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
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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.
Man Extradited to Iredell County to Face Charges in 1992 Cold Case
A man in behind bars and facing charges in a connection to a homicide and robbery that happened in 1992.
CMPD Chief Questions Criminal Justice System After Bond Drop For Repeat Offender
Charlotte-Mecklenburg's Chief of Police, Johnny Jennings, is frustrated with the judges decision to drastically lower the bond of a repeat offender.
Murders Increasing In South Carolina At Highest Rate Since 1991
The rate of murders in South Carolina is at its highest level since 1991
One Person Hospitalized After Shooting In Northeast Charlotte
One person is in the hospital after a shooting near University City Thursday, according to MEDIC.
Second Suspect Taken Into Custody For Fatal Shooting At Concord Bus Stop
Tadarius Redfearn was arrested with the assistance of United States Marshals Service and the CMPD.
Albemarle Officer Resigns After Being Charged with Sex Crimes Involving A Minor
The Albemarle Police Department says an officer accused of sex crimes involving a minor has resigned from his position.Β
Escaped Inmate From NC Captured in York County
Joshua Ostwalt, 32,Β 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.Β
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.Β
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.Β
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.
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.
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 Sheriffβs 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.
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.
CMPD Investigating Shooting in Northeast Charlotte
Medic confirms one person has life-threatening injuries.
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.
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 manΒ 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.Β
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.Β
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.Β
"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.Β
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.Β
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.Β
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 $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.Β
Wife Claims Mooresville Man Allegedly Hid Cameras Inside His Own Home
The Iredell County Sheriffβs 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 Jβwuan 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.Β
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.Β
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 familyβs hunting property in June of β21.
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
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