Local Crime

Escaped Inmate From NC Captured in York County

Joshua Ostwalt, 32, is back in custody after escaping from a recreation yard in Lumberton, NC.

911 Call Claims Hornets' Guard Was Asleep At The Wheel While Holding A Gun

The 911 call has been released after Hornets' guard James Bouknight was found unconscious in his vehicle with a gun on his lap.

Two Chesterfield County Inmates Escape from Detention Center

Deputies are actively searching for two men they say escaped from a South Carolina jail.

CMPD Cracks Down On Dangerous Drivers With Traffic Patrols

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is working to make Charlotte streets safer with traffic safety operations.

Mother Pleads For Answers After Daughter's Body Is Found Behind East Charlotte Apartment

Several neighbors found Ahylea Willard's body outside an apartment on Snow Lane on October 23. Her car was stolen after she was killed.

Hunter Finds Human Remains Near Cherryville

The Gaston County Police Department is working to identify human remains found in the area of Aderholdt Road.

Family Honors 4-Year-Old Boy Shot & Killed in Southeast Charlotte

It was an emotional night for the family of Demario Warren. The four-year-old boy accidently shot and killed himself in Southeast Charlotte last week.

CMPD Arrests Homicide Suspect Wanted For Fatal Shooting

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police arrested Rayshawn Strong, 26, on Tuesday for the killing of Donna Howard in June.

Union County Sheriff: Parent Brings Gun To School Campus

Deputies say that they were called to a dispute between parents about child custody when a firearm fell to the ground.

Repeat Offender Accused Of Raping Woman Walking Home In NW Charlotte

A repeat offender is locked up, accused of brutally raping a woman as she walked home in Northwest Charlotte. Critics say he shouldn't have been on the streets, after being accused of several previous violent assaults.

Rock Hill Man Arrested after Burning Child

Tonight, a Rock Hill man is behind bars after pouring hot water on a 3-year-old as punishment.

Search Is On For Escaped Inmate From NC Prison

The NC Department of Correction says Johnny Porche escaped early Monday morning from the facility.

CMPD Investigates Weekend Sex Assault of Hotel Employee

Police need your help identifying suspect after woman reported she was sexually assaulted in Southwest Charlotte

Lincoln County Deputies Look For Suspects After Credit Union Robbery

The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office says they are searching for two men who robbed the State Employee's Credit Union on NC Highway 73.

CMPD Investigating Homicide in North Charlotte

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a homicide in the 400 block of Drury Drive.

Raleigh Teen Jumps from Moving Lyft

A Raleigh teen is recovering this morning after she jumped from the back seat of a Lyft, while the car was moving, because of what she called her driver's "suspicious behavior".

West Charlotte SWAT Standoff

After 8 hours, a SWAT situation in West Charlotte has ended.

CMPD Investigates Homicide In East Charlotte

Police say that one person is dead after a shooting on Central Avenue in the early hours of Sunday morning.

CMPD Makes Arrest After Woman Brutally Raped In Northwest Charlotte

A woman is brutally beaten and raped by a stranger while walking home in Northwest Charlotte. Police need help identifying a person of interest in the case.

Family Desperate For Answers After Woman's Death

Gastonia Family Demands Answers After Woman Found Dead In Abandoned Charlotte Apartment

JaNyah Smallwood was found dead October 28 at the Dillehay Courts Apartments in north Charlotte.

Swastikas Found In Residence Halls At Queens University Of Charlotte

Queens University Head Basketball Coach Charged With DWI

A spokesperson with the university has said that Coach Grant Leonard has been suspended for the first five games of the upcoming season.

Taylorsville Man Arrested For Allegedly Posting Woman's Picture Online

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office says that Richard Speagle, 52, posted on social media a private image sent to him.

Two People Shot in Northwest Charlotte

Mecklenburg EMS called to State Street just before 9 p.m. Thursday

Police: Pizza Delivery Driver Shot in Southwest Charlotte

Police are investigating a shooting in southwest Charlotte Wednesday afternoon. The shooting happened just after 1 p.m. in the 8300 block of Lodge South Circle.

