FBI Releases New Photos Of Madalina Cojocari
The FBI released new photos Friday of the missing 11-year-old girl. Her mother and stepfather remain behind bars. And, a Romanian journalist sheds more light on the couple's history.
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Homicide Investigation in University City
Police identify the victim and arrest a suspect
FTX Founder Bankman-Fried Allowed $250M Bond, House Arrest
Cryptocurrency entrepreneur Sam Bankman-Fried walked out of a Manhattan courthouse Thursday with his parents after they agreed to sign a $250 million bond and keep him at their California home.
New Insight Into Madalina Cojocari's Extended Family
A Romanian journalist talks with WCCB about how the Madalina Cojocari case is being covered in Eastern Europe. She also provides more insight into the Moldovan side of Madalina's family. This, as Christopher Palmiter's family breaks its silence on the 11-year-old's disappearance.
Man Charged with Murder After November Shooting
Police in Statesville have made in arrest in a homicide case that started nearly a month ago.
Gaston County Police Investigate Armed Robbery
One man is on the run and another is under arrest, suspected of an armed robbery at a Family Dollar in Gaston County.
Cornelius Police Release Letter From Family of Missing 11-Year-Old
Madalina Cojocari's family says, "We are desperate to find her right now, she needs ALL of our help. We ask for your continued, positive support in sharing far and wide the posters and pictures of Madalina."
K-9 Drug Bust in Newton
Police in Newton have taken more than 4 pounds of marijuana and a gram of methamphetamine off the streets.
Missing Madalina Cojocari: What Do Her Mom & Stepfather Know?
Police spent hours inside the 11-year-old girl's Cornelius home Wednesday night. And, a new arrest warrant information reveals what the girl's mom told investigators she was worried about.
Crime Scene Investigators Spend Hours At Home Of Missing 11-Year-Old Madalina Cojocari
A community waits and wonders what happened to missing 11-year-old Madalina Cojocari. Wednesday night, crime scene investigators spent hours inside the home the little girl shared with her mother and stepfather.
Father Charged After Six-Year-Old Overdoses
A Union County father is facing charges after his six-year-old son overdosed on fentanyl and methamphetamine at a tattoo shop.
Vigil Held In Cornelius For Missing 11-Year-Old Girl Madalina Cojocari
Hundreds came together for a prayer vigil for 11-year-old Madalina Cojocari on Tuesday night. The community is demanding answers after the little girl disappeared and wasn't reported missing for three weeks.
Former CMS Teacher Now Facing Federal Charges in Child Porn Case
Taylor was first arrested in February of 2022 and charged with three counts of second degree sexual exploitation of a minor. A CMS spokesperson says Taylor was employed at the school until June of 2022.
Gastonia Officer Fires Shots At Man With a Gun
Police called to E. Hudson Boulevard for report of armed man at apartment complex. No one hurt
Investigators Looking For Truck Involved In Deadly Hit & Run In Lancaster Co.
Troopers need your help finding the driver of a truck, possibly involved in a deadly hit and run in Lancaster County involving a bicycle. Investigators are looking for a silver 2008 to 2015 Chevy S10 or GMC Sonoma.
One Person Injured In Shooting Near Gas Station In East Charlotte
MEDIC says one person was injured after a shooting near an East Charlotte gas station on Saturday afternoon. It happened on Cambridge Commons Drive and Harrisburg Road, just off I-485, around 3:00. MEDIC says the victim has life-threatening injuries.
CMPD Investigating A Homicide After A North Charlotte Shooting
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives are investigating a homicide after a shooting on Valeview Lane.
Three Arrested In Connection With Northlake Mall Shooting
Three people have been arrested in connection with a shooting at Northlake Mall.Β Β Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department charged Xavier Alexander with Attempted Murder & Assault with Deadly Weapon. Jadah Van Williams is charged with Assault.Β A 17-year-old juvenile is also charged with assault.
