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Sheriff: Deadly officer-involved shooting under investigation

A deadly officer-involved shooting is under investigation in Chesterfield County.

2 Suspects on the Run in Northwest Charlotte

Police are searching for two suspects who fled the scene after an accident in Northwest Charlotte.

Charlotte Man Sentenced to 260 Years in Prison

A man was sentenced to life in prison Friday, thirty years after he broke into a Charlotte apartment and raped two teenage girls.

New Developments: 6 Charged in Drug Fueled Robbery

There have been new developments concerning the case surrounding the shooting and robbery that occurred at 1693 Old Mountain.

Arrest Made After Fight Over Pies Breaks Out In A Chester McDonald's

An argument over pies turned into an all out brawl at a Chester County McDonald's Wednesday night.

Arrest Made After Teen Was Shot In The Buttocks In Mount Holly

Police have arrested the person they say shot a 16-year-old in the buttocks Thursday evening.

Peace Officers Memorial Service

Members of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department will be joined by other local law enforcement agencies for a procession to First Baptist Church on S. Davidson Street where a memorial service will be held in honor of those officers who were killed in the line of duty.

Multiple Charges For Student Found With Gun At School In Cornelius

Cornelius Police say the student found with a gun Thursday afternoon at Hough High School will be facing multiple charges.

Man Charged for Involvement in 6 CLT Robberies

Police have charged Tommy Harvey Jr., 22, for his involvement in an extensive series of armed robberies.

Local Teacher Accused of Telling Student to Commit Suicide

A Shelby teacher is facing accusations that she told a student to hang himself.

Man Smashes Taco Bell Drive-Thru Window

Officials say a Charlotte man smashed the window of a Taco Bell because he was dissatisfied with his service.

Police Need Help Locating Kings Mountain Shooting Suspect

Police need help locating a shooting suspect in Kings Mountain.

2 Arrested In Rock Hill Homicide

Police have arrested two people after a man was shot and killed in a car shortly after midnight.

Kings Mountain Shooting Suspect Arrested

Police in Kings Mountain say they have arrested a suspect in a shooting that happened late Tuesday night.

Do You Know These Girls? Police Want To Know Too

Police are looking for two girls they say have been stealing from a Gastonia Target.

Fatal Stabbing Overnight In Rowan County; Suspect In Custody

Deputies in Rowan County have arrested the woman they say fatally stabbed a man in his home on Cone Drive.

One Arrested After Firing Shots Into Connolly's In Uptown

Police have arrested and charged 28-year-old Thomas Kerr with a shooting in Uptown overnight.

Deputies Assaulted in Southeast Charlotte

Officials say three deputies were assaulted in southeast Charlotte on Monday.

Police Looking For 2 Statesville Shooting Suspects

Police are looking for two suspects after one person was assaulted with a gun and another was shot Sunday night.

Teens Arrested For Armed Robbery At Hickory Walgreen's

Hickory Police have arrested two teenagers for the armed robbery of a Walgreen's on the morning of May 12th.

Police: Monroe teenager struck by van

A 14-year-old was struck by a Chevrolet van on Highway 74 in Monroe around 10 p.m. Saturday, according to city officials.

Police: 2 men shot in Salisbury

Two men were shot early Sunday morning in Salisbury, according to police.

CMPD: Two injured in North Charlotte shootings

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police are investigating two unrelated shootings that happened in North Charlotte early Saturday morning.

Police Bust Active Meth Lab In Albemarle

Police say a disturbance call led them to an active meth lab.

Mega Church Pastor Stabbed, Car Stolen

CHARLOTTE, NC -- A worship leader at a popular church in Ballantyne is out of the hospital Thursday, recovering from a violent home invasion. CMPD say the suspect stabbed him and stole his…

WANTED: Matthew Tolson

Police are searching for a man charged with attempted murder last seen in the Charlotte area.

Charlotte Worship Leader Stabbed in Southwest Charlotte

A local worship leader was stabbed at a home in southwest Charlotte.

Police Looking For Suspect That Shot 3 People At A North Charlotte Strip Club

CMPD is investigating after three people were shot at a north Charlotte strip club overnight Thursday.

Man Taken Into Custody After SWAT Situation in Statesville

A man has been taken into custody following a SWAT standoff that lasted several hours.

Sick Hickory Girl Scammed On Service Dog

A Hickory woman says her seven year old sick daughter got scammed by a Charlotte man on Craigslist. The woman paid $1,000 for what she thought was a healthy service dog. Turns out, the dog should have never been sold.

Gone Too Soon: Heroin Deaths in Charlotte Part 2

No one really knows how many people in the Charlotte-area heroin is killing. In part one of our special report, our investigation uncovered different numbers at the state and local levels. In part two, one family's heroin hell, and the different ways people in the Charlotte area are fighting back.

Police Searching for Suspects Who Robbed Jewelry Store

Officers responded to a robbery at Gregory Jewelers at 110 North Sterling Street on Tuesday morning.

