Arrest Made Following Shooting During Youth Baseball Game At Wingate University
Police say they arrested Weston Vonegidy on July 2nd for the shooting that happened during a youth baseball game on the campus of Wingate University.
Local Crime
Homeland Security: Charlotte Woman Arrested After Videos Show Her Sexually Abusing 4-Year-Old
Disturbing details released after authorities say a Charlotte woman sexually assaulted a child and sent videos of the abuse overseas.Β
CMPD Officials Determine Pineville Officer Is Justified In Fatal Shooting Of Shoplifting Suspect
CMPD officials have announced the conclusion of an extensive investigation with the Pineville Police Deparmtent into an incident that led to the death of 46-year-old Dennis Bodden.Β
Police Arrest Second Person In Monroe Homicide Case
Police arrested and charged 19-year-old Jeremey Jackson with first degree murder in connection to the homicide of a 17-year-old juvenile.
CMPD Prepares For The 4th; Visits Homes of Previous Uptown Juvenile Offenders
All eyes on uptown as the fourth of July fast approaches. Police are already preparing for the holiday andΒ hoping we don't see a repeat of last year's violence.Β
CMPD Update: Officer Dies From Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound
Preliminary information indicates one CMPD officer suffered from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, was transported to a local hospital and succumbed to his injuries, according to CMPD.
Arrest Warrant Claims Mother Was At Work Prior To Eight-Year-Old Dying After Being Left In Hot Car
An arrest warrant affidavit for Ashlee Stallings has been released after Stallings is accused of leaving her eight-year-old daughter in her car while she was at work.
Three Injured In Separate Overnight Shootings Across Charlotte
Police are investigating two overnight shootings in Charlotte that sent three people to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
17 Arrested In Burke County βBring The Heatβ Operation
Seventeen people were arrested earlier this month for various probation violations and drug-related charges following Burke Countyβs βBring the Heatβ operation.
One Hurt In Early Morning Crash On I-77
One person was seriously injured and transported to the hospital following a crash on I-77 on Saturday morning
Two Injured In Separate Overnight Shootings In East Charlotte
Two people were taken to the hospital overnight after a pair of shootings in east Charlotte.
Convicted Felon Arrested In Monroe
Police arrested a 41-year-old convicted felon Friday morning following an extensive narcotics trafficking operation.
FBI And U.S. Attorneys In North Carolina Warn Of New Jury Scam
The FBI Charlotte Field Office and the U.S. Attorneyβs Offices for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of North Carolina are warning the public about a new, more sophisticated jury scam involving fake federal arrest warrants.Β Β
Death Investigation Underway After Wanted Suspect Found Dead In Hickory
A death investigation is underway after a wanted suspect was found dead on Thursday, June 27th.Β
Suspect Arrested After Armed Bank Robbery In Kings Mountain
Police arrested a man in Mount Holly previously wanted for allegedly robbing a Truist Bank in Kings Mountain carrying a long rifle.
Local Child Predator Sentenced To 42 Years In Prison
36-year-old Phillip Weise was sentenced Wednesday. He pleaded guilty to using social media to send and receive child pornography.
Man Wanted In Rowan County For Statutory Rape Of Child
A man is wanted in Rowan County for statutory rape of a 12-year-old back in May.
Crime Stoppers Need Help Identifying Assault Suspects In East Charlotte
Police need your help identifying these suspects involved in an alleged assault last week in east Charlotte.
Woman Killed In Alleged Drunk Driving Crash In Gaston County
A Cherryville woman is dead after an alleged drunk driver crashed head-on into her vehicle in Gaston County on Thursday morning.
CMPD: Man Arrested After Stealing Amazon Delivery Truck While Trying To Flee Police
Police say a man has been arrested after he stole an Amazon delivery truck while trying to flee from officers.
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office Identify Victims In Double Homicide Case
Officials have identified the two victims who were found dead in a double homicide case in Lincoln County.
Hickory Man Sentenced For Owning Extensive Catalog Of Child Pornography
A Hickory man was sentenced Tuesday to 11 years in prison for possessing over 50,000 images and videos of child pornography.
Deputies: Body Of Missing 26-Year-Old Has Been Found
The York County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that the body of Zachary Patterson has been located in the Sharon area of York County.
Iredell County Sheriff's Office Arrest 11 In Drug Round-Up
As a result of a successful drug round-up, the Iredell County Sheriff's Office arrested 11 individuals in an attempt to rid Iredell County of illegal drugs.
