Gaston County Child Death Investigation
An investigation is underway after a child was found unresponsive on the evening of Tuesday, November 7th.Β
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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.Β
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 toΒ crashΒ 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 Attorneyβs 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.Β
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.Β
Former North Carolina State Trooper Handed 21-Year Prison Sentence After Pleading Guilty To Drug Conspiracy
The United States Attorneyβs 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 Sheriffβs 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 donβt 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.Β
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 closedΒ Friday, Nov. 10,Β 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 peopleΒ found fatally shotΒ 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.
AP: Amid Massive Search For Mass Killing Suspect, Maine Residents Remain Behind Locked Doors
Shocked and fearful Maine residents kept to their homes Friday as hundreds of heavily armed police and FBI agents searched intensely for Robert Card, an Army reservist authorities sayΒ fatally shot 18 peopleΒ at a bowling alley and a bar in the worst mass killing in state history.
Rowan County Man Arrested For Indecent Exposure In Front Of Children
Rowan County deputies arrested a 52-year-old man on Wednesday, October 25th for indecent exposure after the man allegedly exposed himself to children exiting a stopped school bus.
Amber Alert Cancelled For Three North Carolina Children
An amber alert has been cancelled following a report that three North Carolina children were missing out of Haywood County on Thursday, October 26th, according to a news release.
5 Found Shot To Death At Southeast North Carolina Home, Sheriff Says
Five people were found fatally shot at a southeast North Carolina home early Thursday, according to the local sheriff.
Charlotte Man Sentenced To 14 Years For Armed Robbery, Possession Of Weapon As An Inmate
A Charlotte man has been sentenced to 14 years in prison in connection to an armed robbery from February of 2019 and for possessing a weapon as an inmate in September of 2021.
Cold Case: Suspect Charged With Raping Child In East Charlotte In 2014
CMPD has identified and charged a suspect for allegedly sexually abusing a 13-year-old girl in 2014. The suspect was 24-years-old at the time of abuse, according to authorities.Β
Two Dead, Four Transported To Hospital In Three-Car Collision In Chester County
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a three-car collision in Chester County that resulted in two dead and four more being sent to the hospital.
Prosecutors Will Not Seek Death Penalty Against Boyfriend Of Allisha Watts
James Dunmore appeared in court in Montgomery County on Wednesday for a hearing. Prosecutors told the judge, they will not seek the death penalty.
Hickory Firefighter Charged With Sexual Exploitation Of Minor
Police say they arrested a Hickory firefighter for sexually exploiting a minor.
Man Pleads Guilty To 32 Counts Of Various Dog Fighting Charges
CMPD has charged Earl Hamilton with several animal cruelty charges.
AP: An Off-Duty Pilot Is Accused Of Trying To Shut Down The Engines Of A Horizon Air Jet In Midflight
n off-duty pilot riding in the extra seat in the cockpit of a Horizon Air passenger jet tried to shut down the engines in midflight and had to be subdued by the crew, a pilot flying the plane told air traffic controllers.
Attempted Breaking And Entering In Gaston County
Gaston County Police Department are seeking a suspect who attempted to break into a trailer in a resident's driveway.
Lincoln County Man Charged With First Degree Murder
Deputies say they charged a man with murder after a woman was found dead inside the home they shared together in Maiden.Β
Wanted Suspect Involved In Vehicle Pursuit, Still On The Run
Authorities are searching for a wanted suspect with an extended criminal history record following a lengthy police chase, according to the Gaston County Police Department.
One Dead, One Injured In Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash
One person died and another was sent to the hospital on Saturday afternoon after a single-vehicle crash on West Springs Highway in the Town of Jonesville, according to The South Carolina Highway Patrol.
Tour Bus Causes Multi-Car Accident On I-85 South In Cabarrus County
A tour bus headed south on Interstate 85 collided with two vehicles in Cabarrus County, causing the highway to be closed for several hours.
Reward Offered For Missing Union County Teenager
A cash reward is now being offered for any information that could help bring home Lauren Heath, a missing Union County teen.
