Newton man sentenced to prison for taking photo of six-year-old girl's private area
A Newton man has been sentenced to up to 13 years in prison for first-degree child exploitation.
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Drunk drivers, stolen cars, illegal guns taken off streets during CMPD's Operation Queen City Overwatch
CMPD says during Operation Queen City Overwatch, officers conducted over 1,200 traffic stops and issued more than 2,200 citations.
Investigators say two ex-Chesterfield Co. Sheriff's deputies made up evidence to get a search warrant
New details after the Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office fires two deputies in an ongoing police corruption probe.
Brookford Police find human remains in search for missing man, waiting on positive ID
A search for a missing man leads police to human remains in Catawba County.
Human remains found while searching for missing Catawba County man
Human remains were found buried at a Brooksford property while investigating the disappearance of a 79-year-old man.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots July 20th
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Gaston County Mugshots July 20th
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Three people dead after hit-and-run weekend crash in Salisbury
Three people are dead and a driver is charged following a hit-and-run crash in Salisbury. Police say it happened late Saturday night on Mooresville Road.
CMPD says body cam video shows officer shoving teen off bike in Uptown
A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officer is charged with simple assault after being accused of shoving a teenager off a bicycle.
CMPD makes arrest after road rage shooting on I-485
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have arrested a suspect in connection with a highway road-rage shooting.
MEDIC takes one to hospital with life-threatening injuries after east Charlotte shooting
It happened around five Monday afternoon on Craigwood Road off Kimmerly Glen Lane.
Three brothers arrested for arson after fire set at business they own
Three brothers were arrested in connection to a 2024 arson incident at a Rock Hill business.
Gaston County Mugshots July 19th
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Mecklenburg County Mugshots July 19th
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Driver charged with hit-and-run after crash kills 3 people in Salisbury
A driver is facing charges after a crash in Salisbury left three people dead.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots July 18th
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Teen, wanted for attempted murder, turns himself in, deputies say
A teen, wanted for attempted murder, turned himself in Saturday, according to the Union County Sheriff's Office.
Gaston County Mugshots July 18th
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Mecklenburg County Mugshots July 17th
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Gaston County Mugshots July 17th
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CMPD Officer charged with assault, accused of pushing person off their bike
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have arrested one of their own. Officer Malcolm Joseph is charged with Simple Assault.
Accused Sun Drop killer on his way back to NC to face charges
The alleged Sun Drop killer is on his way back to North Carolina.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots July 16th
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Gaston County Mugshots July 16th
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CMPD Chief wants to turn Charlotte into safest major metropolitan area in the U.S.
We are getting a clearer look at the future of public safety here in the Queen City. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Estella Patterson laid out her vision for local business leaders at the popular Hood Hargett Breakfast Club meeting.
Gaston County Mugshots July 15th
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Mecklenburg County Mugshots July 15th
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Huntersville Police officer arrested, charged after being accused of showing up for work while under the influence
A Huntersville Police officer has been arrested and charged with driving while impaired.
4 more arrested in deadly drive-by shooting that killed teen boy
The Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office has arrested four more people in connection with the 2024 drive-by shooting death of 13-year-old Jacob Duncan.
CMPD: 18-year-old shot and killed 15-year-old girl after FaceTime argument
Police have charged a teenager with the murder of a 15-year-old girl in east Charlotte.
Victim identified in deadly shooting on Eastcrest Drive in east Charlotte
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has identified the victim of that deadly incident in east Charlotte.
Huntersville officer charged with DWI
A Huntersville police officer has been charged after allegedly reporting to duty impaired.
Chesterfield Co. Sheriff's Office files four additional charges two years after murder of 13-year-old boy
Four additional charges charges have been filed two years after the drive-by killing of a 13-year-old boy in Pageland.
33-year-old victim identified in Eastcrest Drive homicide
A 33-year-old victim has been identified in connection with the Tuesday night east Charlotte homicide.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots July 14th
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Gaston County Mugshots July 14th
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Charlotte's top cop pushes for curfew crackdown to prevent dangerous "teen takeovers"
Following a weekend of mass gatherings and arrests, police are asking city leaders to tighten the youth curfew, and lower the age and the hour for minors.
15-year-old girl dies after Friday night shooting into car on Independence Blvd.
The shooting happened Friday night along Independence Boulevard. Investigators say two teenage girls were shot and drove themselves to the hospital.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots July 13th
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Gaston County Mugshots July 13th
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CMPD says it arrested teens and cited adults at weekend teen takeover in University Area
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police say they proactively responded to a teen takeover in University City on Saturday.
In bid to curb "teen takeovers," City Council to look at ways to keep teens from ignoring Charlotte curfews
Charlotte City Council's Safety Committee will address teen takeover concerns in their meeting on Tuesday.
Pineville Police: Father arrested, charged after stabbing five-year-old son to death
Family and friends are remembering a five-year-old boy, stabbed to death, allegedly by his father in Pineville.
New billboards go up in Gastonia in effort to find local man's killers
There are two new billboards in Gastonia. Police are hoping they spark new leads in a murder that happened nearly five years ago.
CMPD identifies victim in deadly shooting, says they are not looking for suspects
Police have identified the victim after a deadly shooting in east Charlotte. Investigators say 31-year-old Jaqualla Simmons was found shot on Wallace Road near East Independence Boulevard around 7:00 Sunday morning.