70-Year-Old Man Charged With Sexual Exploitation of Minor
Paul Beha, 70, is facing ten felony charges of second degree sexual exploitation of a minor.
Grand Jury Indict Suspected Drug Dealer For Second Degree Murder
33-year-old Mathew Roop has been indicted by Catawba County Grand Jury after being suspected of supplying narcotics to a man, resulting in his death.
Shot Fired At Busy Intersection In Plaza Midwood Following Alleged Road Rage Incident
CMPD is investigating after someone fired a weapon through the windshield of a vehicle following an alleged road rage incident that happened in broad daylight at a busy Plaza Midwood intersection.Β
Madalina Cojocari's Mother Now Considered A Suspect In Her Disappearance
As the investigation into Madalina Cojocari's whereabouts continues, her mother, Diana Cojocari is now being considered a suspect in her disappearance, according to police.
Police: Two Teenagers Shot In Monroe
According to Monroe Police, two teenagers were found shot near Andrew Jackson Highway after a verbal argument.
CMPD Released Bodycam Footage Of A CMPD Officer Who Was Arrested And Charged With Embezzlement
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) released body-worn camera (BWC) video footage of a CMPD officer who was arrested and charged with embezzlement following an incident that occurred on March 14, 2024.
Three-Month Long Homicide Investigation Results In Arrest
CMPD detectives have arrested 27-year-old Divee Cunningham and charged him with first degree murder for his involvement in the death of 44-year-old David McNeil on March 22.
Suspect In Homicide Case Arrested
A suspect has been identified and arrested in connection to the homicide of 24-year-old Joemanie Sweeney.
Police Charge Second Teen In Homicide Case Of 14-Year-Old
CMPD detectives identified and arrested a 15-year-old in connection to the murder of 14-year-old Jonathan Miller, after charging a 16-year-old with first degree murder in May.
CMPD Releases 90+ Videos Of Officer Shooting Suspect
A surveillance camera captured a man pull a handgun out of his waistband in a business parking lot. Officers were sent to the scene.
Denver Man Charged With Multiple Vehicle Break-In Felonies
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested Benjamin Yates in relation to multiple vehicle break-ins.
Body Cam Video Released After Man Injured Following Shooting Involving Police In West Charlotte
The body cam video of a shooting involving a CMPD officer on Beatties Ford Road has been released. Timothy Moore was shot in the arm by a CMPD officer and survived the shooting.
Police: Three Suspects Arrested D-Bat Store Robbery In Asheville
The Asheville Police Department arrested three women in connection to a robbery of the D-Bat store on Hendersonville Road on June 23.
One Injured In Uptown Shooting
One person is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries after a shooting in Uptown overnight.
One Shot In West Charlotte
One person was seriously injured and taken to the hospital following a shooting in west Charlotte.
Charlotte Man Sentenced For Illegally Possessing Firearm As Convicted Felon
A Charlotte man was sentenced to eight years in prison for illegally possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
Driver Wanted For Fatal Hit-And-Run In Lincoln County
Authorities are searching for a vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run Thursday night in Lincoln County.
Rock Hill Woman Killed, Girlfriend Charged With Murder In Self-Defense Shooting
A Rock Hill woman is dead and her girlfriend was charged with murder following an altercation with a co-worker who shot and killed her in self-defense.
Hickory Pub Shooting Suspect Indicted
A man was indicted Wednesday on charges related to the shooting involving police at a pub in Hickory last month.
Suspect Wanted In Cleveland County After Chase, Gunfight With Deputies
A suspect is on the run after leading a chase and exchanging gunfire with deputies in a stolen vehicle on Wednesday.
South Carolina Man Sentenced To 13 Years For Armed Robberies
A York County man was sentenced to 13 years in prison after robbing three fast food businesses in Charlotte in June of 2022.
Convicted Felon Arrested For Illegally Possessing Weapons, Narcotics
A convicted felon was arrested after deputies said they found five firearms and approximately 77 grams of narcotics at his residence in Catawba County.
49-Year-Old Man Sentenced For Robbing His Former Employer, Shooting Three Victims
A 49-year-old Charlotte man will serve the next 34 years in prison for committing an armed robbery on his former employer in July of 2021.
Deputies: 18-Year-Old Arrested After Breaking Into Former High School
An 18-year-old and 17-year-old were charged with offenses relating to breaking in to Piedmont High and Middle Schools.
46-Year-Old Man Convicted Of Sexually Assaulting A Minor
Great Falls resident Ivan White was sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to three counts of criminal sexual conduct with a minor.
