Jury Convicts Man Of Murdering Charlotte Store Owner
The man who fatally shot Charlotte store owner, Massaquoi Kotay has been sentenced to life in prison after a jury found him guilty of murder and a firearm offense.
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Serial Bank Robber Carrying Minion Lunchbox Arrested
The man accused of robbing banks in Statesville and Salisbury over the last week has now been arrested after robbing an additional bank in Hendersonville, North Carolina.
Office Of Violence Prevention Launches Campaign During Gun Violence Awareness Month
June focuses on Gun Violence Awareness, and Mecklenburg County Public Healthβs Office of Violence Prevention will spotlight awareness and education throughout the month.
Suspect Arrested After Fraley Church Road Murder Investigation
A man has been arrested and charged with the murder of a 26-year-old man on Friday, June 2nd
Father And Son Busted For Drugs At Church In Davidson County
A father and son were arrested after police seized several grams of mushrooms, 12 pounds of marijuana, and several other marijuana-related products from the fellowship home behind a Lexington church.
$4,000 Reward Offered For 2 Stolen French Bulldogs
More than two weeks and counting since someone broke into a northwest Charlotte home and stole two French bulldogs. Now, the dogs' owner is speaking out, scared but determined to spread the word that she wants her dogs back.
Video Shows CMS Middle School Girl Being Attacked By Five Students
A video shows a five on one beatdown of Kiki Burton's daughter. The lopsided brawl happened on Tuesday in between periods at Kennedy Middle School.
New York Sex Offender Sentenced To 60 Years For Committing Multiple Offenses Against North Carolina Minor
A New York man was sentenced to 60 years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple sexual offenses in North Carolina.
Mike Pence To Launch Campaign For President In Iowa June 7
Former Vice President Mike PenceΒ will officially launch his widely expected campaign for the Republican nomination for president in Iowa next week, adding another candidate to theΒ growing GOP fieldΒ and putting him in direct competition with his former boss.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Hosts Press Conference For National Gun Violence Awareness Day
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department will host a press conference for National Gun Violence Awareness Day on Friday, June 2, 2023
Investigation Continues Into CATS Bus Shootout In Steele Creek
Police are still investigating after a driver and passenger shot at each other on a cats bus earlier this month in Steele Creek.Β
CMPD: 14-Year-Old Charged With Murdering Man In North Charlotte In 2022
Police say they arrested a 14-year-old for shooting and killing Quantarrius Sturdivant in north Charlotte in November 2022.
Gaston County Mugshots May 30th
Check out the Gaston County mugshots from May 30th.
Mecklenburg County Mugshot Active Inmates May 31st
Check out the Mecklenburg County active inmates from May 31st
Officer Involved shooting East Charlotte
Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department is searching for a suspect who fired rounds at a police vehicle in the early hours ofΒ Sunday, May 27th.Β
Charlotte Man Killed In Gastonia Shooting
Detectives from the Gastonia Police Department are investigating the shooting death of 50-year-old Frankie Carl Jones of Charlotte. The shooting happened on May 25th outside a home on Crescent Lane.
FBI Increases Reward For Charlotte Murder Suspect On "Ten Most Wanted Fugitives" List
The FBI has increased the rewards offered to capture people on the "Ten Most Wanted Fugitive" list to $250,000. This includes Charlotte murder suspect Alejandro "Alex" Castillo who is wanted for killing Sandy Le in 2016.
Contract Worker At CarMax Arrested After Having Over Three Pounds Of Suspected Marijuana Delivered To The Car Dealership
A Gastonia man has been arrested and charged after receiving a package at his workplace that contained over three pounds of suspected marijuana.
Matthews Man Sentenced To Prison For Tax Evasion
A Matthews man was sentenced to three years in prison for tax evasion on Thursday, May 25th.
CMPD: No Charges In East Charlotte Mosque Threat
CMPD will not be pressing charges in the threat to the Charlotte mosque. A police spokesperson tells us the caller who made the threat is 16 years-old.
CMPD Continues To Crack Down On "Street Takeovers" Across Charlotte
CMPD states officers have shut down various meet-ups and towed several cars involved in dangerous stunts in the city since February.
Woman Arrested For Allegedly Scamming People Out Of Charitable Donation Money For Child Diagnosed With Terminal Illness
An Indian Trail woman has been charged with scamming people out of charitable donation money after investigators say she set up a medical fund for a child who had been diagnosed with a terminal illness but then left the state after receiving the money.
Scammers Target Donors Of Local Nonprofit Dog Rescue
A local non-profit animal rescue is the latest target for scammers. Halfway There Rescue helps dogs and cats in the Carolinas find new homes.
