UPDATE: Man convicted for setting fire to Cornelius family's home
A man who set fire to a Cornelius family's home as they slept inside has been convicted by a jury in Mecklenburg County.
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Concord man charged with the murder of his wife
A Concord woman is dead and her husband is in jail charged with her murder. Michael Hopkins is accused of shooting Miriam Blue-Hopkins during a fight.
Man claims church member sexually abused him as a boy before moving to Charlotte
The abuse allegedly happened in New Orleans almost 30 years ago. However, the alleged victim says his abuser has been living in the Charlotte community for the past 20 years.
UPDATE: Teen charged, victim identified after deadly shooting at Rock Hill gas station
A 17-year-old boy is charged with the murder of a 16-year-old, after a deadly shooting in the parking lot of a gas station in Rock Hill. The victim has been identified as Jayden Reid of Chester, South Carolina.
Man dead after shooting at sports bar
A man has died after a shooting at a University City sports bar. CMPD responded to a call about a fight at the 1st and Goal off of University City Boulevard just after 3 a.m.
CMPD says kidnapping call leads to illegal gambling bust
Officers were called out on April 4 to the Lucky Seven Arcade on Reagan Drive in north Charlotte. When they got there, they say they found illegal gaming machines inside.
CMPD police officer arrested, charged with driving under the influence
Clover Police arrested Officer Stephen Brown just before 3 Monday afternoon. CMPD says Brown was off duty at the time.
Repairs begin on East Charlotte home where four officers were killed in a shootout
A contractor was seen working on the home where four officers were killed in a shootout on Galway Drive.
Catawba Co. man sentenced to long time in prison for trafficking fentanyl
A judge sentenced a man convicted of drug trafficking in Catawba County to at least 57 years in prison.
Catawba County father to serve at least 15 years in prison after toddler's death
Shayne Scronce was arrested in February of 2024 after his 16-month-old daughter died after she ingested drugs inside Scronce's house.
Man charged in I-77 crash that left 2 dead
A man has been charged after two people were killed in a crash on I-77 in Iredell County on Saturday night.
CMPD conducting homicide investigation in cemetery
One person died after a shooting at a southwest Charlotte cemetery on Saturday night.
New York man arrested in Gaston County
A man wanted in connection to a murder in New York is now in custody, thanks to the Gastonia Police Department.
CMPD raids arcade in west Charlotte
A raid at a local gambling arcade resulted in additional charges.
CMPD investigating homicide in south Charlotte
CMPD is investigating another homicide with the latest one in south Charlotte on Friday morning.
UPDATE: Teen arrested in deadly shooting in southeast Charlotte
A 19-year-old is locked up in the Mecklenburg County Jail, charged with the murder of 21-year-old Jeremiah Cunningham.
Charlotte woman says she's being extorted to get her stolen dog back
A Charlotte woman says she being extorted by the man who stole her dog and car.
UPDATE: Teen charged in north Charlotte deadly shooting from 2024
A 15-year-old boy is charged with the murder of a 25-year-old man in north Charlotte.
Police investigating three overnight homicides
CMPD is investigating a deadly shooting on Eastway Drive, the third homicide in less than eight hours.
3 shot, 1 dead in Chester County
One person died and two others were injured following two separate shooting incidents that occurred minutes apart in Chester County.
South Carolina prepares for second firing squad execution
Long a method of execution associated with political terror or military justice, a firing squad is set to kill a South Carolina inmate on Friday, the second time the state will have carried out that method in the past five weeks.
Charlotte woman looking for suspect who stole her car with her dog inside
A Charlotte woman's search to find her dog is coming up cold. On Sunday, her car was stolen from her apartment's parking lot. Her dog Julio was inside the car.
CMPD releases Charlotte crime stats
CMPD says Charlotte had a significant decrease in violent crime in the first quarter of 2025.
Mother and son charged after triple shooting in Chester Co.
A mother and son are charged after three people were shot in Great Falls on Wednesday.
Man arrested after deadly street racing crash in Gastonia
A man has been arrested in connection to a deadly crash on Hoffman Road in Gastonia
Local traffic stop leads to discovery of $1M in stolen vehicles
A traffic stop in Monroe lead to the discovery of more than $1 million in stolen vehicles.
