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Police Searching For Burglary Suspect

The Morganton Department of Public Safety are investigating a burglary and is searching for a suspect

CMPD Investigating A Homicide In Southwest Charlotte

Detectives with the Homicide Unit of CMPD are investigating a homicide that occurred on Red Hickory Lane in Steele Creek.

Hickory Vehicle Crash Results In One Dead

A fatal vehicle crash that involved three vehicles is being investigated by Hickory Police.

North Charlotte Mother and Two Kids Still Missing After A Week

Neighbors are concerned after not seeing 22 year old Markayla Johnson or her two young children in over a week.

Police Arrest 16-Year-Old Juvenile As Suspect In Murder Case

CMPD police have arrested a 16-year-old juvenile as a suspect in relation to a murder of a 17-year-old that occurred on February 1, 2024.

Second Gun Found At Rocky River High School

An investigation is underway after a student was found with a gun on the Rocky River High School campus, according to CMS. This is the second weapon discovered at the high school within two weeks.

Police: Mooresville Double Murder Suspect Killed

Iredell County deputies and detectives located a double murder suspect who barricaded himself in a residence with four juveniles before being killed.

Double Homicide Suspect Killed In Shootout With Iredell County Deputies

The suspect involved in the double homicide in Mooresville on Saturday night is dead after an eight-hour standoff with deputies that ended in a shootout.

One Dead In Homicide Near South End

One person died at the hospital after suffering a gunshot wound near South End on Saturday night.

Suspects Wanted In Boone For Bank Account Fraud

Police in Boone are looking for three suspects accused of making fraudulent purchases with the victim’s bank account.

One Dead, Two Injured In Northeast Charlotte Crash

One person was killed and two others were injured in an overnight crash in northeast Charlotte.

Pedestrian Hospitalized In Vehicle Crash In Gastonia

A pedestrian is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries after being hit by a vehicle in Gastonia.

One Dead, Three Injured After Cars Run Red Light And Hit Each Other

One person is dead and three others were injured after two drivers ran a red light and collided with each other at a north Charlotte intersection on Thursday night.

Salisbury Police Arrest Suspect In Connection To 2022 Murder

Police have arrested one suspect in connection to a homicide case in Salisbury from 2022.

CMPD Launches Women’s Recruitment Campaign On International Women’s Day

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) celebrated International Women’s Day with the launch of a women’s recruitment campaign, “CMPD: Where Women Shine.”

Union County Man Wins $100,000, His Second Big Lottery Prize: ‘I did it again’

Monroe resident Alexandro Acevedo won big playing the lottery several years ago and on Wednesday he got lucky again with a $100,000 scratch-off win.

Teenager Charged With Murder In West Charlotte Shooting

Police have charged a 17-year-old suspect with murder in connection to a homicide in west Charlotte last month.

Suspect Charged In Deadly Hostage Situation In Gaston County

One person is dead, two people were rescued, and a suspect was taken into custody after a hostage situation overnight in Gaston County.

Belmont Police: Suspects At Large After Alleged Car Break-Ins

Officers with the Belmont Police Department are searching for two suspects following an alleged car break-in at the Hampton Inn on Thursday.

Hickory Man Sentenced To Prison On Multiple Criminal Offenses

A Hickory man will spend six to nine years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple criminal offenses.

Man Wanted For Murder In Wadesboro

Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted for murder in Wadesboro, North Carolina.

CMPD Rules Homicide As Justified

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department says the shooting of a man in south Charlotte in February was justified.

Deputies: Chick-fil-A Owner Charged With Statutory Sex Offense Involving Child In Rowan County

Rowan County Sheriff's Office have arrested a 49-year-old man and charged him with statutory sex offense with a child.

Virginia Man Pleads Guilty In Catawba County To Kidnapping And Indecent Liberties With A Child

Cameron Blair, 23, pled guilty in Catawba County Superior Court on March 5 to first degree kidnapping and indecent liberties with a child.

Statesville Man Arrested For Murder Of Infant

David Brady, 29, was arrested and served an indictment for murder following the death investigation of his infant child according to a news release.