Body Cam Footage Released In CMPD Officer-Involved Shooting That Killed Robbery Suspect Kevin Boston
CMPD releases 72 videos connected to the deadly officer-involved shooting of robbery suspect Kevin Boston. The deadly shooting happened in June of 2022.
7-Year-Old Girl "Accidentally" Shot In Vale
A 7-year-old girl was shot in Vale Monday evening, that's according to the Catawba County Sherriff's Office.
Police: Suspect Charged After Shooting On CATS Bus
According to CMPD, 22-year-old Omarri Tobias, is charged in connection to the shooting of a CATS bus driver on Thursday.
CMPD: 12-Year-Old, 6-Year-Old Involved In Armed Robbery In Steele Creek
CMPD says a 12-year-old and a 6-year-old were involved in an armed robbery that happened Sunday morning in southwest Charlotte.
Police: Domestic Situation Leads To Woman Being Shot In The Head In Lenoir
Lenoir Police say they arrested a man for shooting a woman in the head following an argument over jointly owned property.
Northlake Mall Announces A New Addition To Its Enhanced Security Program
Northlake Mall debuted the K-9 Patrol Unit as its newest addition to its enhanced security program on Wednesday, May 17th.Β
Wanted Suspect Arrested In Lancaster Homicide
A suspect in connection with a homicide was arrested after a month-long investigation Monday, May 15th.
More Than A Dozen Suspects Wanted After Deputies Bust Dogfighting Ring In Iredell County
More than a dozen suspects are wanted in Iredell County after deputies busted an alleged dogfighting ring.
Mecklenburg County Detention Officer Terminated Following Arrest
A Mecklenburg County Detention Officer has been terminated after he was arrested for allegedly assaulting a woman during a domestic violence incident, according to a news release.
Charlotte Woman Claims CMS Students Hit Her Car With Rock, Damaged Windshield
It's clear where Candace Brazzle's windshield was hit. What's not clear is who is paying to fix it.
Abducted Girl Found Safe In North Carolina After Nearly Six Years Missing
An Illinois girl, abducted by her non-custodial mother nearly six years ago is found safe in North Carolina. Kayla Unbehaun's father hadn't seen her since she was 9-years-old.
911 Calls Released In Chase That Leads To Truck Crashing Into Shelby Home
We're hearing the frantic 911 calls as a mom and her daughters are chased by a group of people, allegedly shooting at them from a pickup truck, early Sunday morning.
Sheriff: Former Teacher Arrested For Violating Court Order To Stay Away From Sexual Assault Victim
A former Iredell-Statesville School District teacher is facing additional charges after investigators say she violated a court order to stay away from a juvenile she has been accused of sexually assaulting.
Cockfighting Bust Leads Investigators To Finding Moonshine, Marijuana, Fentanyl, Cash, and More
A call about an illegal cockfighting event led investigators to rescuing 112 chickens, arresting dozens of people, and confiscating drugs and moonshine. It all happened off Prospect Church Road on May 14th in Chesterfield County.Β
Officials: Concord Officer Cited for Passing Stopped School Bus
A Concord Police Officer has been cited by the North Carolina State Highway Patrol for passing a stopped school bus.Β
Three Dead After Truck Crashes Into Shelby Home During Chase
A horrific crash leaves three people dead after a truck plows into a Shelby home. There is extensive damage left behind at the home on Suttle Street near Dekalb Street.
16-Year-Old Sentenced In Murder Of Charlotte Teen
16-year-old Jaylen Foster was shot to death in northwest Charlotte in 2021. Two others were hurt. A 16-year-old boy was arrested for the murder.
Cows Lead Deputies To Hidden Suspect's Location In Boone
Watauga County Sheriff's Office received unexpected help which led to the arrest of a chase suspect after a traffic stop.
Statesville Convicted Felon Arrested After Fleeing Police
A convicted felon was arrested after fleeing police in a multi-city chase on Wednesday, May 11th.Β Β
RCSO Asking Public Assistance In Identifying Suspect
The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office is in search of a man driving a Ford F150.
York Co. Sheriff Kevin Tolson Responds To Trevor Mullinax Lawsuit
The York County Sheriff is responding to a lawsuit filed by a man shot nine times by Deputies. Trevor Mullinax says deputies began firing almost immediately, while responding to a mental health crisis he suffered in 2021.
Rock Hill Man Struggling To Recover 14 Months After Brutal Attack
Police say a 29-year-old man was shot twice and brutally beaten back in March of 2022. Two men were charged in the attack.
Vale Man Arrested For Gastonia Murder
A man from Vale, North Carolina has been arrested for allegedly murdering a 25-year-old inside an apartment in Gastonia.
Couple Arrested On Drug And Weapon Charges In Lancaster
A couple was arrested on drug and weapon charges on Friday, May 5th in Lancaster, South Carolina.
