor Josh Stein announced on Monday the incentive to track down those responsible for killing four people during a Juneteenth celebration on Beatties Ford Road.
Jury selection to begin in Charlotte murder trial for woman found stabbed 130+ times, hidden in mattress
Jury selection begins Tuesday in the brutal 2020 murder of 20-year-old Mary Collins.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots September 14th
Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Monday, September 14th.
Gaston County Mugshots September 14th
Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Monday, September 14th.
Repeat offender brothers now facing nearly 200 criminal charges
The suspect accused of shooting a CMPD officer earlier this week, and his brother, now face nearly 200 charges across multiple jurisdictions.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots September 13th
Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Sunday, September 13th.
Man accused of stalking teen girls inside Target on Rea Road in Ballantyne
A South Carolina man is behind bars without bond after police say he targeted teenage girls inside a local department store.
Search continues for suspect after armed robbery at UNC Charlotte
UNC Charlotte Emergency Management officials say the incident happened Saturday afternoon around 1 p.m. in Lot 25 near the light rail station.
Suspect identified after deadly shooting in Uptown
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department says the suspect in this case has been identified as 49-year-old Sean Dell. He's been charged with first-degree murder.
Charlotte Fire Dept. investigating early morning arson in north Charlotte
Incredible video from a Charlotte firefighter's helmet cam shows them battling an early morning house fire that investigators say is being considered arson.
Quadruple shooting suspects shot and killed dead after police chase
The suspects accused in a Gaston County quadruple shooting are dead less than 24 hours after the shooting.
Gaston Co. Police: 2 dead, 2 hurt in shooting at home on Forbes Road
Police say two people are dead and two others are critically injured after a shooting in southern Gaston County.
Former Newton Police officer who kicked and shot suspect after they surrendered will spend up to 10 years in prison
A former Newton Police Lieutenant will spend eight to 10 years in prison for second-degree murder.
Ring camera video captures moments CMPD SWAT drags shooting suspect out of apartment after hours-long standoff
A CMPD officer is recovering after being shot in the line of duty. Police say the man who shot the officer has been arrested, as their investigation ramps up.
Multiple victims following Thursday morning shooting in Gaston County
Four shot in Gaston County home Thursday morning. An investigation is underway.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots September 9th
Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Wednesday, September 9th.
SWAT team arrests suspect after standoff following shooting of CMPD officer
Police arrested 28-year-old Dionte Antonio McCracking following a multi-hour standoff in Steele Creek, hours after an officer was shot during a stolen vehicle investigation.
CMPD officer hospitalized after being shot during stolen vehicle call in west Charlotte
A Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer is in stable condition after a suspect fired a weapon during a suspicious vehicle investigation early Wednesday morning on Enderly Road.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots September 8th
Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Tuesday, September 8th.
Gaston County Mugshots September 8th
Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Tuesday, September 8th.
CMPD officer shot, search for suspect
Police responded to a call on Enderly Road between Freedom Drive and Tuckaseegee Road Wednesday morning.
Deputies search for accused grave robber in Chesterfield County
Deputies in Chesterfield County are searching for a suspected grave robber.
Police investigating after man found shot, killed on Marvin Road late Monday night
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are looking for answers after a man was shot and killed in east Charlotte late Monday night.
25-year-old arrested after homicide investigation
The Gaston County Police have made an arrest following an investigation into a homicide that occurred outside of Mount Holly.
Gaston County Mugshots September 7th
Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Monday, September 7th.
Mooresville man charged with murder and attempted murder after killing one, injuring another
A man is behind bars in Rowan County following a deadly shooting in Mooresville.
Local woman accused of leaving her infant granddaughter inside hot car
A Union County grandmother is accused of leaving her eight-month-old granddaughter inside a hot car.
Former Rowan Co. Schools employee arrested while trying to board a cruise ship on warrant for indecent liberties with a student
A former Rowan County School employee is in custody after being accused of an inappropriate relationship with a student.
Suspect in east Charlotte murder tracked down, arrested in Texas
A suspect is in custody in connection with the death of a man killed in a grocery store parking lot in east Charlotte.
Dilworth assault suspect indicted by grand jury
The man accused of punching a woman and knocking her to the ground in Dilworth has been indicted by a grand jury.
CMPD investigating officer involved shooting
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred on Autumn Frost Trail.
Person killed after being hit by a vehicle during altercation
The Rowan County Sheriff's Office is investigating an incident where an individual was killed after being hit by a vehicle on the shoulder of the interstate.
67 year old man charged after Taylorsville stabbing incident
A Taylorsville man has been arrested for his role in a stabbing incident that occurred on Tuesday.
Deputies hunting for man accused of cutting communication lines in Hildebran
Burke County Sheriff"s deputies are searching for a wanted man following a utility wire theft that left communication lines cut in Hildebran.
Watauga Co. couple pleads guilty after accusations of incest and locking young children up with no food, water or toilet
A man and woman from Watauga County have pleaded guilty to child abuse.
Cornelius man accused of sex crime against a 12-year-old child
A Cornelius man is accused of looking in a window and exposing himself to a child.
SWAT standoff with shooting suspect ends after 12 hours in north Charlotte
A nearly 12-hour long SWAT standoff in north Charlotte is over after the suspect surrendered.
Man in critical condition after shootout with police
A man is in critical condition after a shootout with police in Northeast Charlotte. Cars and homes are riddled with bullets on Autumn Frost Trail where police spent eight hours investigating after shots were fired outside of a home.
Man shoots at officers during barricade situation in north Charlotte
A man fired at officers after barricading himself in his apartment near Sugar Creek park.
Suspect arrested after hours-long standoff in Charlotte
Police say 33-year-old Jerricho Alexander was safely taken into custody around 4:30 a.m. Tuesday.
