Comic Store Owner Becomes Real-Life Hero Saving Woman From Attacker
A truly heroic feat by a man who sells stories of superheroes. A comic book store owner in Hickory jumped into action to save a woman being sexually assaulted nearby.
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School Resource Officers Continue Active Shooter Training
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officers continued active shooter training Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at Lincolnton Middle School.
Female Athletic Coach Charged With Assaulting Student At Statesville High School
A female athletic coach appeared in court on Wednesday, April 26th after being charged with assaulting an 18-year-old female student following a soccer game at Statesville High School.
Video Footage Captured From Fire Set At Strip Mall In Gastonia
Video footage has been released after a fire was set at a strip mall in Gastonia.
Police: 13-Year-Old Girl Arrested For Cutting Gastonia Firefighter With Knife
Gastonia Police say they arrested and charged a 13-year-old girl Tuesday evening after she allegedly used a knife to cut a firefighter, according to a news release.
Police Investigating After 16-Year-Old Shot In Statesville
A teenager is recovering after being shot in the leg early Tuesday morning in Statesville.
8-Year-Old In Stable Condition Following Shooting In Northwest Charlotte
Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are conducting an assault with a deadly weapon investigation after an 8-year-old was shot in northwest Charlotte.
CMPD: Charlotte Man Wanted | $5,000 Cash Reward
Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department say they are looking for a Charlotte man charged with several crimes via Twitter
Fatal Head-On Crash Burke County
Two people died after a head-on collision on Friday, April 21st.
CMPD Cold Case Division Has Hope In Solving 13-Year-Old Cold Case Murder
An obscure phrase etched into the side of a late 1990's 2-door Honda Civic may hold the key to solving Hinton's murder 13 years later.
Police: Gaston County Suspect Charged With Shooting Neighbors In Custody In Florida
Gaston County Police say Robert Singletary turned himself into police in Tampa, Florida, for his involvement in a shooting that left two people seriously injured.
Man Arrested In Murder Of Rock Hill Mother
Rock Hill Police arrested 25-year-old Brenden Johnson for the murder of Jennifer Robinson back in March. They say tips from the community led them to Johnson who was hiding in Charlotte.
CMPD: Homicide Investigation North Charlotte
The Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a homicide in North Charlotte that left one dead and another person injured.
Union Co. Man's Facebook Page Is Hacked; Dozens Scammed Out Of Money
Hackers target a Union County man's e-mail account and Facebook page, tricking dozens of people into buying items, he supposedly listed for sale.
Statesville Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested in Pennsylvania
Investigators have identified the man that is accused of robbing the Bank of America in Statesville in March.
CMPD: Man Arrested For Shooting Two People At Romare Bearden Park
Police say they arrested a man after two people were seriously hurt during a shooting at Romare Bearden Park in Uptown Charlotte.
Police Searching For Suspect Accused Of Shooting Man In Salisbury
Police say they are investigating the shooting of a 46-year-old man in Salisbury.
CMPD: Shooting Investigation Freedom Drive
Detectives with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are investigating Key Street on Freedom Drive.
Deputies: Murder Suspect Returned To Custody After Being Mistakenly Released From Jail
A murder suspect turned himself in after being mistakenly released from the Mecklenburg County Detention Center.
Diana Cojocari Charged With Felony Possession Of Controlled Substance While In Jail
Diana Cojocari, the mother of missing Cornelius girl Madalina Cojocari, has been charged with felony possession of a controlled substance while in jail, according to the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office.
Highway Patrol: Fatal Hit-And-Run In Catawba County
Troopers say they are investigating a hit-and-run collision resulting in the death of a pedestrian on Thursday, April 13th.
CMPD: 3-Year-Old Shot And Killed In Southwest Charlotte, Father Charged
A three-year-old has been shot and killed on O'Hara Drive in southwest Charlotte, according to police.
Mecklenburg County Courthouse Clerk Charged With Attempted Robbery
A Mecklenburg County Courthouse clerk has been arrested and charged with attempted robbery with a dangerous weapon.
CMPD: Couple Charged With Abusing Four Month Old Baby Wanted By Police
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police say 24-year-old Brandon Augustine and his fiance' 23-year-old Mildred Chestnut have been on the run since March 18th.
Rock Hill Man Arrested On Child Sexual Abuse Charges
A man has been arrested on five charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor.
Community Gathers For 12th Birthday Of Missing Cornelius Girl Madalina Cojocari
The community coming together to mark the 12th birthday of a missing Cornelius girl. No one has seen Madalina Cojocari since last November.
