Iredell County man facing ten felony charges of sexual exploitation of a minor
Authorities say a CyberTip led to the arrest of a man from Harmony for numerous felony sexual exploitation of a minor charges.
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Waxhaw Police searching for bank robbery suspect
Officers say they received a 911 call in reference to a robbery at the State Employeesβ Credit Union on South Providence Road Thursday afternoon.
Large scale law enforcement training exercises planned in Charlotte
Authorities say training is a critical part of ensuring public safety, allowing agencies to strengthen coordination, enhance preparedness and improve the ability to respond effectively to real world incidents.
CATS Officials will focus on fare enforcement, camera upgrades, and hiring more officers
Charlotte Area Transit officials say they were actively enhancing security when Iryna Zarutska was stabbed to death by a stranger on the LYNX Blue Line on August 22nd.
Riders weigh in on safety after deadly train stabbing
A deadly attack on the light rail has many people calling for changes to make public transportation in Charlotte safer. The Metropolitan Transit Commission is hosting a special meeting Wednesday morning at 9am to discuss safety and security on public transit.
Two teens arrested after 16-year-old boy shot and killed trying to save his aunt in drive-by shooting
Police say two teens have been charged with murder following a drive-by shooting that killed 16-year-old Tyshaun Stokes in northeast Charlotte.
Outpriced NFL fans turn to counterfeit merch - Carolina Panthers rank #27 for demand!
The NFL is set to resume imminently, much to the excitement of fans all across the world. However, one aspect of American Football that is suppressing supporters enthusiasm ahead of the new season is the cost of an NFL jersey.Β
City officials asking community for feedback on the next police chief
Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings is retiring. The City of Charlotte has launched a nationwide search for his replacement and they are asking for community feedback in a new survey.
New hands-free driving law goes into effect
On Labor Day, law enforcement officers around South Carolina are working to keep drivers off their phones.
Man found shot at park in Fort Mill
Police in Fort Mill are investigating after a man was found shot to death at a local park.
Salisbury Police investigating reported home invasion, shooting
Police are investigating a reported home invasion and shooting in Salisbury.
Teacher arrested for child sex crimes in Cabarrus County
A teacher with the Cabarrus County School District is facing charges of statutory sex offense of a child and indecent liberties with a minor.
Judge denies bond for accused light rail killer
A sweet angel. That's how Iryna Zarutska's uncle described the 23-year-old stabbing victim Friday morning in court, as he asked the judge to deny bond to her accused killer, Decarlos Brown.
Surry Co., NC Board of Elections chair charged with child abuse, resigns from his position
Police in Wilmington arrested James Yokeley earlier this month, after he told them he found pills in ice cream he bought at a Dairy Queen for his two granddaughters. Investigators say it was Yokeley himself who put the pills in the ice cream.
CMPD officers shoot, hit suspect who they say fired shots toward them
Investigators say 20-year-old Benny Hall fired multiple shots "toward the direction" of officers, who fired back. Hall was hit, and taken to the hospital.
One person shot inside business office near Cotswold Shopping Center
Police are investigating after someone was shot in south Charlotte, across the street from the Cotswold Village Shopping Center.
One person seriously injured after police shooting in Charlotte
CMPD is investigating a police shooting that sent one person to the hospital with serious injuries Thursday morning
Iredell Co. Sheriff's deputies say missing 8-month-old baby has been found and is safe
The Iredell County Sheriff's Office says 30-year-old Carmen Edith Rodriguez is accused of taking her daughter, 8-month-old Samantha Roetzel, without custodial rights.
Minneapolis police: shooting at Catholic school has left 3 dead, including shooter, and 17 injured
A shooting Wednesday at a Minneapolis Catholic school has killed two children as they prayed and injured 17 other people, 14 of them kids.
CMPD investigating shooting in west Charlotte
One person is seriously hurt after a shooting Tuesday night
Gaston County Police charge man with sex assault involving a child
45-year-old Jon Pittman is accused of raping a child under 15. He's being held behind bars in the Gaston County jail on a $750,000 bond.
Palisades High School parents arrested, charged after bringing weapons on campus
Arrest records show 38-year-old Regina Mungin carried a gun on campus, and officers say they later found another one in her car. 43-year-old Miquel Williams is accused of carrying a pocket knife on campus.
Charlotte city leaders question CATS safety after murder on light rail
The Queen City's crown seems tarnished after more deadly violence in the city. This time it was the murder of a woman in South End, a prime area for Friday nightlife.
1 dead, 1 hurt in Gaston County shooting
Gaston County police are investigating a shooting that left one person dead and another hurt.
