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.
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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 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.Β
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.
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.Β
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.Β 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.Β
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 & Dickβs 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.
Facebook Hack Concerns Resurfacing for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control
Since the fall of 2022, Melissa Knicely and the rest of the employees at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care and Control have been victims of a Facebook hack.Β
New Surveillance Video Released From November CATS Bus Stabbing
The incident occurred in November on East Sugar Creek Road, according to police.
Rowan County Citizen Charged With Felony Animal Cruelty
Grace Horne has been charged with felony animal cruelty and misdemeanor animal cruelty.
Teenager Fatally Shot In North Charlotte
A homicide investigation is underway after a victim was found fatally shot in North Charlotte, according to a police report.Β
Victim Identified In Fatal North Charlotte Shooting
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has been identified the victim in an overnight shooting in North Charlotte.
More Than 30 Hours Of Video Released After Barricaded Subject Is Accused Of Destroying CMPD Drones, SWAT Seriously Damages Home To Get Man In Custody
CMPD released more than 30 hours of video after a man destroyed four drones and a robot during a standoff. SWAT seriously damaged the house in an attempt to continue communication methods, get a better visual, and have more protection from the alleged armed subject, according to police.
Two Individuals Wanted For Alleged Fraud In Kings Mountain
The Kings Mountain Police Department is searching for two individuals that were involved in a fraud.
Person Wanted For Allegedly Stealing Church Van
Police in Gastonia need the publicβs help in finding a suspect that allegedly stole a church van.
17-Year-Old Charged In Chester County Shooting
A 17-year-old faces attempted murder charges in connection to a shooting that took place in Great Falls, South Carolina.
Man Charged With Sexually Assaulting A Mentally Disabled Person
Investigators in Burke County have arrested a Connelly Springs man for allegedly raping a mentally disabled person.
Suspect Arrested After Attacking A Wingate Student With A Knife On Campus
Wingate University went into lockdown Friday night after a student was attacked on campus with a knife.
Chick-Fil-A Owner Charged With Criminal Sexual Conduct With Minor
Police have charged a Chick-Fil-A owner for allegedly attempting to meet up with a 14-year-old boy, according to the Fort Mill police Department.
One Dead, Another Seriously Injured In York County Car Crash
One person was killed and another was seriously injured after a car crash in York County Thursday morning, according to South Carolina Highway Patrol.
One Dead In Fatal Collision On Brookshire Boulevard
One person died in a fatal car crash on Brookshire Boulevard in west Charlotte on Wednesday night.
78-Year-Old Man Charged For Tying Wife To A Bed With Duct Tape
A Davidson man has been charged for forcibly restraining his wife by tying her to a bed with duct tape.
4 Juveniles To Face Charges For Vandalizing High School, Stealing Rifle
Four juveniles are expected to face charges for vandalizing a high school and stealing a school resource officer's rifle in Rowan County.
Matthews Police Arrest Man For Shooting Neighbor Following Dispute
Police have arrested a man in Matthews after he allegedly shot his neighbor in the neck following a dispute.
Man And Woman Face 42 Combined Charges For Breaking Into Storage Units, Child Abuse
A man and woman in Iredell County face 42 combined charges for breaking and entering into multiple storage units and child abuse.
Myers Park High School Senior Killed
CMPD is investigating after a Myers Park senior was killed on Sunday, January 7th, according to a news release.
One Dead, One Injured In Kannapolis Shooting
One person is dead and another was injured in a shooting overnight in Kannapolis.
One Dead In Fatal Crash On Monroe Road
Police are investigating a fatal collision that killed one person on Sunday morning.
Motorcyclist Turns Himself In After Nearly Hitting Elementary School Boy
The 18-year-old motorcyclist that nearly hit an elementary school student after passing a stopped school bus turned himself him.
Man Killed In Overnight West Charlotte Shooting
A homicide investigation is underway after an overnight shooting left one man dead, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.