Arrest Made In 28-Year-Old Charlotte Sex Assault Cold Case
Police have made an arrest in a 28-year-old sex assault cold case investigation.
Lawsuit Filed Against York County Sheriff's Office After Deputies Shot Man Nine Times During Welfare Check
A lawsuit has been filed against the York County Sheriff's Office after deputies shot a man nine times while his mother was standing just feet away during a welfare check in 2021. The man, Trevor Mullinax, survived the shooting.Β
Family Releases Condition Update After Wife Killed, Groom Injured In Golf Cart Accident Hours After Wedding
The groom, Aric Hutchinson, is recovering from two broken legs, broken bones in his face, and brain bleeds. He is recovering physically at home and mentally coping with the loss of his wife and working with her family to plan her funeral.
Teenage Girl Shot In The Neck At Northeast Charlotte Park
No arrests have been made after a 15-year-old girl was shot in the neck at Mallard Creek Park.
Man Arrested After Pipe Bomb Like Devices Found At Hickory Church
Police say a man is in custody after he delivered two pipe bomb type devices to a church in Hickory.
South Carolina Man Arrested While Out On Bond In Iredell County For Possession Of Fentanyl
A South Carolina man is under arrest after a traffic stop conducted in Iredell County on Monday revealed he was traveling with over 1.4 pounds of Fentanyl in his vehicle, enough to potentially kill 250,000 people according to officials.
Mecklenburg County Active Inmates May 6th
Check out some of the active inmates being held in Mecklenburg County.
'A Lot Of People Were Scared, People Were Crying'; Gastonia Man Grazed By Bullet Inside Local Restaurant
Two people were hurt while dining inside a Cracker Barrel Restaurant in west Charlotte. CMPD says it happened after a man's gun accidentally fired after it fell out of his pocket.
Deputies Investigating Deadly Shooting in York County
The shooting happened on Faires Road in Rock Hill.
CMPD: Wanted Fugitive Arrested In West Charlotte
CMPD has arrested a wanted fugitive after an altercation led to a victim being stabbed on Friday, May, 5th.
Suspect In Custody After Stabbing on CATS Streetcar
A passenger has serious injuries after a stabbing on a CATS streetcar.
FBI: Escaped Inmate From Virginia Captured in Mexico
Alder Alfonso Marin Sotelo has been captured and taken into custody by Mexican authorities according to the FBI.
Cornelius Police Officer Arrested On Criminal Sexual Conduct Charges With A Minor
Police officer Erickson Lee, 25, turned himself in to YCSO detectives on May 2, 2023, after being charged with criminal sexual conduct with a minor.
ICSO: Teens Arrested After Setting Abandoned Home On Fire
Two teens were arrested after being charged with arson on April, 28th.
Parent Arrested For Assaulting Rowan County School Bus Driver
Deputies say a parent has been arrested and charged after allegedly assaulting a Rowan-Salisbury School bus driver.
Local Non-Profit Has Trailer With Specialized Wheelchairs Stolen
A Charlotte non-profit's mission of helping people with physical disabilities run races, came to a sudden stop.
BCSO: Burke County Man Arrested And Charged After Stealing Car parts
A man has been arrested and charged after Burke County Sheriff's found him in possession of a stolen catalytic converter on April 24th.Β
Police: Lenoir Man Arrested After Reports Of Local High School Students Overdosing On Marijuana Vape Pens
Police say they arrested a Lenoir man after investigating several overdoses involving local high school students who all reported using similar vape pens prior to overdosing.
Comic Store Owner Becomes Real-Life Hero Saving Woman From Attacker
A truly heroic feat by a man who sells stories of superheroes. A comic book store owner in Hickory jumped into action to save a woman being sexually assaulted nearby.
School Resource Officers Continue Active Shooter Training
The Lincoln County Sheriffβs Office School Resource Officers continued active shooter training Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at Lincolnton Middle School.
Female Athletic Coach Charged With Assaulting Student At Statesville High School
A female athletic coach appeared in court on Wednesday, April 26th after being charged with assaulting an 18-year-old female student following a soccer game at Statesville High School.
Video Footage Captured From Fire Set At Strip Mall In Gastonia
Video footage has been released after a fire was set at a strip mall in Gastonia.
Police: 13-Year-Old Girl Arrested For Cutting Gastonia Firefighter With Knife
Gastonia Police say they arrested and charged a 13-year-old girl Tuesday evening after she allegedly used a knife to cut a firefighter, according to a news release.Β
Police Investigating After 16-Year-Old Shot In Statesville
A teenager is recovering after being shot in the leg early Tuesday morning in Statesville.