Hickory Police charge 2 after shots are fired into crowd
Garon Killian and Kylee Simpson are both charged with seven counts of attempted first degree murder.
Matthews Police searching for 4 car break-in suspects
A reminder from the Matthews Police Department to lock your car doors. The department is looking for the people responsible for a number of recent car break-ins.
EXCLUSIVE: Person describes body camera showing moments Wadesboro PD K9 was shot
A person who says they have seen police body cam video of the night a Wadesboro Police K9 was shot and killed is speaking out. They talked with the dog's former owner, Josh Harrington. Harrington provided WCCB with a recording of their phone call.
Lancaster Co. man accused of sharing child sexual abuse material online
The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office arrested 26-year-old Thomas Adams on Friday. His charges include two counts of sexual exploitation of a minor.
Police say Harding University High School teacher sent inappropriate messages to student
Police arrested and charged Adrian Lewis on Friday after a school resource officer reported the allegation.
New land, buildings searched in Asha Degree investigation
Three run down, empty buildings along Highway 274 and NC 182 were the focus of investigators Friday.
Woman charged after deadly hit-and-run in Uptown
A driver wanted for a deadly hit-and-run over the weekend in Uptown Charlotte has been arrested, according to police.
Lancaster Co. man charged with child sex crimes
A man from Lancaster County is accused of sharing child sexual abuse material online.
1996 murder victim identified using forensic genetic genealogy
CMPD detectives have identified a 1996 murder victim using forensic genetic genealogy.
Charlotte high school teacher charged with indecent liberties with a student
A teacher at Harding University High School was charged after being accused of sending inappropriate messages to a student.
Search in Lincoln Co. connected to the disappearance of Asha Degree
Officials from multiple agencies searched property and buildings in Lincoln County Friday morning connect to the disappearance of Asha Degree.
Man charged with murder after argument turns deadly in China Grove
A man is accused of shooting a neighbor's friend after an argument in China Grove. Deputies say they found the suspect on the porch of the home waiting for officers to arrive.
UPDATE: 3 charged after shooting inside Walmart in Lancaster
A third suspect is now charged in connection to a shooting inside the Walmart in Lancaster on Tuesday. A fourth suspect is in the hospital and police are searching for two others.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police announce major break in 1993 Christmas Day cold case
A major break in a sex assault cold case from Christmas Day 1993. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police detectives have identified the suspect in that assault as 48-year-old Tony Leslie.
FBI says fight at Ardrey Kell High School was not a hate crime
Local and federal law enforcement say a fight between a 15-year-old boy and girl on the Ardrey Kell High School campus was not a hate crime. The boy's family says they've been dealing with death threats since the incident.
Suspect charged in Christmas Day rape in Charlotte 32 years ago
Cold case detectives have identified and charged a man with a rape that happened on Christmas Day in Charlotte 32 years ago.
CMPD Holds News Conference To Discuss The Launch Of New Crimes Against Children Campaign
CMPD holds a news conference to discuss the launch of a new Crimes Against Children campaign, Break the Silence: Child Sexual Assault Awareness.
CMPD searching for thieves accused of stealing from bars & restaurants in south Charlotte
A startling trend appears to be happening in Charlotte. Thieves targeting bars and restaurants, stealing thousands of dollars worth of liquor.
AP Top Photos of the Month March 2025
Check out this gallery of AP's top photos from March 2025.
Man accused of stealing a forklift to move a stolen truck
A stolen forklift helped deputies make arrests in several larceny cases in Rowan County.
Rock Hill teacher charged with sexual exploitation of a minor
Castle Heights middle school teacher Doug Macalpine is now on administrative leave.
ICE continues Charlotte enforcement operations without local Sheriff's help
The federal agency claims Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden has not complied with their orders making it more difficult to track down targets forcing ICE officers resort to other methods to get the job done.
MYSTERIOUS DEATH: What happened to Ta'Haley Payton?
Ta'Haley Payton's family spoke to WCCB and they say the manner in which she was found dead, in Little Sugar Creek near Uptown Charlotte, leaves them asking more questions.
UPDATE: Victim in deadly west Charlotte shooting identified
A 20-year-old man has been identified as the victim of a deadly shooting in west Charlotte on Sunday afternoon.