Officials: NC Deputy Killed In Hit-and-Run Crash
Officials in North Carolina say a sheriffβs deputy was killed in a hit-and-run crash while investigating a robbery.
Feds Order Review Of Power-grid Security After Moore County Attacks
Federal regulators on Thursday ordered a review of security standards at the nation's far-flung electricity transmission network, followingΒ shootings at two electric substations in North CarolinaΒ that damaged equipment and caused more than 45,000 customers to lose power.
Mooresville Parents Facing Additional Charges After Infant Almost Died From Drug Overdose
In November, Casey and Ashley Jordan, were initially charged with felony child abuse.Β Additional charges were filed this week after lab results returned showing the infant had high levels of fentanyl in the blood stream.
CMPD: Two Shot at Northlake Mall, One Person in Custody
Northlake Mall will remained closed for the remainder of the day.
CMS: Gun Found at West Mecklenburg High School
District officials confirm that a gun was found at West Mecklenburg High School Thursday morning.
Police Investigating After Man Found Shot Dead in Vehicle
A death investigation is underway after police responded to a crash and found a man shot in the vehicle. He died at the scene, police say.
Robbery at NC Toys For Tots Warehouse
Thousands of families across the state rely on Toys for Tots to help make their Christmas bright, but in Halifax county about four hours northeast of Charlotte, 2/3 of the toys donated this year have been stolen.
Office of Violence Prevention Taking a Public Health Approach to Reducing Violence
The Mecklenburg County Health Department seems like an unlikely place to find a violence prevention office,Β butΒ Tracie Campell, Senior Health Manager of the Office of Violence Prevention said that's the point β they wanted their approach to be different . Their goal is to stop violence before it starts -- by reaching the people it impacts.Β
3 Arrested Including Parents in 4-Year-Old's Death
Michael Mendoza was shot and killed after he and his sister found a loaded gun. Investigators say the childβs mother, father and uncle living in the residence failed to properly secure the firearm.
Former Teacher In Fort Mill Facing Charge Of Sexual Exploitation Of A Minor
According to the arrest warrant, Timothy Smith, 50, of Tega Cay, distributed a digital file that contained video of a 10-year-old girl fully undressing and exposing her genitalia.
Statesville Man Dies Weeks After Being Shot While Riding A Dirt Bike
A Statesville man who was shot in November has died from his injuries. Statesville Police are now treating his death as a homicide.
Wingate Police Need Help Identifying Bank Robbery Suspect
Police are asking for the public's assistance with identifying a man they say robbed a bank Wednesday afternoon.Β
CMPD Officer Phillip Barker Found Guilty Of Misdemeanor Death By Vehicle
A jury has found CMPD Officer Phillip Barker guilty of misdemeanor death by vehicle. Barker was responding to a call when he hit and killed CPCC student James Short with his patrol cruiser.
Gaston County Child Shot and Killed
Gaston County Police called to a mobile home park off Hickory Grove Road north of Belmont
Two Men Charged With Death By Distribution In Connection To Girl's Overdose In Gaston Co.
Two men are facing charges in connection to the death of a girl who overdosed on Fentanyl pills.Β The girl died September 26th. Officers found her unresponsive in the 800 block of Kiser Road near Bessemer City.
Possible Motive in Murdaugh Murders
Disgraced South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh will go to trial this January.
Prosecution Rests On Day 3 Of CMPD Officer Phillip Barker Trial, Closing Arguments Scheduled For Tuesday
Closing arguments are expected Tuesday morning in the trial of CMPD Officer Phillip Barker. He's accused of killing a CPCC student, James Short, in 2017 while responding to a call.
UPDATE: Missing Davidson College Student Found Safe
Davidson College says the missing college student Aedan Somers has been found and is safe.
Deputies Make Arrest after Woman Shot and Killed in Kershaw
The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office says a man is behind bars and charged with murder after he shot and killed a woman while children were present.