One Dead, Another Hospitalized In Fatal I-77 Crash In York County
One person has died and another was sent to the hospital in a fatal car crash late Friday night on Interstate 77 in York County, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
Mother Of Slain Alabama Woman Files Suit Against Hornets' Brandon Miller, 2 Others
The mother of a woman killed near the University of Alabama has filed a wrongful death lawsuit in federal court against current Charlotte Hornets rookie Brandon MillerΒ and two other men.
Rock Hill Woman Found Safe After Being Missing For One Week
The Rock Hill Police Department confirmed that a Rock Hill woman that was missing for one week has been located and is now safe.
19-Year-Old Wanted For Killing Three People In Midland Crash Arrested In France
Investigators say a 19-year-old wanted for killing three people in a wreck in Cabarrus County was arrested in Paris, France.
CMPD Holds 3rd Quarter Public Safety Briefing
Overall crime in Charlotte is up 11%. Property crime is up 14 %. Violent crime is down 5%, which is good news right? Not necessarily.
Former Charlotte USPS Worker Indicted For Stealing $1.9 Million In Business Checks
A former U.S. postal worker from Charlotte was federally indicted Thursday for allegedly stealing $1.9 million in business checks, the United States Attorneyβs Office announced.
Belmont Police Investigating I-85 Crash, Leaving A Father, 2 Children In the Hospital
Belmont Police are investigating a serious motor vehicle collision off Interstate 85 South near mile marker 27 that landed a father and his two children in the hospital with serious injuries.
20-Year-Old Man Arrested For Communicating Threats To Iredell County Schools
Police arrested a 20-year-old man for communicating violent threats via text messages to several schools in Iredell County, according to the Iredell County Sheriffβs Office.
Suspect Arrested For Hit And Run In Rock Hill
The Rock Hill Police Department arrested a 39-year-old woman in connection to a hit-and-run accident on October 7th.
Amber Alert Canceled For Missing Stanly County 3-Year-Old
The Amber Alert has been canceled for a missing 3-year-old boy out of Stanly County. Jasper OβRyan Creese and Charity Walters Creese have been found and are safe.
Charlotte Bookkeeper Accused Of Wire Fraud, Embezzling $1.6 Million From Mooresville Companies
A 48-year-old Charlotte man pleaded guilty to wire fraud on Wednesday, October 18th for embezzling approximately $1.6 million from two Mooresville companies.
Man Indicted For Attempted Kidnapping, Assault On Blue Ridge Parkway
A federal grand jury has formally indicted a Whittier man for attempted kidnapping and four counts of assault on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Union County High School Coach Arrested On Child Pornography Charges
A 56-year-old instructional coach in Union County was arrested and charged with 10 counts of felony second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor, according to a news release.Β
15-Year-Old Arrested For Monroe Murder
Police say they arrested a 15-year-old teenager for a murder that happened on October 14th on Walkup Avenue in Monroe.
FBI Arrests North Carolina Man For Allegedly Making Threats Against Jewish Organization In Charlotte
A North Carolina man has been arrested for allegedly making threats to a Jewish organization in Charlotte, according to the FBI.
Suspect Arrested In Catawba County Hit And Run
A suspect has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run accident that occurred on Providence Mill Road on Sunday, October 15th.
New Task Force Formed In Attempt To Solve Rock Hill Cold Case Murder
Monday marks 10 years since a Rock Hill man was gunned down outside his home. Now, investigators are forming a task force to bring his killer to justice.
Body Mistaken For Halloween Decoration In China Grove
A woman says she is desperate for answers after a man's dead body was mistaken for a Halloween decoration in a China Grove yard.
Victim Identified In Fatal Crash Off Central Avenue
After continued investigation, police have identified the victim in a car crash that occurred on Saturday, October 14th.
2-Year-Old Shot At Church In Morganton
Investigators say a 2-year-old child was shot at a Morganton church Sunday evening.
Shots Fired Call Ends With Burke County Man Being Charged With Numerous Felonies Including Growing Marijuana
Burke County man charged after deputies found firearms, cocaine, crack, and marijuana plants inside his home while executing a search warrant, according to a news release.
