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Arrest Made For The Death Of 14-Year-OId Garinger High School Student
A community is in mourning after the murder of a 14-year-old Garinger High School student. Someone shot and killed Johnie McClendon at his home in North Charlotte.
Garinger High School Principal Releases Statement On Student Athlete Shot And Killed In West Charlotte
President Pratt of Grainger High School released a statement regarding the death of a 14-year old student athlete who was shot and killed Sunday, December 3rd.
CMPD: Fatal Shooting Investigation East Charlotte
CMPD is investigating after a man was fatally shot in West Charlotte on Sunday, December 3rd, according to a police report.
Domestic Violence Suspect Sustains “In-Custody” Death
A domestic violence suspect died Sunday morning by going into cardiac arrest after being detained by police officers, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.
Police Searching For Man Wanted For Murder In Chester County
Investigators in Chester County are searching for a man they believe committed a murder.
One Dead, One Injured In Car Crash Near Seneca
A car crash in Oconee County near Seneca killed one and sent another to the hospital on Saturday afternoon, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
New Law Outlaws Street Takeovers
A brand new law was implemented on Friday to help local police crack down on street takeovers.
Intentionally Set House Fire In West Charlotte Displaces Five Adults, Seven Children
One person is in custody after intentionally setting fire to a house in west Charlotte that displaced five adults and seven children, according to the Charlotte Fire Department.
Authorities: Convicted Sex Offender Arrested Again For Child Exploitation Charges
Arey Morton was arrested on 20 counts of child sexual exploitation charges after authorities say they found disturbing images involving children on his phone during a sex offender compliance check.
Charlotte Man Arrested For Possessing “Glock Switch” Firearm
A Charlotte man faces two federal charges for allegedly possessing a Glock switch, according to the United States Attorney’s Office.
Police Arrest Gaston County Man For Discharging Firearm In Neighbor Dispute
Police arrested one male suspect after he discharged a firearm outside his residence that led to a dispute with neighbors.
Police Searching For Man Following A Shooting At Hickory Apartments
Police are searching for a man accused of shooting a 22-year-old on Thursday afternoon at an apartment complex in Hickory.
Statesville Man Charged With Arson
A 44-year-old man has been arrested and charged with arson after burning two uninhabited buildings earlier this week, according to the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office.
Convicted Felon Sentenced for Illegally Possessing Firearms
A judge sentenced a convicted felon from Charlotte to nearly seven years in prison for repeated offenses for illegally possessing a firearm, according to the United States Attorney’s Office.
Deputies: Man Dies After Firing Weapon At Deputies During Sexual Exploitation Bust
An investigation is underway after a man fired his weapon at deputies during a sexual exploitation bust.
North Carolina Man Arrested For Assaulting Law Enforcement And Other Charges During January. 6 Capitol Breach
A North Carolina man has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges, including assaulting law enforcement during the breach on the capitol on January 6th, 2021.
Albemarle Man Charged With Identity Theft
A 28-year-old man from Albemarle was arrested and charged with identity theft after attempting to acquire insurance with another man’s information, according to the North Carolina Department of Insurance.
Local Man Shot, Killed In Child Sex Predator Investigation
A 33-year-old man was shot and killed in Kannapolis after firing a weapon at officers that were attempting to arrest him for trying to meet with a juvenile for sex, according to the Kannapolis Police Department.
High Speed Chase Following Tractor Supply Co. Break-In Leads To Major Drug Bust In Salisbury
A man was involved in a drug bust following a break-in at a Tractor Supply Company on Wednesday, November 29th.
Gastonia Man Arrested For Killing His Dog
Calvin Moore, 38, is in custody and facing a felony charge of cruelty to animals.
Nancy Grace Weighs In On Shanquella Robinson Murder Case
Grace and her team dive into the murder of Shanquella Robinson, and why it is difficult for justice in this case to be served.
DA Drops Charges Against Woman In Viral Video
Charges have been dropped against the woman who was punched in the face by a CMPD officer.
Alex Murdaugh Sentenced To 27 Additional Years For Financial Crimes And Ordered To Pay Millions | Video
Convicted murderer and disgraced lawyer, Alex Murdaugh stood before a judge facing over 12 million dollars in financial crimes involving former clients on Tuesday.
4 Found Dead Near North Carolina Homeless Camp; 3 Shot Before Shooter Killed Self, Police Say
Deputies responding to a call about shots fired in North Carolina on Sunday found four people shot to death in what appeared to be a campsite for homeless people, authorities said.
