Charlotte Fire Dept. investigating early morning arson in north Charlotte
Incredible video from a Charlotte firefighter's helmet cam shows them battling an early morning house fire that investigators say is being considered arson.
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Quadruple shooting suspects shot and killed dead after police chase
The suspects accused in a Gaston County quadruple shooting are dead less than 24 hours after the shooting.
Gaston Co. Police: 2 dead, 2 hurt in shooting at home on Forbes Road
Police say two people are dead and two others are critically injured after a shooting in southern Gaston County.
Former Newton Police officer who kicked and shot suspect after they surrendered will spend up to 10 years in prison
A former Newton Police Lieutenant will spend eight to 10 years in prison for second-degree murder.
Ring camera video captures moments CMPD SWAT drags shooting suspect out of apartment after hours-long standoff
A CMPD officer is recovering after being shot in the line of duty. Police say the man who shot the officer has been arrested, as their investigation ramps up.
Multiple victims following Thursday morning shooting in Gaston County
Four shot in Gaston County home Thursday morning. An investigation is underway.
SWAT team arrests suspect after standoff following shooting of CMPD officer
Police arrested 28-year-old Dionte Antonio McCracking following a multi-hour standoff in Steele Creek, hours after an officer was shot during a stolen vehicle investigation.
CMPD officer hospitalized after being shot during stolen vehicle call in west Charlotte
A Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer is in stable condition after a suspect fired a weapon during a suspicious vehicle investigation early Wednesday morning on Enderly Road.
CMPD officer shot, search for suspect
Police responded to a call on Enderly Road between Freedom Drive and Tuckaseegee Road Wednesday morning.
Deputies search for accused grave robber in Chesterfield County
Deputies in Chesterfield County are searching for a suspected grave robber.
Police investigating after man found shot, killed on Marvin Road late Monday night
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are looking for answers after a man was shot and killed in east Charlotte late Monday night.
25-year-old arrested after homicide investigation
The Gaston County Police have made an arrest following an investigation into a homicide that occurred outside of Mount Holly.
Mooresville man charged with murder and attempted murder after killing one, injuring another
A man is behind bars in Rowan County following a deadly shooting in Mooresville.
Local woman accused of leaving her infant granddaughter inside hot car
A Union County grandmother is accused of leaving her eight-month-old granddaughter inside a hot car.
Former Rowan Co. Schools employee arrested while trying to board a cruise ship on warrant for indecent liberties with a student
A former Rowan County School employee is in custody after being accused of an inappropriate relationship with a student.
Suspect in east Charlotte murder tracked down, arrested in Texas
A suspect is in custody in connection with the death of a man killed in a grocery store parking lot in east Charlotte.
Dilworth assault suspect indicted by grand jury
The man accused of punching a woman and knocking her to the ground in Dilworth has been indicted by a grand jury.
CMPD investigating officer involved shooting
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred on Autumn Frost Trail.
Person killed after being hit by a vehicle during altercation
The Rowan County Sheriff's Office is investigating an incident where an individual was killed after being hit by a vehicle on the shoulder of the interstate.
67 year old man charged after Taylorsville stabbing incident
A Taylorsville man has been arrested for his role in a stabbing incident that occurred on Tuesday.
Deputies hunting for man accused of cutting communication lines in Hildebran
Burke County Sheriff"s deputies are searching for a wanted man following a utility wire theft that left communication lines cut in Hildebran.
Watauga Co. couple pleads guilty after accusations of incest and locking young children up with no food, water or toilet
A man and woman from Watauga County have pleaded guilty to child abuse.
Cornelius man accused of sex crime against a 12-year-old child
A Cornelius man is accused of looking in a window and exposing himself to a child.
SWAT standoff with shooting suspect ends after 12 hours in north Charlotte
A nearly 12-hour long SWAT standoff in north Charlotte is over after the suspect surrendered.
Man in critical condition after shootout with police
A man is in critical condition after a shootout with police in Northeast Charlotte. Cars and homes are riddled with bullets on Autumn Frost Trail where police spent eight hours investigating after shots were fired outside of a home.
Man shoots at officers during barricade situation in north Charlotte
A man fired at officers after barricading himself in his apartment near Sugar Creek park.
Suspect arrested after hours-long standoff in Charlotte
Police say 33-year-old Jerricho Alexander was safely taken into custody around 4:30 a.m. Tuesday.
Two residents arrested after shots fired at Newton apartments
The Newton Police have arrested two individuals after receiving a call that shots were fired.
Inmate charged after attempting to bribe officer
Detectives have made an arrest after an inmate attempted to bribe a detention officer to smuggle contraband into the Rowan County Detention Center.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots August 30th
Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Sunday, August 30th.
Violent crime is dropping in the Queen City
Officers are now pivoting their focus to this problem that is affecting the city.
Teen arrested after shooting into Monroe home
The Monroe Police Department have arrested an 18-year-old in connection to the Skywatch Lane shooting.
Woman charged after brandishing firearm at middle school
The Mint Hill Police responded to an alleged road rage incident involving a firearm on school property.
