Woman Convicted In Murder Case Of York Mayor Dies In Prison
A woman convicted of accessory charges in the death of a former South Carolina mayor has died in prison.
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Drowning Victim's Body Recovered In Lake Wylie, Woman Facing Charges
A woman is facing charges in connection to a reported drowning in Lake Wylie.
3 Deadly Shootings in 3 Days for Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, NC -- Charlotte is seeing a spike in gun violence. Three deadly shootings in three days, and people shooting into homes and businesses. Washington continues to be unable to take any significant…
Former Assistant Principal To Stand Trial For Sex Charges
A former Northwestern High School assistant principal will be tried on five charges of Sexual Misconduct with a student.
Homicide Investigation Underway In North Charlotte
Medic confirms one person has died following a shooting on Newcastle Street in north Charlotte.
Man Accused Of Killing College Councelor Back In Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, NC-- The man accused of killing a young woman and setting her apartment on fire is now back in Charlotte to face charges. Mathew Benner is in the Mecklenburg County Jail.ย He's charged…
Statesville Homicide Suspect Arrested
Police have located and arrested the suspect of a Statesville homicide.
One Shooting Victim Dies After Driving To Novant, Crashing Into Building
Police say one person has died after a double shooting Monday morning in south Charlotte.
Car Crashes Into West Charlotte Business Following Shooting
Police are looking for several suspects after a car crashed into a building in west Charlotte following a shooting.
Iredell County Man Wanted By Statesville Police For Murder
An Iredell County man is wanted for murder after a shooting Sunday afternoon in Statesville.
Officer Charged with Stealing Several Firearms
Back in March, Rowan County Detectives began an investigation into the theft of several firearms from 5560 Sam Broadway Loop, Kannapolis. As the investigation proceeded, detectives narrowed their focus to Timmy Blake Hunter, a family member of the victim.
Man Pleads Guilty To Murder Near Elementary School
CHARLOTTE, NC-- Montez McLaurin accepted a plea deal today, which allowed him to avoid the death penalty. Prosecutors say McLaurin shot angel Carlton near Lawrence Orr Elementary in December of 2015. Carlton's family…
Woman Charged with Breaking Into Elderly Woman's Home
A Lincoln County woman has been charged with breaking into her elderly neighborโs home.
Man Charged With Human Trafficking Child In Burke County
A man has been charged with human trafficking a child in Burke County.
New Trial to Move Forward in NC Teen's Death
A Maryland court has ruled a new trial can proceed against a man charged with killing a North Carolina teenager.
Police Investigating Robbery at Tupelo Honey Cafรฉ
Police are searching for the suspect who robbed a popular South End restaurant.
Shootings Into Occupied Buildings Continue to Spike
CHARLOTTE, NC -- Bullets, hitting homes and businesses across charlotte, while people are inside. And it's happening more. CMPD has seen a more than 60% increase this year in cases of shooting into…
Man Wanted In Charlotte Arrested For Murder In SC
CHARLOTTE, NC-- A repeat offender wanted on 11 different warrants in Charlotte is in custody tonight. but not before police say he shot and killed a man in Upstate South Carolina. We first…
Texas Murder Suspect Arrested in Rowan County
A Salisbury man was arrested Tuesday in connection to a murder in Texas.
North Carolina State Senator Indicted
A longtime North Carolina state senator has been indicted on charges of filing a false campaign finance report.
Northwestern High School Assistant Principal Resigns After Sex Offense Arrest
The assistant principal at Northwestern High School in Rock Hill has resigned after being arrested on multiple sex charges.
CMPD Seeking Public Assistance Identifying Armed Robbery Suspects
Authorities are offering a reward for information regarding the armed robbery of a Cash America Pawn Shop.
Albemarle Police Searching For Bank Robbery Suspect
Police have released photos of a man who robbed a Wells Fargo bank in Albemarle on Monday.
Police Arrest Suspect in Overnight Shooting At Bar In West Charlotte
CMPD is investigating a overnight shooting at Reba's Bar and Grill at 2240 Camp Greene St. in the Metro Division. Police say that the call for service came in approximately at 01:49 a.m. on Sunday morning.