Fatal Crash Near Columbia Leaves One Dead
One person was killed Saturday night after driving off the road and striking multiple trees, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
One Dead In Single-Vehicle Crash In South Carolina
A single-vehicle car crash on SC 9 near the Town of Clio killed one on Saturday morning, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
One Dead After Early Morning Apartment Fire in East Charlotte
A Charlotte man died on Friday morning from a supposed careless smoking incident, according to the Charlotte Fire Department.
Amber Alert Issued For Missing 2-Year-Old Child
An Amber Alert has been issued for a missing child in Harnett County. 2-year-old Rayilee Ariyah Rose Coleman was reported missing on November 23rd at 7:48 a.m.
November 21st Marks One Year Since Madalina Cojocari's Disappearance
Today marks one year since Madalina went missing. Tonight the city will hold a vigil in her honor at the Cornelius Town Hall.
Officer Involved Shooting Following Robbery In Rock Hill
A man has been arrested following a robbery that led to officers discharging weapons in Rock Hill, according to a news release.
AP: Another Losing Season May Be Testing The Patience Of Panthers Owner David Tepper
Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers aren’t showing improvement — and that has to be testing the patience of owner David Tepper.
Police: One Person Dead After Shooting In South Charlotte
CMPD is conducting a homicide investigation after a man was found dead in South Charlotte, according to a police report.
One Person Injured After Incident At Carowinds Campground
Police are investigating an incident that occurred early Saturday morning at a Carowinds campground, resulting in one person being taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
USPS Worker, 2 Others Arrested For Over $24 Million In Stolen Checks
A United States Postal Service employee and two other conspirators face federal charges over a stolen checks scheme worth more than $24 million, according to the United States Attorney’s Office.
One Dead In Fatal Lincoln County Car Crash
A 65-year-old woman died in Lincoln County Friday night after failing to stop at a stop sign before being struck by another vehicle, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.
11 Arrested After Months-Long Investigation Into Crystal Methamphetamine Distribution In Iredell County
A five-month investigation into crystal methamphetamine distribution resulted in the arrest of 11 suspects, totaling 57 charges and over $10 million in bonds, according to the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office.
Five Suspects Arrested In Mooresville For Organized Thefts At Lowe’s Stores
Five men in Mooresville were arrested Wednesday after making fraudulent rental transactions on heavy equipment at several Lowe's Home Improvement stores, according to the Mooresville Police Department.
Lincoln County Man Charged With Animal Cruelty
A 41-year-old man in Lincoln County has been charged with animal cruelty after an executed search warrant on a Vale home found dead and malnourished livestock, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.
Second Arrest Made In Connection To Troutman Homicide
The second suspect in connection to the homicide in Troutman on Saturday, November 4th has turned himself in at the Iredell County Detention Center in Statesville, North Carolina.
Victim Identified In North Charlotte Double Shooting
Police have identified the victim of a double shooting in north Charlotte that took place on West Sugar Creek Road on Monday, November 13th.
Deputies: Husband Charged With Murdering Wife Following Domestic Dispute In Iredell County
Clarence Tyson, 69, has been charged with first degree murder against his wife, according to a media release.
Moped Driver Killed In Catawba County Crash
A moped driver was killed in a crash in Hickory on Tuesday night after colliding with a Tesla at the intersection of NC Highway 127 and South Center Street.
Convicted Domestic Violence Offender Sentenced To Prison For Illegally Possessing Firearms
A judge sentenced a convicted domestic violence offender from Charlotte to nearly three years in prison for illegally possessing a firearm by a felon, according to the United States Attorney’s Office.
Use Of Force Expert Weighs In On Controversial CMPD Arrest
David O'Laughlin is a use of force expert with 4 decades of law enforcement experience. He is currently the Director of Training for Municipal Police Institute.
North Carolina Man Sentenced To Over 17 Years For Drug, Weapon Charges
A judge sentenced one man from Mount Gilead, North Carolina to 210 months in prison over two drug and two firearm charges, according to the United States Attorney’s Office.
WATCH: CMPD Chief Holds News Conference After Viral Video Shows Officer Repeatedly Striking Woman During Arrest
CMPD Police Chief Johnny Jennings held a news conference to discuss the circumstances surrounding the incident that happened outside a Bojangles restaurant showing a CMPD officer striking a woman repeatedly during an arrest.
South Carolina Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Sex Trafficking Offenses
A South Carolina man pleaded guilty to multiple sex trafficking charges from August 2019- August 2020, according to the South Carolina Department of Justice.
Rowan County Deputies Investigating A Possible Murder-Suicide
Rowan County Sheriff's Office states they are investigating an apparent murder-suicide after a husband and wife were found dead inside of their garage.
