CMPD Responds To Recommendations From Community And Police Collaboration
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department responded to 17 recommendations in response to de-escalation in the departmentโs Response to Resistance Policy.
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Man Arrested In Street Takeover
A man was arrested in a street takeover on Sunday, April 7th, according to a news release.
Warrants Reveal Disturbing Details On The Murder Case Of A Mother & Her Two Kids
A search warrant has revealed new and disturbing details about how investigators found their bodies.
Former Hornets Player James Bouknight Sentenced To Probation Following DWI
Former Hornets player James Bouknight has been sentenced to one year of unsupervised probation followingย an alleged DWI.
School Bus Crash In Burke County
A bus carrying students from various high schools in Burke County overturned, trapping a person inside, according to a news release.
West Charlotte Man Beaten To Death, Family Says Over Kids' Fight
Tariq Stokes was reportedly defending his daughter when he was beaten to death, his family says. Now, they want justice. WCCB Charlotte's Emma Mondo reports.
Explosive Devices Found By Police In Alexander County
Officers located a possible explosive device near a local school and church after responding to a stolen property call.
GoFundMe Started For West Charlotte Father Killed In Teen Brawl
A GoFundMe has been created for Tariq Stokes after he was beaten to death outside of his home.ย ย
Statesville Police Say They Arrest Six In Street Sweep For Drug-Related Crimes
The Statesville Police Department executed a drug operation that targeted individuals dealing drugs in the City of Statesville and resulted in arresting and charging six individuals.
Cornelius Man Charged With Indecent Exposure
Police arrested a man for allegedly committing a lewd act on a trail near the McDowell Creek Greenway on Saturday.
Two Charlotte Catholic Students In Hospital After Car Accident In Asheville
Two Charlotte Catholic High School students are in the hospital Sunday following a car accident in Asheville.
One Critically Injured In West Charlotte Shooting
One person is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries after suffering a gunshot wound in west Charlotte.
25-Year-Old Killed In Suspected Drunk Driving Crash
Detectives are investigating a fatal crash in Caldwell County after a suspected drunk driver traveled off the road and struck a tree early Sunday morning.
One Dead, Another In Critical Condition Following Early Morning Collision In Wilkes County
One person is dead and another is in critical condition following a fatal head-on collision in Wilkes County on Sunday morning.
Two Suspects Charged With Murder In West Charlotte Homicide
Two suspects have been arrested and charged in connection to the murder of a 36-year-old man in March.
Four Injured In Overnight Vehicle Crash Near NoDa
Four people were transported to the hospital following a serious vehicle collision in north Charlotte overnight.
Three Arrested In Alexander County On Drug Trafficking Charges
Three people in Alexander County were arrested Thursday in connection to an ongoing investigation into the trafficking of methamphetamine.
Two Children Injured In Morganton Crash; Father Charged With DWI
A father has been charged with a DWI after colliding with two vehicles head-on, sending his two children and pregnant passenger to the hospital.
Murder Suspect Benjamin Taylor Extradited Back To North Carolina
Benjamin Taylor, the man accused of killing a mother and her two children, has been extradited back to North Carolina and is in the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office.
Apple Lays Off More Than 600 Workers In California In Its First Major Round Of Post-Pandemic Cuts
Apple is laying off more than 600 workers in California, marking the company's first big wave of post-pandemic job cuts amid a broader wave of tech industry consolidation.
Pursuit Church Pastor Terminated For Sexual Misconduct
The lead pastor at Pursuit Church in Denver, North Carolina was terminated earlier this week for alleged sexual misconduct.
Morganton Man Sentenced To 16 Years In Prison on Drug Trafficking Charges
A Morganton man was sentenced to 16 years in prison for trafficking methamphetamine. His girlfriend and co-defendant pleaded guilty and is awaiting her sentencing.
NASCAR Driver Makes Court Appearance After Domestic Violence Charge
NASCAR driver Gray Gaulding made a court appearance Thursday morning after being arrested and charged with domestic abuse.ย
Pedestrian Hit And Killed By Vehicle In Salisbury
Police are investigating a fatal vehicle accident after a pedestrian was struck and killed in Salisbury on Thursday morning.
CMPD: One Dead Following Assault In West Charlotte
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating after a man died following an alleged assault in West Charlotte.ย
CMPD Says They Arrested The Driver Seen In Viral Videos Taunting Officers
CMPD says they have seized the vehicle and arrested the driver who was seen in numerous viral videos taunting officers in his sports car around Charlotte.
