A new state audit shows cats spent $49 million dollars on security since 2022. The most recent contract is with Professional Police Services for $18 million dollars a year with space for 219 officers, but some riders don't see the value.
A driver is facing charges after a bicyclist was killed in an early morning accident in northeast Charlotte.
A former Sugar Creek Charter School bus driver is facing numerous charges for allegedly sexually assaulting two teens, according to a news release from CMPD.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a man that was found dead in the landing gear of a flight at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Maintenance crews cleaning the plane made the disturbing discovery Sunday morning.
A government spotlight shined on Charlotte Monday. Lawmakers spent several hours hearing passionate pleas from family members of violent crime victims.
Governor Josh Stein provides updates on the deadly mass shooting at a waterfront bar and discusses preps for Tropical Storm Imelda.
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein provides updates on the deadly mass shooting at a waterfront bar and discusses preps for Tropical Storm Imelda.
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One person is dead after a homicide in north Charlotte early Saturday morning.
A man is in custody, charged with murder in the shooting of a woman at a southwest Charlotte hotel.
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One person died and two others were hurt after a shooting in east Charlotte early Saturday morning.
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One year after Helene tore through western North Carolina, there's one person still listed as missing in Avery County. Jessica Meidinger's family continues to search for answers after their mother was swept away in Elk Park
Officers say a 14-year-old is dead after being shot by a 15-year-old in Rock Hill on Thursday.
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Now you see it, now you don't! Federal officials say a magic trick was used to pull off a $300,000 heist at a jewelry store in Pineville.
Former Carolina Panthers linebacker Amare Barno was arrested in Charlotte late Wednesday night on domestic violence charges.
Two people were arrested after a Medic ambulance was struck by gunfire in Uptown early Thursday morning.
Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles says she does not plan to request the National Guard to assist with cracking down on crime in the city. This comes after Vice President JD Vance suggested the Mayor and Governor should ask the federal government for assistance with public safety and crime while visiting Concord.
Monroe Police say they arrested a woman for selling drugs to a man who died from an overdose in July.
Republicans are making a concerted effort to turn the stabbing death of a Ukrainian woman on a Charlotte commuter train into a political liability for former Gov. Roy Cooper.
North Carolina state lawmakers passed new criminal justice reform measures after the murder of a woman on Charlotte's light rail train. Iryna's Law is a package of legislation that includes measures to eliminate cashless bail, add new requirements for magistrates and judges and clear the way to restart the death penalty.
A disturbing discovery, a customer said she was being recorded by her massage therapist. According to CMPD, the incident happened on Monday at Silent Moment Spa in south Charlotte.
Charlotte City Council voted to expand the jurisdiction for the private security company that patrols the transit system. This is the first policy change from city council since Iryna Zarutska was murdered on the train back on August 22nd.
K9 Bolo is credited with capturing a suspect accused of running from Monroe Police officers over the weekend.Β
Police have identified the man shot and killed in Uptown Charlotte over the weekend.
Two Monroe Police officers received an award in Atlanta for their help in dismantling a multi-state vehicle theft ring, according to a news release.
Loved ones are raising money to support a grandmother who lost her grandson in a southwest Charlotte shooting. Police say 4-year-old Jayce Edwards was in bed around 6:00am last Wednesday morning when a group fired shots into his home while stealing a car.
Police are investigating a deadly shooting at a nightclub in Uptown.
Charges have been filed after a deadly shooting in Uptown Charlotte.
Jayla Gittens decided to take the matter to civil court last week. Suing the parents of the teens involved. The lawsuit gives them until Sunday to give Julio back or pay $2,000 for her dog.
James Godfrey feels forgotten by Charlotte city officials after he was attacked on a CATS bus six months ago. It left the homeless Navy veteran paralyzed.
Four people face murder charges after a four-year-old boy was shot and killed Wednesday morning in southwest Charlotte.
Charlotte Police are conducting a homicide investigation after an early morning shooting that left a man dead and a woman seriously injured
The family of a man shot and killed at Charlotte's Transit Center says more should have been done to keep the area safe. A new lawsuit accuses the City of Charlotte and Professional Police [Security] Services of negligence leading to death.
An arrest has been made in a double homicide house fire in Burke County.
A Rock Hill man is going to prison for killing a man during a race at Lancaster Motor Speedway.
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A federal jury in Charlotte returned a guilty verdict against a Texas man for traveling to Charlotte to engage in sexual activity with a child, according to U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson.
A woman from Gastonia is facing 23 felony charges for trafficking more than 3,000 illicit pressed pills and over 250 grams of fentanyl powder, according to Gaston County Police.
A woman who witnessed the brutal light rail stabbing is speaking out. The woman paints the picture of the chaos she saw back on August 22nd and the ongoing security concerns riding the light rail.
