Lancaster Man Sentenced To 5 Years For Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material
A 42-year-old man from Lancaster has been sentenced to five years in prison for possession of child sexual abuse material.
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CMPD Holds Ceremony For Nation Day Of Remembrance
Monday evening, CMPD held a National Day of Remembrance ceremony for murder victim's families in Charlotte.
Stands Cleared After Fight Breaks Out At Harding University High Football Game
Chaos erupts at a CMS Friday night high school football game. Officials cleared the stands at Harding University High School after a fight broke out at the homecoming game against North Meck.
CMPD: Shootout Between Two Vehicles Closes Portion Of I-77 During Monday Evening Commute
A shootout between two vehicles led to major backups on I-77 during the Monday evening commute, according to CMPD. It also ended with one person being struck by gunfire.Β
Mother, Son Accused of Embezzling $47K From Clients Via Insurance Claims
A mother and son from Huntersville were arrested and charged with four counts of felony embezzlement on Monday, September 25th, according to a news release from the North Carolina Department of Insurance.
Police Investigating Salisbury Shooting That Left Three Injured
The Salisbury Police Department is looking for a suspect accused of injuring three people in a shooting in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Amber Alert Cancelled For Missing 9-Year-Old In Asheboro
An Amber Alert was issued and cancelled within minutes for a missing 9-year-old in Asheboro.Β
Sneaker Thieves In Mooresville Part Of Shoe Stealing Ring In The Metro Area
Mooresville police are on the search for two people stealing shoes at a local department store last week, but thanks to a clever Facebook post, word of these two is spreading quickly.
Police Investigating Threats Made To Two South Charlotte Schools
Police say they are investigating threats made to Ardrey Kell High School and Community House Middle School on Friday. School officials confirm both schools were placed on lockdown while police investigated the threats.
CMPD: Student Hit By Vehicle At School Bus Stop In Steele Creek
A student was hit by a car at a school bus stop on Thursday, September 21st according to a tweet by CMPD.Β
Hickory Man Convicted After Being Charged With Death By Distribution
A 35-year-old man has been sentenced to nearly six to eight years in prison in connection to the death of a girl who overdosed on fentanyl toxicity.
Town of Davidson Begins Citing Pedestrians For Jaywalking
Next time you're in downtown Davidson, you'd better watch where you're crossing the street. Police have begun issuing $30 citations to jaywalkers.
CMPD: Suspect Arrested For Shooting Jogger in South Charlotte
A man has been arrested for shooting a jogger in South Charlotte in the afternoon on Sunday, September 17th, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.
Lincoln County Commissioner Facing Charges For Driving While Impaired
Lincoln County Commissioner, Anita Mccall has been arrested for driving while impaired on September 19th, according to news release.
Motorcyclist Wanted In Deadly Police Chase In Custody
Chanceler Johnson, the suspect involved in a police chase crash that killed a mother and son has turned himself in to authorities.
Two Students Caught After Making Multiple Bomb Threats To Mooresville Schools
Two siblings called their respective schools three times this month to make bomb threats, but have finally been caught.
5 People Arrested At Airport Workers Rally Outside Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
Authorities arrested five people for impeding traffic at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport during an Airport Workers Rally.
Suspect Turns Himself In Following Fatal Shooting In Rock Hill
Police are conducting a homicide investigation after a man was killed in a shooting in Rock Hill on Saturday, September 16th, according to the Rock Hill Police Department.
Teen Taken Into Custody For Impersonating Law Enforcement Officer In Cleveland County
Authorities say he was wearing black tactical gear and driving a dark colored Dodge Charger with emergency lights.
CMPD: $100,000 Taken After Bags Of Cash Fly Out Of Armored Truck In North Charlotte
CMPD says $100,000 was taken in a mad dash after bags of cash flew out of the back of an armored truck in north Charlotte.
Statesville Teen Suffers Gunshot Grazing To The Head
The Statesville Police Department is conducting an investigation after officers discovered a victim with a gunshot wound to the head.Β
Suspect Arrested In Connection With Incident On UNC Chapel Hill's Campus
The Chapel Hill Police Department arrested a suspect in relation to an incident that occurred on UNC Chapel Hill's campus.
El Chapo's Wife Released From US Custody After Completing 3-Year Prison Sentence
The wife of Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin βEl Chapoβ Guzman was released from federal custody on Wednesday after completing a three-year sentenceΒ for helping him run his multibillion-dollar criminal empire, the federal Bureau of Prisons said.
Uptown Homicide Investigation Underway
An investigation is underway after a man was found shot dead in Uptown Charlotte.
Two Rock Hill Men In Jail With Seven Attempted Murder Charges
A case of mistaken identity led to a shooting over the weekend in Rock Hill that left two people behind bars and four people injured.