Police: Three Arrested For Illicit Activities At Local Business
The Statesville Police Department has said they have arrested three individuals involved in soliciting prostitution at Breeze Spa.
Iredell Health System Hosting Mooresville Blood Drive April 9
Iredell Health System will host a blood drive with The Blood Connection, a nonprofit community blood center, on Tuesday, April 9.
Charlotte Man Sentenced To Prison After Stealing Minivan With Child Inside
Michael Crittenden, 31, has been sentenced after attempting to steal a van with a child inside in 2019.
GoFundMe Started For Goldendoodle Shot In Catawba County
Ruger, an eight month old Goldendoodle, was shot at point-blank range by a neighbor in the Banoak Community.
Suspect In Albemarle Shooting Turns Himself In
Larry Pemberton turned himself in after Albemarle Police Department identified him as a suspect in a reported shooting.
Mecklenburg County Non-Profit Executive Arrested On Felony Tax Charges
On Thursday, March 28, 2024, Terri Lynette Howard, 66, of Lancaster, South Carolina, was arrested on felony tax charges filed by the North Carolina Department of Revenue.
Two Juveniles Hospitalized In Triple Shooting In Gastonia
Gastonia Police is investigating a shooting that left three people injured on Friday night.
Road Rage Leads To Shooting And Vehicle Crash
Rowan County deputies were dispatched to I-85 in response to a shooting that occurred while several vehicles chased each other at high rates of speed.
Police: Bike Rider Shot In Rock Hill
A man riding a bicycle home from work was ran off the road and shot.
Suspect Charged For Killing 17-Year-Old Jack In The Box Employee
Police have charged a 28-year-old with murder in connection to the deadly shooting of a 17-year-old Jack in the Box employee in west Charlotte.
Six People Injured In Vehicle Crash On South Tryon Street
Six people were transported to the hospital following a serious vehicle collision in south Charlotte overnight.
Charlotte Man Facing Charges For Impersonating An Officer
A Charlotte man is facing charges after officials said he falsely impersonated a federal officer on multiple occasions.
Two Women Charged For Soliciting Prostitution At Monroe Spa
Two women are facing charges following an investigation into prostitution at a Monroe massage business.
Gastonia Woman Pleads Guilty For COVID-19 Wire Fraud Scheme
A Gastonia woman pleaded guilty to a wire fraud charge after fraudulently acquiring over $125,000 in COVID-19 relief funds.
Man Accused Of Recording Minors In Bathroom At Bojangles Coliseum Found Dead In Home
The man accused of recording minors in the bathroom at Bojangles Coliseum was found dead by an apparent suicide.
Jack In The Box Employee Killed In West Charlotte
CMPD is conducting a homicide investigation after an employee at a Jack in the Box was shot and killed in west Charlotte.
Concord Police: Man Charged After Allegedly Shooting A Minor
A man was arrested after reportedly shooting a juvenile on Thursday, according to a news release.
Man Hospitalized From Crash During Police Chase
A Lancaster man is in critical condition after crashing his vehicle during a police chase on Friday morning.ย
Police Investigating Homicide In East Charlotte
Police are investigating after a victim was found dead in east Charlotte.
Homicide Investigation East Charlotte
Police are investigating after a victim was found dead in east Charlotte on Thursday.
14-Year-Old Charged For Bringing Gun To School In Chester County
A 14-year-old is in custody after bringing a gun to school in Chester County.
Monroe Man Sentenced To 25 Years For Child Sexual Exploitation
A 24-year-old man from Monroe was sentenced to 25 years in prison for sexual exploitation of a minor.
Statesville Man Faces 15 Years In Prison On Child Pornography Charges
A Statesville man was sentenced to 15 years in prison for possessing images and videos portraying sexual abuse of children, toddlers and infants.
Former Ohio Coach Wanted For Sex Crimes Arrested In Cornelius
A former basketball coach at Worthington Christian High School in Ohio has been arrested in Cornelius on child sexual exploitation charges.
Human Remains Found In Catawba County Identified As Missing Woman From Winston-Salem
Investigators have identified the human remains found by Duke Energy workers in Sherrill's Ford near a small creek.
The Solicitor's Office Explains Why No Charges Were Filed In The Death Of A Fort Mill Crossing Guard
Authorities determined that no criminal charges will be filed in connection to the death of a Fort Mill crossing guard last week.