Police Search For Truck After Hit And Run In North Charlotte
A man was seriously injured after a hit and run in north Charlotte.
City To Buy & Tear Down North Charlotte Motel In Effort To Reduce Violent Crime
City leaders have approved a plan to buy and tear down a North Charlotte motel. It's part of an effort to reduce violent crime in the I-85 and West Sugar Creek Road corridor.
Customer Claims Captain D's Employees Threatened And Assaulted Her
Reshaunda Mason is still in disbelief over her encounter with employees at Captain D’s seafood restaurant on Sunset Rd in Charlotte.
Man Charged With Brutal Murder Of Charlotte Woman
Police say 35-year-old Laura Miller was killed on Easter Sunday.
Deputies: Crash During A Car Chase Hospitalizes Three Suspects
Three men have been sent to the hospital after crashing a car during a chase with Mecklenburg County deputies on Sunday, April 9th.
'It's Sick'; Neighbors React After CMPD Arrest Man For Indecent Exposure Cases
CMPD arrested Aaron Williams at his Huntersville home. Police say video shows him exposing himself in public.
Man Accused Of Stealing From Gastonia Hospital, AirTag Leads To His Arrest
A 48-year-old Cherryville man was arrested and charged after police say he broke into cars in the parking lot of a hospital and stole items from a nurse's break room.
Salisbury Teen Killed After Attempted Armed Robbery
Officers are investigating the death of a teen after an attempted armed robbery in Concord.
Investigators Reveal New Details About Murder Of Missing Union County Woman
5 people are now charged in connection to the murder of Alison Thomas.
Hudson Woman Charged With Sex Offenses Involving A Minor
A woman is behind bars and charged with sex offenses involving a minor.
Victim Of Deadly Shooting In Lancaster Identified
No arrests have been made after a deadly shooting in Lancaster.
Homicide Investigation At Apartment Complex in Southeast Charlotte
Police are investigating a homicide in southeast Charlotte.
One Injured In Shooting at Ramsey Creek Park in Cornelius, Woman Arrested
Police are investigating a shooting at Ramsey Creek Park.
Lincolnton Man Facing Secret Peeping Charges
A Lincoln County man has been charged with secret peeping and child sexual exploitation charges.
Update: Second Man Dies As A Result Of An Officer-Involved Shooting In Gastonia
A 61-year-old victim has died as a result of his injuries from the March 27th shooting.
Update: Missing Boys Possibly Taken By Father Have Been Found Safe
Two boys, who were kidnapped by their father from a neighborhood in Concord were found safe on Monday.
Deputies: Alert Student Resource Officer In Union County Thwarts Drug Dealing Duo
Deputies say a school resource officer at Piedmont High School in Union County used her training to help safeguard a school and stop narcotics from being distributed in the community.
Video Shows Suspect Stealing More Than $18,000 In Electronics From Gastonia Walmart
Detectives need your help identifying a suspect accused of stealing more than $18,000 of electronics from a Walmart in Gastonia.
Deputies: Sex Offender Arrested After Fleeing Traffic Stop
Deputies say they arrested a registered sex offender with outstanding charges after he fled on foot during a traffic stop.
Catawba County Man Arrested On Drug Trafficking Charges
A search warrant led to the arrest of a Catawba County man after deputies seized drugs and a stolen vehicle from a home in Newton, according to a news release.
Family, Friends Remember Life Of A Young Mother Killed After Domestic Dispute
Officers with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department were called to a home on Teresa Lane near Thompson Avenue shortly after 6pm on Sunday, March 26th in reference to a domestic violence assault with a deadly weapon.
Family Says Rock Hill Mother Is Innocent Bystander In Deadly Drive-By Shooting
A Rock Hill mother is gunned down in a drive-by shooting. Her family says she was an innocent victim, struck by a stray bullet. Police have not made an arrest.
Third Arrest Made After 19-Year-Old Killed, 15-Year-Old Injured in Statesville
Statesville Police say they have three people in custody after a 19-year-old was shot and killed and another teen was injured.
Cleaning Employee Accused of Stealing Jewelry From Customer's Home
An employee of a house cleaning service has been arrested after investigators say she is accused of stealing more than $25,000 worth of jewelry from a customer's home.
Bail Bondsmen and Suspect Injured In Gunfight In Southwest Charlotte Neighborhood
A meeting between a suspect and two bail bondsmen ends in a shootout. Police say over 20 shots were fired, some into homes, in the neighborhood where they met.