5 Suspects Behind Bars, Face 59 Total Charges For Drug-Trafficking Operation
The Buncombe County Sheriffβs Office seized five pounds of fentanyl and arrested five individuals that face 59 total criminal charges in the largest fentanyl seizure in the history of Buncombe County.
Police Investigating βSuspicious Deathβ Involving Gun Fire In Monroe
Police are investigating a suspicious incident involving gun fire in Monroe that left one person dead near Walkup Avenue.
Manhunt For Atlanta Murder Suspect
A manhunt is underway for a murder suspect in Atlanta.Β
Police Arrest Asheville Man For Cyberstalking, Making Anti-Semitic Threats
The Asheville Police Department arrested and charged a 44-year-old man in connection to a series of threatening, anti-semitic emails sent to a local synagogue.
Lancaster Dog Fighting Investigation Underway
Several law enforcement agencies executed two search warrants in connection with a dog fighting investigation. A total of 31 American pit bull terriers were seized.
Three CMPD Officers Sustain Non-Life Threatening While Arresting Suspect
Three Charlotte Mecklenburg Police officers were transported to the hospital for non-life threatening injuries after attempting to arrest a suspect, according to the CMPD.Β
911 Audio Recordings From Fatal Wendyβs Shooting Released
A clip of audio recordings from the Wendy's shooting has been released.
Deputies Arrest 23-Year-Old For Causing Multi-County Police Chase
Deputies arrested and charged a 23-year-old Charlotte resident followingΒ a multi-county police chase in the early hours on Friday, October 13th.
CMPD: Man Attempts To Enter CMS Bus With Machete Following Apparent Road Rage Incident
CMPD says a man armed with a machete attempted to enter a CMS bus during an apparent road rage incident.
Status of Intimate Partner Violence in Mecklenburg County
In recognition of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Mecklenburg County representatives, community partners, and survivors released the latest data related to intimate partner violence in Mecklenburg County.
Two Men Arrested Following Homicide Investigation In University City
Two men have been arrested following a fatal shooting Tuesday night at a 7-Eleven in northeast Charlotte, according to the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department.
Citizen Complaints, Investigation Leads To Drug Arrest In Lincoln County
A Lincoln County man has been arrested for selling illegal drugs from his residence following multiple complaints and an investigation.
Arrest Warrant & Criminal Summons Issued For Hornets Player Miles Bridges
A criminal summons has been issued for Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges. WCCB has also learned an arrest warrant was issued for Bridges back in January.
Police Asking For Publicβs Help Identifying Suspect Accused Of Breaking And Entering, Larceny
The High Country Crime Stoppers and the Watauga County Sheriffβs Office are asking for the publicβs help identifying the person or persons accused of stealing tools and a riding lawn mower.
East Charlotte Homicide Investigation Underway
CMPD is investigating after a man with gunshot wounds was found dead in the early hours of Wednesday, October 11th.
Mooresville Police Arrest Man In Stolen Ambulance
A Mooresville man was arrested after police say he stole an ambulance and led officers on a pursuit in Iredell County.
Martin Luther King Jr. Monument In Concord Defaced
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Monument on Cabarrus Avenue was vandalized over the weekend.
CMPD: One Dead After Assault In Southwest Charlotte
A homicide investigation is underway after a man was found with gunshot wounds in southwest Charlotte, according to a news release.
Assault Investigation Underway In East Charlotte
An investigation is underway after a domestic violence incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, October 8th.
Statesville High School Football Game Postponed After Three People Are Arrested In Parking Lot
A Statesville high school football game was postponed after three people were found in the parking with weapons.
Caught On Video: Thieves Steal ATM Machine From North Charlotte Gas Station
This is the second ATM machine theft in Charlotte this week.
GoFundMe Arranged For Hickory Woman Attacked By Former Foster Child
A GoFundMe account has been made to help cover medical bills after a woman was reportedly attacked by her former foster child in her home.
Charlotte Man Charged For Stealing $3.6K From Landscaping Business In Denver
A Charlotte man has been charged in connection to a break-in at a landscaping business in Denver, N.C. that took place on May 8th at New River Landscaping.
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