Local Crime

July shooting death in Charlotte ruled justified, no details given as to why

Detectives now say an east Charlotte homicide from last month was justified.

I77 Mooresville Shooting Suspect Has Died

Murder suspect dies after shooting, killing his 19-year-old girlfriend while she drove on I-77

Police say the suspect in a deadly shooting on I-77 in Mooresville has now died.

Another Officer Accused Of Illegally Accessing Flock Camera System

Mooresville officer accused of using Flock cameras to spy on boyfriend's ex-wife

Mooresville police say an officer illegally accessed the Flock Camera system at least 31 times to track her boyfriend’s ex-wife.

18-year-old charged with murder in Cleveland County

An 18-year-old man has been charged after a shooting incident occurred in Cleveland County.

2 Men Arrested For Breaking Into A Church

Skateboard, backpack lead deputies to two men breaking into local church

Two men are behind bars after being caught during a church break-in.

Clt Man Sentenced For Shooting At Drivers On I485

Man who opened fire on drivers on I-485 says he did because he got an upsetting phone call

A Charlotte man who opened fire at other drivers on I-485 in January will spend 10 years in federal prison.

CMPD identifies suspect and victim in deadly parking spot dispute

Police have identified the man killed in a dispute over a parking spot in east Charlotte.

Victim identified in early morning deadly double shooting in east Charlotte

The victim in this deadly shooting has been been identified.

Suspect Arrested With Three Kilos Of Cocaine, Police Say

Cleveland Co. Sheriff's deputies say man arrested with $300,000 worth of cocaine

Cleveland County Sheriff's deputies say they seized three kilos of cocaine during a traffic stop with a street value of $300,000.

14yo Suspected Of Setting Fire To Dollar Tree

Gastonia Police say arson suspect behind $1 million fire at Dollar Tree is a 14-year-old boy

Gastonia Police say they've identified a suspect arsonist, and he's only 14-years-old.

CMPD makes arrest after multi-car crash and deadly shooting

CMPD has made an arrest after a deadly shooting and multi-car crash in Uptown Charlotte over the weekend.

Rock Hill Police: Woman arrested after shooting, killing 18-year-old girl

Rock Hill Police have arrested a woman after a deadly shooting early this morning.

Chilling New Details In Case Of Missing Mother

Chilling new details revealed in search for missing Charlotte woman

A just-released affidavit reveals the evidence leading to a murder charge against her ex-boyfriend. As investigators continue the search for Brandi Merrick's remains, these documents are exposing the DNA, surveillance and construction equipment that they say ties the suspect to the crime.

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Suspect identified in $1M arson that destroyed Gastonia Dollar Tree

Authorities have identified the suspect in relation to an arson that occurred on July 5th at the Dollar Tree located on South York Road.

1 dead, 1 hurt in northwest Charlotte shooting

One person died and another sent to the hospital following a shooting in northwest Charlotte overnight.

CMPD investigating homicide after reported robbery, crash in Uptown

One person was shot and killed after a robbery call and a car crash in Uptown early Sunday morning.

Investigators say statutory rape suspect met victim on Snapchat

An Iredell County man is charged with the statutory rape of a child he allegedly met on Snapchat.

2nd arrest made in missing man’s death

A second suspect is behind bars for the murder of a Brookford man.

22 Year Old Woman Charged With Murder In Rock Hill Shooting

Woman charged for shooting, killing 18-year-old in Rock Hill

A 22-year-old woman has been charged in connection to a deadly shooting in Rock Hill early Saturday morning.

Missing Woman’s Body Found In Wooded Area In Catawba County

Missing Catawba County woman’s body found in wooded area

Investigators in Catawba County say they have found the body of missing woman Robin Doyle and charged the man they named as a person of interest.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots July 31st

Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Friday, July 31st.

Gaston County Mugshots July 31st

Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Friday, July 31st.

City Of Shelby To Release Audio In Assault Case

Shelby officials drop lawsuit to block release of 911 calls, radio traffic involving ex-officer charged with assault

Shelby officials have dropped their lawsuit to block the release of 911 calls and police radio traffic involving a former officer charged with assault.

Investigators name convicted kidnapper, registered sex offender as person of interest in missing woman case

Catawba County investigators have named a person of interest in the disappearance of Robin Doyle.

Cmpd Cop Arrested For Misuse Of Government Computer

CMPD officer arrested, charged with misuse of law enforcement database systems

A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officer is off the job and facing criminal charges for allegedly misusing law enforcement database systems.

Hickory man arrested in deadly weekend shooting

A Hickory man is behind bars following a deadly weekend shooting in Burke County. Kenneth Potter is charged with homicide.