Two arrested in Burke County homicide investigation
Two men are charged with second-degree murder after a homicide in Burke County.
Arrest made after deadly stabbing on light rail train
Police have made an arrest after a deadly stabbing inside of a light rail train in South End on Friday night.
Former Mecklenburg County Court employee and youth volleyball coach accused of paying underage girls for explicit photos
43-year-old Kent Matzinger was arrested after an investigation in Texas revealed he was allegedly attempting to buy the images and videos over Instagram.
Charlotte murder suspect arrested in Atlanta
27-year-old Dontae Harrison was arrested in Atlanta earlier this week. He's charged with killing Gerald in the 1400 block of West Trade Street in Charlotte on December 7th.
SouthPark After 5 returns to Symphony Park six times this fall
SouthPark After 5, a free evening entertainment series that has attracted nearly 65,000 attendees since it began in 2023, will return to the SouthPark neighborhood six times this fall, every Thursday from Sept. 4-Oct. 9.
Monroe Police investigating shooting on Nottingham Lane
A 19-year-old is recovering after being shot around 12:30 a.m. Wednesday morning in Monroe
Union Co. Sheriff's Deputies shoot person during domestic disturbance
A person is recovering in the hospital after they were shot by Sheriff's deputies in Union County. The Sheriff's Office says it happened at a home on Canary Court in Wingate early Tuesday morning.
CMPD: Chase ends with arrest of juvenile, search for two others ongoing
It started when officers say they tried to pull someone over in the University City Area wanted in connection with a shooting.
Shot fired on Palisades High School campus
WCCB has confirmed a shot was fired at Palisades High School on Monday. Students and staff were sent home.
Union County Deputies shoot person during domestic incident
The Union County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting in Wingate Tuesday morning.
Man arrested, charged for exploiting children
23-year-old Tyrus Wright Jr. is facing multiple charges for the exploitation of children
CMPD investigating homicide in north Charlotte
CMPD is conducting a homicide investigation after one person was shot and killed in north Charlotte early Sunday morning.
CMPD charges 98 people in connection to recent illegal street takeovers
This week alone, the department has filed criminal charges against 98 people they claim have been involved in those takeovers.
Local man convicted of dogfighting, sent to prison for at least 7.5 years
A judge sentenced 53-year-old Rico Pagan after he pleaded guilty to four counts of felony dogfighting and 13 counts of animal cruelty.
Lancaster man accused of sexual conduct with a minor and manufacturing child sex abuse material files
32-year-old William Abbott, Junior of Lancaster is facing 19 charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor.
Statesville man sentenced to up to 20 years behind bars after investigation that started when an unresponsive 13-month-old baby was taken to the hospital
Christopher Torres was charged with numerous felonies including First Degree Statutory Sex Offense, Statutory Rape, and Felony Child Abuse Inflicting Serious Bodily Injury.
One person shot near west Charlotte Waffle House
It happened just after 2pm Friday in the 3200 block of Queen City Drive. Medic tells us one person was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
The Rising crew takes on Puppy Yoga USA
Located just outside of Charlotte, Puppy Yoga USA proves that workouts don't have to be all sweat and no smiles.
Man charged in machete and brass knuckles attack in Uptown Charlotte
Arrest documents show Matthew King was at the bar on Saturday in the 300 block of South Brevard Street, before he was kicked out. Later, witnesses told police King came back and attacked two men.
Two men arrested, accused of chasing man from his apartment before fatally stabbing him
Marcus Worrell and Kwamane Herriott-Cox are accused of first-degree murder, burglary, and felony conspiracy in the death of 44-year-old Jeremy Mouzon.
Local man just released from prison less than one week ago now charged with first degree murder
Gaston County Police have arrested 41-year-old Derek Hughes after they say he killed 74-year-old Michael Hughes. He is charged with first degree murder.
Lancaster Police searching for accused killer
Lancaster police officers are looking for 56-year-old James Singleton. They believe he may be on foot. If you know where he is, call police.
NE Charlotte puppy pet shop closes after 11 puppies die in two months
An investigation by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services found several violations ranging from failures to maintain vet records, to not disclosing medical conditions, and not keeping records of dead puppies.
UPDATE: Two charged in deadly north Charlotte stabbing
Two men are charged in connection to a deadly stabbing in north Charlotte.
CMPD announces death of K-9 Cali
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department announced the death of K-9 Cali. The drug detection dog served with the department's Airport Unit for more than seven years.
