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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 Sheriffβs 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 Sheriffβs 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-beaterΒ that sent San Diego StateΒ to the NCAA championship game. Heβs 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.Β
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,Β 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.
Two Suspects In Charlotte Sentenced On Cocaine Trafficking Charges
Two members of a Drug Trafficking Organization in Charlotte were sentenced to 10 years in prison for trafficking a large sum of cocaine.
Charlotte Man Sentenced To Over 30 Years In Prison For 2018 Murder
A 52-year-old man will serve over 30 years in prison after pleading guilty of killing a Charlotte man at a home in north Charlotte in 2018.
South Carolina, Iowa To Headline Women's Ally Tipoff In Charlotte Next Season
South Carolina and Iowa will take part in the Ally Tipoff in Charlotte next season.
Wife Of Double Homicide Suspect Arrested
The wife of the double homicide suspect that was killed by police on Sunday morning was arrested for being an accessory after the incident.
Suspect Charged Following Deadly Shooting At 7-Eleven In Huntersville
Police have arrested a 23-year-old man in connection to a homicide at a 7-Eleven in Huntersville on Wednesday morning.
Two Injured In Statesville Shooting
Two people are in the hospital recovering following a shooting in Statesville.
Domestic Disturbance Leaves One Dead, One Injured In Waxhaw
One person is dead and another is in the hospital following a domestic disturbance in Waxhaw.
Police: CMS Teacher Arrested For Indecent Liberties With Student
Detectives with CMPD have arrested a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools teacher for taking indecent liberties with a student.
Police Make Arrests In Child Abuse And Sex Offense Case
Statesville Police have arrested three individuals in relation to a child abuse and a sex offense case.
Mecklenburg County Detention Officer Arrested for Supplying Mobile Phone To A Detention Center Resident
A Detention Officer with the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office was arrested for providing a mobile phone to a resident in the the Mecklenburg County Detention Center-Central.
Lancaster Sheriff's Office Make Arrest In Homicide Investigation
Investigators with the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office have arrested and charged a 23-year-old in relation to a homicide.
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 victimβs 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 Womenβs Recruitment Campaign On International Womenβs Day
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) celebrated International Womenβs Day with the launch of a womenβs recruitment campaign, βCMPD: Where Women Shine.β
Union County Man Wins $100,000, His Second Big Lottery Prize: βI did it againβ
Monroe resident Alexandro Acevedo won big playing the lottery several years ago and on Wednesday he got lucky again withΒ 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 followingΒ an alleged car break-in at the Hampton Inn on Thursday.Β
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 publicβs 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.Β
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 publicβs 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.Β
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.Β
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.Β
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.
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