Child Shot And Killed In Southeast Charlotte, Father Facing Charges

Family members confirm the 4-year-old that was shot and killed is Damario Warren.

Cmpd Violent Crime Analysis And Reaction Pkg

Armed Man Taken into Custody after Police Standoff

SC 274 near SC 49 near Lake Wylie shut down for hours Thursday afternoon

Miles Bridges in Court Today

Happening today, Hornets player Miles Bridges is due in a California court to face a domestic violence charge.

Shooting Investigation In Northeast Charlotte

CMPD Investigating Shooting in Northeast Charlotte

Medic confirms one person has life-threatening injuries.

Cmpd Denying Reports Of Delayed Reponse To Street Racing

CMPD Denying Reports of Delayed Response to Street Racing

CMPD is denying reports of delayed response time to street racing and 'street takeovers.'

CMPD Details Its 911 Response Times To Illegal Street Takeovers

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is addressing criticism over its police response times to so-called illegal street takeovers.

Rock Hill Police: Teen Ignored Self Quarantine Order; Coughed On Officers

Police: Teen Injured in Shooting in Rock Hill

Police are investigating after a teen was found shot Monday afternoon.

Accused Multi-State Killer Tyler Terry and Adrienne Simpson Plead Guilty

Police say Tyler Terry killed two people in South Carolina, two others in Missouri and one in Memphis, Tennessee. He led police on a week-long manhunt before being arrested in May of 2021.

Statesville Man Accused Of Attacking Man With Machete, Holding Others At Knifepoint

A Statesville man is accused of attacking a man with a machete during a dispute.

Serial Killer In Charlotte? CMPD Addresses Social Media Rumors

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is dispelling social media rumors of a serial killer targeting women.

Volunteer Firefighter Killed In Watauga County Crash

Officials say that volunteer firefighter Raymond "Jay" Kerley was killed in a crash on U.S. Highway 321.

Police: Man On Bicycle Assaults Three Men With Machete In Gastonia

Three men are recovering after being attacked with a machete in Gastonia.

Innocent Woman Injured In Drive-By Shooting Near NoDa

An innocent woman is seriously injured in a drive-by shooting just outside NoDa on Sunday night. Now neighbors want to know why, as police search for the suspect who opened fire.

Child Shot in Kannapolis Apartment

Juvenile rushed to hospital after gun went off

Lancaster Co. School Employee Arrested For Assault & Battery On School Grounds

A Lancaster County School District employee has been placed on paid suspension after being charged with assault on school grounds.

Police Search For Bank Robber Wearing Blue Fanny Pack

The Belmont Police Department is searching for a man who robbed the State Employee's Credit Union on Wilkinson Blvd.

Amber Alert Issued For 2 Missing Children Out Of Asheboro

UPDATE: Amber Alert Canceled after the toddlers were found safe late Sunday night

Two Juveniles Hurt After North Charlotte Shooting

CMPD says two juveniles have non-life-threatening injuries after being shot late Saturday night.

Mecklenburg County Health Department Employee Arrested On Sex Assault Charges

Kenneth Smart was arrested on multiple charges Thursday involving a 17-year-old girl. Prosecutors say the crime happened in September.

Union County Deputies Looking For Chase Suspect

Union County Sheriff's deputies are searching for one of the people involved in a police chase near Indian Trail that forced two local schools to go on lockdown.

Statesville Man Accused Of Molesting A Child

The Iredell County Sheriff's Office says Guy Welch, 64, is facing felony charges of indecent liberties with a child.

"Operation Sweet Tooth" Seizes Candy Laced With THC

Roxboro Police investigate counterfeit candy seizing 145 items from four convenience stores.

Charlotte Man Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison For 2019 Shooting

Kehlan Johnson was sentenced in November for the murder of Darnel Mills. Mills was shot and killed in October 2019 on East W.T. Harris Boulevard.