16yo Arrested for Threat That Caused High School Lock Down

A former student is charged for making threats that forced a lock down at Newton-Conover High School.

Suspect Sought In W. Charlotte Drive-By Shooting

Police are still looking for a suspect after a man was shot in west Charlotte early Wednesday morning.

Victim Remains Unidentified in Kannapolis Murder

SALISBURY, NC-- Tonight we're waiting to learn the name of the first homicide victim of the year in Kannapolis. Police were called to a mobile home on Chris Ann Lane this morning. They found…

Police Searching for Suspects of Vehicle Break-Ins

Surveillance video captured three suspects breaking into multiple vehicles in Cornelius.

One In Custody After Wells Fargo Robbery

Police say they have one suspect in custody after a Wells Fargo was robbed in east Charlotte.

Hickory PD Looking For Armed Robbery Suspects

Police are looking for two suspects they say robbed a CVS at gunpoint early Tuesday morning.

City Council Looks At The Cost to Combat Crime In Charlotte

"Really what it boils down to is perception, if you see the officers in the community, then you know they are there. That sends a message that they are there and they're watching," says Charlotte City Council member Julie Eiselt.

Man in custody after 7-hour standoff

A 7-hour standoff is over in Iredell County and 26-year-old, active United States Marine is in custody, officials say.

CMPD: Shots fired at Charlotte Fair

The Charlotte Fair was shut down early Saturday night after reports of shots fired.

CMPD: One dead in East Charlotte shooting

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide/ADW Unit are investigating a deadly shooting that happened around 4 p.m. Saturday.

CMPD: 19-year-old dies after stabbing

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation after a 19-year-old died after being stabbed in northwest Charlotte early Saturday morning.

CMPD: Victim identified in deadly shooting

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police have identified the victim in a deadly shooting that happened in Northwest Charlotte early Saturday morning.

911 Call Paints Violent Picture in Gastonia Woman's Death

GASTONIA, NC -- A mother of two, found in the bath tub of a Gastonia home, stabbed to death. Her boyfriend is charged with her murder. Tonight we have the 911 call from…

Cell Phone Store Robberies On The Rise

CHARLOTTE, NC-- Its a crime the police are seeing more often. Robbers targeting cell phone stores. CMPD released these pictures of a man who held up the Metro PCS on North Sharon Amity road…

Investigators Hope to Find Suspect in Dispatcher's Murder

CHARLOTTE, NC-- Investigators hope these pictures will lead to answers in the murder of a former CMPD dispatcher. This SUV spotted near Central avenue and Rosehaven Drive around 2 AM March 19. Jeffrey Johnson…

2 Suspects Wanted in Financial Crime Case

Police are searching for two suspects who stole money from multiple victims' bank accounts in Charlotte.

Suspect Arrested in Gastonia Murder

Gastonia Police are investigating a homicide after a woman was found dead in a home Thursday.

Police Searching Armed Robbery Suspect

Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the man who robbed two Charlotte businesses at gunpoint.

Meth Lab Found at Statesville Home

Three people were arrested after officers discovered a meth lab behind a Statesville home.

Troutman Homeowner Shot By Burglary Suspects

Deputies say a man was shot after two men broke into a home in Troutman.

Former Teacher Convicted For Making Online Threats

UPDATE: GASTON CO., NC-- A former teacher convicted as a sex offender is accused of threatening the detective that originally busted him. Jason Webb is in the Gaston County Jail for cyber stalking…

Registered Sex Offender Arrested for Threatening Officer

A convicted sex offender was arrested Wednesday for making threats to a Lincolnton officer.

Police Searching for Charlotte Robbery Suspects

Police are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the suspects responsible for two Charlotte robberies.

Salisbury Man Shot During Early Morning Robbery

Deputies are investigating after a man was shot in the stomach early Wednesday morning during a home robbery.

Meat Salesman Takes Elderly Woman to the Bank for $400

KANNAPOLIS, NC -- Police arrested a door to door meat salesman after they say he tried to get an 87-year-old woman to withdraw hundreds of dollars our her bank account for meat. The…

Rowan Co. Couple Faces Child Abuse Charges

A Rowan County couple faces child abuse charges after deputies found their two month old baby had broken bones.

Shots Fired In Gastonia Robbery

GASTONIA, NC-- Shots were fired during a convenience store robbery in Gastonia. Tonight police are looking for that suspect. It happened at the La Media Luna Number Two Mini Market on Bessemer City Road…

Man Gets Life in Prison for Sex Trafficking in Charlotte

A North Carolina man was sentenced to life in prison Tuesday for operating a sex trafficking enterprise that recruited women and teens into prostitution.

Shots Fired During A Mini Mart Robbery In Gastonia

Police are investigating a robbery with shots fired at Ray's Mini Mart on Bessemer City Road.

Couple Arrested After Infant Daughter Found With Fractured Bones

Deputies say two people were arrested after their infant child was found with serious injuries in Rowan County.