Police: 4 Men Arrested For Robbing US Postal Workers in Charlotte & Greensboro
A scary trend developing in North Carolina has made its way to Charlotte. United States Postal Service workers robbed at gunpoint. It's happened in Greensboro, too.
Police Seize Nearly Seven Pounds Of Various Drugs In Drug Trafficking Arrest
Gaston County Police have arrested 35-year-old Irving Arias after an investigation into a drug trafficking organization.
Union County Deputies Crack Down on Fictitious Temporary License Plates
Since January 2023, UCSO deputies, primarily assigned to the Town of Indian Trail Division, have proactively identified and seized approximately 1,100 forged/fictitious license plates on local roadways.
Chester County Sheriff's Office Investigating Fatal Shooting
Deputies with the Chester County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting at an apartment building that resulted in one death.
Man Arrested After Allegedly Stealing $1,000 Worth Of Items From Target
50-year-old Jason Kirkpatrick was arrested for stealing 34 items from a Gastonia Target that was worth of $1,000, according to a police report.
Deputies Arrest Two In East Burke HS Larceny Investigation
The Burke County Sheriff's Office have arrested 35-year-old Jessie Shull and 35-year-old Telitha Shull as suspects in a larceny investigation of East Burke High School.
Police: Domestic Dispute Resulted In Gunshot Wound
Kings Mountain Police Department responded to a domestic dispute that resulted in one individual suffering a gunshot wound.
CMPD Investigating West Charlotte Homicide
Detectives are investigating a homicide on Glenwood Drive in west Charlotte.
One Injured In Overnight Shooting In Southeast Charlotte
One person was seriously injured and taken to the hospital following a shooting in southeast Charlotte overnight.
Morganton Man Sentenced For Trafficking Fentanyl
A Morganton man was sentenced to 17 years in prison for trafficking fentanyl in June of 2023.
Two Men Arrested In Alleged Armed Robbery Attempt
Two men were arrested after being accused of attempting to rob an armored truck in Rowan County.
Two Suspects Charged In Southwest Charlotte Homicide
Two suspects are being charged with first-degree murder following an investigation into the death of a 32-year-old man in southwest Charlotte.
Judge Denies Bond For Man Accused Of Stabbing 3 People
Three victims in three Charlotte zip codes in less than 24 hours. Josiah Maitland is accused of stabbing all three of them. On Friday, the judge denied Maitland bond.
Mooresville Man Arrested For Breaking Into Fire Station
A 33-year-old man is behind bars after breaking into a fire station in Mooresville on Thursday morning.
Gastonia Man Arrested For Kidnapping Child In Ohio
A Gastonia man was arrested in Cleveland County after deputies said he kidnapped a child in Ohio.
International Fugitive Wanted For Child Rape Arrested In Gastonia
An international fugitive, wanted for felony child rape, was arrested earlier this month in Gastonia.
Woman Wanted For Breaking Into Storage Units In Matthews
Police are searching for a Lancaster woman wanted for breaking into multiple storage units in Matthews from November of 2023.
Third Suspect Arrested In Deadly Rock Hill Block Party Shooting
A third suspect has been arrested after a block party shooting in Rock Hill.
Women Caught On Camera Stealing Bats From D-Bat Locations In The Charlotte Area And Beyond
A local baseball and softball facility says women have been stealing bats from their locations throughout the region by hiding the bats up their skirts.
Man Arrested After Stabbing Three People Within 24 Hours
A 19-year-old is facing attempted murder charges after police said he stabbed three victims across Charlotte within 24 hours.
Iredell Deputies Seize Over $420,000 In Drug Money
The Iredell County Sheriffβs Office seized over $420,000 in drug money from three Chinese nationals last month.
Habitual Felon Sentenced In Rowan County
A habitual felon in Rowan County was sentenced to 14-18 years in prison for possessing multiple narcotics while fleeing arrest.
Fundraiser For Gastonia Mother Killed While Sleeping
The Gastonia Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that happened Monday night on Morgan Street.
Bob Harris, Former Radio Play-By-Play Voice Of Duke Athletics, Dies At 81
Retired Duke sports radio play-by-play announcer Bob Harris died Wednesday.
Charlotte Man Sentenced For Wire Fraud
26-year-old Frank Mercado pleaded guilty and will be sentenced to prison for defrauding 100 victims of nearly $700,000 through an investment scheme.