Police: Mother Turns Herself In For Manslaughter Of Son

Following an investigation of the death of a three-year-old boy, the mother turned herself in to Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office.

2 Accused Of Stealing 600 Venus Fly Trap Plants

The rare Venus flytrap is native to North Carolina, and stealing them is a felony. Authorities say people often dig them up and sell them on the black market.

Police: Woman Dies After Being Stabbed In Uptown

A woman was stabbed near North Tryon Street and was transported to the hospital before being pronounced dead.

Deputies: Dunkin Worker Shoots At Unsatisfied Customer

Union County deputies responded to a call that reported a Dunkin Donuts employee shot at him after expressing dissatisfaction with the service.

Suspect Identified And Arrested In Year Old Homicide Investigation

CMPD's Homicide Unit have identified a suspect in connection to a case that began on March 21, 2023.

Two Killed In Lancaster House Fire

Two people were killed in a house fire in Lancaster on Monday.

Inmate Death Investigation In Rock Hill

Officers with the Rock Hill Police Department found a 58-year-old inmate unresponsive in his cell around 3 a.m. Tuesday.

Former Rowan County School Teacher Charged With Sex Crimes Involving Former Student

Former Hurley Elementary Teacher, Sara Majors was arrested for numerous sex crimes involving a former student.

Gaston County Police Investigating Shooting

One man is dead after a shooting that occurred on March 2, 2024.

Person Killed In Shooting Involving Deputies In York County Identified

The York County Coroner's Office has identified 62-year-old Charlie Baker as the person killed Sunday, March 3rd in a shooting involving deputies.

North Carolina Woman Charged With Murder In Death Of Twin Sons After Father Finds Bodies

A North Carolina woman has been charged with killing her twin 4-year-old sons, whose bodies were discovered by their father when he arrived to pick them up, authorities said.

Albemarle Homicide Suspect Turns Himself In

The suspect wanted after a man was shot and killed at an Albemarle apartment on Friday is now in custody, police said.

Statesville Man Accused Of Selling Crystal Meth

A man in Statesville is facing charges after investigators say he was distributing crystal methamphetamine from his home.

Gun Found At Rocky River High School

An investigation is underway after a student was found with a gun on the Rocky River High School campus, according to CMS.

Police: Man Faces Weapons Charges After Killing Girlfriend's Father During Domestic Dispute In Gastonia

Police say they arrested a man after he shot and killed his girlfriend's father during a domestic dispute at a home in Gastonia.

Brothers Arrested In East Charlotte On Drug Trafficking Charges

Two brothers were arrested in east Charlotte after police say they seized eight firearms and found a large quantity of drugs at their residence

Durham Homicide Suspect Arrested In Charlotte Following Police Pursuit

Authorities have arrested four suspects, one of which was connected to a homicide in Durham, North Carolina, following a vehicle pursuit in north Charlotte on Thursday afternoon.

Charlotte Man Wanted For Multiple Robberies

Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man wanted for allegedly committing multiple robberies in the Charlotte area.

Seven Gang Suspects Charged In Drive-By Shootings In Union County

Seven gang suspects, five of whom are juveniles, were charged in connection to four separate drive-by shootings from October of 2023 in Union County.

17-Year-Old Killed In Three-Vehicle Collision In Caldwell County

A 17-year-old died on US 64 in Caldwell County after crossing the centerline and colliding head-on with an oncoming car.

Catawba County Bus Driver Suspended Due To Assault Allegations

A Catawba County bus driver assigned to Claremont Elementary has been suspended after an alleged assault on Wednesday, February 28th.

Two Teens Arrested In Garinger High School Student's Murder

Two teenagers were arrested for the murder of Garinger High School student Daikwan Deese, according to the CMPD.

Homicide Investigation In West Charlotte

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are conducting a homicide investigation following a shooting on Thursday.

Arrests Made For Sporting Arms Robbery On South Boulevard

Four suspects were arrested in relation to a firearm story robbery that occurred at 4 a.m. on February 20, 2024, where 20 firearms were reported stolen.