Police: Meat Salesman Arrested For Financially Exploiting Elderly Woman

Police say a salesman for Capital Meats has been arrested for trying to financially exploit an elderly woman.

CMPD Wanted: Michael Withers

CMPD needs your help locating a suspect wanted on multiple charges.

CMPD Investigating Shooting In NW Charlotte

Police are looking for a suspect after a woman was shot in front of her home Tuesday morning.

Convicted Sex Offender Faces New Charges

A convicted sex offender in Iredell County faces new charges tonight, accused of peeping on a woman taking a shower.

SWAT Situation in SW Charlotte

Officials say the SWAT situation in southwest Charlotte has ended.

Man Arrested for Secretly Filming Woman in Shower

Police arrested a registered sex offender in Iredell County for filming a woman while she was in the shower.

Son Who Reported Father Missing Charged With His Murder

Deputies have arrested and charged 24-year-old Thomas Shelton, Jr. with the murder of his father after he reported him missing on December 8, 2015.

CMPD: Suspect in custody in deadly hit and run

The driver involved in the deadly hit and run that killed a 6-year-old boy on Sunday, April 24, has turned himself in, Charlotte-Mecklenburg police say.

13-Year-Old Boy Struck and Killed Riding Bike in West Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, NC - A community is in mourning after a 13-year-old boy was struck and killed Saturday riding a bike down Remount Road near Wilkinson Boulevard. "He just…

Experts Analyze Surge Of Sex Crimes Charges

A local band director accused of inappropriate conduct with a student has resigned. He's the fifth person entrusted with taking care of children in our area charged with child sex crimes this week. The others: a pastor, an assistant principal, a teacher and a daycare worker. We're asking why there appear to be so many of these child sex abuse cases. We're also talking to experts to see what parents can do to protect their children.

Indian Trail Man Charged With Animal Cruelty

Officials say a man assaulted a woman and killed her dog during a domestic dispute.

5 Arrested for 3 Charlotte Burglaries

Police have charged five people for their involvement in three Charlotte burglaries.

A Chesterfield Band Director Admits To Inappropriate Relationship With Student

The Band Director at Chesterfield-Ruby Middle School is facing charges after admitting to an inappropriate relationship with a student.

Cherryville Man Charged With His Girlfriend's Murder

A Cherryville man accused of shooting and killing his girlfriend will go before a judge tomorrow. Jeffery Eaker is charged with first-degree murder.

Police Looking for NW Charlotte Shooting Suspect

Police are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the person and vehicle involved in a northwest Charlotte shooting.

Statesville Man Arrested for Sex Offense with a Child

Officials have arrested a Statesville man for sexually assaulting a 7-year-old.

Parent Robbed At Gunpoint Near Hidden Valley Elementary

Police are looking for a suspect they say robbed a parent at gunpoint near Hidden Valley Elementary School in Charlotte.

Carjacking Ends In Crash, Causing Backup

CHARLOTTE, NC-- Two suspects and one innocent bystander now in the hospital after crashing right here at Brookshire Boulevard and Idaho Drive, close to I -85. Police say someone stole that car during a carjacking on Rozzelles Ferry Road and…

PHOTOS: Police Searching for Armed Robbery Suspects

Police are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the suspects involved in two armed robberies.

New Info Released: SC Assistant Principal Facing Sex Charges

Police have arrested the Assistant Principal at Northwestern High School for sexual conduct with a minor.

Escaped Inmate From Prison In Anson County Captured

Officials say officers and canine units with the Department of Public Safety captured Devin Brown shortly after 12pm Wednesday.

Monroe Pastor Worked For Union Co Schools

"There may be potential other victims out there," said Pete Hovanec with the City of Monroe.

Police Find Van in Hit and Run that Killed 6-Year-Old

CHARLOTTE, NC -- Police are a step closer in finding the driver in a deadly hit and run accident that killed a six-year-old boy Sunday. Mint Hill Police located the suspected van in…

Charlotte Teacher Arrested For Sexual Assault

A Charlotte teacher has been arrested and charged with sexual offenses for incidents with two students.

2 Charged in Death of Infant Daughter

Police have charged a Charlotte couple with the death of their infant daughter.

Monroe Pastor Arrested For Sexual Assault Of Child Worked For Union County Public Schools Until 2015

Officials with now say Ahmad Lee worked for Union County Public Schools for two years and left in 2015.

Man Stabbed & Robbed At The Greyhound Station, Suspect Wanted

Police are trying to find the person they say stabbed and robbed a man this morning at the Greyhound station and took off.

1 Shot At 7-Eleven In Northwest Charlotte

Police are investigating after a person was shot during a possible robbery early Tuesday morning.

Family Mourns 6 Yr Old Boy Hit And Killed

There's no sign Monday night of a white van with South Carolina plates that hit and killed a six-year-old boy in East Charlotte. Witnesses say the driver got out for a second, then drove off. We spoke with the little boy's family about the tragic accident.

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