Two dead after shooting in West Charlotte
Charlotte Mecklenburg Police are investigating after a deadly double shooting in West Charlotte's Historic Hoskins neighborhood. It happened on Welling Avenue off South Hoskins Road Sunday evening around 6:00.
Man wanted for violent criminal charges arrested in Chester County
A suspect wanted for serious and violent criminal charges was arrested Saturday in Chester County.
18-year-old riding a dirt bike killed in west Charlotte
CMPD is investigating a deadly crash after an 18-year-old driving a dirt bike was killed in west Charlotte.
Search for hit-and-run driver in Lancaster County
State troopers need your help to find a car involved in a hit and run in Lancaster County earlier this week.
One dead, three injured from multi-car crash in Gastonia
One person is dead and three others are seriously injured following a three-car crash in Gastonia on Friday night.
Second SC death row inmate chooses firing squad
A second South Carolina inmate has asked to die by firing squad just five weeks after the state carried out its first death by bullets.
Police searching for man wanted in attempted murder case
There are warrants out for the arrest of a man wanted in connection to a shooting in York.
Man shot, search for suspect in Rock Hill
Rock Hill Police are searching for a suspect who shot a man early Friday morning.
Parents outraged over video showing alleged bullying incident in a classroom
Gaston County Parents are demanding answers about a video making its rounds on social media showing a student assault another student. The video circulating online shows an incident that happened at Ashbrook High School on Tuesday.
Man accused of killing his daughter in Anson Co. has died
Police say a man accused of kidnapping his six-year-old daughter in Polkton and killing her during a chase with deputies has died in the hospital. Investigators say Michael Roach shot himself after he crashed a stolen SUV, ending that chase on Monday.
Man killed in east Charlotte identified
A man who was shot and killed in east Charlotte has been identified as 33-year-old John Ward.
Shots fired at park, search for suspects in Clover
A possible dispute ends with shots fired at Roosevelt Park in Clover Wednesday evening.
One seriously hurt in shooting in west Charlotte
One person is in the hospital after a shooting in west Charlotte early Thursday morning.
Woman arrested in connection with deadly stabbing at southeast Charlotte home
Police have arrested 20-year-old Maya Jones in connection with a deadly stabbing on Burkland Dr.
Search for driver who sped past stopped school bus in Charlotte
According to the time stamp it happened around 3 on Monday afternoon. The person who recorded the video says it happened at Moretez Avenue and Druid Circle.
Teen charged with having a gun at Clover High School
A 17-year-old boy faces charges for having a gun at Clover High School.
14-year-old arrested for making threats
Monroe Police arrested a 14-year-old accused of creating and distributing social media messages threatening violence against students at Union County Early College.
Victim told by CMPD organized bike thefts are on the rise
According to one of the victims, officers told her stolen bikes have become a big problem in the bike friendly area of South End.
Armed guards could come to Uptown parks as Mecklenburg County Park and Rec reviews security changes
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation wants residents to feel safer in Uptown parks.
Lancaster teacher charged with assaulting student after boy failed to follow directions
A teacher faces criminal charges, accused of assaulting a 10-year-old boy during a gym class at Buford Elementary School in Lancaster.
Unborn baby killed in shooting at Gastonia hotel
The Gastonia Police department are investigating a shooting that left an unborn baby dead, and three others hurt on Thursday.
CMPD launches SWITCH program to crack down on shootings into homes
CMPD is now more than one month into a new pilot program aimed at cracking down on shootings into homes.
Police arrest local man on child porn charges, again
Police in York arrested Nicholas Kishbaugh on Thursday. He's charged with 10 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Animal Care and Control searches for owner who abandoned nine dogs
Local animal control officers are searching for the person who they claim dumped nine dogs at the already crowded Charlotte Mecklenburg Animal Care and Control Shelter.
Students return to class after false threat against York, SC school
Students at York Intermediate School were evacuated around 10:15 Thursday morning after a threat about an explosive device at the school.
Manhunt for "armed and dangerous" shooting suspect
Rowan County Sheriff's deputies need your help finding a man they say is armed and dangerous. Joseph Parham Junior of Rockwell is wanted for shooting into an occupied car.
CMPD says dog abuse suspect posted online: "I don't limit my anger to a dog nor a woman"
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have released new information in their investigation into the man seen in video allegedly beating his dog.