Pastor Turned Politician Mark Harris Announces Run For NC 8th District Congressional Seat
Five years after the scandal that led to a redo in the 9th District Congressional Election, Mark Harris says he's running for office again. The Pastor turned Politician is looking to change the narrative about what happened.
Hickory Woman Demands Change After Daughter, Grandson Killed In Crash Involving Police SUV
A Hickory woman is calling for change after the death of her daughter and 12-year-old grandson. The two died after a police SUV slammed into their minivan, while the officer was in pursuit of a motorcycle.
Albemarle Road Reopened Following SWAT Situation
CMPD has reopened Albemarle Road in east Charlotte following a SWAT situation.
Suspect Arrested On Multiple Sexual Assault Charges
CMPD has arrested a man wanted for several sexual assault offenses.
CMPD: Homicide Investigation Underway After Fatal Shooting North Charlotte
CMPD is conducting a homicide investigation after a man was reportedly shot dead in. North Charlotte on Saturday, September 9th.
Gaston County Mugshots September 7th
Check out the Gaston County mugshots from Friday, September 7th.
Still No Arrests In Deadly Shooting, Carjacking Of Charlotte Grandmother
64-year-old Dianne Davis was killed early Saturday morning on Orchard Trace Lane in north Charlotte.
Diving Into Operation SCARLET As CMPD Investigates Stolen Luxury Vehicles
Charlotte Mecklenburg police are thrilled with the outcome of their most recent operation to track down stolen luxury vehicles.
Suspect Behind Bars After Belmont Abbey College Sexual Assault
Students can sleep easier at Belmont Abbey College after the man accused of trespassing and sexually assaulting a student is behind bars.
Alex Murdaugh's Lawyers Say Court Clerk Told Jurors Not To Trust Alex, Request New Trial
Attorneys for convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh want a new trial, accusing the court clerk of improperly influencing the jury.
West Charlotte Shooting Sends One Person To Hospital With Life Threatening Injuries
One person was taken to the hospital with "life threatening injuries" after a shooting in west Charlotte, that's according to MEDIC.
Ta'Kiya Young's family urges officer's arrest after video shows him killing the pregnant Black woman
Ohio authorities on Friday released bodycam video showing a police officerΒ fatally shooting TaβKiya YoungΒ in her car in what her family denounced as a βgross misuse of power and authorityβ against the pregnant Black mother.
Charlotte Home Set To Fire
A house was intentionally set to flames in South Charlotte on Saturday, September 2nd.Β
Homicide Investigation In North Charlotte
A homicide investigation is underway in North Charlotte.Β
Three-Year-Old Boy Shot And Killed After Older Brother Finds Gun In Iredell County
A three-year-old boy has been killed after his five-year-old brother found a gun inside a car on Thursday, August 31st.
Road Rage Shooting Suspect Arrested
A man has been arrested for allegedly shooting a woman during a road rage incident near Rama Road Elementary School Wednesday.
3 CMS Schools Placed On Lockdown Following Shooting In Southeast Charlotte
Witnesses say gunshots were fired at the intersection of Rama and Portburn Roads Wednesday morning. School leaders say a parent was hurt after an altercation.
Lincoln County Man Facing Child Sexual Assault Charges
A man is facing child sexual assault charges in connection with incidents that occurred in early August in Lincoln County.
CMPD Investigates Series Of Brazen South Charlotte Home Break-Ins
Police in CMPD's South Division are investigating another string of brazen home break-ins. Neighbors say the burglars are in and out in a matter of minutes, stealing thousands of dollars worth of goods.
Police: Person Barricaded Inside Home In West Charlotte
Police are on the scene of a SWAT situation in west Charlotte.
Pregnant Shoplifting Suspect Shot And Killed By Police In Ohio
Police in a Columbus suburb fatally shot a pregnant woman in an Ohio supermarket parking lot after she accelerated her car toward an officer, police officials said.
Deidre Reid's Family Still Hoping Police Find Her Remains
There is another local family hoping they can get the same news Allisha Watts' family got last week. Police still haven't found Deidre Reid's body.
Former Chester Co. Animal Control Director Charged With Embezzlement
Kelli Simoneau faces charges of embezzlement after investigators say she lied and had the county pay for her personal cat's surgical procedure.
SBI Investigating 2 Deadly Officer Involved Shootings In Charlotte
This week, CMPD Officers shot and killed two people during domestic violence calls in Charlotte.
Former Director Of Chester Animal Control Department Arrested For Embezzlement
The former director of the Chester Animal Control Department was arrested on embezzlement charges on August 24th.
Statesville Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Woman At Northview Academy Picnic Area
A Statesville man has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman in the outside picnic area of Northview Academy.
Union County Jury Sentenced Man To Prison For Numerous Felonies Including Attempted Murder
A Union County jury sentenced a man to more than 14 years in prison for numerous felonies including attempted murder.