Police Searching for Armed Robbery Suspects
Police are requesting the publicโs assistance in identifying the suspects of an armed robbery on North Tryon.
CMPD Looking For Suspect After Fatal Shooting In West Charlotte
Police are looking for the person they say fatal shot one man and injured a woman in west Charlotte.
2 Arrested in Lincolnton on Crack Cocaine Charges
Two men were arrested Thursday for their involvement in selling crack cocaine in Lincoln County.
Police Investigating Armed Robbery in Huntersville
Police responded to the Brownlee Jewelers on Sam Furr Road on Thursday regarding an armed robbery.
Woman Wanted For Murder In Salisbury Arrested
Salisbury Police say Sindy Abbitt has been arrested.
Rock Hill Police Searching For Suspect Involved In Shootout With Officers
Police are searching for a man who allegedly shot at officers during a foot pursuit in Rock Hill.
Salisbury Woman Wanted For First Degree Murder
SALISBURY, NC-- A Salisbury woman is wanted in connection with a deadly home break-in that left a mother of four dead.ย Salisbury police are looking for 33-year-old Sindy Abbit. She's wanted for first degree…
Suspect Caught On Camera, Arrested
Gaston County Police have arrested the suspect that was caught on camera stealing from a person's front porch.
Police Searching For Robbery Suspect
Police are asking for assistance to identify a man who robbed a woman at a ATM Monday night.
SBI Investigating Fatal Deputy Involved Shooting In Cleveland Co.
The SBI is investigating after a man was fatally shot by a deputy in Cleveland County Tuesday evening.
Man Hospitalized After Swat Standoff
CHARLOTTE, NC-- A man is in the hospital after he was shot by a police officer following a tense standoff in Southeast Charlotte. Around 8 this morning, officers tried to arrest a man…
Man Wanted By CMPD Arrested
Police say they have arrested Justin Schiene.
Suspect Shot During SWAT Situation In East Charlotte
Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened during a SWAT situation in east Charlotte.
Wanted: Javaughn Ramad Anderson
CMPD is looking for 21-year-old Javaughn Anderson who is wanted on multiple warrants.
Rock Hill Man Charged With Attempted Murder
Two people have been arrested following a stabbing that occurred in Rock Hill Monday morning.
Charlotte Man Wanted For Sex Offenses
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is looking for a man wanted for multiple charges including sex offenses involving children.
911 Call: Suspect Arrested In Amanda Strous Murder Case
Officials confirm that the suspect in the murder of Amanda Strous Saturday evening has been arrested.
Update: Female Body Found In Salisbury Identified, Two In Custody
The case has been determined to be a homicide and the victim has been identified as 33-year-old Amanda Kay Smith, of Salisbury.
Rock Hill Man Stabbed In The Chest, Police Investigating
Police are investigating after a man was stabbed early Monday morning.
Woman's Body Found Burned On Side Of Road
ROWAN COUNTY, NC-- A gruesome mystery in Rowan County.ย A woman's body was found this morning off of the 3000 block of Leonard Road. Witnesses say a passerby spotted a fire on the side…
One Person Shot In North Charlotte
Police are investigating after a person was shot in north Charlotte early Friday morning.
Amber Alert for Missing NC Baby
The Randolph Co. Sheriff's Office is searching for 8-month-old John Aston Lorell Eastlack.
Woman Arrested For Leaving Child In A Hot Car
A Gastonia woman was arrested Wednesday after leaving her child in a hot car.
Salisbury Man Arrested After Sexually Assaulting Family Member
On April 15, 2016 Iredell County Sheriffโs Office say they received a report regarding a victim who said she had been sexually assaulted multiple times by a family member, identified as Joseph Nicholas Shaver of Salisbury, NC.
WANTED: DโMarrion โMarriโ Gilmore
CMPD is currently searching for armed and dangerous criminal, DโMarrion โMarriโ Gilmore.
Police Officer Arrested for Growing Marijuana
Authorities say on Tuesday they arrested a Veterans Administration Police Officer for growing marijuana in the woods.