Statesville Man Charged For Driving With Suspended License, Possessing Cocaine, Methamphetamine

A 33-year-old man is facing multiple charges after police say he was driving with a suspended license and was in possession of cocaine and methamphetamine.

Two Suspects Arrested For Using U-Haul Truck To Steal Stoves In East Charlotte

Two suspects were arrested Wednesday after breaking into 15 homes and using a U-Haul truck to steal 12 stoves in east Charlotte.

Double-Homicide Suspect Found Dead In Kings Mountain

A person of interest wanted in connection to an early morning double-homicide was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to authorities.

Catawba County Drug Seizure

Over 35 grams of fentanyl and methamphetamine were seized during a search warrant and resulted in three arrests.

No Charges Will Be Filed In Homicide Near University City

After a lengthy investigation, detectives with the CMPD say no one will face charges in the shooting death of 36-year-old Dontarious Simpson.

Attempted Murder Suspect Arrested During Ongoing Investigation

Deputies with the Union County Sheriff's Office (UCSO) have arrested a South Carolina man as part of an extensive ongoing shooting investigation.

Deputies: Patrol Vehicle Hit During Pursuit

A Rowan County Sheriff's Office patrol unit was hit by a pursued vehicle after refusing to stop and resulted in two arrests.

UPDATE: Amber Alert Cancelled For Missing 8-Day-Old Baby

The Chapel Hill Police Department has canceled an Amber Alert for a missing infant. Jaxton Brown is 8 days old.

Suspect Wanted For Sexually Assaulting 86-Year-Old Woman In North Charlotte

Police are searching for a male suspect wanted for allegedly breaking into an 86-year-old woman's home and sexually assaulting her on Saturday night in north Charlotte.

Police Investigating Fatal Officer-Involved Crash In Gastonia

One person was killed and a police officer was injured in a car crash late Saturday night while the officer was responding to a shooting in Gastonia.

Bicyclist Dies After Being Struck From Behind By Vehicle

A man riding a bicycle died in a hit-and-run accident after a vehicle crashed into him from behind on South Tryon Street.

15-Year-Old Juvenile, Who Was Apprehended 13 Times In 2023, Arrested Again For Vehicle Larceny

A 15-year-old juvenile, that was arrested 13 times in 2023, was taken into custody again on Thursday night for allegedly stealing a motor vehicle.

Three Suspects Charged In West Charlotte Homicide Outside A Barbershop

Three suspects are in custody in connection to a deadly homicide outside a west Charlotte barbershop on Valentine's Day.

Diana Cojocari Refuses To Enter Courtroom For Arraignment Hearing

Diana Cojocari refuses to enter a Mecklenburg County courtroom causing her arraignment hearing to be delayed, according to court officials.

Mooresville Man Arrested On Child Pornography Charges

A 34-year-old man from Mooresville was charged with 18 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor after turning himself in to authorities on Wednesday.

Mint Hill Man Charged With Sexual Exploitation Of A Minor

A Mint Hill man has been charged with five felony counts of first-degree sexual exploitation of a minor.

Kings Mountain Man Indicted For Murder In Last Month's Shooting

Kings Mountain Police have charged one of the victims related to a deadly shooting last month.

Narcotics Search Warrant Leads To Arrest And Seizure Of Firearms Image

Search Warrants Leads To Arrest Of Catawba County Man On Weapons And Drug Charges

A search warrant executed at a home on Edna Street in Newton leads to a man being charged with possessing guns and drugs, according to a news release.

10 Years Since Huntersville Teen's Murder. Still No Arrests Have Been Made

Family Still Looking For Answers 10 Years After Sons Murder

Peter Jordan was shot and killed in February of 2014. Ten years later, his family still wants answers.

Charlotte Funeral Home Director Urges Parents To Buy Life Insurance For Their Children

The owner and founder of The House of Rosadale Funeral Parlor in Charlotte says many parents don't have money to bury their children.