Deputies: Iredell County Substitute Teacher Found With Marijuana and Alcohol
A substitute teacher has been arrested after deputies say he was found with alcohol and marijuana in his possession.
Mooresville Police Arrest Armed Suspects After Responding To Suspicious Activity Call
Police say two men from Charlotte were arrested in Mooresville after officers responded to a suspicious activity call and found that the men were armed with several weapons.
Two Men Charged With Committing Multiple Thefts From Storage Units In Gastonia
Detectives from the Gastonia Police Department have charged 34-year-old Nicholas Alexander Helms of Lowell, North Carolina, and 45-year-old Danny Carlton Gosnell of Gastonia with multiple counts of theft and breaking and entering related to multiple thefts from storage units in Gastonia.
Police Release Identity Of Man Found Dead Near Cemetery In North Charlotte
CMPD has identified the man who was found dead near a cemetery on West 9th Street on Friday, March 24th.
CMPD: One Dead, One Injured After Shooting In Steele Creek
One person is dead and another is injured after a shooting in Steele Creek, according to CMPD.
CMPD Cops And Exotic Cars Event
CMPD Police and fire training academy celebrates its annual Cops and Cars event. Check out this gallery of exotic cars and fun activities.
Teen Shot In The Leg In Northwest Charlotte
Police say a teen was shot in the leg after someone opened fired on a home in northwest Charlotte overnight.
Lincolnton Man Accused Of Shooting Wife As She Prepared Dinner
Deputies say a man from Lincolnton is accused of shooting his wife in the stomach while she was preparing dinner for her family.
Boone Police Identify Women Wanted For Stealing Merchandise From The Mast General Store In Boone
Boone Police say they have identified the women accused of stealing jewelry and a key chain from the Mast General Store in Boone.
Charlotte Murder Suspect Arrested In Virginia
Police say the suspect accused of stabbing a man to death in the Steele Creek area has been arrested in Virginia.
Police: Man Arrested For Carjacking UNC Charlotte Student On Campus
A man has been arrested for reportedly carjacking a student at UNC Charlotte, according to a news release from school officials.
NC Auditor Pleads Guilty To Hit-and-Run
North Carolina’s elected auditor has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor for leaving the scene of a December crash in which she drove her state-owned vehicle into a parked car.
Police Trying To Identify North Charlotte Knife Attack Suspect
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is trying to identify the suspect who attacked a man with a knife on Monday.
19-Year-Old Injured In Shooting In Rock Hill
Rock Hill Police are investigating a shooting that left a 19-year-0ld injured.
Gastonia Police Continue Investigating Deadly Shooting on Union Road
Family members say the victim, 20-year-old Tyceria Alexander, was walking to a job interview when he was shot.
Police: 5 Dead, Including Three Kids, At SC Home
Authorities in South Carolina say a former soldier shot and killed three children as they slept in their home while their mother frantically sought help.
Abducted Three-Year-Old Boy Found In Stanly Co.
A three-year-old child abducted from Union Mill in Rutherford County has been found safe in Oakboro.
Belmont Woman Sentenced To Federal Prison For Executing Back-To-Back Fraud Schemes In The Charlotte Area
A woman from Belmont, with two prior federal embezzlement convictions, was sentenced to 57 months in prison for executing back-to-back fraud schemes in the Charlotte area.
Teenager Arrested In Connection To Double Homicide In North Charlotte
A 16-year-old was arrested Wednesday morning in connection to a double homicide in North Charlotte over the weekend.
Gastonia Man Arrested For Possessing 3,000 Fentanyl Pills, Charged With Drug Trafficking
Police say they arrested a Gastonia man on several outstanding drug warrants. During the course of the investigation, police say they also seized 3,000 Fentanyl pills.
Homicide Investigation In Northeast Charlotte
Police are on the scene of a homicide investigation. They were called to a home on Malibu Drive and found a man with traumatic injuries.
CMPD Releases Body Cam Video From Shooting; Interviews Itself About What Happened
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police released new body cam video from an officer-involved shooting that happened back in September. Multiple officers fired their weapons, but missed their target. They were cleared of any wrong doing.
CMPD Body Camera Video Released In Officer-Involved Shooting
Police have released body camera footage from an officer-involved shooting that happened on September 15, 2022 in northwest Charlotte. Police shot at a suspected car thief they say had a gun.
Deadly Shooting In East Charlotte, Victims Identified
Officials have released the names of the two people that were shot and killed in east Charlotte on Sunday.