Break-in At Brownlee Jewelers In South Charlotte Under Investigation
Police are investigating after a Brownlee Jewelers was broken into early Wednesday morning in south Charlotte.
Local Broadcasting Instructor And Party Impersonator Charged With Soliciting A Child
LINCOLN COUNTY, NC-- A local party entertainer who dresses as movie characters is accused of trying to have sex with a 14 year old. Michael Geressy is out of jail on bond.ย Lincolnton police…
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Albemarle Man Arrested On Multiple Charges Of Indecent Liberties With A Child
Police have arrested a man they say took indecent liberties with a child three times this year.
Local Broadcasting Instructor and Ghostbuster Impersonator Charged With Soliciting A Child
A Connecticut School of Broadcasting instructor from Gastonia has been arrested for soliciting a 14-year-old child to have sex online.
Gastonia Police Need Help Catching Check Fraud Suspects
Gastonia Police need your help identifying suspects involved in a rash of counterfeit checks used at various Walmart stores in the area.
Police Looking For Suspect After Northwest Charlotte Shooting
Police are looking for a person they say shot a man in the arm Monday night in northwest Charlotte.
Armed Robbery Investigation In Uptown
CMPD is investigating an armed robbery that happened Monday morning in Uptown Charlotte.
One Person Shot Overnight In West Charlotte
Police are investigating a shooting that happened overnight in west Charlotte.
GRAPHIC VIDEO: Dallas Police Shoot And Injure Man After Domestic Incident
DALLAS, NC-- A Dallas police officer shot and injured a man seen attacking a woman outside Dallas Love Field Airport this afternoon. Witnesses say the man was throwing large rocks and yelling "Shoot…
Victim Identified In Thursday's Fatal York County Accident
The York County Coroner's Office has identified the victim of Thursday evening's fatal accident as 23-year-old Lacee Sullivan.
Shooting Overnight In West Charlotte, Police Looking For Suspects
Police are investigating an overnight shooting in west Charlotte.
Police Investigate Shooting In North Charlotte
Police are looking for suspects after another shooting overnight into a Charlotte home.
One In Custody After Shooting At Police In North Charlotte
Police have arrested the person they say shot at them Thursday evening during a brief chase.
Witnesses Help Lead Police To Driver After Fatal Hit And Run
Police have arrested 48-year-old Anthony Houser after a fatal hit and run accident Thursday night.
Woman Shot by Husband in East Charlotte
Officials have charged an 82-year-old man for murdering his wife in east Charlotte.
Woman Works at Lincoln County Business for Years with Illegal Identity
A Lincolnton woman was arrested for using someone else's name, date of birth, and social security number for employment.
Wilkes County Man Sentenced For Child Pornography
A Wilkes County man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison on charges of possession and production of child pornography.
Women Arrested After Selling Stolen Goods To Pawn Shop
A Lincoln County woman is facing several charges after she allegedly broke into a home and stole several items.
Arrest Made In Hickory Homicide Case
Police have arrested 54-year-old Glen McQuay of Hickory and charged him with the murder of Stephanie Harvey.
Multiple Shots Fired Into South Charlotte Homes
Police are investigating after someone fired over three dozen shots into two homes in south Charlotte.
Double Shooting in West Charlotte
Officials say two shootings in west Charlotte appear to be related.
Four Teens Arrested After Shots Fired During Prearranged Fight
Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Departmentโs Hickory Grove Division have charged Shomari Anthon, Ivan Antonelli, Antigua de Jesus, and a 15 year-old male juvenile for involved with an incident involving an assault with a deadly weapon.
Man Shot In The Leg In Northwest Charlotte
Police are investigating a shooting that happened Wednesday morning in northwest Charlotte.
Police: Armed Person In Custody After Swat Standoff
Police say an armed person who fired a shot in west Charlotte is barricaded inside a home.
Family Of Man Shot By CMPD Seeking Answers
CHARLOTTE, NC-- The mother of a man killed in an officer-involved shooting last week say they are being kept in the dark about her son's death. 18-year-old Rodney Smith allegedly shot a man…
Wanted By CMPD: Johan Sloan
Police are looking for 27-year-old Johan Sloan who is wanted on multiple theft charges.
