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Three Former Chesterfield County Deputies Charged For Making "Hoax" Calls While On-Duty

Investigators say three former Chesterfield County deputies were charged with making hoax 911 calls while on-duty.

Deputies: Juvenile Attempted To Rob Victim At Gunpoint

Iredell County Deputies state they arrested a 16-year-old juvenile for attempting to rob a man at gunpoint on Bethlehem road.

Arrest Order Issued For Mecklenburg County Man Accused Of Sex Crimes With A Minor

The man is also connected to a deadly shooting at a home on Meadow Ridge Drive in South Charlotte from December of 2023.

City Leaders Discuss Controversial Ordinances - Including Where Homeless People Can Use The Bathroom

Punishing those with nowhere to go. One of the hottest debates in Charlotte for years was the topic for the most recent City Council meeting.

Charlotte Knights Team Set To Improve Field Conditions At Park Sharon Athletic Association

Members of the Charlotte Knights front office will lend a helping hand to an area youth field as part of the Fields For Our Future charity event hosted by Truist.

Statesville Man Facing Five Drug-Related Charges

A Statesville man is facing multiple drug-related charges after police conducted a search warrant at his Iredell County home.

One Person Injured In Shooting At South Charlotte Mcdonalds

One Person Shot At A South Charlotte McDonald’s

One person is hurt after a shooting at a McDonald’s in south Charlotte.

One Killed In Overnight Homicide In South Charlotte

A homicide investigation is underway in south Charlotte after an overnight shooting left one person dead, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department

Gastonia Police Officer Hit While Issuing A Ticket

A Gastonia Police officer was wedged between two cars in a Walmart parking lot caused by a suspect attempting to flee while being issued a ticket.

Missing South Carolina Teen Found, Suspect Charged

Darazia Wilmore, the 16-year-old girl who went missing Monday and was last seen with 20-year-old Quinton Brown, has been found safe, according to the Town of Clover.

Driver Charged Five Months After Deadly Accident

A driver is facing charges five months after a deadly crash on Carowinds Boulevard.

Student Facing Charges After Assaulting A Teacher At Myers Park High School

A juvenile is facing two counts of simple assault after allegedly assaulting a teacher at Myers Park High School.

Jail Employee Arrested After Assaulting Juvenile

Cabarrus Youth Development Center Employee Arrested After Assaulting Juvenile

A staff member at the Cabarrus Youth Development Center is facing charges after allegedly strangling a juvenile.

Charges Dismissed Against Two Teens Arrested For Murder Of South Meck High Graduate

17-year-old Saivon Lockhart was a 2023 graduate of South Mecklenburg High School. He was shot and killed on Turtle Point Road on July 8, 2023.

Two Sent To Hospital With Life-Threatening Injuries In Southeast Charlotte Shooting

Two people were taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries following a shooting in southeast Charlotte Thursday night

South Carolina Man Charged For Cashing Altered Checks

A South Carolina man is facing four felony charges after cashing altered checks from businesses in Iredell County.

Burke County Business Owner Charged With Fraud

Authorities have charged a business owner in Burke County after allegedly receiving multiple fraud complaints involving his company.

'A Part Of Me For A Long Time Faulted Myself'; A Charlotte Woman Describes The Horrifying Night She Was Kidnapped & Raped

Nikia Reid says Jeremy Asbury kidnapped, beat and raped her back on August 27, 2023. He later shot and killed himself after a SWAT standoff at his home on Columbus Circle.

Two Injured In Gastonia Shooting

Two people were shot in Gastonia Wednesday night after an argument turned physical, according to the Gastonia Police Department.

23-Year-Old Convicted Of First-Degree Murder In 2019 Shooting

A 23-year-old faces life in prison after being found guilty of killing a 41-year-old man, who refused to buy him alcohol at a restaurant off South Boulevard, according to the District Attorney’s Office.

Statesville Man Pleads Guilty To 2023 Shooting Incident

A 30-year-old man will serve at least 10 years in prison after pleading guilty Wednesday for the shooting incident in Statesville last year.

53-Year-Old Charged For Possessing Stolen Motor Vehicle

The Boone Police Department have charged a 53-year-old Charlotte man with possession of a stolen motor vehicle.

Lenoir Man Found Dead In Park Maintenance Shed

The Lenoir Police Department is investigating an unattended death after a 33-year-old man was found dead in a park maintenance shed.

Fatal Shooting In Rowan County Ruled Self-Defense

The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office determined that a 2023 shooting that killed 23-year-old Matthew Tyler King was justified, saying the killing was in self-defense.