Mecklenburg County Inmate Dies While In Custody
The Mecklenburg County Sheriffโs Office is investigating an in-custody death for one of its inmates in Uptown Charlotte.
One Person Injured In Lincoln County Shooting
One person was taken to the hospital after a shooting in Lincoln County on Wednesday afternoon.
18-Year-Old Charged With Murder In Southwest Charlotte Homicide
Police have charged an 18-year-old suspect in connection to a homicide at a southwest Charlotte home earlier this month.
Man Arrested For Outstanding Warrants After Pursuit In Monroe
A 40-year-old Monroe man has been arrested on outstanding warrants after leading police on a pursuit and locking himself in his car.
Victim Airlifted To Hospital After Neighbor Dispute In Rowan County
One person was airlifted to a hospital following a neighborly dispute that led to a stabbing and shots fired.
Man Arrested For Impersonating Firefighter At Structure Fire
A man was arrested after impersonating a firefighter and refusing to vacate a property during a structure fire that resulted in one woman dead.
North Charlotte Homicide Classified As Justified
After an investigation, CMPD says they have classified this case as a justified homicide and no charges will be filed.
District Attorney's Office Asks SBI To Investigate Lab Analyst
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) has alerted the the District Attorney's Office about procedural irregularities in the biological analysis performed by an analyst at the CMPD Crime Laboratory.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Shares Meaningful Medicine With Families
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools families at many Title I schools are benefiting fromย a Meaningful Medicine program,ย a partnership established byย Atrium Health and Bank of America.
Deputies: Lincoln County Man Arrested For Child Sexual Assault
Deputies with the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office have charged a 43-year-old man with various child sexual assault charges.
Homicide Investigation In West Charlotte
A homicide investigation is underway after a person suffering life-threatening injuries died in the hospital.ย
Armed Subject Arrested At Walmart In Monroe
Police say they have arrested a 32-year-old man after he wore a bullet proof vest and multiple firearms at the Walmart on W. Roosevelt Blvd.
Deputies: Teenager Arrested For Shooting And Killing 18-Year-Old In Lancaster County
A teenager has been arrested for shooting and killing an 18-year-old in Lancaster County, according to authorities.
Third Gun Found On UNCC Campus In 2 Weeks
19-year-old Brian Wise was arrested and is being charged with various gun and drug charges after bringing a gun on to UNC Charlotte's campus.
Police: Kannapolis School Teacher Charged With Sex Crimes
A former A.L. Brown High School faculty member has been charged with various sex crimes involving a child.
Update: Four Dead, Including Two Children, In York County Crash
Four people are dead, two of whom were children, following a deadly collision in Rock Hill on Friday night.
Gastonia Former Executive Director For Cancer Non-Profit Pleads Guilty
A former executive director of a Gastonia non-profit corporation for cancer patients pleaded guilty on Friday after stealing thousands of dollars over a six-year span.
Homicide Suspect Charged With Murder, Kidnapping
The suspect in connection to Thursday night's homicide was charged with murder and kidnapping after leading police on a chase overnight.
Concord Man Known As Batman Charged With Homicide
A Concord man known as Batman has been charged with shooting and killing a friend following an argument, according to authorities.
Crossing Guard At Fort Mill Elementary School Fatally Hit By Vehicle
A crossing guard at Fort Mill Elementary School died at a local hospital after being hit by a vehicle while on duty.
British Man Who Poisoned Couple With Fentanyl And Monitored Their Death Via App Sentenced To Life
A British IT worker who befriended and worked for an older couple, poisoned them with fentanyl and monitored their death with his cellphone was sentenced Friday to a minimum 37 years in prison.
New Information Turns What Appeared To Be A Fatal Crash Into A Homicide Investigation In West Charlotte
New information on what officers initially thought was a pedestrian struck and killed on a busy Charlotte street has now turned into a homicide investigation.ย
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Discuss Recent Crime
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department answers questions from the media about recent crime.
Cookout Restaurant Employee Describes Moments Leading Up To Deadly Shooting
The employee says two workers got into an argument before gunshots were fired inside the restaurant. 26-year-old Jaselyn Horne was killed.
Mecklenburg County Detention Officer Arrested For Providing Contraband To Inmate
A Mecklenburg County Detention Officer was arrested and terminated after providing contraband to an inmate.
