SLED: Former Kershaw County Investigator Arrested For Domestic Violence
Agents from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division arrested former Kershaw County investigator Cody Blackmon on Tuesday, April 19, 2022.
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Man Found Fatally Shot Outside Lancaster County Home
A homicide investigation is underway in Lancaster County after a man was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds Monday evening.
Two Facing Drug Charges After Iredell County Traffic Stop
An Iredell County traffic stop led to two people facing drug related charges including meth trafficking, according to deputies.
Man Arrested, Charged For Pouring Gasoline Outside Boone Church
A 44-year-old man has been arrested for pouring gasoline outside a Boone church Saturday morning, according to police.
Ballantyne Woman Beaten And Carjacked In Broad Daylight
What started as a pleasant Easter Sunday, turned into a nightmare for one Ballantyne woman.Β
SLED Arrest Greenville County Man For Identity Fraud
Agents with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division arrested 43-year-old Collis Law for Identification Fraud.
One Person Shot, Killed In North Charlotte
One person was shot and killed in north Charlotte Sunday evening, sparking a homicide investigation, according to police.
Police: Bond Set For Suspect Of South Carolina Mall Shooting That Left 14 Injured
A judge has set a $25,00 secured bond for the man allegedly involved in a shooting at a mall in Columbia, S.C. on Saturday that left 14 people injured, according to police.
SLED: Hampton County Club Shooting Injures At Least 9
SLED agents are investigating a shooting that occurred at Cara's Lounge in Hampton County Sunday morning after at least nine people were shot.
Boone Police Search For Man Accused Of Pouring Gas On Church
Police are searching for a man accused of pouring gasoline on a doorway and sidewalk leading into a church in Boone.
CMPD: Suspect Of South Charlotte Shooting Involving An Officer Arrested
A 34-year-old man is under arrest for allegedly stealing a car and trying to run over an officer while fleeing from law enforcement back in March, according to CMPD.
Police: 18-Year-Old Woman Killed In Shooting Outside Mint Hill Gas Station
Detectives have identified the woman shot and killed outside a Mint Hill gas station on Thursday as 18-year-old Jayla Symone Barnett.
One Dead, Another Arrested After Albemarle Shooting
One man is dead and another arrested after a fatal shooting in Albemarle Thursday afternoon, according to police.
CMPD Asking For Help Identifying 4 Armed Robbery Suspects
CMPD is asking for the public's help in identifying four men involved in the armed robbery of a north Charlotte business.
Police: 28-Year-Old Woman, Juvenile Charged In Kannapolis Shooting
Police have made two arrests in shooting that occurred on April 10th in Kannapolis.
Police: Gastonia Teacher Charged With Murder After 6-Week-Old Adopted Son Dies
A Gastonia man facing a murder charge after his 6-week-old adopted son died from physical abuse injuries he allegedly inflicted has also been suspended from his teaching duties.
CATS Bus Operator Injured Following Assault In Northwest Charlotte
Friends of the 60-year-old driver say a passenger on the bus hit her in the face with a trash can.
Greenville Police Search For Suspect Accused Of Hitting Woman With Plate Of Whipped Cream
Police are searching for a suspect after he assaulted a woman in downtown Greenville, S.C. by hitting her in the face with a plate of whipped cream.
Deputies Investigate Break-In, Theft At Lincoln County Rental Storage Facility
The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a break-in at a rental storage facility Sunday led to the theft of over $40,000 worth of equipment.
Man, Woman Arrested For Concealment Of Death In Rowan County
Two people have been arrested and charged for concealment of death after a victim was found dead in Rowan County on April 2, according to the sheriff's office.
CMPD: Charlotte Woman Charged With Murder
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has charged 27-year-old Courtney McKoy with murder on Saturday, April 9th.
Deputies Investigating Two Weekend Break-Ins At Dollar General Stores In Lincoln County
The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office is investigating after two different Dollar General stores were broken into over the weekend.
CMPD: South Charlotte Bank Robbery Suspect Located
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police say that an accused south Charlotte bank robbery suspect has been located.
Abducted Child In Wingate Has Been Located
Wingate Police say they have located a child abducted by 22-year-old Jhamira Bennet.
Maiden Man Arrested For Trafficking Heroin Near School
A 28-year-old Maiden man was arrested Friday for trafficking heroin near a school, according to police.
27-Year-Old Found Fatally Shot In Chester County
A 27-year-old was found fatally shot in Chester Saturday night, sparking a homicide investigation, according to the Chester County Sheriff's Office.
Police Investigating Shooting In SouthWest Charlotte
Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department say they are conducting an investigation after a man is found dead in the early hours of Saturday, April 10th.Β
China Grove Police Are Searching For A Suspect After Fatal Shooting
Police say a man is dead after being shot on Saturday, April 9.
Police Investigate a Homicide In East Charlotte
The Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a homicide in the 4500 block of Sharon Chase Drive.
Catawba County Officer Fired For DWI
An off-duty Catawba County officer was arrested early Saturday morning for driving drunk, according to the sheriff's office.
Police: Convicted Felon Arrested In Mooresville For Drug Trafficking | PHOTOS
Police arrested a 33-year-old man on Friday after executing search warrants on two Mooresville homes and seizing drugs, cash, and a gun.
CMPD Issues Warning After Group Stole Nearly 300 Gallons Of Gas By Rigging Pumps | VIDEO
CMPD is issuing a gas theft warning after nearly 300 gallons of gas, valued at more than $1,000, was stolen when a group rigged gas pumps at a Charlotte convenience store.