Mooresville Police: 19-year-old girl dies after being shot by boyfriend on I-77

A 19-year-old girl has died after being shot inside a car on I-77 on Sunday.

Four McBee current or former town leaders arrested in alleged traffic ticket scam

Four current or former leaders of the town of McBee have been arrested as part of an alleged traffic ticket scam.

Man Accused Of Stabbing Woman With Pitchfork

Lincoln Co. man arrested, accused of stabbing woman with pitchfork

A Lincoln County man is accused of stabbing a woman several times with a pitchfork.

Man Charged With Murder After Human Remains Found

Brookford Police arrest man after discovering human remains

Police have made an arrest after human remains were found in Catawba County.

Woman Accused Of Stealing From Church Cemetery Fund

Woman accused of stealing nearly $10K from local church cemetery fund

A woman is accused of stealing nearly $10,000 from her church's cemetery fund.

Shooting on I-77 in Mooresville injures two people

We're working to learn more about a shooting that injured two people on I-77 in Mooresville.

CMPD identifies 23-year-old victim in deadly Saturday morning shooting

Police have identified the victim in a deadly shooting from over the weekend.

Two charged with murder after human remains found in Morganton

Two individuals have been arrested after human remains were found in Burke County.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots July 25th

Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Saturday, July 25th.

Gaston County Mugshots July 25th

Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Saturday, July 25th.

CMPD investigating deadly shooting in south Charlotte

One person was shot and killed overnight in south Charlotte.

Gaston County Mugshots July 24th

Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Friday, July 24th.

Gastonia Police searching for Dollar Tree arson suspect

Gastonia Police are searching for a suspected arsonist accused of setting fire to a Dollar Tree.

Three teens charged in death of 14-year-old boy in northwest Charlotte

Three teens have been charged in the death of a 14-year-old boy in northwest Charlotte.

5 Arrested In Connection To Deadly Shooting

Albemarle Police arrest 18-year-old and four juveniles for deadly March shooting

Five people are behind bars for a deadly March shooting in Albemarle.

Charlotte man arrested on death by distribution charge after man overdoses and dies

A Charlotte man faces felony charges following a fatal fentanyl overdose in Waxhaw.

CMPD charges 3 teens with murder in deadly shooting of 14-year-old boy

Three teens are facing charges in connection to the deadly shooting of a 14-year-old in west Charlotte last week.

5 Teens Charged In Deadly Albemarle Shooting

5 teens, including 4 juveniles, charged with murder in Albemarle shooting

Five teenagers are facing murder charges months after a deadly shooting in Albemarle.

Charlotte man arrested after fentanyl distribution death

Waxhaw Police have arrested a man for his role in the death of a 33-year-old man.

Matthews Police charge two in deadly hit-and-run motorcycle crash

Two men are charged in connection with a deadly hit-and-run crash that killed a motorcyclist in Matthews.

Man Accused Of Producing Child Sex Abuse Material

Grand Jury indicts man on child sexual abuse material charges

A federal grand jury has indicted a man accused of child sexual exploitation.

Catawba Co. Sheriff's deputies working to determine if two Tuesday shootings are connected

The Catawba County Sheriff's Office is investigating two shootings Tuesday night that left one man hospitalized.

CMPD charges two 16-year-old boys in April murder of 38-year-old man

Police have arrested two teens after a deadly shooting in University City from back in April.

Suspect Shot During Attempted Burglary, Not Drive By

Police: Shooting victim was shot during attempted burglary, not a drive-by

A Gastonia man's drive-by shooting story has been exposed as a lie by advanced police technology, according to Gastonia Police.

2 Drivers Charged In Deadly Matthews Crash

2 drivers charged in fatal 4-vehicle Matthews crash

Two men are facing charges in connection to a deadly four-vehicle crash in Matthews that happened earlier this month.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots July 21st

Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Tuesday, July 21st.

Newton man sentenced to prison for taking photo of six-year-old girl's private area

A Newton man has been sentenced to up to 13 years in prison for first-degree child exploitation.

Drunk drivers, stolen cars, illegal guns taken off streets during CMPD's Operation Queen City Overwatch

CMPD says during Operation Queen City Overwatch, officers conducted over 1,200 traffic stops and issued more than 2,200 citations.

Investigators say two ex-Chesterfield Co. Sheriff's deputies made up evidence to get a search warrant

New details after the Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office fires two deputies in an ongoing police corruption probe.

Brookford Police find human remains in search for missing man, waiting on positive ID

A search for a missing man leads police to human remains in Catawba County.

Human remains found while searching for missing Catawba County man

Human remains were found buried at a Brooksford property while investigating the disappearance of a 79-year-old man.

Three people dead after hit-and-run weekend crash in Salisbury

Three people are dead and a driver is charged following a hit-and-run crash in Salisbury. Police say it happened late Saturday night on Mooresville Road.