CMPD Now Investigating Second Homicide In A 24-Hour Period After Stabbing Victim Passes Away
Police say that the victim in a stabbing on North Tryon Street has died from their injuries. CMPD is now investigating this incident as a homicide.
CMPD Names Victim In Northeast Charlotte Homicide
Police have identified Lawrence Green, 32, as the man who was shot and killed on Tom Hunter Road late Saturday night.
Pedestrian Fatally Struck On Independence Boulevard
On Sunday night, outbound Independence Boulevard was closed between Eastway Drive and Albemarle Road after investigators say a pedestrian was struck and killed around 8 p.m.
Hundreds Gather For 'Justice For Shanquella Robinson' Rally Day
Charlotte businesswoman Shanquella Robinson mysteriously died while on a Mexican vacation with friends in October.
'My Son Is Innocent'; Local Mother Says Police Arrested Wrong Man For Shooting, Vandalism Of Daycare
CMPD arrested 36-year-old Tyson Corpening in connection to the shooting of a park ranger and the vandalism of a daycare.
Day 2: Trial Continues For CMPD Officer Charged With Involuntary Manslaughter
Charlotte-Mecklendburg Police Officer, Phillip Barker, was back in court on Friday for day two of his trial.
Testimony Begins For CMPD Officer Charged With Involuntary Manslaughter
Officer Phillip Barker is charged in the death of James Short back in 2017. Police say Barker hit and killed Short, a student at CPCC.
Authorities Seek Warrants Related To NC Substation Shooting
The FBI is seeking cell phone records that could indicate who was near the substations in Moore County Saturday night.
Man Accused Of Impersonating CMPD Officer
Police arrested Stephen Burke Bridges, 31, is charged with 3 counts of impersonating a law enforcement officer.
Police: Second Arrest Made in Rocky River High Student's Death
Police have arrested a second juvenile in connection to the death of Nahzir Taylor. Taylor was shot moments after getting of a CMS bus.
Charlotte Family Wants Accused Killers To Be Tried As Adults For Sons' Murder
Dominic Salazar and Damien Gonzalez were shot at a playground in Fred Alexander Park back in November. Two juveniles are facing charges of murder.
Chief Jennings: CMPD Officer Charged with DWI
A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer has been charged with driving while under the influence.
Families Grieving During Holidays Come Together At CMPD Memorial Tree Lighting
The holiday season is an especially challenging time for the families of murder and traffic accident victims. Tuesday night, many of those grieving came together for CMPD's memorial tree lighting.
Rep. Madison Cawthorn Broke Rules Over 'Meme' Crypto, Told To Pay $14K
Departing U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn of North Carolina has been told to pay over $14,000 to charity after the House Ethics Committee found he financially benefited while purchasing a cryptocurrency that he was promoting and violated conflict of interest rules.
Gunfire Attack On Substations Raise New Concerns About Power Grid Security
A targeted attack on power substations in Moore County is raising security concerns about the wider power grid. More than 32,000 customers remain in the dark after someone fired shots at multiple substations, disabling equipment.
Rock Hill Man Acquitted of Gastonia Murder, Seeks To Clear Name
For four years, Andre Isaac faced the possibility of real prison time. He maintained his innocence in connection to the murder of a store clerk in Gastonia.
Over 30K Customers Remain Without Power in Moore County After Act of "Intentional Vandalism"
A state of emergency is now effect in Moore County, North Carolina as thousands of homes and businesses remain without power after an attack on at least two Duke Energy substations.
Second Suspect Arrested In Relation To Deadly Drive-By Shooting
A second suspect is now in police custody in connection to a deadly drive-by shooting on Highland Avenue NE. A third suspect is still at large.
Gastonia Man Facing Murder Charges For Death of 33-Year-Old Woman
It happened Friday around 9:30 p.m. in the 3100 block of Spring Valley Drive.
Man Arrested After 51-Year-Old Man Found Dead in Rock Hill Home
Police say they have arrested Bryan Crosby Jr., 25, in connection with the death of a man early Friday morning.
