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.
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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 publicโs 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 publicโs 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.
Arrest Made In Fatal Motorcycle Hit And Run
Authorities have charged two suspects in connection with a fatal hit and run that occurred earlier this month.
WANTED: Juharold Vann
Police say a Charlotte man is wanted after he cut off his electronic monitoring device.
CMPD: Boy killed in hit and run
A 6-year-old boy was struck and killed by a vehicle in East Charlotte around 12:30 p.m. Sunday.
CMPD: 22-year-old shot, killed in East Charlotte
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a shooting that left a 22-year-old dead Friday night in East Charlotte.
Police: 2 Hurt in North Charlotte Shooting
Police are investigating after a north Charlotte shooting Friday night.
Lenoir Police & SBI Are Investigating An Early Morning Officer Involved Shooting
Lenoir Police and the SBI are investigating an early morning officer involved shooting that sent one man to the hospital.
Anti-Human Trafficking Flash Mob In Uptown
Stop human trafficking now. That was the message advocates hoped to send Thursday in Uptown. Charlotte ranks in the top ten cities in the U.S for sex slave trafficking which led Charlotte police to start a new task force.
2 Men Barricaded Inside Concord Home
Police have blocked off the Sheffield Manor neighborhood in Concord after two men barricaded themselves in a home.
6 Arrested in Connection to 2015 Homicide
Detectives with the Homicide Unit have charged six people with the murder of Kynyatta Tshionna.
Vehicle Stolen With Gun Inside After Owner Leaves It Running & Unattended
Police arrest a man they say stole a vehicle that was left running and unattended in front of a convenience store Wednesday morning in east Charlotte.
Man Accused Of Sexual Assault On 2 Minors Wanted In Burke Co.
Burke County Sheriff's Deputies are asking for help in locating a man they say sexually assaulted two children, including one of his own.
Driver Charged In Accident That Killed 11-Year-Old Child
The driver of a vehicle that crashed in Gastonia and killed an 11-year-old passenger is facing multiple charges including involuntary manslaughter.
WANTED: Matthew Tolson
Police are searching for a man wanted on multiple charges, including attempted 1st degree murder.
Police Arrest Man for Statesville Shooting
Police have made an arrest after a shooting in Statesville on Tuesday night.
Robbery Suspect In Custody After Running From CMPD Officers
A police chase through Charlotte ends with a robbery suspect in custody.
Deputies: Boys Made Up Kidnapping Story To Skip School
Investigators say two Fort Mill students who claimed someone tried to kidnap them reportedly made the story up.
Wanted By CMPD: Jontavius Littlejohn
UPDATE: Police say they have arrested Jontavious Littlejohn.
Breaking & Entering Suspect Wanted By CMPD
CMPD needs your help finding 35-year-old Ebon Bell.
CMPD Investigating Armed Robbery In NE Charlotte
Police are investigating an armed robbery that happened at a Walgreen's Wednesday morning in northeast Charlotte.
West Charlotte Band Director In Court
West Charlotte High School Band Director, Duncan Gray, made his first appearance in court Tuesday. Gray is accused of sexually assaulting a student at the school for four years. Child advocates say this is a chance for parents to talk to their children about staying safe.
Officer Won't Be Charged in Fatal Shooting
Officer Meadors will not be charged in the fatal shooting of a gunman at Glen Haven Apartment complex.
32 Charged in Drug Bust, 12 Still Wanted
32 people have been charged in a Kannapolis drug roundup. 12 people are still wanted by police.
Deputies: Two Arrested After Drug Dealer Calls Detective By Mistake
Investigators say two people were arrested after a woman inadvertently called an undercover detective thinking he was someone else.
Officers And Suspect In Tuesday's Fatal SWAT Standoff Identified
CMPD has released the names of the officers and suspect who were involved in Tuesday's early morning SWAT standoff in west Charlotte.
SWAT Enters West Charlotte Home, Doesn't Find Suspect
Police say the SWAT team entered the home on Shad Court where a wanted suspect had reportedly barricaded himself inside, but did not find the suspect.
Police Make Arrest In Robbery That Left Employee Shot At East Charlotte Business In 2016
Police say they have arrested a man who shot an employee at a business in east Charlotte in November 2016.
West Charlotte HS Band Director Arrested
A West Charlotte High School band director is out on bond after police say he sexually assaulted a student for years. Police say the abuse went on from 2010 to 2014. Now CMPD is reaching out to the public to find out if there are other victims.
Gastonia Police Looking For ATM Skimmer Suspects
Gastonia Police are seeking assistance in identifying suspects in fraud cases involving ATM skimmer devices.
Man Facing Charges After Being Shot By Father During Disturbance
Deputies say a man was shot by his father during a disturbance at a home in Iredell County.
Teacher Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Student At West Charlotte High School
A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools teacher has been arrested and charged with taking indecent liberties with a student, according to the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office website.
Police: 72-year-old man charged with 2nd degree murder
A 72-year-old man has been charged with second degree murder after Gaston County Police say he shot and killed a man Saturday night.
Arrest Made After Bomb Threat Made In Bank Robbery
HUNTERSVILLE, NC-- An arrest has been made tonight after a bomb threat was made in a Huntersville Bank Robbery WCCB's Courtney Francisco was live with details.
E. Charlotte Police Chase Damages Several Vehicles
A five mile police chase in East Charlotte ends with several damaged cars and a missing robbery suspect.
Woman Arrested After Leaving Puppy In Storage Unit
A Rock Hill woman is facing animal cruelty charges after police say she left a puppy inside of her storage unit overnight.