Police Seeking Second Suspect In Connection With Restaurant Break-In

Police are seeking a suspect accused of breaking in a Denver Restaurant on December 30th.

Former Postal Employee Pleads Guilty To Workers' Compensation Fraud

A former postal employee has pleaded guilty to workers compensation fraud for a job-connected injury, announced by U.S Attorney Dena J. King.

Fentanyl Investigation In Rowan County

Over 500 grams of fentanyl recovered in a long-term investigation in Rowan County.

Investigation Underway After Woman Is Shot In East Charlotte

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are investigating after a woman was reportedly shot on Monday, February 5th.

Deputies: Instructional Assistant In Indian Trail Charged

19-year-old Hannah Embrey, an Instructional Assistant at Shiloh Valley Primary School, was charged and arrested after an investigation.

DEA Undercover Operation In NC And SC Leads To Federal Indictments

An investigation and operation by the Drug Enforcement Administration from September 2022 to November 2023 led to ten federal indictments.

Deputies: $50,000 Worth Of Meth Seized During Traffic Stop

Deputies with the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office seized around $50,000 during a traffic stop on Friday, February 2nd, according to a news release.

Attorney General Josh Stein Reaches $13.5 Million Settlement With First National Bank Over Redlining Allegations

Attorney General Josh Stein today reached a settlement with First National Bank of Pennsylvania (FNB) over allegations that the bank engaged in racially discriminatory redlining when providing home mortgage loans in the Charlotte and Winston-Salem areas.

Cherryville Officer Involved In Shooting

A Cherryville police officer was involved in a shooting that resulted in one death.

Teenager Hospitalized In Shooting Near Wingate, Suspect Still At Large

The Union County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect in connection to a shooting that hospitalized a teenage male.

One Person Hospitalized With Life-Threatening Injuries In East Charlotte Shooting

One person was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries following a shooting in east Charlotte on Sunday morning.

Man Arrested In Burke County For Producing, Distributing Child Pornography

A Burke County man is facing three felony charges after allegedly producing and distributing child pornography.

19-Year-Old Charged With Attempted Murder In Hickory

A 19-year-old from Hickory is facing three counts of attempted murder in connection to Wednesday's shooting that put a juvenile in the hospital.

Statesville Man Facing 12 Counts of Sexual Exploitation Of A Minor

A Statesville man is facing 12 second-degree charges after allegedly uploading child sexual exploitation material.

Statesville Man Facing 24 Counts Of Animal Cruelty For Illegal Dog Fighting

A Statesville man is facing a litany of charges after allegedly organizing illegal dog fights, according to the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office.

Homicide Victim Identified In Northwest Charlotte

Officers with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department identified a teen who was fatally shot on Tuesday.

Police Investigating Homicide In Northeast Concord

The Concord Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation after a man was shot and killed in northeast Concord on Sunday night.

Cornelius Man Arrested After Drugs, Firearms Found In Search Warrant

A Cornelius man is facing a slew of charges after drugs and two firearms were found in a search warrant by police.

UNC Charlotte Clears False Shooting Threat

UNC Charlotte Emergency Team has released an All Clear alert. Police may remain in the area for further investigation.

Third Arrest Made In Mount Holly Double Homicide Investigation

The Mount Holly Police Department arrested a third suspect related to the double homicide on December 14th, 2023 that killed two 19 year olds, Jaylan Jackson and Jayden Munson.

One Shot, Killed In Northwest Charlotte Homicide

A homicide investigation is underway in northwest Charlotte after an overnight shooting left one person dead.

20-Year-Old Suspect Arrested For Murder In Charlotte

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department charged 20-year-old German Pacheco with murder, Wednesday January 31st.

One Concord Robbery Suspect Arrested, Police Seeking Second Suspect Involved

Police have arrested a wanted suspect John Meech for his involvement in an armed robbery on Wednesday. Officers continue to look for a second suspect

Jewelry Store Robbed In Gastonia

Police are investigating a robbery that took place at a jewelry store in Gastonia Wednesday night, according to the Gastonia Police Department.

Woman Facing Drug Charges Following Traffic Stop

A routine traffic stop led to an arrest of a Lincolnton woman, who is now facing multiple drug charges.

Man Arrested In Iredell County For Scamming The Elderly, Pretending To Be An FBI Agent

A Georgia man was arrested in Iredell County after scamming elderly people and pretending to be an FBI agent.

One Killed In Lancaster County Crash

One person died in a fatal car crash on US 521 in Lancaster County on Wednesday morning, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.

Police Investigating Shooting In Concord

Police are investigating reports of a person shot near Kannapolis Parkway and Highway 29.