Cmpd Officer Charged With Simple Assault

CMPD says body cam video shows officer shoving teen off bike in Uptown

A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officer is charged with simple assault after being accused of shoving a teenager off a bicycle.

CMPD makes arrest after road rage shooting on I-485

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have arrested a suspect in connection with a highway road-rage shooting.

Medic: Shooting Victim Has Life Threatening Injuries

MEDIC takes one to hospital with life-threatening injuries after east Charlotte shooting

It happened around five Monday afternoon on Craigwood Road off Kimmerly Glen Lane.

Three brothers arrested for arson after fire set at business they own

Three brothers were arrested in connection to a 2024 arson incident at a Rock Hill business.

Driver charged with hit-and-run after crash kills 3 people in Salisbury

A driver is facing charges after a crash in Salisbury left three people dead.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots July 18th

Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Saturday, July 18th.

Teen, wanted for attempted murder, turns himself in, deputies say

A teen, wanted for attempted murder, turned himself in Saturday, according to the Union County Sheriff's Office.

Gaston County Mugshots July 18th

Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Saturday, July 18th.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots July 17th

Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Friday, July 17th.

Gaston County Mugshots July 17th

Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Friday, July 17th.

CMPD Officer charged with assault, accused of pushing person off their bike

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have arrested one of their own. Officer Malcolm Joseph is charged with Simple Assault.

Accused Sun Drop killer on his way back to NC to face charges

The alleged Sun Drop killer is on his way back to North Carolina.

Cmpd Chief Estella Patterson's Top Priorities

CMPD Chief wants to turn Charlotte into safest major metropolitan area in the U.S.

We are getting a clearer look at the future of public safety here in the Queen City. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Estella Patterson laid out her vision for local business leaders at the popular Hood Hargett Breakfast Club meeting.

Gaston County Mugshots July 15th

Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Wednesday, July 15th.

Huntersville Police Officer Charged With Dwi

Huntersville Police officer arrested, charged after being accused of showing up for work while under the influence

A Huntersville Police officer has been arrested and charged with driving while impaired.

More Arrests Made In Deadly 2024 Shooting

4 more arrested in deadly drive-by shooting that killed teen boy

The Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office has arrested four more people in connection with the 2024 drive-by shooting death of 13-year-old Jacob Duncan.

Teen Charged In 15 Year Old Girl's Murder

CMPD: 18-year-old shot and killed 15-year-old girl after FaceTime argument

Police have charged a teenager with the murder of a 15-year-old girl in east Charlotte.

Victim identified in deadly shooting on Eastcrest Drive in east Charlotte

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has identified the victim of that deadly incident in east Charlotte.

Huntersville officer charged with DWI

A Huntersville police officer has been charged after allegedly reporting to duty impaired.

Arrests Made In 13 Year Old Boy's Murder

Chesterfield Co. Sheriff's Office files four additional charges two years after murder of 13-year-old boy

Four additional charges charges have been filed two years after the drive-by killing of a 13-year-old boy in Pageland.

33-year-old victim identified in Eastcrest Drive homicide

A 33-year-old victim has been identified in connection with the Tuesday night east Charlotte homicide.

Charlotte's top cop pushes for curfew crackdown to prevent dangerous "teen takeovers"

Following a weekend of mass gatherings and arrests, police are asking city leaders to tighten the youth curfew, and lower the age and the hour for minors.

15 Year Old Girl Dies After Shots Fired Into Car

15-year-old girl dies after Friday night shooting into car on Independence Blvd.

The shooting happened Friday night along Independence Boulevard. Investigators say two teenage girls were shot and drove themselves to the hospital.

CMPD says it arrested teens and cited adults at weekend teen takeover in University Area

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police say they proactively responded to a teen takeover in University City on Saturday.

Safety Committee To Discuss Teen Takeovers

In bid to curb "teen takeovers," City Council to look at ways to keep teens from ignoring Charlotte curfews

Charlotte City Council's Safety Committee will address teen takeover concerns in their meeting on Tuesday.

Pineville Police: Father arrested, charged after stabbing five-year-old son to death

Family and friends are remembering a five-year-old boy, stabbed to death, allegedly by his father in Pineville.

New Billboards Go Up In Effort To Find Man's Killers

New billboards go up in Gastonia in effort to find local man's killers

There are two new billboards in Gastonia. Police are hoping they spark new leads in a murder that happened nearly five years ago.

CMPD identifies victim in deadly shooting, says they are not looking for suspects

Police have identified the victim after a deadly shooting in east Charlotte. Investigators say 31-year-old Jaqualla Simmons was found shot on Wallace Road near East Independence Boulevard around 7:00 Sunday morning.