Nine Juveniles Arrested After Fight At Statesville High School
Statesville Police say they were called to help Student Resource Officers contain a large fight inside the school on Friday.
Two Blackhawk Hardware Store Employees Assaulted Just Days Apart
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating two separate assaults at the Blackhawk Hardware store in the Park Road Shopping Center in South Charlotte.Β Β
Salisbury Police Officer Facing DWI Charge
A Salisbury Police Officer is accused of driving while impaired.
WCCB Exclusive: Suspect's Ex-Wife Speaks After First Responders Were Shot During House Fire Call
"He was a really good father, a great man and would do anything for anybody", says Tiffany Rusaw. Click to see full interview!
Shots Fired During Structure Fire, Three First Responders Injured
As firefighters went to the back of the home, the person was found with a firearm and shots were fired. Two law enforcement officers and one firefighter sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Officer Body Camera Images Released In Raleigh Mass Shooting
Police on Thursday released body camera video from a shootout with a 15-year-old boy suspected of fatally shooting five people and wounding two more in an East Raleigh neighborhood.
'My Daughter Didn't Take Her Own Life'; Charlotte Mother Demands Answers Months After Daughter Was Shot
16-year-old Brittany Witherspoon was shot back in August on Kings Ridge Drive in southwest Charlotte. She died weeks later.
Man Accused Of Abusing 4 Month Old Boy
Renaldo Demetrius Johnson, age 35, of GastoniaΒ is facing charges of felony child abuse of his girlfriendβs four-month-old son.
One Person Hurt After Shooting On Dr. Carver Road
Charlotte Medic says one person was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
CMPD Investigating Fatal Shooting in West Charlotte
Officers responded to a fatal shooting on Sadler Road in West Charlotte. It's the third homicide in the Queen City in a 24 hour span, marking the city's 101st homicide of 2022.
Man Charged in East Charlotte Homicide Investigation
Police say they have charged a person in connection to the death of a 32-year-old woman that was killed while visiting Charlotte from Asheboro, North Carolina.
CMPD Identifies Victim after Deadly Shooting At McDonalds On South Blvd.
One person has died after a shooting Monday night at a McDonalds in South Charlotte.Β Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police responded to the scene on South Boulevard 7:45pm.
Rock Hill Man Charged After Child Left in Burning SUV
Bystanders rescue the child and two dogs from the parked car; no one hurt
Shanquella Robinson's Mother Recalls Their Last Conversation
The mother of Shanquella Robinson is talking about the investigation into her daughter's death in Mexico during an interview with CNN.Β Sallamondra Robinson told CNN that Mexican authorities have not identified the person who they are seeking to extradite to face charges in her daughter's death.
CMPD Crackdown On "Street Takeovers" Results In 3 Arrests
Three people have been arrested in connection with so-called "street takeovers" in Charlotte.
Park Ranger Hurt After North-Charlotte Shooting
Charlotte Mecklenburg police are investigating after a shooting in the 9800 block of Cindy Lane.
CMPD Investigates Homicide In West Charlotte
Charlotte Mecklenburg Police say they are investigating a homicide after a shooting on Skipwith Place.
Georgia Fugitive Arrested In Downtown Waxhaw
A convicted sex offender from Georgia is behind bars after a month on the run.
Three Hurt After Overnight Shootings In Charlotte
WCCB is asking CMPD what led up to two separate shootings overnight. Three people were hurt.
Cornelius Shooting Leaves One Dead
One person is dead after a shooting in Cornelius on Saturday.
Alleged Argument at Catawba Dollar General Ends In One Shot, Another Arrested
Authorities in Catawba County arrested a man charged with firing a gun at a Dollar General store just before 1 p.m. on Saturday afternoon.