Police: Salisbury Man Charged With Drug Possession and Child Abuse
Police say a Salisbury man was arrested on marijuana and child abuse charges Wednesday.
Concerns That Pepper Spray Was Used In School Fight
CHARLOTTE, NC-- A fight between West Mecklenburg High School students has parents concerned tonight. Officers were called to the school this afternoon after one student may have used pepper spray on another. We…
12 Arrested, 6 Wanted in Hidden Valley Drug Bust
Police are still searching for six suspects after a drug bust in the Hidden Valley neighborhood.
FBI Releases Hidden Camera Video, Audio of Mayor Accepting Bribes
It's the stuff Patrick Cannon didn't want anyone to see. The FBI first declined to release the recordings. But after agents played them during a community outreach program, it was only a matter of time before they were forced to show them to you, too.
Drug Raid in Hidden Valley, New Group to Blame
Police say 18 men are facing nearly 100 combined charges for their roles in a suspected in a Hidden Valley drug ring.
FBI Release Videos From Patrick Cannon Investigation
The FBI is releasing video and audio evidence from the investigation against former Charlotte mayor Patrick Cannon.
2013 Cold Case Homicide Arrests
Police have arrested two men in connection to a 2013 murder.
Police Chase Ends With 2 In The Hospital; Both Facing Charges
Two suspects are in the hospital after running from police and flipping their car on I-85 Wednesday.
DA Talks Crime Increase, Funding Needs
The push for more CMPD officers is getting a boost as crime continues to rise in Charlotte. City Council is still deciding if it can afford the extra patrols. WCCB Charlotte's Amy Cowman sat down one on one with District Attorney Andrew Murray who supports the push for more officers, but also more funding for his office.
Gastonia Man Arrested On Child Sex Charges
A Gaston County man has been arrested and charged in connection with an improper relationship with a child.
Police Arrest Man Wanted For Attempted Murder
Police say they have located and arrested Christopher Crittenden who was wanted for attempted murder, among other charges.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Patrol for Truant Teens
CMPD says it has 49 officers hitting the streets daily, tracking kids skipping school and getting into trouble. Amy Cowman rode with police around West Meck High School to see how officers deal with the problem.
Union County Woman Charged with String of Arsons and Thefts
The crime span began over a year ago. Neighbors tell us they are shocked but not surprised after learning one of their own admitted to a string of arsonists and thefts.
$5,000 for Person who Burned Rock Hill Dog's Genitals
The Humane Society of the United States is offering a $5,000 reward to whomever turns in the person who mutilated a puppy in Rick Hill, lighting its genitals on fire.
York County Deputies Searching for Man Who Tried to Abduct Boys
Some parents in Fort Mill say their kids won't be walking to school anymore after an attempted abduction. Two boys say a man with a weapon came toward them and what those kids did next may have kept them out of harms way.
Man Arrested for Robbing 2 Matthews Restaurants
A man was arrested on Monday after robbing two Matthews restaurants at knife point.
Monroe Woman Charged with Setting Multiple Fires
Police have arrested a Monroe woman for a series of arsons that began over a year ago.
East Charlotte Party Ends In A Shootout; 3 Sent To The Hospital
Police are investigating a shooting that broke out at a party overnight Sunday in east Charlotte.
Police Looking For 2 Suspects In Gastonia Armed Robbery
Police are looking for two men they say robbed a pawn shop at gunpoint Monday morning in Gastonia.
Man Wanted for CLT Homicide Turns Himself In
Police say 22-year-old Antonio Covington turned himself in to authorities Sunday.
12-Year-Old Shot in Gastonia Home Invasion
A late night home invasion and shooting leaves a 12-year-old child injured in Gastonia. Tonight, police are still trying to figure out what motivated the attack.
Belmont Police investigating bank robbery
The Belmont Police Department responded to an armed robbery Saturday morning.
Northlake Shooting Under Investigation
CHARLOTTE, NC-- A drive-by shooting near Northlake Mall is under investigation tonight.ย It's the latest in a series of shootings in that area. Police tell us two people in two cars opened fire at…
2 More Arrested in Indian Land Murder
Deputies have arrested a suspected killer who is accused of dumping a man's body in Indian Land.
CLT Man Arrested For Felony Secret Peeping
Police arrested a man on Thursday for secretly taking pictures from underneath a woman's skirt with his phone.
Victim Identified In NW CLT Murder
onight we know the name of a man killed in Northwest Charlotte this morning.
Victim ID'd After Fatal Shooting In Northwest Charlotte
Police have identified the victim of a fatal shooting that happened in northwest Charlotte Thursday morning.
Dogs Involved In Deadly Attack Euthanized
An 86-year-old woman has died after being attacked by dogs in south Charlotte.
New Jersey Murder Suspect Arrested In Rowan County After Traffic Stop
A traffic stop ended with an accused murder suspect behind bars.
Sex Offender Accused Of Luring Girl to Home
A convicted sex offender is in jail Wednesday night after Gaston County police say he used Facebook to lure a 14-year-old girl to his Dallas home.
Man Charged After Killing Puppy
A nine week old puppy is dead after being tossed in the air and then dropped from a second story stairwell.
Police Searching for Fraud Suspect
Police are searching for the suspect who used stolen information to withdraw money from multiple victims' bank accounts.
Police: Man Killed Puppy By Throwing It Over Stairwell
Police charged a man with felony animal cruelty charges after they say he killed a puppy by throwing it off a second-story apartment stairwell landing.
DA: CMPD Officers Justified In Shooting That Killed Man
The District Attorney's Office says the officers involved in a shooting that killed a man in west Charlotte were justified.
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