Man Charged With Murder, Kidnapping In Catawba County Domestic Dispute
Deputies have arrested a 47-year-old man with murder and first-degree kidnapping following a homicide investigation in Catawba County.
Suspect That Led Deputies On A Chase In Custody
Police have arrested the man wanted for a hit and run in Chester County.
Three Suspects Arrested Following Attempted Robbery, Police Chase
Three suspects have been arrested after attempting to rob someone in a Loweβs parking lot and initiating a police chase.
CMPD: Fourth Suspect In Connection To The Shooting Death Of A 3-Year-Old Boy At Large In Northwest Charlotte
Detectives with CMPD are requesting the public's assistance in locating 22-year-old Bryce Felder for his involvement in the murder of 3-year-old Asiah Figueroa.
16-Year-Old Charged With Murder In North Charlotte Homicide
Police identified a 16-year-old juvenile as the suspect related to the north Charlotte homicide that occurred Thursday night.
Parents Charged After Infant Baby Was Exposed To Fentanyl
Two parents in Salisbury, North Carolina were charged with child abuse after their infant was exposed to high levels of fentanyl, police say.
Newton Woman Sentenced For Trafficking Opiates
A woman in Newton, North Carolina was sentenced to six to eight years in prison for trafficking fentanyl.
EXCLUSIVE: Accused Serial Scammer Targets Landlords in Charlotte; Thousands of Dollars In Rent Still Unpaid
An accused serial scammer is causing a lot of headaches for property owners in Charlotte.
Three Officers Injured, 18 Arrests/Citations Issued In Uptown Charlotte On New Year's Eve
CMPD says three officers were injured and 18 people were arrested or issued citations in Uptown Charlotte on New Year's Eve.
Statesville Police Department Investigating Food Lion Robbery
The Statesville Police Department is conducting an investigation of a robbery at the Food Lion on East Broad Street.
Bond Increased After Man Shot Five People On NYE Near Romare Bearden Park In Uptown Charlotte
The Judge has increased the bond for Daevion Crawford after first court appearance.Β Five people were injured in a shooting that happened just before midnight on New Year's Eve near Romare Bearden Park in Uptown Charlotte, according to CMPD.
CMPD Requesting Public's Assistance In Fatal Hit And Run Crash
Detective's are attempted to locate a white Chevrolet Express cargo van that was involved in a hit and run that resulted in the death of an 18-year-old girl.
Belmont Police Arrest Suspects For Heritage Inn Shooting
The Belmont Police Department say they have arrested Clarence Gagliardi and Alisha Crawford as suspects for a shooting that occurred on December 30, 2023.
Man Charged With Assaulting Wife's Co-Worker, Pushing Cook's Head Toward Deep Fryer, Police Say
Police in North Carolina have charged a man with assaulting his wifeβs co-worker behind the counter of a fast food restaurant, saying he put his hands around the cook's neck and pushed his head toward a deep fryer.
New DNA Evidence Released In CMPD Cold Case Murder of Kim Thomas
Has a high-profile cold case in Charlotte finally been solved? A prominent local attorney says newly-released evidence clears his client in the 1990 murder of Kim Thomas. But the victim's sister says she's not so sure.
Pedestrian Killed In East Charlotte Hit-And-Run
An 18-year-old pedestrian was hit and killed by a car after a hit-and-run in east Charlotte, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police.
Off-Duty Police Officer Is Killed In North Carolina After Witnessing A Crime At A Gas Station
An off-duty police officer was shot and killed in North Carolina after witnessing a crime at a gas station and approaching the two suspects, officials said.
One Dead, One Injured In Lincoln County Crash
One person died and another was sent to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries following a head-on accident on US 321 on Sunday morning.
Police Searching For Vehicle Involved In Fatal Hit-And-Run In Salisbury
Police are asking for the publicβs assistance in locating a vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run that killed a bicyclist in Salisbury on Friday morning.
3 Men Arrested After Drugs And A Gun Were Found At A Lake Norman Restaurant
Three men are facing charges after drugs and a gun were found at a Lake Norman restaurant.