The FBI has released photos of a person of interest in Charlie Kirkβs shooting as investigators appeal to the public for tips.
The investigation will review the transit agency's security spending, safety plans, and ongoing risks to operators and customers being assaulted on the system, according to a news release.
The suspect in the deadly light rail stabbing in Charlotte faces a new federal charge connected to the attack, according to the Justice Department.
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Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles is now getting ripped not just locally, but on a national level, for her response to the deadly light rail stabbing.
Kelly Davis, estranged wife of former Carolina Panthers player Thomas Davis, was arrested a few days ago for allegedly assaulting a woman in Charlotte on August 26th. Davis faces one count of misdemeanor assault and battery.
The brutal murder of a woman on Charlotte's Light Rail Train is now getting national attention with President Trump weighing in. Close to two weeks after the murder, Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles is announcing new safety measures after initially seeming to defend the suspect.
New video shows a startling smash and grab that happened fast. Surveillance video shows two cars pull up next to the Dolce Lusso hair salon at 1:47 Saturday morning in the empty parking lot of the park road shopping center.
President Trump sent his love to the family of a 23-year-old war fled Ukrainian who was stabbed to death on a commuter train in Charlotte.
Police in Waxhaw say they have caught a bank robber.
A four-month operation between police and the North Carolina SBI led to a major fentanyl bust in Gastonia.
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A shocking murder that rocked South End. Video released by cats on Friday shows Iryna Zarutska walk on the train and sit down in front of her accused killer, Decarlos Brown, on August 22nd.
Comedian Jon Reep, a Hickory native, is facing numerous felony charges of sexual exploitation of a minor, according to Hickory Police.
Authorities say a CyberTip led to the arrest of a man from Harmony for numerous felony sexual exploitation of a minor charges.
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Officers say they received a 911 call in reference to a robbery at the State Employeesβ Credit Union on South Providence Road Thursday afternoon.
Authorities say training is a critical part of ensuring public safety, allowing agencies to strengthen coordination, enhance preparedness and improve the ability to respond effectively to real world incidents.
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Charlotte Area Transit officials say they were actively enhancing security when Iryna Zarutska was stabbed to death by a stranger on the LYNX Blue Line on August 22nd.
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A deadly attack on the light rail has many people calling for changes to make public transportation in Charlotte safer. The Metropolitan Transit Commission is hosting a special meeting Wednesday morning at 9am to discuss safety and security on public transit.
Police say two teens have been charged with murder following a drive-by shooting that killed 16-year-old Tyshaun Stokes in northeast Charlotte.
The NFL is set to resume imminently, much to the excitement of fans all across the world. However, one aspect of American Football that is suppressing supporters enthusiasm ahead of the new season is the cost of an NFL jersey.Β
Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings is retiring. The City of Charlotte has launched a nationwide search for his replacement and they are asking for community feedback in a new survey.
On Labor Day, law enforcement officers around South Carolina are working to keep drivers off their phones.
Police in Fort Mill are investigating after a man was found shot to death at a local park.
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Police are investigating a reported home invasion and shooting in Salisbury.
A teacher with the Cabarrus County School District is facing charges of statutory sex offense of a child and indecent liberties with a minor.
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A sweet angel. That's how Iryna Zarutska's uncle described the 23-year-old stabbing victim Friday morning in court, as he asked the judge to deny bond to her accused killer, Decarlos Brown.
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Police in Wilmington arrested James Yokeley earlier this month, after he told them he found pills in ice cream he bought at a Dairy Queen for his two granddaughters. Investigators say it was Yokeley himself who put the pills in the ice cream.
Investigators say 20-year-old Benny Hall fired multiple shots "toward the direction" of officers, who fired back. Hall was hit, and taken to the hospital.
Police are investigating after someone was shot in south Charlotte, across the street from the Cotswold Village Shopping Center.
CMPD is investigating a police shooting that sent one person to the hospital with serious injuries Thursday morning
The Iredell County Sheriff's Office says 30-year-old Carmen Edith Rodriguez is accused of taking her daughter, 8-month-old Samantha Roetzel, without custodial rights.
A shooting Wednesday at a Minneapolis Catholic school has killed two children as they prayed and injured 17 other people, 14 of them kids.
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One person is seriously hurt after a shooting Tuesday night
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45-year-old Jon Pittman is accused of raping a child under 15. He's being held behind bars in the Gaston County jail on a $750,000 bond.
Arrest records show 38-year-old Regina Mungin carried a gun on campus, and officers say they later found another one in her car. 43-year-old Miquel Williams is accused of carrying a pocket knife on campus.
The Queen City's crown seems tarnished after more deadly violence in the city. This time it was the murder of a woman in South End, a prime area for Friday nightlife.
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Gaston County police are investigating a shooting that left one person dead and another hurt.
Two men are charged with second-degree murder after a homicide in Burke County.
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