CMPD: Charlotte Man Wanted | $5,000 Cash Reward
Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department say they are looking for a Charlotte man charged with several crimes via Twitter
Fatal Head-On Crash Burke County
Two people died after a head-on collision on Friday, April 21st.
CMPD Cold Case Division Has Hope In Solving 13-Year-Old Cold Case Murder
An obscure phrase etched into the side of a late 1990's 2-door Honda Civic may hold the key to solving Hinton's murder 13 years later.
Police: Gaston County Suspect Charged With Shooting Neighbors In Custody In Florida
Gaston County Police say Robert Singletary turned himself into police in Tampa, Florida, for his involvement in a shooting that left two people seriously injured.
Man Arrested In Murder Of Rock Hill Mother
Rock Hill Police arrested 25-year-old Brenden Johnson for the murder of Jennifer Robinson back in March. They say tips from the community led them to Johnson who was hiding in Charlotte.
CMPD: Homicide Investigation North Charlotte
The Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a homicide in North Charlotte that left one dead and another person injured.
Union Co. Man's Facebook Page Is Hacked; Dozens Scammed Out Of Money
Hackers target a Union County man's e-mail account and Facebook page, tricking dozens of people into buying items, he supposedly listed for sale.
Statesville Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested in Pennsylvania
Investigators have identified the man that is accused of robbing the Bank of America in Statesville in March.
CMPD: Man Arrested For Shooting Two People At Romare Bearden Park
Police say they arrested a man after two people were seriously hurt during a shooting at Romare Bearden Park in Uptown Charlotte.
Police Searching For Suspect Accused Of Shooting Man In Salisbury
Police say they are investigating the shooting of a 46-year-old man in Salisbury.
CMPD: Shooting Investigation Freedom Drive
Detectives with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are investigating Key Street on Freedom Drive.
Deputies: Murder Suspect Returned To Custody After Being Mistakenly Released From Jail
A murder suspect turned himself in after being mistakenly released from the Mecklenburg County Detention Center.
Highway Patrol: Fatal Hit-And-Run In Catawba County
Troopers say they are investigating a hit-and-run collision resulting in the death of a pedestrian on Thursday, April 13th.Β
CMPD: 3-Year-Old Shot And Killed In Southwest Charlotte, Father Charged
A three-year-old has been shot and killed on O'Hara Drive in southwest Charlotte, according to police.
Mecklenburg County Courthouse Clerk Charged With Attempted Robbery
A Mecklenburg County Courthouse clerk has been arrested and charged with attempted robbery with a dangerous weapon.
Rock Hill Man Arrested On Child Sexual Abuse Charges
A man has been arrested on five charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor.
Community Gathers For 12th Birthday Of Missing Cornelius Girl Madalina Cojocari
The community coming together to mark the 12th birthday of a missing Cornelius girl. No one has seen Madalina Cojocari since last November.
Police Search For Truck After Hit And Run In North Charlotte
A man was seriously injured after a hit and run in north Charlotte.Β
City To Buy & Tear Down North Charlotte Motel In Effort To Reduce Violent Crime
City leaders have approved a plan to buy and tear down a North Charlotte motel. It's part of an effort to reduce violent crime in the I-85 and West Sugar Creek Road corridor.
Customer Claims Captain D's Employees Threatened And Assaulted Her
Reshaunda Mason is still in disbelief over her encounter with employees at Captain Dβs seafood restaurant on Sunset Rd in Charlotte.
Man Charged With Brutal Murder Of Charlotte Woman
Police say 35-year-old Laura Miller was killed on Easter Sunday.
Deputies: Crash During A Car Chase Hospitalizes Three Suspects
Three men have been sent to the hospital after crashing a car during a chase with Mecklenburg County deputies on Sunday, April 9th.
'It's Sick'; Neighbors React After CMPD Arrest Man For Indecent Exposure Cases
CMPD arrested Aaron Williams at his Huntersville home. Police say video shows him exposing himself in public.
Man Accused Of Stealing From Gastonia Hospital, AirTag Leads To His Arrest
A 48-year-old Cherryville man was arrested and charged after police say he broke into cars in the parking lot of a hospital and stole items from a nurse's break room.
Salisbury Teen Killed After Attempted Armed Robbery
Officers are investigating the death of a teen after an attempted armed robbery in Concord.
Investigators Reveal New Details About Murder Of Missing Union County Woman
5 people are now charged in connection to the murder of Alison Thomas.
Hudson Woman Charged With Sex Offenses Involving A Minor
A woman is behind bars and charged with sex offenses involving a minor.Β
Victim Of Deadly Shooting In Lancaster Identified
No arrests have been made after a deadly shooting in Lancaster.
Homicide Investigation At Apartment Complex in Southeast Charlotte
Police are investigating a homicide in southeast Charlotte.
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