Charlotte Man Convicted Of Attempted First Degree Murder For Shooting At Officers In 2021
A jury has found 36-year-old Shelton Smith guilty of attempted first-degree murder after he fired at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officers in May of 2021.
Statesville Seeing An Increase In Breaking & Entering Cases
The Statesville Police Department (SPD) has observed an increase in commercial breaking and entering cases over the past couple of weeks.
Charlotte Man Lives In Fear As Stalker Impersonates Him Online
A Charlotte man is now scared to post to social media, all because aΒ stalker is pretending to be him and won't stop.
Newton Man Convicted Guilty On 19 Counts Of Sexual Offenses With Minors
51-year-old Michael Myers was sentenced to 152 to 248 years in prison after being found guilty of multiple sexual assault charges against two juvenile girls.
Serial Rapist Sentenced To Life In Prison
Testimonies of three survivors of sexual assault lead to life sentence of serial rapist.
York County Man Facing Eight Charges Of Attempted Sexual Exploitation Of A Minor
Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of 48-year-old Edward Baines for soliciting a minor for sex.
Mecklenburg County Sheriff Responds To Rising Suicide Rates In Detention Center
The Mecklenburg County Sheriffβs Office is addressing the concerning increase in suicide attempts within the detention center, with 15 incidents reported in 2024 thus far, marking a notable rise compared to previous years.
Man Charged With Felony Murder Following Shooting In Newton
A Newton man has been charged with felony murder following a homicide investigation on Monday, June 10th.
Police: Man On Electric Scooter Killed In Hit And Run
CMPD officers are investigating a hit and run crash on North Tryon Street that resulted in the death of 62-year-old Curtis Bing.
19-Year-Old Pleads Guilty To Breaking Into Vehicles In Charlotte
Hannah Freeman, 19, pled guilty to nine counts of felony breaking or entering a motor vehicle and was sentenced to three consecutive sentences.
Charlotte Man Sentenced For Killing Mother
24-year-old Marques McBride pled guilty to second-degree murder in the death of his mother and has been sentenced to 300-372 months in prison.
One Hospitalized In Uptown Shooting
One person remains in the hospital after being shot in Uptown Charlotte early Sunday morning.
Suspect Wanted In Overnight Shooting In Uptown
Police are searching for a man suspected of shooting four people in Uptown Charlotte overnight.
One Dead, One Hurt In Gastonia Shooting
One person is dead and another is in the hospital after a shooting in Gastonia on Friday night.
The Search Continues For Andy Tench's Remains
While Andy Tench's family hasn't given up on find his remains, they say police aren't doing enough to find him.
Man Wanted For Federal Probation Violation Arrested After Chase
A man, wanted for a federal probation violation, was apprehended by a K9 dog after a police chase in Monroe.
Mooresville Police Make 4 Arrests After High-Speed Chase On I-77
Four suspects were arrested following a high-speed chase on I-77 after police said they wereΒ suspected of breaking and entering into stolen motor vehicles.
Wanted Suspect Arrested Following Vehicle Pursuit On I-77
A suspect, wanted on several warrants, was arrested following a police chase in a stolen vehicle on I-77 Friday afternoon.
East Charlotte Murder Suspect Arrested In Texas
Police say the suspect wanted for an east Charlotte murder has been arrested in Texas.Β
Union County Mother Charged With Intentionally Overdosing Her Children
A Union County mother is facing felony charges after intentionally overdosing her two young children with prescription drugs.
Rowan County Man Wins Million Dollar Scratch-Off Prize
Jonathan Ramsey of Cleveland took a chance on a $10 scratch-off and wonΒ the first $1 million top prize in a new scratch-off game.
Police: Man Charged With Theft After Breaking Into Kohl's Department Store In Matthews
A Charlotte man has been charged after he reportedly set off an alarm while breaking into a Kohl's department store on May 31st.Β
One Person Injured Following CMS Bus Crash
One person was injured after a CMS bus transporting students crashed on Hearn Place and North Graham Street near 6th Street Thursday morning.Β
26-Year-Old Killed In I-277 Crash
A 26-year-old man died at the hospital following a vehicle collision on I-277 early Tuesday morning.
Man Arrested For Firing At Deputy And Civilian Vehicles In Rowan County
Deputies arrested a man after they said he shot at both police cruisers and civilian vehicles while intoxicated Saturday night in Rowan County.
Tip Line Created, GoFundMe Started For Mother Killed In Shooting At Rock Hill Block Party
The Rock Hill Police Department has created a Tip Line for anyone with information on the Southland Park NeighborHood Block Party shooting on Saturday.
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