Man Arrested After Parking Lot Shooting In East Charlotte
A suspect has been arrested after allegedly shooting a man multiple times in a parking lot on Saturday, March 18th.
Burlington Felon Flees Gas Station In Stolen Vehicle
A man was arrested in Burlington, NC after fleeing from a stolen vehicle on Thursday, March 16th.
CMPD Continues To Search For Suspects One Week After Murder Of McDonald's Manager
The family of Lacarta Roseborough is asking the community to come forward with information about this case.
Driver Charged With DWI After Crash That Killed Preschooler
A 4-year-old died and two other children were hurt in a crash involving a suspected impaired driver in Lincolnton.
Northview Academy Closed Today, Student Shot and Killed Wednesday Night
Northview Academy will not open Thursday following the fatal shooting of a student Wednesday night, Iredell-Statesville Schools Superintendent Jeff James said.
Police Release Surveillance Video of Attempted Armed Robbery at Circle K in Gastonia
Police have released surveillance video of an attempted armed robbery that happened at a Gastonia convenience store.
Two People Facing Charges In Deadly Shooting At Fox & Hound
Police say they arrested two people for their involvement in the murder of Jamielle Clements, who was killed outside the Fox & Hound Bar and Grille in October.
Tips For Protecting Kids After Kidnapped 13-Year-Old Girl Found Locked In Shed
A 13-year-old girl, kidnapped, and found locked inside a shed in Davidson County. Now, we're learning new information about the disturbing case and hearing from experts on how to keep your kids safe.
Shots Fired Into Home During Party Near Lake Norman
Someone fired shots into a short-term house rental during a party near the Westport Golf Club, according to investigators.
Police: Woman Arrested For Stabbing Husband In Gastonia
Gastonia Police say they arrested and charged a 24-year-old woman after she stabbed her husband in their home Monday.
Man Destroys 4 CMPD Drones And A Bomb Squad Robot Before Surrendering
Police say 32-year-old Anh Thai threatened his neighbors on Griers Fork Drive and then barricaded himself inside his mother's home.
Sheriff: Man Killed In Stanly County Officer-Involved Shooting
The Stanly County Sheriff's Office says one person has died after an officer-involved shooting.
Police: Fort Mill Paramedic Sexually Assaulted Teen in Ambulance
A Fort Mill paramedic is out on bond after being accused of sexually assaulting a female passenger he was transporting to the hospital.
16-Year-Old Injured After Shooting In Gastonia
A teen is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries after a shooting Thursday morning.
Newly Released Warrants: Madalina Cojocari's Mother Wanted Relative To "Smuggle" Them Away From Step-Father
Newly released search warrants in the Madalina Cojocari case were released on Wednesday. The warrants were to search Madalina's home on Victoria Bay Dr. in Cornelius and a Toyota Prius believed to be used by Madalina's mother, Diana Cojocari.
Police Searching for Driver In South Charlotte Deadly Hit and Run
Police are still trying to locate the driver that hit and killed a woman in south Charlotte on Saturday.
CMS Grandmother Upset With Lack Of Action After Alleged Sexual Assault On School Bus
A Charlotte grandmother's anger is growing, one month after she says another student sexually assaulted her granddaughter on a school bus.
DWI Suspect Faces New Charges After Crash Victim Dies
Statesville Police are searching for a man they say caused a crash that killed a man.
York Middle School Teacher Charged with Assault and Battery
York Police Department detectives have charged a former York School District One teacher with misdemeanor assault and battery on a student. The alleged incident occurred at York Middle School.
Man Stabbed In Abdomen On Rock Hill Bus, Suspect In Custody
Police say they have made an arrest after a man was stabbed on a city bus.
Family Of Shanquella Robinson Calls On President Biden For Help In Case
Family members, attorneys and local activists traveled to Washington, D.C., to push for justice for Shanquella Robinson.
Former Lake Norman High School Coach Facing Additional Indecent Liberties Charges
Officials say a former softball coach is facing more charges after an investigation revealed there were other victims.
Charges Filed After 3-Year-Old Killed in Fort Mill Car Accident
A deadly car accident in York County has claimed the life of a 3-year-old child.
CMPD Searching For Missing Teen
16-year-old Leana Lang was last seen leaving Olympic High School. The call for service came in at 11:21 p.m. on Monday, February 13, 2023.
Alex Murdaugh Receives Consecutive Life Sentences For Murdering Wife And Son
Disgraced South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh has been convicted of murder in the shooting deaths of his wife and son. A judge sentenced him to consecutive life sentences.