Police: Construction Material Thief Arrested
A man has been arrested after allegedly stealing materials from a home under construction on Sunday, November 12th.
One Dead, Two Injured In Homicide Near Uptown
A homicide investigation is underway near Uptown after an overnight shooting that left one dead and two others injured, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.
Pedestrian Struck And Killed In Spartanburg
A pedestrian attempting to cross a street was struck and killed in Spartanburg County on Friday night, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
Man "Pistol Whipped" At Charlotte Premium Outlets
A person was pistol-whipped at the Charlotte Premium Outlets after finding someone attempting to carjack his vehicle Friday afternoon, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots November 9th
Check out the Mecklenburg County mugshots from Thursday, November 9th.
Charlotte Man Indicted For Allegedly Assaulting Two USPS Employees
A Charlotte man was federally indicted Thursday for allegedly assaulting two U.S. Postal Service employees this past summer, the United States Attorney’s Office announced.
Man Arrested Following Fatal Crash In North Charlotte
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has arrested one male suspect following a fatal car crash in north Charlotte on Wednesday night.
85-Year-Old Woman Killed In Hickory Car Crash
An 85-year-old woman was pronounced dead at a local hospital after a car crash in Hickory on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Hickory Police Department.
Deputies: Denver Man Charged In Connection With Cook Out Robbery
A man has been charged in connection with a robbery of a Cook Out restaurant in Denver.
Charlotte Child Psychiatrist Sentenced To 40 Years For Sexual Exploitation Of A Minor
A Charlotte child psychiatrist was sentenced to 40 years in prison for producing and possessing child pornographic images and videos, according to the United States Department of Justice.
Police Investigating Shooting Outside Huntersville Walmart
Police are investigating after a person was shot outside the Walmart Supercenter on Bryton Town Center Drive in Huntersville, according to local authorities.
Charlotte Man Arrested Following Shootout In Salisbury Apartment Complex
Two men are facing charges following a shootout in an apartment complex just outside of Salisbury, according to the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office.
Gaston County Child Death Investigation
An investigation is underway after a child was found unresponsive on the evening of Tuesday, November 7th.
Tariq Bokhari Wins Charlotte City Council District 6 Race
WCCB's Emma Mondo chats with City Council District 6 Winner Tariq Bokhari.
Mooresville Officer Involved Incident Results In One Dead
Mooresville Police Department responded to a call regarding a man, Robert Berry, planning to harm himself and resulted in an officer discharging his weapon five times.
Police: Mooresville Man Stabbed In Domestic Dispute
A woman has been arrested in connection with an alleged domestic violence stabbing, according to the Mooresville Police Department.
Deputies: Granite Falls Pastor Charged With Sex Crimes Against Children
A Granite Falls pastor has been arrested in connection with child exploitation crimes, according to a news release.
Troutman Shooting Leaves One Dead, Another Injured
One person was killed and another was injured after a shooting in Troutman on Saturday night.
Suspect Charged After Two Women Die From Overdoses
The Statesville Police Department arrested a suspect in relation to an overdose incident, resulting in two deaths.
Police Searching For Information Regarding Hit-And-Run Incident In Spartanburg
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is looking for information regarding a non-fatal hit and run accident that occurred in Spartanburg County Friday night.
Arkansas Man Arrested After Trying To Crash Through Gates At South Carolina Nuclear Plant
An Arkansas man has been arrested for trying to crash through the exit gates of a South Carolina nuclear plant, authorities said.
911 Calls Released Following Murder-Suicide, Fire In Gaston County
New details emerged about a murder-suicide in Gaston County, leaving two people, including an 11-year-old boy, dead.
Great Falls Rescue Squad Lieutenant Terminated And Charged With Breach Of Trust
A former Great Falls Rescue Squad first lieutenant was arrested and charged with breach of trust as a result of an investigation by the South Carolina Law Enforcement.
Statesville Police Arrest Convicted Felon And Seize Multiple Weapons During Traffic Stop
A routine traffic stop led to the arrest of a 44-year-old convicted felon that was driving with a suspended license and multiple weapons, including an AR-15 style rifle, in the vehicle.
North Carolina Man Facing Federal Charges For Allegedly Making Threats To Children
A Cary man faces federal charges after allegedly making threats to shoot or injure children, according to the United States Department of Justice.
Two Dead In I-40 West Car Crash In Burke County
Two people died in a fatal car crash Thursday afternoon on Interstate 40 West near Old NC 10 after a driver failed to reduce their speed and collided with a tractor trailer.