3-Year-Old Child Dies At Hospital From Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound

A three-year-old child died at the hospital after suffering a fatal gunshot wound in east Charlotte on Wednesday afternoon.

Charlotte Man Sentenced To 20 Years For Possessing, Uploading Child Pornography

A 45-year-old Charlotte man will serve 20 years in prison for repeated offenses of child sex abuse crimes.

Deputies: Fentanyl Distributor Arrested In Chester County

Deputies with the Chester County Sheriff's Office have arrested a supposed fentanyl distributor in the Great Falls Area.

Sex Offender Charged With Federal Indictment Involving Monroe Teen

Christopher Porter, 30, has been charged with a criminal indictment from a federal grand jury with production of child pornography and committing a qualifying felony offense involving a minor while being required to register as a sex offender.

GoFundMe Set Up After Owner Shot In Front Of Children At China City Restaurant In Gastonia

A GoFundMe account has been set up after the owner of a Chinese restaurant was shot in Gastonia during an armed robbery, according to officials.

North Carolina Court Tosses Ex-Deputy's Obstruction Convictions

A North Carolina appeals court on Tuesday threw out the convictions of a former sheriff's deputy for falsifying firearms training and qualification requirements for former superiors — including the then-county sheriff, who is now serving prison time for crimes.

Man Fires Multiple Rounds At Union County Deputies

A man was taken into custody after he allegedly fired multiple rounds at Union County deputies on Wednesday.

Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office Detention Officer Arrested For Domestic Violence Incident

The Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office issued a warrant for the arrest of a Detention Officer in connection a domestic violence incident.

Mugshots Released After 8 Arrested, Dozens Pepper Sprayed In Unlawful Protest On Monroe Road Over The Weekend

Eight people were arrested and dozens more were pepper sprayed as part of Monroe Road was shut down for an unlawful protest.

CMS Middle School Bus Accident

A bus to traveling to Piedmont middle School was involved in an accident Wednesday morning.

Arrest Made In Gaston County Animal Cruelty Investigation

Gaston County Police have arrested the owner of a black doodle dog on two counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty.

Police: Former Employees Rob Bojangles In Kershaw

Two former Bojangles employees were charged with burglary from the restaurant they formerly worked at.

One Dead And Two Injured Following Car Crash In Statesville

A woman is dead and two others are injured following a car crash in Statesville.

Investigators One Step Closer To Solving Murder Of Infant In 1971

Due to recent testing of evidence from the 1971 homicide case of an infant brings detectives closer to identifying the victim.

One Person Shot At Restaurant In Gastonia

Police are investigating an armed robbery after a person was shot at a Gastonia restaurant on Sunday.

Man Arrested For Setting Off Firework Near A Gas Station

A man is facing charges for allegedly setting off fireworks near a gas station in Fallston, North Carolina.

One Shot And Killed In North Charlotte

Police are conducting a homicide investigation after a victim was shot and killed in north Charlotte on Friday afternoon.

North Charlotte Rape Suspect Arrested

Law enforcement arrested a man accused of raping a woman in north Charlotte last month.

Suspect Arrested For Attempted Murder In Gaston County

A suspect that has been wanted for several months for attempted first-degree murder was arrested Wednesday, the Gaston County Police Department announced.

Suspect At Large After Car Crashes Into Building In High Country

High County Police are seeking a suspect after they allegedly crashed into a wall of the Speedway on Saturday, February 10th.

Suspect Charged In Southwest Charlotte Homicide

Police have identified and arrested a suspect in connection to the southwest Charlotte homicide on Wednesday night.

Charlotte Woman Charged With Insurance Fraud

A Charlotte woman is facing one felony charge for insurance fraud related to a vehicle crash last year.

AP: Steady Ascent Or Sudden Splash? North Carolina Governor's Race Features Men Who Took Different Paths

One candidate is an Ivy League-educated attorney who over 25 years amassed allies as he climbed North Carolina's Democratic ladder. The other is a former furniture factory worker with a history of blunt commentary who plowed into Republican politics four years ago after a viral video on gun rights vaulted him to prominence.

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