Daycare teacher, three administrators charged in connection with Catawba County child abuse case
Four employees of a daycare facility near Maiden, N.C. face criminal charges following an investigation into the alleged assault of a juvenile and a subsequent failure to report the crime.
Two arrested after drugs found in Burke County residence
The Burke County Sheriff's Office have arrested two individuals in connection with a drugs found at a Burke County residence.
Monroe Police say they've shut down an illegal gambling operation
Monroe Police say they've shut down an illegal gambling operation and arrested the man running it.
CMS leadership says it's on high alert after man who threatened to shoot up schools is released from jail
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools leadership is on high alert after a man accused of plotting mass shootings at five local schools was released from jail.
CMPD charges driver with DWI after crash kills woman
Police have arrested a driver for his involvement in a deadly north Charlotte crash.
Woman arrested after K-9 finds drugs in vehicle
A Hiddenite woman has been arrested after drugs were found in her vehicle during a traffic stop.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots August 24th
Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Monday, August 24th.
Police identify man shot and killed on Montford Drive over the weekend
Police have identified a man who died after being shot outside a bar on Montford Drive in south Charlotte.
Charlotte doctor accused of shooting woman and child during road rage incident
An urgent care doctor from Charlotte is accused of shooting a woman and a child after a road rage incident on I-77 in Virginia near the North Carolina state line.
Union Co. Public Schools Superintendent tells parents to "pack their patience" as kids, staff adjust to new school year routine
It was smooth sailing for Union County Public Schools as more than 39,000 students returned to class on Monday.
Man accused of threatening mass shootings at Charlotte schools released from jail days before CMS goes back to class
As students head back to class, parents are on high alert after a man accused of threatening mass shootings at five local schools was released from jail.
Woman charged after stabbing incident
A 20-year-old woman was arrested for her connection to a stabbing incident.
Man charged in drug trafficking arrest
Lancaster County authorities have arrested a man in connection to drug bust at a Lancaster home.
UCSO: Man had child sex abuse material "so disturbing, it impacted...our most experienced detectives"
A Wingate man is behind bars after authorities say they received tips regarding possible child sexual abuse material being uploaded through a social media platform.
US Senate candidate Michael Whatley lays blame for Iryna Zarutska's death at Roy Cooper's feet
While at the Charlotte Fraternal Order of Police lodge in east Charlotte on Friday, former Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley criticized former Governor Roy Cooper's policies.
Iryna Zarutska's family sues City of Charlotte and private security firm
The family of Iryna Zarutska is demanding accountability after she was killed on a CATS light rail train.
Local man accused of making threats against staff and students at local high school
A Salisbury man is behind bars after police say they foiled a mass terror threat at a Stanly County high school.
Woman at center of Shelby Police use of force video is re-arrested
The woman at the center of a viral Shelby Police use-of-force video is back behind bars.
Police investigating homicide in east Charlotte
Medic says one person has died following a shooting in east Charlotte.
Chester shooting suspect and victim died after alleged altercation
Deputies from the Chester Sheriff's Office responded to a shooting incident that left two people dead.
NTSB: Deadly I-485 wreck was caused by teen driver who was speeding and high
The NTSB has released its final report on a deadly July 2025 multi-vehicle collision on I-485 outer near Wilkinson Boulevard.
Kannapolis Police make 3 arrests in 2024 Christmas Eve murder
Kannapolis Police have now charged three people in the 2024 Christmas Eve shooting death of Angelo Markantonakis.
Police: Woman stabs ex to death after argument over child support
Police have made an arrest after a deadly stabbing at a strip mall in southeast Charlotte.
One dead in Tuesday night incident on Monroe Road
Police are conducting a homicide investigation southeast Charlotte. It happened around 6:30 Tuesday night on Monroe Road near Covedale Drive.
Coroner confirms human remains found in trash can are Chesterfield Co. missing woman
New details in the case of a missing woman from Chesterfield County. 43-year-old LaShaunda Spurlock disappeared in 2024.
3 suspected copper thieves arrested one week after CMPD officer is hurt trying to capture them
Three suspected copper thieves have been arrested one week after a CMPD officer was hurt trying to stop them.
Iredell Co. Sheriff announces arrest in Greg Biffle home break-in investigation
Authorities in Iredell County have announced a significant break in the burglary of the Mooresville estate of the late NASCAR driver Greg Biffle.
Deputies arrest local man for sex crimes involving a child
A Lincoln County man is accused of sex crimes involving a juvenile. Deputies arrested 35-year-old Desmond Jones on Saturday.
Man shot by Monroe police officer over the weekend dies from his injuries
A man shot by a police officer in Monroe over the weekend has died from his injuries.
Homicide investigation in southeast Charlotte
Medic says one person has been pronounced deceased.
Three arrested after CMPD officer was injured during call for service
Three suspect have been arrested after a Charlotte–Mecklenburg Police officer was injured while responding to a call in north Charlotte.
Suspect identified, dies after being shot by Monroe Police
Suspect identified as 33-year-old Francisco Javier Montes-Hernandez.
Man accused of murdering missing woman talked to WCCB a month before his arrest
A man who is accused of murdering a missing Charlotte woman, spoke to WCCB a month before he was arrested. Shaquina Harris was reported missing by family back on July 13th.