Body Of Allisha Watts Found, Boyfriend Arrested On Murder Charge
Authorities say a body found in eastern North Carolina is Allisha Watts. Her boyfriend, James Dunmore, has been arrested and charged with murder.
Luxury Car Theft Ring Busted In Charlotte After Federal Investigation
A criminal indictment was unsealed in federal court Wednesday, charging five individuals with stealing dozens of high-end vehicles worth millions from dealerships across the U.S.
3 Children Dead After House Fire In Concord
Three children have died following an early morning house fire in Concord.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots August 19th
Check out the Mecklenburg County mugshots from Saturday, August 19th.
Arrest Made In Mount Holly Hit And Run
The Mount Holly Police Department made an arrest in a hit-and-run incident that killed a 42-year-old woman.
Police Investigating Deadly Shooting At Gas Station In NW Charlotte
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a homicide in northwest Charlotte.
Suspects Arrested After West Charlotte Robbery And Sexual Assault
A father and son duo are behind bars tonight after police say they robbed and sexually assaulted a woman in charlotte on Friday.
Matthews Police Say Body Found Near Utility Right Of Way Identified As Teenager From Charlotte
Matthews Police say they have identified the body found near a utility right-of-way as a missing 17-year-old from Charlotte.Β
China Grove Man Facing Charges After A Pipe Bomb Was Found In His Car
The suspect of China Grove is currently being held in Cabarrus County Jail and the investigation is ongoing.
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Car Crashes Into East Charlotte Building, Driver Runs From Scene
Surveillance video shows the moment a car barrels through a fence and into Glenn Harmon's building located on East Independence Blvd.
Mount Holly Police Investigating Fatal Hit And Run
Mount Holly Police are investigating a fatal hit and run that happened on Central Avenue early Monday morning.
Police: Boone Man Killed In Apparent Road Rage Shooting
Police say a man from Boone was shot and killed in an apparent road rage incident on August 11th.
Hickory Man Killed In Officer-Involved Shooting
Β A man died after an officer-involved shooting around midnight, August 13th.Β
Vigil Held For Allisha Watts
Friends and family held a vigil at Little Rock A.M.E Zion church in uptown to pray for Alisha Watts' safe return.
Man Arrested In Connection With Overdose Death In Lincoln County
A Mooresville man was arrested in connection with an overdose death in Lincoln County on Friday, August
CMPD Investigating After 15-Year-Old Sexually Assaulted In South Charlotte
An investigation is underway after a 15-year-old girl was reportedly sexually assaulted while jogging on McAlpine Creek Greenway Friday, August 11th.Β
Man Accused Of Stealing Mail Leads Cornelius Police On Extensive Chase
After an extensive police chase, officers say they arrested a man they were looking to detain for stealing mail in the Cornelius area.
Three Morganton Men Arrested In Crime Spree Across The Carolinas
Three Morganton men were arrested on multiple charges stemming from crimes in both North Carolina and South Carolina.Β
CMPD Breaks Silence On Investigation Into Allisa Watts' Disappearance
CMPD is breaking its silence on the investigation into the disappearance of Allisha Watts. The Moore County woman was last seen in Charlotte on July 16th. Family and friends have demanded police release more information about their progress in the case.
CMPD Searching For Subject Involved In Armed Robbery At SouthPark Mall | CASH REWARD
CMPD is asking for the public's help in locating a suspect who was involved in an armed robbery at SouthPark Mall on August 4th.Β
10-Year-Old Shot, Rowan County Lieutenant Involved In Shootout With Suspects
A 10-year-old girl was shot and the suspects accused in the shooting were also involved in a shootout with a lieutenant from the Rowan County Sheriff's Office.
Former Rocky River High School Teacher Charged With Indecent Liberties With A Student
A former Rocky River teacher was charged on Friday with indecent liberties and sexual activity with a student.
CMPD Investigating Shooting In West Charlotte
Officers are investigating a shooting in West Charlotte according to a tweet by CMPD.
Victim Transported To Hospital After Stabbing In University Area
A victim has been transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after a stabbing in the University Area.Β
Steele Creek Suspect Arrested After Fatal Hit And Run
CMPD has arrested a suspect after a fatal hit-and-run crash in Steele Creek Saturday, August 5th.
Convicted Sex Offender And Pastor Faces New Charges
Robert Price is now charged with 13 counts of Indecent Liberties with a Child and one count of Statutory Sexual Offense.