Police Looking For Suspect After Northeast Charlotte Stabbing
Police are looking for the person they say stabbed a man outside the Extended Stay America on University Executive Park Drive Tuesday morning.
Arrest Made in Road Rage Incident in East Charlotte
Police have charged 47-year-old John Johnson for shooting at an occupied vehicle.
Groups Rally Behind CMS Staff Member Injured in Fight
Groups are rallying behind the Charlotte High School Employee involved in that violent fight caught on camera at Harding University High School.
Police Asking For Help Finding Credit Union Robbery Suspect
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Detectives are asking for help identifying a suspect accused of robbing the State Employees Credit Union.
CMPD Asking For Assistance Identifying Robbery Suspect
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Detectives are asking for assistance in identifying a suspect wanted for an armed robbery that occurred on West Boulevard.
Man Accidentally Shoots Himself Outside of A Shopping Center
Officers arrived to 9335 N Tryon St. shortly before 5:30 pm to find a man with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
CATS Bus Shooting Victim Describes Incident
Two Charlotte police officers are on paid leave after shooting and killing 18-year-old Rodney Smith Thursday night. Smith fired on officers after getting off a bus where he just shot another man. That 22 year old victim spoke exclusively with WCCB Charlotte's Amy Cowman.
Gastonia Man Charged With Killing Puppy
GASTONIA, NC-- A homeless Gastonia man is charged in an unbelievable case of animal cruelty. He's accused a beating a puppy to death over a slice of pizza. Christopher Leach is charged with…
Several Students In Jail After Fight Caught On Camera.
CHARLOTTE, NC-- Severalย CMS students are now in jail and facing assault charges after fight with a school administrator caught on camera. Three out of the four students have turned themselves in.ย Honesty Williams, Camonte…
Robbery At State Employees Credit Union In NW Charlotte
Police are searching for the suspect they say robbed the SECU in northwest Charlotte Friday morning.
SBI and Sheriff's Office Take Down Drug Dealers
The Rowan County Sheriff's Office and NC State Bureau of Investigation arrest heroin dealers after months of investigation.
Man Brutally Kills Puppy In Front Of Gastonia Business
Police say a man brutally killed a puppy Thursday evening in front of a Gastonia barber shop.
Victim and 2 Wanted Suspects Identified In Burke County Homicide
Deputies in Burke County and the SBI are searching for two men they say fatally shot a man early Thursday morning.
One Shot After Robbery In E. Charlotte; Looking For Suspect
Police are looking for the suspect they say robbed five people overnight in east Charlotte and shot one in the back.
Police Looking For Suspect After W. Charlotte Shooting
Police say one person is in the hospital this morning after being robbed and shot late Thursday night in west Charlotte.
Police Searching For Jerry Lee Johnson
Police are searching for a man who is wanted on multiple charges.
The Watch with Will Kennedy: Crime Trend Puts Dilworth Residents on Edge
CHARLOTTE, NC -- Tonight residents in Dilworth are coming together, and reaching out to CMPD to help keep their community safe. We told you last week about a series of burglaries in a…
Local Colleges Train For Active Shooter
The LA shooting may have been murder-suicide but the school responded the same as if it were an active shooter. We found out, how UNC Charlotte and other local campuses train for active shooter scenarios.
Video Shows Fight Between Students, CMS Employee
CHARLOTTE, NC -- Cell phone video shows a fight between students and a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools employee at Harding University High School Wednesday. Police records show one student has…
Bus Driver Suspended After Encouraging Fight
CHARLOTTE, NC-- A CMSย bus driver is suspended accused of encouraging two students to fight. The grandmother of one of the girls sent WCCB Charlotte this cell phone video.ย She says the fight happened on…
Administrator Assaulted at Harding High
Cell phone video captured students attacking a CMS employee on Wednesday.
Police Searching for Charlotte Hit and Run Suspect
Detectives are requesting the publicโs assistance in locating the vehicle involved in a hit and run on Wednesday.
Police on Scene of East Charlotte Shooting
A man was taken to the hospital after being shot in his east Charlotte home.
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