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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.

Deputies: Elementary School Teacher Arrested For Sexual Exploitation Of A Minor

The Cleveland County Sheriff's Office has arrested an elementary school teacher on three charges of sexual exploitation of a minor.

24 Years Since Asha Degree Disappeared

This Valentine's Day marks 24 years since a then 9-year-old Asha Degree disappeared from her Shelby home.

Suspect Wanted In Attempted Jet Ski Theft

The Catawba County Sheriff’s Office needs the public’s help identifying a man that was caught on camera attempting to steal a jet ski.

Hickory Man Sentenced To 10-Plus Years For Cocaine Trafficking

A Hickory man was sentenced to over 10 years in prison for distributing a large amount of cocaine.

Morganton Woman Charged For Trafficking Methamphetamine

A Morganton woman is facing multiple charges for trafficking methamphetamine and being in possession of over $32,000 worth of drugs.

Pedestrian Killed In Northwest Charlotte Crash

A 71-year-old pedestrian was hit and killed by a vehicle in northwest Charlotte on Tuesday night.

Victim Identified In Southwest Charlotte Deadly Shooting

Authorities released the name of the man killed in a shooting in southwest Charlotte Tuesday afternoon.

Two Suspects Arrested In Concord Homicide Case

In relation to the homicide on January 28, 2024, police have arrested two suspects and charged them with murder.

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.

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