DoorDash driver claims Taco Bell employee threatened to shoot him over order
Terror at Taco Bell. A DoorDash driver says an employee threatened to shoot him in the head over an order.
Homicide investigation underway at University City apartment complex
Police were on the scene of a homicide investigation Wednesday afternoon at the Mallard Green apartments near UNC Charlotte.
Man with ax killed by police at scene of house fire
A man with an ax has been shot and killed by officers from the Pinehurst Police Department. They say he charged at them during a house fire.
Feds and Local Sheriff clash over holding undocumented immigrants
Immigration Customs Enforcement has announced it has arrested 24 people between March 1st and 8th here in the Charlotte area. Federal officials say the number could be higher, but they claim Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden refuses to keep undocumented immigrants who have been flagged by the feds in jail.
ICE and partners arrest 24 in Charlotte enforcement operation
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, along with law enforcement partners from the FBI, U.S. Marshals Service, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, arrested 24 people in Charlotte.
GoFundMe set up to raise money for local mother and son's funeral expenses
A GoFundMe has been setup up to help pay for funeral expenses after a mother and her 6-year-old son were shot and killed at a home in Lancaster.
MEDIC: 2 badly hurt after shooting at west Charlotte motel
Two people are fighting for their lives following a shooting at a west Charlotte motel.
CMPD launches an investigation after video shows man hitting dog
Police are investigating a what appears to be animal abuse caught on video in a Charlotte neighborhood. The surveillance video shows a man who appears to physically abuse a small dog in the backseat of his car.
Monroe man facing 20 counts of child exploitation
An online child exploitation investigation has led to the arrest of a Monroe Man.
UPDATE: Arrests in murder of 17-year-old in north Charlotte
Two underage suspects in the murder of a Charlotte teenager have been arrested in South Carolina. CMPD says the suspects were arrested in Lee County on outstanding warrants.
North Carolina #1 State to Ban Carolina Squat
A new study reveals why North Carolina was among the first states to ban the controversial Carolina Squat vehicle modification.
Suspects wanted in utility trailer theft in Boone
Boone Police need the public’s help in identifying two vehicles of interest wanted in connection to the theft of a utility trailer on Sunday night.
Shooting investigation leads to illegal gambling operation in Charlotte
Police say they found an illegal gambling operation while investigating a shooting in west Charlotte.
FBI warning: don't click on those road toll texts
The FBI is warning Americans not to respond to scam road toll collection texts after receiving more than 2,000 complaints this month.
Five arrested in Rowan County drug raid
Five people were arrested Tuesday following a lengthy investigation into illegal narcotic activity in Rowan County.
Girls in STEM Summit returns to Charlotte for year three
Girls in STEM, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is hosting the 3rd Girls in STEM Summit on Saturday, March 22, 2024, at LendingTree Headquarters.
EXCLUSIVE: Video shows 'street takeover' in University City intersection, same incident where bystander got shot
New video shared exclusively with WCCB shows a Street Takeover early Sunday morning. The video shows a car doing donuts at University City Boulevard near Neal Road and you see people hanging out the windows of the green sedan wave at the dash camera.
Family wants teen charged with hate crime after attack at a Charlotte high school
Family and activists are demanding hate crime charges after they say a 15-year-old girl was physically assaulted by another teenage student in a classroom at Ardrey Kell High School on Friday.
Judge declares mistrial after jury can't reach verdict in Adonis Smith trial
A judge declared a mistrial Tuesday in the murder trial of Adonis Smith. Smith is one of three suspects charged in the 2019 murder of Kendal Crank.
UPDATE: Charges dismissed against woman accused of locking boyfriend in a Monroe storage unit for days
Charges have been dismissed against a woman who had been accused of locking her boyfriend in a Monroe storage unit for several days.
UPDATE: Child dies from injuries after shooting in Lancaster, suspect killed by deputies identified
A six-year-old boy who was shot along with his mother at a home in Lancaster on Sunday has died.
UPDATE: CMPD identifies man killed by police after shooting at officers
The man killed by police after they say he fired at officers in northeast Charlotte has been identified as 28-year-old Reggie Knight. Officers were trying to serve him outstanding warrants and arrest orders.
Juvenile charged with murder after woman dies following shooting in north Charlotte
An underage person is charged with first degree murder for the shooting of a woman in north Charlotte.
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