Charlotte Transportation Worker Charged with Embezzlement

CMPD arrested CDOT employee for filling up personal vehicles with a city gas card

Union County Employee Facing Child Porn Charges

A maintenance technician employed by Union County is facing felony child porn charges.

Crime Stoppers Reward Doubles In Unsolved Murder Of Edy Alvarado

The Crime Stoppers reward increased to $40,000 in the unsolved murder of Edy Alvarado in South Charlotte.

Students and Bus Driver Exposed To Unknown Chemical

A 14-year-old student passed out after being exposed to an unknown chemical substance on a school bus at Indian Land High School.

Charlotte Firefighter Awarded Medal Of Valor

Charlotte firefighter Michael Cunningham received the medal of valor wednesday after protecting a civilian during an active shooting

Person Found Dead At McAlpine Creek Park

Police say that they were attempting to find a missing person when they discovered a body. CMPD has not said if the two incidents are connected.

North Carolina A&T Freshman From Statesville Shot To Death

The Greensboro Police Department is investigating a shooting Tuesday night the left two people dead and four others injured.

Escaped SC Inmate Taken Into Custody in Shelby

Joshua Shoemaker was taken into custody in Shelby, North Carolina Wednesday morning after escaping from Cherokee County Detention Center in Gaffney, South Carolina on Monday.

One Person Injured In Shooting In University City

Medic confirms that one person was treated for life threatening injuries after responding to Tyler Trail Court.

Inmate Escapes from Gaffney, SC Detention Center

The public's help is needed to locate an inmate that escaped from Cherokee County Detention Center.

Couple Sentenced After Stealing Money From South Meck Hs Booster Club

Couple Sentenced After Stealing $239K from South Meck High's Booster Club

The husband was also sentenced for getting fraudulent COVID-19 relief loans and using a portion to cover up the theft.

Livingstone College Hires Security Experts After Shooting

Livingstone College is addressing safety concerns following a shooting on campus

Gaston County Police Now Say Deadly Triple Shooting is Double Murder-Suicide

An investigation is underway after three people were shot and killed Monday afternoon.

Wife Claims Mooresville Man Allegedly Hid Cameras Inside His Own Home

The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office says Chad Krantz, 50, has been arrested in connection with the incident.

Arrest Made In Fatal ATM Shooting From July

The Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department says that they have arrested J’wuan Horton, 24, in connection with the July murder of Karen Baker at an ATM.

Suspect Wanted For Attempted Bank Robbery

CMPD is trying to locate a man they say tried to rob a First Citizens Bank Friday morning.

Woman Arrested for Throwing Bleach in Bus Driver's Face

Parent of an elementary school student has been charged with assault on a school employee

Iredell Sheriff: Man Charged With Child Sex Crimes

Deputies have arrested Robert Harris III, of Cleveland, N.C., in connection with the sexual assault of a child.

Guns Stolen From Home in Lincoln County, Man Charged

A Cherryville man is behind bars and has been charged in connection to a home break-in and vehicle theft according to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office.

Threats Of Violence Against Firefighters

Source: Man Points Gun At Several Charlotte Firefighters

CMPD is investigating the incident that happened as Charlotte Firefighters battled a fire at an apartment complex on Mallard View Lane in northwest Charlotte.

Raleigh Police Report Shows Mass Shooter Killed Brother Before Going On Killing Spree

On Thursday, James Thompson's family laid their 16-year-old son to rest on the same day authorities released new information about his accused killer.

Afterschool Daycare Employee Accused of Distributing Obscene Material

The Burke County Sheriff's Office says they are investigating a YMCA daycare employee that is accused of disseminating obscene material.

Three People Arrested after 9-Year-Old Found Locked in Dog Kennel

Deputies say they found a 9-year-old child locked in a dog kennel in Davidson County.

Charlotte Family Pushes For Justice Following Murder Of Teen

The family of Kashawn Johnson wants the district attorney to charge the 15-year-old suspect in this case as an adult.