Family Wants Answers Into Charlotte Woman's Death
31-year-old Millie Danzy and 36-year-old Cedric Watts were found dead on Green Needles Court from drug overdoses. The two were missing for one week.
Suspects Wanted For Assaulting A Chipotle Employee In Lancaster County
Two individuals from Charlotte are wanted for allegedly assaulting a 20-year-old female Chipotle employee at a restaurant earlier this month.
Two Dead, One Airlifted To Hospital In Fatal Lancaster Crash
Two men are dead and another needed to be airlifted by helicopter to a hospital following a fatal single-vehicle crash in Lancaster County on Friday morning.
One Dead In Fatal Crash In Salisbury
One person died in a fatal car crash on South Main Street in Salisbury on Friday morning, causing all lanes to shut down temporarily.
Stolen Car Found With Child Inside
A five year old little girl was found in a car that was stolen from a local gas station.
Salisbury Man Wanted In Reference To Fraud Investigation
The Salisbury Police Department is searching for a male suspect wanted in reference to a fraud investigation.
Skeletal Remains Found In Lincoln County
Police are investigating the cause and identity of the skeletal remains found in a wooded area in northeastern Lincoln County.
Suspect Charged With Murder In Lancaster Shooting
Police have charged the suspect responsible for the deadly shooting in Lancaster, South Carolina that left a 42-year-old man dead.
17-Year-Old Victim Identified, Another Hurt In Steele Creek Homicide
A 17-year-old died and another person was sent to the hospital with life-threatening injuries following a deadly shooting in Steele Creek
FBI Charlotte Warns About Sextortion Attempts
The FBI Charlotte Field Office is warning parents, caregivers, and teens that sextortion crimes typically increase during school and holiday breaks.
Wanted Suspect Arrested, Facing 240-Plus Charges In Connection To 184 Vehicle Break-Ins Across Charlotte
Hannah Freeman, one of the suspects connected to the 184 vehicle break-ins in Charlotte earlier this month, has been arrested and faces more than 240 charges.
CMPD: Inmate Dead After Being Found Unresponsive
A male inmate died after he was found unresponsive at the Mecklenburg County Detention Center-Central Tuesday night.
Two Victims Shot, Killed In North Charlotte Shooting
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a shooting in north Charlotte that left two people dead on Wednesday morning.
Charlotte Woman Arrested After Attempted Bank Robbery In Matthews
According to the press release, staff from the bank told officers that a female had came into the bank and demanded cash.
CMPD Investigating Homicide In Northwest Charlotte
The Homicide Unit in CMPD is investigating a homicide in northwest Charlotte near Oakdale Road and Old Plank Road.
Man Wanted For Stealing Salt Spreader, Wiring Harness In Blowing Rock
Police in Blowing Rock ask for the publicβs assistance in finding a man accused of taking a salt spreader controller and a wiring harness from a Chetola work truck.
Suspect In Custody Following Southwest Charlotte Homicide
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation after a woman reportedly died after being stabbed in southwest Charlotte.
Rowan County Man Arrested For Child Abuse
A Rowan County man is behind bars after a months-long investigation into him for child abuse.
One Dead In Single-Vehicle Car Crash In Kershaw County
A single-vehicle car crash on US Highway 521 in Kershaw County killed one late Friday night, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
One Dead, Another Hospitalized In Fatal Spartanburg Crash
One person has died and another was sent to the hospital in a fatal car crash late Friday night on Interstate 26 in Spartanburg County, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
Police Searching For Suspect Wanted For Attempted Armed Robbery In Charlotte
Police are searching for a suspect wanted for attempting an armed robbery at a Circle K off The Plaza in Charlotte.
North Carolina Mother Accused Of Starving 10-Year-Old Son Is Charged With Murder
A North Carolina mother accused of starving her 10-year-old son has been charged with murder and negligent child abuse in his death, according to police.
Rock Hill Burglar Arrested After Multiple Break-Ins
A man has been arrested and charged with two counts of robbery for allegedly breaking into two businesses.
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