Local Mother Seeking Answers To Her Daughter's Death
A woman is desperately seeking answers to what happened to her daughter, Jona Payne, after she was found dead in the woods in Rock Hill SC in early July.Β
Police: Kings Mountain Woman Arrested For Sexually Assaulting a Minor
Police say they arrested a woman in Kings Mountain for sexually assaulting a minor. Amanda Justice has been charged with two counts of felony statutory sex offense with a child.Β
CMPD: Bullet Shell Casings Found At Home Where Allisha Watts Was Last Seen
CMPD reported that bullet shell casings were found in front of the home of James Dunmore, the currently hospitalized boyfriend of Allisha Watts.
Chester Mother Sentenced To 35 Years in Infant's Death
Stover was arrested and charged in October 2021 with homicide by child abuse for the death of her 11-month-old child.
Man Wanted For Sexually Assaulting Woman Off West Woodlawn Road
Police need your help identifying a man accused of physically and sexually assaulting a woman on West Woodlawn Road in south Charlotte.
Charges Upgraded For Charlotte Woman Charged With Shooting Woman Found Inside Her Home
A grand jury indicted Stephanie Alexander for second degree murder in the death of 25-year-old Tyra Crosby. She was shot and killed at a home on Porter Street Tuesday, July 18, 2023. Alexander was initially charged with voluntary manslaughter.
Stallings Man Convicted Of Trafficking Meth Throughout Mecklenburg and Gaston Counties
A federal jury convicted a Stallings man on drug trafficking charges after authorities say he sold a significant amount of drugs throughout Mecklenburg and Gaston Counties.Β
14 Dogs Rescued In Gaston County Dogfighting Ring
More than a dozen dogs were rescued in an alleged dogfighting ring on East 6th Ave in Gastonia Wednesday morning.
Mooresville Police Officer Charged With Sexual Misconduct With A Minor
An officer with the Mooresville Police Department has been arrested and charged with sexual misconduct with a minor, according to a news release.Β
American Fugitive Who Faked His Death Can Be Extradited To US To Face Rape Charge, UK Judge Says
An American fugitive accused of faking his own death to avoid a rape charge in Utah can be extradited to the U.S., a judge in Scotland ruled Wednesday, calling the man βas dishonest and deceitful as he is evasive and manipulative.β
One Dead and Two Injured After Severe Car Crash in Mooresville
One person was killed and two were injured after a severe car crash inΒ Mooresville.Β
Search Warrant Released For Home Of Allisha Watts' Boyfriend
According to the warrant, Watts was last seen the afternoon of July 16th. Her cousin told CMPD Watts was last seen getting into her boyfriend's car that day. The car was at his home located at 1633 Pamela Lorraine Drive in Charlotte.
An Accomplice To Convicted Murderer Alex Murdaugh's Financial Misdeeds Gets Seven Years In Prison
The former CEO of a respected South Carolina bank will spend seven years in federal prison for helping Alex Murdaugh steal nearly $2 million from clients' legal settlements. Russell Laffitte was sentenced Tuesday after a jury found him guilty of six charges related to wire and bank fraud back in November.
CMPD Looking To Identify Penguin Drive-In Breaking And Entering Suspect
CMPD detectives need your help identifying the suspect accused of breaking into the Penguin Drive-In located on East Boulevard.Β
Lincolnton Police Arrest Suspect After SUV Crashes Into Migrant Workers
Police have arrested a suspect after an SUV plowed into a group of migrant workers in Lincolnton. 68-year-old Daniel Gonzalez showed up at police headquarters in Lincolnton to turn himself in just before 6:00 on Monday night.
Cleveland County Sheriff's Deputies Check In On Sex Offenders
Cleveland County Sheriff Alan Norman invited WCCB to join his deputies Thursday as they check in on the county's registered sex offenders.
Driver Arrested And Charged After Fleeing Fatal Crash In University City
CMPD located and arrested 23-year-old Jonathan Anguiano on outstanding warrants related to a fatal car accident that occurred Saturday, July 1st.
79-Year-Old Man Sentenced To Life In Prison After Being Convicted Of Murder
Caldwell Cole Jr., 79, has been sentenced to life in prison after being charged with murdering Janet Scronce and Furahn Morrow. in 2019. Cole was also convicted of shooting two others.
Family Demands More Answers From Police In Search For Allisha Watts
Family and friends are demanding CMPD release more information about a missing woman, last seen in Charlotte 10 days ago. Allisha Watts disappeared while visiting her boyfriend. Her SUV was found days later in Anson County.
Officials: Guns, Alcohol, And Drugs Found During ALE Illegal Club Search
Police say the illicit sales of controlled substances, alcoholic beverages, and firearm violations were occurring outside and within an illegal business in Kannapolis called Club Lounge.
Inmate Captured After Escaping From Caldwell Correctional Facility
Deputies with the Iredell County Sheriff's Office have captured wanted inmate Matthew Brown in Southwest Statesville.
1 Hurt In Shooting At Julius Chambers High School
Police say a fight between two adults led to shots being fired at Julius Chambers High School.
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