Neighbors Concerned After Several Homes Are Shot Up

Neighbors Terrified After Multiple Homes Shot Into: "I Didn't Think It Was Going To Stop"

23 people were in the homes that were riddled with bullets on Crandon Drive.

CMPD Chief Sounds Alarm About "Very Dangerous Trend"

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings sat down with WCCB News @ Ten anchor Morgan Fogarty to talk about the unintended consequences of the state's Raise the Age law, and how to fix it.

Mooresville Man Charged With 20 Counts Of Second Degree Exploitation Of A Minor

A Mooresville man was arrested in connection with a slew of sexual exploitation charges on January 23rd.

Long-Time Charlotte Activist Gets Help In Time Of Need

There are very few people who care about the Charlotte community like Will Adams. He's been on a mission for more than a decade to stop gun violence. Adam has put that mission ahead of everything, including himself.

Belmont Police Release Video Footage After More Than 50 Gunshots Fired Into Two Homes

The Belmont Police Department released video footage of the suspect vehicles involved in a shooting where more than 50 gunshots were fired into two homes.

Alex Murdaugh Denied New Double Murder Trial After Judge Hears Jury Tampering Allegations

A South Carolina judge on Monday denied Alex Murdaugh’s bid for a new trial after his defense team accused a clerk of court with tampering with a jury.

One Victim Dies In Hospital Following South Charlotte Triple Shooting

21-year-old Yara Velasquez-Escobar died due to the injuries she sustained in the south Charlotte triple shooting that happened last week.

Rock Hill Police Investigating Armed Robbery

Three suspects robbed a 7 Eleven of an unknown amount of money and items from the shelves.

Witnesses: Attempted Smash And Grab Robbery Happened At Jewelry Store Inside Carolina Place Mall

Witnesses tell WCCB that an attempted smash and grab robbery just happened at a jewelry store inside Carolina Place Mall in Pineville.

Police: Pineville Walmart Employee Shot By Customer Unwilling To Pay For Food

A customer at a Walmart shot an employee in the leg after an altercation regarding dog food and chicken.

Alex Murdaugh Tries To Prove Jury Tampering Led To His Murder Conviction

The jurors who found Murdaugh guilty of the shotting deaths of his wife and son will be questioned by the judge.

Elderly Pedestrian Killed In Gastonia

A 65-year-old pedestrian was hit and killed by a truck in Gastonia on Sunday morning, according to the Gastonia Police Department.

Third Victim Dies At Hospital Following Deadly South Charlotte Shooting

A third victim, who was being treated at the hospital with life-threatening injuries, died as a result of their injuries sustained in a shooting in south Charlotte Saturday morning.

Suspect In Custody Following Intentionally Set Apartment Fire

One person is in custody after an apartment in east Charlotte was intentionally set on fire.

Statesville Man Charged For Sexual Exploitation of A Minor

A Statesville man is facing a dozen charges after uploading child sexual exploitation material to social media.

Arrest Made After Production Company Equipment Stolen From Statesville Hotel Parking Lot

Arrest Made After Montel Williams' Production Company's Equipment Stolen From Statesville Hotel Parking Lot

Statesville Police say they arrested a man after Montel Williams' production company's equipment was stolen from a hotel parking lot.

Former WWE Employee Files Sex Abuse Lawsuit Against The Company And Vince McMahon

A former WWE employee filed a federal lawsuit Thursday accusing executive Vince McMahon and another former executive of serious sexual misconduct, including offering her to a star wrestler for sex.

Deputies Identify Man After Stealing Jewelry During Facebook Marketplace Exchange In Burke County

Deputies have identified a Morganton man who allegedly stole jewelry during a Facebook Marketplace exchange in Burke County.

Man Accused Of Driving While Impaired Arrested After Head-On Collision With School Bus In Huntersville

Police say a man accused of driving while impaired in Huntersville hit a school bus head-on causing injuries to him and students on the bus.

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Man Accused Of Raping Woman After Allegedly Breaking Into Her Home In South Charlotte Denied Bond

A judge denied bond for the man accused of raping a woman after he allegedly broke into her south Charlotte home.

Teenage Girl Arrested For Threatening Chester High School Via Text Messages And Phone Calls

A 15-year-old girl was arrested for threatening Chester High School via text messages and phone calls, according to deputies.

14-Year-Old Charged In Connection To Six Criminal Investigations In Matthews

A 14-year-old juvenile faces 11 total charges in connection to six criminal investigations in Matthews, police announced Wednesday.