Union County Sergeant Arrested For Allowing Inmate To Use Phone
The Union County Sheriffโs Office arrested and terminated a Detention Division Sergeant after he allowed an inmate to use a cellphone.
Pineville Police: Man Arrested For Shooting Roommate Over Unpaid Electric Bill
Police arrested a man after he allegedly shot his roommate during an argument over an unpaid electricity bill on Wednesday.
Eight Students Injured In Activity Bus Accident In Catawba County
Eight students were treated with minor injuries after a North Carolina activity bus was sideswiped by a car on the highway in Catawba County on Wednesday afternoon.
Mecklenburg County Deputy Terminated Following Domestic Violence Protective Order Arrest
A Mecklenburg County Sheriffโs Office deputy was terminated on Tuesday after a domestic violence protective order violation.
Mint Hill Man Accused Of Statutory Rape With A Child Under 15
Police charged a man in Mint Hill with statutory rape after they allegedly found him with a runaway 14-year-old juvenile.
Suspect Identified In Rowan County Human Trafficking Investigation
The Rowan County Sheriff's Office have arrested Kadeem Zelique Williams for his involvement in a human trafficking investigation involving a 16-year-old girl.
Huntersville Murder Suspect Arrested In Virginia
After discovering a dead woman in her SUV, Huntersville Police identified a suspect who was arrested in Virginia.
Student Struck By Car At Independence High School
A student was struck by a car at Independence High School on Wednesday, according to a statement released by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
Chester County Deputies Seize 34 Firearms, Hundreds Of Rounds Of Ammunition And Drugs During Search Warrant
A Chester County man has been arrested on charges involving several weapon seizures and drug possession following a domestic disturbance on Tuesday.
Rowan County Vehicle Pursuit Leads To Arrest Of Attempted Murder Suspect From New Jersey
Deputies with the Rowan County Sheriff's Office say they apprehended an attempted murder suspect from New Jersey after a 100-mile vehicle pursuit.
March Madness Is Known For Late-Game Winners. The Guys Who Hit Those Last Year Are Back For More
Nearly a year has passed since Lamont Butler hit a buzzer-beaterย that sent San Diego Stateย to the NCAA championship game. Heโs seen it so often on social media and TV that he never had search it out himself.
Rock Hill Police: Mother Charged After New Born Baby Dies
A mother has been arrested after a lengthy investigation into the death of her newborn determined the infant tested positive for drugs.ย
Allisha Watts Murder: Bond To Remain At $1M For Boyfriend Of Allisha Watts
James Dunmore, the man charged with of murder of Allisha Watts, will remain in Montgomery County jail under a $1 million secured bond,ย CNN stated on Monday. The news comes after Watts' autopsy report was release to the public last week.
North Charlotte Shooting Investigation Underway After Woman Shot Multiple Times
An investigation is underway after a woman was found suffering from gunshot wounds on Sunday off Sunset Road in north Charlotte.
Police Arrest Suspect For Triple Homicide; Warrant Released
After finding human remains of a missing mother and her two children, CMPD says they have arrested and charged a suspect.
Morganton Woman Dead In Burke County Crash
A Morganton woman died in a single-vehicle crash overnight in Burke County after driving at a high-rate of speed and crashing into several power poles.
Road Closed In Northeast Charlotte After Pedestrian Was Fatally Struck By Train
Police have shut down a road in northeast Charlotte after a pedestrian was fatally struck by a train on Sunday afternoon.
Suspect Arrested In California In Murder Of Missing Mother And Her Two Children
The suspect wanted, in connection to the deaths of a mother and her two young children, was arrested by police in California, CMPD announced Sunday.
Human Remains Found In North Charlotte
Police are conducting a homicide investigation after human remains were found in north Charlotte.
Pedestrian Fatally Struck In Lenoir
An investigation is underway after a man was fatally struck by a car on March 14th.
Davidson Parents Charged With Felony Child Abuse
Two Davidson parents were arrested after doctors evaluated their 12-month-old child with severe bodily injuries, including life-threatening dehydration, diarrhea, and fractured bones.
Newton Man Sentenced For Assaulting A Man At A Hickory Hospital
A Newton man faces six-to-eight years in prison after assaulting another man at a hospital in Catawba County.
NEW: 911 Calls Released In Chesterfield Co. Deputies Prank Calls Case
WCCB submitted an open records request for the calls so you could hear them. Justin Reichard, Killian Loflin and Darien Roseau are accused of making prank calls while on duty.
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