SC lawmaker awaiting trial on child sex abuse material charges resigns from office
A Republican lawmaker in South Carolina has resigned from the House while awaiting trial on charges of distributing child sexual abuse material.
CMS staff member arrested after two guns found in fanny pack at Butler High School
A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools' staff member is facing a felony charge after two guns were reportedly found inside a fanny pack at a local high school, according to arrest records.
Man accused of using machete during gas station robbery in Salisbury
A man is charged after police say he used aΒ machete to rob a gas station in Salisbury.
Volunteer CMS football coach charged with indecent liberties with a student
A volunteer CMS middle school football coach is out of jail on bond, charged with indecent liberties with a student, according to police.
Deadly shooting investigation in north Charlotte
One person is dead after a shooting in north Charlotte early Tuesday morning, according to police.
2nd arrest in deadly shooting at north Charlotte bar
A second suspect is now in custody charged in a deadly shooting at a bar in north Charlotte back in April.
Asha Degree's 35th birthday marked as the decades-long investigation into her disappearance continues
Tuesday marks the 35th birthday of Asha Degree. The little girl went missing from Cleveland County in February of 2000 at just nine-years-old.
Local parents arrested after their 8-month-old baby overdoses on drugs
29-year-old Kayla Wilhelm and 33-year-old Bobby McKinney are facing charges for felony child abuse, along with several drug charges.
Parents charged in Gaston County infant overdose case
The parents of an 8-month-old are charged, after the baby overdosed on drugs, according to police.
Charlotte National Night Out event postponed due to weather
A National Night Out event planned for Tuesday night in Uptown Charlotte has been postponed because of the forecasted rain.
Huntersville Police looking for man caught on camera at school moments before fire started
Officials say they are searching for a man who they believe stole a cement mixer from school grounds before the fire started.
CMPD investigating stabbing as a homicide after 44-year-old victim dies
Investigators say 44-year-old Jeremy Mouzon was stabbed in the early-morning hours on Redwood Avenue off East Sugar Creek Road Sunday morning.
UPDATE: Arrest made in weekend murder in south Charlotte
A man is in jail charged with murder in a deadly shooting over the weekend in south Charlotte.
Man arrested in deadly Pineville shooting
Police arrested a 23-year-old man accused of shooting and killing another man in Pineville on Saturday.
$25K reward offered in 2024 murder case
There is now a reward for information leading to the arrest of the person responsible for the murder of a man in Kannapolis.
Man hurt after shots fired into house in Rock Hill
A man is in critical condition after someone fired shots into a house in Rock Hill, according to police.
UPDATE: Man accused of throwing body in trash can pleads guilty
The last person believed to have seen a missing Belmont man alive pleaded guilty to several charges in the case on Thursday.
Man wanted for assaulting and kidnapping his girlfriend
A man is wanted for assaulting his girlfriend and then forcing her into his car in Matthews.
Sugar Creek residents, officials discuss solutions to ongoing crime
People are sick of crime in a North Charlotte neighborhood. More than 100 people in the Sugar Creek corridor came together to discuss solutions to the ongoing drugs, prostitution and violence on the streets.
Family of 6-year-old drowning victim calls for state and federal investigation into her death
The Gaston County family recently learned their daughter's case is closed despite what they believe is clear evidence this was more than a tragic drowning. It's been a year of waiting, a year of wondering, a year's worth of questions.
CMPD officer charged, accused of threatening a woman
A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer is charged with communicating threats following a confrontation with another woman.
Second teen charged in deadly shooting of 15-year-old in Charlotte
A second teenager is charged with murder in the shooting death of 15-year-old Avion Dingle in northeast Charlotte, according to police.
Suspected kidnapper leads deputies on chase after being shot by victim
A suspected kidnapper is in the hospital after the person he held hostage managed to shoot him, according to deputies.
Deputies make arrest in Cabarrus County homicide
The Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office says an arrest has been made after a man was found shot to death in Rockwell on Friday.
Victim identified in York County homicide
The victim in this case has been identified as 17-year-old Nathan Martinez, according to York County Coroner, Sabrina Gast.
Police investigating homicide in east Charlotte
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a homicide in east Charlotte.
Roy Cooper enters North Carolina Senate race | VIDEO
Former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has announced his plans to run for the state's open U.S. Senate seat
Mooresville woman arrested for kidnapping her 4-year-old child
A Mooresville woman was arrested after being accused of kidnapping her four-year-old child on Thursday
Restaurant owner catches thief on rooftop
A suspected thief in Charlotte is charged after a Steele Creek area restaurant owner says he caught him on the roof of his business.