Police: Murder Suspect Using Dating Apps To Meet Men And Women To Avoid Arrest

Donald Hodges is wanted for murdering his wife in May 2022 and police say they believe he has been evading law enforcement by meeting men and women on dating apps and moving in with them.

$150K Reward Offered For Information On Suspect Wanted For Robbing USPS Letter Carrier

The United States Postal Inspection Service is offering up to $150,000 in rewards for information that could lead to the arrest of a suspect wanted for robbing a USPS letter carrier.

Mint Hill Man Arrested In Connection With Sexual Exploitation Charges Against A Minor

A man has been arrested in connection with sexual exploitation charges against a minor in Mint Hill.

One Injured In Shooting Near Uptown Charlotte

Central Piedmont Community College officials say CMPD officers made an arrest at a parking deck on campus after an alleged shooting Wednesday.

Medical Examiner Identifies Remains Found In Gaston County

The Medical Examiner's Office identified the remains of a man who was reported missing in 2020 in Gaston County.

EXCLUSIVE: Images of Passenger Being Removed After Bomb Threat On Plane At Charlotte-Douglas International Airport

Images only on WCCB show a passenger being arrested after allegedly making a bomb threat on a plane at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport.

National Nonprofit To Patrol Around Garinger High School

Garinger High School students may see some unfamiliar faces as they leave school. A national non-profit created to stop school violence is making it's way to east Charlotte.

Shots Fired At Officers During Chase In Rock Hill

Police say shots were fired at officers during a chase involving armed robbery suspects in Rock Hill.

Vaccine Access Expanded In Response To Rise In Mpox Cases In the Mecklenburg County Region

Public Health officials are seeing a rise in mpox cases in our region and across North Carolina. Since late 2023, six new cases of mpox were reported among Mecklenburg County residents.

Rowan County Traffic Stop Reveals Weapons Of Mass Destruction

Deputies with Rowan County Sheriff's Office discovered several pipe bombs while searching a suspect's vehicle.

Convicted Sex Offender Arrested During Online Predator Investigation

Deputies say they caught a dangerous sexual predator and placed him in the Union County Detention Center under a $2M bond in connection with child sexual exploitation offenses.

Father, Daughter Robbed Outside Belmont Waffle House

An investigation is underway after a man and his daughter were robbed at gun point in the parking lot of a Belmont Waffle House.

Complaints From Residents Helped Statesville Police Arrest An Accused Drug Dealer

A Statesville man has been charged in connection with a drug bust. Police say residents tipped them off about the illegal activity.

Dingy Water In Parts Of Caldwell County

Caldwell county has been exposed to dingy water due to a struck valve from the City of Lenoir.

CMPD: Man Wanted For Killing Woman Inside East Charlotte Home, Kidnapping Man

CMPD says Diana Perez, 26, was shot and killed after an unknown man came inside an east Charlotte home, demanded money, and then kidnapped another victim who was also inside the home following the shooting.

Suspect In Custody After Evading Traffic Stop, Dragging Deputy From Car

A wanted man is in custody after dragging a deputy from his car while attempting to evade a traffic stop in Iredell County.

Suspect Arrested For Robbing Academy Sports & Dick’s Sporting Goods In Matthews

The suspect accused of robbing two sporting good stores has been identified as 21-year-old Vidall Velasquez has arrested and charged with armed robbery.

Lenoir Man Sentenced For Obtaining Property By False Pretenses

A Lenoir man was sentenced to six to nine years in prison for obtaining property by false pretenses in Caldwell County.

Suspect Wanted In Chester County, Considered Armed And Dangerous

The Chester County Sheriff's Office is searching for a suspect wanted in connection to a domestic disturbance.

Flight Attendant From Charlotte Arrested For Allegedly Filming Minors In Aircraft Bathroom

A 37-year-old American Airlines flight attendant has been arrested for allegedly secretly filming minor female passengers using the aircraft bathroom on multiple occasions.

Suspects In Custody After Hitting A Police Cruiser Twice With A Stolen Vehicle

Two suspects have been arrested after stealing a motor vehicle and hitting a police cruiser twice in south Charlotte.

Gastonia Police: 19-Year-Old Charged With First Degree Murder In Alleged Fatal Shooting

A man has been charged with first degree murder in connection with the shooting death of a 16-year-old on January 17th, according to a news release.

Criminals Expand Financial Sextortion Scheme

The FBI Charlotte Field Office has seen an increase in financial sextortion crimes and the type of schemes being used. Across the country financial sextortion cases are skyrocketing. In North Carolina, from 2022 to 2023, FBI Charlotte saw a 20% increase in reports statewide.

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