Police Investigating Death Off East Independence
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a possible homicide off East Independence Boulevard that left one dead, according to a news release.
Former Corrections Officer Sentenced To 17 Years In Prison For Plotting To Rape A Child
A former Tennessee corrections officer has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for traveling across state lines into North Carolina to engage in sexual activities with a minor, according to the United States Attorney’s Office.
Hickory Man Arrested For Armed Robbery At Dollar General
A 45-year-old man has been arrested for robbing a Dollar General in Rhodhiss, North Carolina on Tuesday, October 31st.
Officer Struck By Car While Directing Traffic
Officer Zickler with the Mint Hill Police Department was sent to the hospital after being struck by a vehicle while directing traffic on Thursday morning.
Rock Hill Police: Man Arrested For Sexual Extortion
Rock Hill officers have arrested 27-year-old Martin O'Dehn for allegedly sexually extorting a women.
Former North Carolina State Trooper Handed 21-Year Prison Sentence After Pleading Guilty To Drug Conspiracy
The United States Attorney’s Office sentenced a former North Carolina state trooper to 21 years in prison for drug conspiracy, according to a news release.
Chester County Man Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison For Selling Fentanyl Pills
A 30-year-old Chester County man faces 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to selling fentanyl pills, according to the Chester County Sheriff’s Office.
22-Year-Old Man Shot And Killed In Southeast Charlotte Homicide
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are investigating a homicide in southeast Charlotte that resulted in a 22-year-old man being shot and killed.
ATF Trains Local Law Enforcement On How To Identify Ghost Guns
Ghost guns which can be made with the help of 3D printer don’t have a serial number and are essentially untraceable.
Mecklenburg Co. Sheriff's Deputies Check In With Sex Offenders For Halloween
Sheriff's Deputies spent the night checking up on registered sex offenders in Mecklenburg County. Offenders are told to keep their lights off and not decorate for Halloween.
Deputies: Animals Seized From Rowan County Home
A Rowan County home is under investigation after citizens complained of seeing malnourished animals in the area, according to a press release.
11 Vehicles Towed In Weekend Street Takeover
The Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department announced that they towed 11 vehicles on Saturday, October 28 due to multiple street takeover events.
CMPD: Sexual Assault Investigation At Uptown Whole Foods
CMPD is investigating an alleged sexual assault incident that occurred at Whole Foods in Uptown Charlotte on Friday, October 27th.
Human Remains Found In Pisgah National Forest
The FBI and Madison County Sheriff's Office recovered human remains from a wooded area at the Pisgah National Forest on Sunday, October 29th.
CATS Announces Veterans Day Service
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is announcing the CATS Call Center, Lost and Found, Pass Sales and Information offices will be closed Friday, Nov. 10, in observance of Veterans Day.
Three-Year-Old Pedestrian Struck And Killed By Tractor Trailer Identified
CMPD has identified a juvenile pedestrian who died in a car crash on Saturday, October 28th.
Armed And Barricaded Incident In Concord Ends
The Concord Police Department have concluded their work involving an armed, barricaded suspect in Concord on Sunday morning.
Suspect Charged With Murder Following Dispute With Neighbor
A Catawba County man has been arrested and charged with murder after fatally stabbing a neighbor following a dispute.
Homicide Investigation Underway In North Charlotte
A homicide investigation is underway in North Charlotte after police found one victim shot and killed at a residence off Acorn Forest Lane.
One Dead In Fatal Spartanburg County Car Crash
A two-vehicle car crash on Interstate 85 South in Spartanburg County killed one on Friday night, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
Parents Charged For 22-Month-Old's Opiate Overdose
Two Stanly County parents were charged on Friday, October 28th after their 22-month-old baby suffered an opiate overdose earlier in the week.
Fire Destroys Charlotte Home, Causes $160K In Damages
A vacant home in North Charlotte caught on fire on the morning of Saturday, October 28th, causing six figures worth of damages, per a tweet from the Charlotte Fire Department.
New 911 Location Signs on Charlotte's Greenways
Charlotte Mecklenburg Parks and Rec has started to install markers to allow people using the trails to be located in case of an emergency.
Sheriff Names 5 People Fatally Shot In Southeast North Carolina Home
A sheriff's office in southeast North Carolina released on Friday the names of five people found fatally shot in a home earlier this week.
Police Charge 18-Year-Old Suspect In North Charlotte Homicide
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department have identified, arrested and charged the 18-year-old suspect responsible for killing one man and injuring two others in a North Charlotte homicide on Tuesday night.
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