CMPD asking for tips after two teen girls are shot on on-ramp & drive themselves to hospital
Police say two teens were hurt after a shooting on East Independence Boulevard. It happened around 8:00 Friday night.
CMPD identifies victim in deadly double shooting in north Charlotte
We've learned the name of the victim in a deadly double shooting in north Charlotte.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots July 12th
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Two injured in Albemarle shooting incident
A man has been arrested after shooting two individuals in Albemarle.
Victim identified in southeast Charlotte homicide
The 31-year-old victim of the southeast Charlotte fatal shooting has been identified.
Gaston County Mugshots July 12th
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Mecklenburg County Mugshots July 11th
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Gaston County Mugshots July 11th
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Police investigate shooting on East Independence Boulevard
Police are investigating a shooting in east Charlotte.
CATS releases video of violent bus assault
New video shows the moment a woman was assaulted on a CATS bus in northwest Charlotte.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots July 10th
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1 dead, 1 hurt in north Charlotte shooting
One person died and another was seriously hurt in a shooting on Friday night.
Gaston County Mugshots July 10th
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Mecklenburg County Mugshots July 9th
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Gaston County Mugshots July 9th
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Investigation underway after fatal head-on collision in Lincoln County
A 59-year-old is dead after a fatal accident occurred in Lincoln County.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots July 8th
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Gaston County Mugshots July 8th
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Father arrested, accused of killing own child in Pineville
A man was arrested and faces a murder charge after allegedly killing his own son.
Former Lincoln County nonprofit president sentenced to prison for embezzling over $400K
The former president of a Lincoln County nonprofit was sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to embezzlement charges.
Suspect charged with murder in deadly Gastonia shooting
A man has been charged with murder in connection to a deadly shooting in Gastonia.
Driver charged with murder following deadly crash
The man accused of hitting and killing a Cleveland County medic while drunk remains behind bars.
Gaston County Mugshots July 7th
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Mecklenburg County Mugshots July 7th
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Mother's assault on toddler caught on tape during jail visit
Rowan County Sheriff's detectives have conducted an investigation into an alleged assault involving a young child.
Rock Hill woman charged with attempted murder
A Rock Hill woman has been charged after shooting incident left a victim with life-threatening injuries.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots July 6th
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Gaston County Mugshots July 6th
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U.S. attorney shares tips to avoid elder fraud
Financial scams targeting older adults remain a growing concern across North Carolina and the country.
York County Mugshots June 29th - July 5th
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Gaston County Mugshots July 3rd
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Mecklenburg County Mugshots July 3rd
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2 arrested after police seize nearly $8M in counterfeit goods in Gaston County
Police said they arrested two suspects after seizing nearly $8 million worth in counterfeit items.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots July 2nd
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Gaston County Mugshots July 2nd
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Family says Salisbury teen caught a ride before being shot and left at gas station to die
We're learning more about the teen victim in a Salisbury deadly shooting. Investigators say 17-year-old Jeron Ellis was killed Sunday afternoon.
Monroe Police investigating two shootings from Friday night
Monroe Police need your help investigating two separate overnight shootings from Friday.
One hurt in Thursday afternoon shooting near Optimist Hall
MEDIC says it took one person to the hospital following shooting in north Charlotte.
Car used to support veterans destroyed and vandalized with racial slurs
Work at a non-profit supporting veterans is on pause after vandals ruined their vehicle with racial slurs. US Veterans Hall of Fame has used the car for the last 14 years to help provide veterans in the area and surrounding states with essential needs.
Police: Truck driver charged after falling asleep at wheel, killing woman in Union County
A tractor-trailer driver has been charged after allegedly falling asleep at the wheel and killing another driver in Union County.
West Charlotte shooting now a homicide case after woman dies
A west Charlotte shooting investigation is now a homicide case, after 27-year-old Marle Naomi Fleming died from her injuries on Tuesday.
Union Co. Sheriff's deputies arrest driver after SUV crashes into home with people inside
A driver has been charged after deputies say he crashed an SUV into a home in Union County.
Woman dies, suspect arrested in Georgia after west Charlotte shooting
A woman has died days after a shooting in west Charlotte.
Car crashes into Union County home, driver arrested
A man is facing charges after allegedly crashing into a home in Union County last weekend.
Wife arrested for the attempted murder of husband
The Rowan County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest in an attempted murder investigation.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots June 29th
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CMPD captures suspect the day after after he eludes them during five hour SWAT standoff
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have made an arrest after a SWAT situation in east Charlotte last week.
Security camera video shows thieves opening unlocked car doors in York Co. neighborhood
A reminder from the York County Sheriff's Office to lock your car doors.
U.S. Marshals offering $6,000 reward for Shelby murder suspect
U.S. Marshals have increased the reward in the hunt for a Shelby murder suspect.
Police: Fifth murder suspect in quadruple shooting turns himself in
A fifth suspect in a Concord quadruple shooting is now in custody.
Teen dies after double shooting over weekend in Salisbury
A teenager has died after a shooting in Salisbury.
Son charged after mother found dead
A mother was found deceased in her residence after her son confessed to committed a crime.
Home break-in suspect arrested in Monroe
A man is facing charges after allegedly breaking into a home in Monroe.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots June 27th
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Gaston County Mugshots June 27th
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