CMS Transportation Not Commenting On Bus Driver Assaulted With Bleach

This week, Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools is talking about bus safety, but they're not talking about a recent incident on a school bus where a driver had bleach thrown in her face.

SC Attorney General Files Response To Alex Murdaugh Attorney Motions

Murdaugh is accused in the murders of his wife and son at the family’s hunting property in June of ’21.

Shootout Erupts In Front of CMS School Bus, Suspects in Custody

Four suspects are now in custody. Police say road rage triggered the shootout.

Funeral Arrangements For Disabled Veteran Killed In House Fire

A disabled veteran that was killed on October 10th in a house fire will be laid to rest. The funeral will be held at the Clark Funeral Home in Kannapolis, NC.

Rare Arnold Palmer Doll Stolen from Gastonia Dental Office

Owner says the collectible doll is worth thousands; burglary suspect caught on camera

Man Charged, Person of Interest Sought after Shooting at Livingstone College

Salisbury Police have charged a man in connection to a shooting over the weekend at Livingstone College.

Matthews Police: Uber Driver Arrested For Sexual Assaulting Passenger

Police say that Vicente Diaz-Gomez, 45, assaulted a woman who was his Uber passenger.

Hickory Police Name Victim And Suspect In Deadly Shooting

Police have released the names of those involved in the alleged shooting between roommates on 5th Street SE.

Two Arrested After High Speed Chase With Baby In Backseat

Deputies say that after finding the two suspects, the men tried to crash into a patrol car and drive off, reaching speeds of up to 115 miles per hour with a baby in the back seat.

Three Arrested After Stabbing In SW Charlotte

Police say that one person has non life-threatening injuries after being stabbed in the 8100 block of South Tryon Street.

Multiple Shots Fired Into Rock Hill Apartment Complex

The Rock Hill Police Department says that they found seventeen shell casings after the shooting early Monday morning.

Rock Hill Police: Woman Fatally Hit By Truck

The Rock Hill Police Department says that the woman died from her injuries at the hospital.

Police Investigate Homicide In South Charlotte

Tonight police are investigating a deadly shooting in South Charlotte.

Two People Arrested Following Fight At Olympic High School Football Game

Dozens of CMPD officers arrived at the scene Friday night to break up the fight.

Man arrest after admitting to throwing rock through Caldwell Co GOP Building

Shards of glass cover the GOP building in Caldwell county after a man threw a rock through the window early Friday morning.

Store Clerk Says Suspected Arsonist Assaulted Him

CMPD says a man being investigated for a string of arsons in Northeast Charlotte is also suspected of setting fire to a convenience store.

Police Investigate Person Shot at North Charlotte Business

One Rushed to Hospital After Friday Shooting on Old Sugar Creek Rd

Lancaster Man Sentenced To Life For Human Trafficking

This case is the first jury trial conviction for human trafficking in South Carolina.

Alamance County: Mother Attempts to Bring Contraband to Son in Jail

Investigators have charged a Snow Camp mother after they say she tried to bring contraband to her son and several others in jail.

Dogs Stolen From Local Animal Shelters

We expect to learn soon that charges have been filed against two people accused of stealing dogs from local animal shelters.

5 Killed In Raleigh Mass Shooting Including An Off-Duty Officer, 15-Year-Old Suspect In Custody

A shooter killed five people along a walking trail in North Carolina’s capital city and eluded officers for hours before he was cornered in a home and arrested, police said.

One Injured in Northwest Charlotte Shooting

According to Mecklenburg EMS, one person was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after a shooting on Burbank Drive on Friday morning.

CMPD: Suspect In Connection With String Of Arsons In Hospital

Police say the suspect set fire to an apartment in Northwest Charlotte, and at least two others Tuesday.

Two Charged After Shooting Near Cleveland County Elementary School

Cleveland County Sheriff's deputies charged two people Thursday in connection to a shooting near an elementary school that forced the school to go on lockdown.