Two residents arrested after shots fired at Newton apartments
The Newton Police have arrested two individuals after receiving a call that shots were fired.
Inmate charged after attempting to bribe officer
Detectives have made an arrest after an inmate attempted to bribe a detention officer to smuggle contraband into the Rowan County Detention Center.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots August 30th
Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Sunday, August 30th.
Violent crime is dropping in the Queen City
Officers are now pivoting their focus to this problem that is affecting the city.
Teen arrested after shooting into Monroe home
The Monroe Police Department have arrested an 18-year-old in connection to the Skywatch Lane shooting.
Woman charged after brandishing firearm at middle school
The Mint Hill Police responded to an alleged road rage incident involving a firearm on school property.
Daycare teacher, three administrators charged in connection with Catawba County child abuse case
Four employees of a daycare facility near Maiden, N.C. face criminal charges following an investigation into the alleged assault of a juvenile and a subsequent failure to report the crime.
Two arrested after drugs found in Burke County residence
The Burke County Sheriff's Office have arrested two individuals in connection with a drugs found at a Burke County residence.
Monroe Police say they've shut down an illegal gambling operation
Monroe Police say they've shut down an illegal gambling operation and arrested the man running it.
CMS leadership says it's on high alert after man who threatened to shoot up schools is released from jail
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools leadership is on high alert after a man accused of plotting mass shootings at five local schools was released from jail.
CMPD charges driver with DWI after crash kills woman
Police have arrested a driver for his involvement in a deadly north Charlotte crash.
Woman arrested after K-9 finds drugs in vehicle
A Hiddenite woman has been arrested after drugs were found in her vehicle during a traffic stop.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots August 24th
Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Monday, August 24th.
Police identify man shot and killed on Montford Drive over the weekend
Police have identified a man who died after being shot outside a bar on Montford Drive in south Charlotte.
Charlotte doctor accused of shooting woman and child during road rage incident
An urgent care doctor from Charlotte is accused of shooting a woman and a child after a road rage incident on I-77 in Virginia near the North Carolina state line.
Union Co. Public Schools Superintendent tells parents to "pack their patience" as kids, staff adjust to new school year routine
It was smooth sailing for Union County Public Schools as more than 39,000 students returned to class on Monday.
Man accused of threatening mass shootings at Charlotte schools released from jail days before CMS goes back to class
As students head back to class, parents are on high alert after a man accused of threatening mass shootings at five local schools was released from jail.
Woman charged after stabbing incident
A 20-year-old woman was arrested for her connection to a stabbing incident.
Man charged in drug trafficking arrest
Lancaster County authorities have arrested a man in connection to drug bust at a Lancaster home.
UCSO: Man had child sex abuse material "so disturbing, it impacted...our most experienced detectives"
A Wingate man is behind bars after authorities say they received tips regarding possible child sexual abuse material being uploaded through a social media platform.
US Senate candidate Michael Whatley lays blame for Iryna Zarutska's death at Roy Cooper's feet
While at the Charlotte Fraternal Order of Police lodge in east Charlotte on Friday, former Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley criticized former Governor Roy Cooper's policies.
Iryna Zarutska's family sues City of Charlotte and private security firm
The family of Iryna Zarutska is demanding accountability after she was killed on a CATS light rail train.
Local man accused of making threats against staff and students at local high school
A Salisbury man is behind bars after police say they foiled a mass terror threat at a Stanly County high school.
Woman at center of Shelby Police use of force video is re-arrested
The woman at the center of a viral Shelby Police use-of-force video is back behind bars.
Police investigating homicide in east Charlotte
Medic says one person has died following a shooting in east Charlotte.
Chester shooting suspect and victim died after alleged altercation
Deputies from the Chester Sheriff's Office responded to a shooting incident that left two people dead.
NTSB: Deadly I-485 wreck was caused by teen driver who was speeding and high
The NTSB has released its final report on a deadly July 2025 multi-vehicle collision on I-485 outer near Wilkinson Boulevard.
Kannapolis Police make 3 arrests in 2024 Christmas Eve murder
Kannapolis Police have now charged three people in the 2024 Christmas Eve shooting death of Angelo Markantonakis.
Police: Woman stabs ex to death after argument over child support
Police have made an arrest after a deadly stabbing at a strip mall in southeast Charlotte.
One dead in Tuesday night incident on Monroe Road
Police are conducting a homicide investigation southeast Charlotte. It happened around 6:30 Tuesday night on Monroe Road near Covedale Drive.
Coroner confirms human remains found in trash can are Chesterfield Co. missing woman
New details in the case of a missing woman from Chesterfield County. 43-year-old LaShaunda Spurlock disappeared in 2024.
3 suspected copper thieves arrested one week after CMPD officer is hurt trying to capture them
Three suspected copper thieves have been arrested one week after a CMPD officer was hurt trying to stop them.
Iredell Co. Sheriff announces arrest in Greg Biffle home break-in investigation
Authorities in Iredell County have announced a significant break in the burglary of the Mooresville estate of the late NASCAR driver Greg Biffle.
Deputies arrest local man for sex crimes involving a child
A Lincoln County man is accused of sex crimes involving a juvenile. Deputies arrested 35-year-old Desmond Jones on Saturday.
Man shot by Monroe police officer over the weekend dies from his injuries
A man shot by a police officer in Monroe over the weekend has died from his injuries.
Homicide investigation in southeast Charlotte
Medic says one person has been pronounced deceased.
Three arrested after CMPD officer was injured during call for service
Three suspect have been arrested after a Charlotte–Mecklenburg Police officer was injured while responding to a call in north Charlotte.
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