Catawba County Sheriff's Office Make Arrest in Death of 4-Year-Old Child
A girlfriend of the child's father has charged with murder
Gastonia Police Say Man Shot Girlfriend On Thanksgiving Morning
Officers say that Robert Adams, 47, shot his 39-year-old girlfriend after an argument on Thanksgiving morning at the couple's home on Bond Avenue.
Mexican Authorities Issue Arrest Warrant In Death Of Shanquella Robinson
The prosecutor's office in Baja California Sur says an arrest warrant has been issued in the death of Charlotte native Shanquella Robinson, 25.Β Robinson died October 28 while vacationing in Cabo, Mexico with a group of her friends.Β Her death has been ruled femicide by Mexican authorities.
Police Investigate Shooting at Uptown Charlotte Transit Center
Police say incident not random and not related to Thanksgiving parade going on nearby
One Person Shot & Killed in Southwest Charlotte
A homicide investigation is underway in Southwest Charlotte.Β Charlotte Mecklenburg Police responding to a call for shots fired around 12:30p.m. Tuesday in the 4400 block of S. Tryon Street.Β
CMPD Blames Ongoing Staffing Issues For Slower 911 Call Response Times
The industry standard goal is to answer 90 percent of 911 calls in 10 seconds or less. CMPD says 60 percent of its calls are answered in 10 seconds or less.
Man Charged with Murder After Shooting in Catawba County
Authorities have identified the victim of a deadly shooting in Hickory.
SouthPark Mall Reopened After Scare
SouthPark Mall has since reopened after a scare that caused the mall to be evacuated.
Church Youth Leader Facing Sexual Assault Charges Against Children
A church youth leader from Charlotte is facing nine counts of indecent liberties with a child and once count of sexual battery.
Armed Robbery Suspects Wanted In Matthews
The robbery happened at the Ocean Door Arcade on E. Independence Blvd. Friday morning.
Shanquella Robinson Case Catches Attention Of Chris Hansen
The mysterious Mexico death investigation of Charlotte woman Shanquella Robinson has gotten the attention of Chris Hansen, from the hugely popular To Catch a Predator series.
CMPD SWAT Team Responds After a Shooting in West Mecklenburg County
Large CMPD presence has Harbor Drive Blocked off near Moores Chapel Road
Many Questions Left Unanswered After Charlotte Woman Found Dead In Mexico
A family is pleading for answers after a Charlotte woman was found dead inside a villa in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Shaquella Robinson's friends reportedly said she died of alcohol poisoning but an autopsy showed she had a broken neck and her spine was cracked.
AMBER ALERT Canceled For Missing NC Boy, Found in Wendell
Authorities have found Bentley Stancil, 9, who was last seen heading to his school bus stop in Wake County.
SC College Recruiter Accused of Sending Explicit Photos to Student
Police have arrested a man they say exposed himself and sent explicit photos to a student.Β
Suspect Arrested For Setting Fire To Tony's Ice Cream Shop
A Gastonia man arrested for setting a fire at Tony's Ice Cream Shop.Β
Belmont Police Respond To Bank Robbery
Belmont Police are investigating a bank robbery at the SouthState Bank.
Lancaster Woman Arrested For Sex Acts With Juvenile Relative
SLED says that Dena Nicole Orrell, 35, sexually assaulted a female relative under 16 years of age between Fall of 2017 and Spring 2018.Β
Shelby Police Release Details Of Officer Involved Shooting
Police say officers asked the suspect to drop his weapon multiple times before he raised his weapon and was shot by police on Saturday.
Rock Hill Police Investigating Homicide
Rock Hill Police responded to an apartment Monday morning on Paces River Avenue after receiving calls for gunshots being fired.Β Police found one man dead.
Juvenile And One Other Injured In Salisbury Shooting
Salisbury Police say that a juvenile and a 20-year-old man were both injured in a shooting on Messner Street early Sunday morning.
Charlotte Fire: Apartment Fire Intentionally Set
Investigators say that a fire on Beacon Ridge Road early Sunday morning was intentionally set.
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