2 women charged in deadly street racing crash that killed 17-year-old boy
Two women are in jail, accused in a street racing crash on I-85 that killed a teen motorcyclist.
Kannapolis Police say they shot, killed man who was holding gun and trying to carjack drivers
Investigators have released the name of a man shot and killed by Kannapolis Police officers last week.
Judge denies bond for accused Dilworth sidewalk attacker
The man accused of punching a woman and knocking her to the ground in Dilworth will remain in jail without bond.
Suspect and officers connected to officer involved shooting identified
Kannapolis Police responded to a call which led to a suspect getting shot.
Judge grants change of venue in Murdaugh re-trial case; defense wants Charleston
Alex Murdaugh's upcoming double-murder retrial is officially moving to a new location.
Monroe mother charged in infant's death, police cite co-sleeping
A Monroe mother is facing charges after police say co-sleeping caused her infant's death.
Police: Break-in suspect found hiding in nearby dumpster, pretending to be asleep
A South Carolina man is facing burglary charges after police say they pulled him out of a trash dumpster.
Suspect out of medical facility, formally charged in random Dilworth sidewalk attack
The suspect in a viral Charlotte sidewalk assault has officially been booked into the Mecklenburg County Detention Center.
One person seriously hurt in shooting on Reagan Drive
One person is in the hospital fighting for their life following the city's latest shooting.
Three suspects in custody after Gaffney High School student killed at school bus stop
Two teenagers face adult murder charges and a 16-year-old is in juvenile custody following the fatal shooting of a high school senior in Gaffney.
South Carolina breaking and entering suspect found hiding inside dumpster
A breaking and entering suspect was found in a dumpster while trying to evade police in Monroe.
Flock trying to calm public concerns by rolling out new guard rails
Flock is trying to quell public concerns about its surveillance network by rolling out guard rails for it.
Man sentenced to nine years in prison for shooting that put CMS bus in the crosshairs
A man has been sentenced to nine years in prison for his involvement in a shoot out that led to bullets striking a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools bus.
CMPD investigating Thursday night shooting in northwest Charlotte
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating a shooting in northwest Charlotte.
Burke Co. Sheriff's Office arrests man accused of having sex with a girl under the age of 15
The Burke County Sheriff's Office has charged a man with seven counts of felony statutory rape and three county of felony statutory sex offense.
Charlotte man sentenced after using Snapchat to solicit girls online
A Charlotte man will serve 15 years in prison for distributing child sex abuse material.
SWAT called out to local senior living center after resident's son causes disturbance
A SWAT situation has ended at a senior living center in Lancaster County.
Operations resume after bomb threat called into Macy's distribution center in China Grove
Operations have resumed at the Macy's Distribution Center in China Grove after investigators say an employee called in a bomb threat.
Charlotte man sentenced to federal prison in massive mail theft scheme
A Charlotte man is headed to federal prison for a massive mail theft scheme.
CMPD: Woman shot during late-night car meet has died
Police say a woman shot during a late-night car meet in west Charlotte has died.
DA seeks death penalty for guardian accused of murdering child
A woman in Mecklenburg County could be put to death for murdering a 6-year-old girl. Police say Tonya McKnight beat and neglected Domonique Moody.
CMPD officer recovering after being hurt while trying to stop suspected copper thieves
A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officer is recovering from minor injuries after being hurt while trying to stop suspected copper thieves.
Waxhaw Police suspend search for suspect, suspect not located
Police are searching for a suspect who they say ran from officers when they tried to serve a narcotics warrant.
DA's office seeking death penalty in Dominique Moody case
The Mecklenburg County District Attorney's Office is seeking the death penalty in the Dominique Moody case.
Police: Buyer who won local storage unit in auction discovers cocaine, meth and fentanyl inside
A local storage unit auction in Mint Hill led to a major drug seizure after a buyer uncovered a massive stash of illegal narcotics.
Police: 2 charged with murder after their accomplice is shot & killed during attempted robbery
Two men are facing murder charges in Rock Hill after a felony robbery attempt left their accomplice dead.
Mooresville PD: Dept. audit found no criminal misuse of Flock cameras, but did find policy violations
The Mooresville Police Department won't charge any additional officers after an audit into it's use of Flock cameras.
Cabarrus Co. judge denies bond for Sun Drop murders suspect
Bond has been denied for the man accused in a notorious 18-year-old cold case murder in Concord.
Storage unit purchase turns into drug bust
Several law enforcement agencies worked together to determine the contents found in the storage unit.
2 men arrested after accomplice killed in attempted Rock Hill robbery
Two men are facing murder charges in connection to a deadly shooting in Rock Hill.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots August 7th
Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Friday, August 7th.
Gaston County Mugshots August 7th
Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Friday, August 7th.
Repeat offender arrested after random assault on woman
A disturbing video circulating online shows a repeat offender ranting before punching a woman knocking her to the ground in Dilworth. Police say they were strangers.
Man charged after fatal accident ejects victim
A 28-year-old man has been charged after an early morning fatal accident occurred in Statesville.
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