2 hospitalized in NoDa shooting
Two people were taken to the hospital following a shooting in NoDa early Saturday morning.
Iredell Co. Sheriff: Violent, repeat offender arrested in drug bust after weeks of investigation
50-year-old Marlon Dalton was arrested. Detectives call him a violent repeat offender, saying he was already out on bond for attempted murder charges at the time of his arrest.
Gastonia Police release new surveillance video in 2021 murder case of well-known barber
In the never-before seen surveillance video, you can see three people storm into Moore's home on Allison Avenue on July 26th, 2021. One of the three is carrying an umbrella.
Detectives execute search warrant at Classy Critters Pet Resort and Spa one day after an employee is arrested and charged
Iredell County Sheriff's Office detectives executed a search warrant at Classy Critters in Mooresville on Thursday. Detectives say they seized evidence related to the ongoing investigation of animal cruelty at the pet grooming business.
CMPD investigating shooting in south Charlotte that sends one to the hospital with life-threatening injuries
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating after a shooting in the 2300 block of Sardis Road North in south Charlotte.
Copper wire thieves force south Charlotte nonprofit to find a new location
A Charlotte woman trying to do some good in her community is dealing with a pretty bad situation. Her nonprofit's building in South End has been burglarized several times this month. Stripped of potentially hundreds of thousands of dollars of copper wiring.
Man arrested after woman found shot to death in front of apartment
The Cleveland County Sheriff's Office says they are looking for 37-year-old Marlow Anthony Johnson, of Kings Mountain.
UPDATE: Man charged after deadly shooting at Hickory apartment complex
A man is in jail without bond, charged with murder after a deadly shooting in Hickory.
Local woman pleads guilty to trafficking fentanyl and concealing a death
33-year-old Carissa Lochbaum will spend six to eight years in federal prison after she pleaded guilty to trafficking fentanyl and concealing a death.
Gastonia Police say man threw gasoline on two people in bank parking lot
26-year-old Randolph Gilchrist is behind bars after Gastonia Police say he threw gasoline on two other people in a bank parking lot.
Boone Police charge man with 10 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor
Investigators say Tony Ford is facing 10 counts of second-degree exploitation of a minor. He was given a $250,000 bond following his arrest.
Statesville Police make arrest in June shooting death
33-year-old Darryl Jordan was arrested in Huntersville this week after Statesville Police Department investigators say he shot and killed D'Angelo Barker on East Allison Street back on June 14th.
Flight attendant who police say secretly recorded girls in airplane bathroom sentenced to 18.5 years
A flight attendant accused of secretly filming young girls in airplane lavatories has been sentenced to just under 20 years in prison.
Statesville murder suspect arrested in Huntersville
A man wanted for a deadly shooting in Statesville has been arrested in Huntersville, according to police.
CMPD identifies officer shot in the leg in Uptown, suspected shooter charged with attempted first degree murder
The department has now identified the officer shot in the leg as Officer Daryl Napper. 20-year-old Demetrius Bristow is charged with attempted first degree murder in the case.
Advocates calling for change in Sugar Creek corridor
People who live in the Sugar Creek corridor say they are sick of the prostitution, drugs and violence on Reagan Drive. Dozens of advocates met at the corner of West Sugar Creek Road at Reagan Drive for a rally Tuesday afternoon.
UPDATE: Judge sets bond for Newton Police officer charged with second-degree murder
A judge set bond Tuesday for 28-year-old Newton Police Lieutenant Carlos Uribe at $100,000. Uribe is charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of a suspect. The district attorney says the shooting was not legally justified.
Community supports family of teen killed in shooting at Pageland Watermelon Festival
A Chesterfield County community is uniting to support the family of a teenager who police say was shot and killed by his high school classmate during a local event.
Teen dead and another teen in custody after shooting at Pageland Watermelon Festival
A 17-year-old is dead and another facing murder charges after a shooting at the Pageland Watermelon Festival. Police responded to the shooting Friday night where they found a teen boy had been shot.Β
Chase ends in deadly crash at South Carolina state line
A woman is dead after a chase involving a stolen SUV ended in a crash at the South Carolina state line.
Uptown nightclubs increase security after deadly mass shooting
Barricades now block the alley between College and 7th streets where six people were shot around 2 a.m. Sunday. Police and clubs are beefing up security to make nightlife in the area safer.
UPDATE: Teenager charged with murder in Uptown Charlotte mass shooting
A teenager is facing murder charges in connection to a mass shooting in Uptown Charlotte that left one man dead and five other people hurt.
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