Police: 31-Year-Old Man Shot Multiple Times In Lancaster
A Lancaster shooting has left a 31-year-old man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds Wednesday night, police say.
Law Enforcement Reflects On One Year Since Mass Shooting In Rock Hill
A prominent doctor, his wife, two grandchildren, and two HVAC technicians were shot to death on April 7, 2021 at a home in Rock Hill.
Police: 22-Year-Old Lincoln County Woman Arrested For Trafficking Drugs
A 22-year-old Lincoln County woman was arrested on Monday after officers found a trafficking amount of Opium/Heroin in her car.
Taylorsville Father Charged With Child Abuse, Child Suffering From Broken Bones
A Taylorsville father was arrested Wednesday for child abuse after a baby sustained multiple broken bones, according to the sheriff's office.
Deputies: Newton Man Charged With Trafficking In Opioids After Traffic Stop
A 19-year-old has been arrested after a Catawba County traffic stop led to the seizure of opioids, according to the sheriff's office.
CMPD Asking For Public's Help Identifying West Charlotte Armed Robbery Suspect
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is asking for the public's help identifying a suspect accused of armed robbery in west Charlotte.
A Local Mother Sent Her Son A Message Of Love Moments Before He Was Murdered, Now She Demands Justice For His Killer
The last text Christina Michaels sent to her oldest son on March 22nd: "I love you anyways."
CMPD: 15-Year-Old Charged With Murder After Teen Fatally Shot Near North Charlotte Apartment
A 15-year-old has been charged with murder after a teen boy died two days after being found shot near a north Charlotte apartment complex in February, police say.
CMPD: Officer Shoots, Injures Person At Southwest Charlotte Apartment Complex
A Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer shot and injured a person early Wednesday morning after a report that someone was chasing a person with a gun in southwest Charlotte, according to CMPD.
Police: 1 Dead, 3 Injured After Shooting In Parking Lot Of Shelby, N.C. Business
Police say an 18-year-old was killed and another person was injured after a shooting broke out in the rear parking lot of Skooterz Saloon in Shelby early Saturday morning.
Deputies: Iredell County Man Busts Into Family Home Under The Influence At 2AM
Iredell County deputies arrested a man who allegedly entered a family's home under the influence on Monday, April 4.Β
Police: 6 Men Charged In Deadly Shooting On Lancaster Basketball CourtΒ | PHOTOS
Investigators have brought charges on six men for their involvement in a 2021 shooting in Lancaster that left one man dead and another seriously injured.
CMPD: 14-Year-Old Arrested For Fatally Shooting Teen In North Charlotte
A 14-year-old has been arrested for the fatal north Charlotte shooting that left a teenage boy dead Tuesday morning, police say.
Police Ask For Public's Help Identifying Matthews Fraud Suspect
The Matthews Police Department is asking for the public's help identifying man accused of fraudulently purchasing over $3,000 worth of merchandise Wednesday morning.
Police: Gastonia Man Charged With Attempted Murder Of 53-Year-Old
A 35-year-old has been charged with attempted murder after shooting a man in Gastonia Thursday morning, police say.
Lincolnton Woman Arrested After Making Over $2,000 Worth Of Purchases On Stolen Phone
A 27-year-old Lincolnton woman has been charged with identity theft after making purchases on a stolen cell phone, deputies say.
CMPD: 18-Year-Old, Two Juveniles Facing Charges For Shooting At Northwest Charlotte Elementary School During Teacher Workday
An 18-year-old and two juveniles are facing charges after a shooting at a northwest Charlotte elementary school Monday morning, police say.
Police: Student Kills Peer At South Carolina Middle School
Authorities say a 12-year-old student has been shot and killed by another 12-year-old student at a South Carolina middle school.
UCSO: Charlotte Woman Charged For Distributing Fentanyl That Killed A 20-Year-Old Indian Trail WomanΒ
Detectives have a charged a Charlotte woman with death by distribution for her role in the Fentanyl overdose death of a 20-year-old Indian Trail woman.
CMPD: Ankle Monitor Links Man To Series Of Charlotte Bank Robberies | VIDEO
A man is currently being held in the Mecklenburg County Jail for his alleged involvement in three bank robberies within six weeks in Charlotte, according to CMPD.
Deputies: 79-Year-Old Arrested For Sexual Assault Of Child In Rowan County
A 79-year-old has been arrested for sexually abusing a six-year-old girl several times in Rowan County, according to the sheriff's office.
CMPD: Fatal Shooting Of 27-Year-Old Near UNC Charlotte Classified As Justified Homicide
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives say that the fatal shooting of a 27-year-old near UNC Charlotte has been classified as a justified homicide.
Victim Found Fatally Shot In Wrecked Vehicle, Statesville Suspect Arrested
A Statesville man has been arrested after a victim was found fatally shot in a wrecked vehicle Wednesday night, according to police.
Caught On Video: Thieves Steal Purses, Wallets From Luxury Handbag Store
CMPD says Tyrae Coleman and four other people stole the items from a store inside Concord Mills Mall.
Dozens Of Businesses In Plaza Midwood Coming Together To Find Solutions After A Violent Weekend
Cell phone video shows a masked gunman, with what appears to be a rifle, hiding behind a car in the Diamond Restaurant parking lot. This is across the street from Peculiar Rabbit early Saturday morning.
After Being Woken Up, Man Tries To Flee From Deputies In Burke County
A 43-year-old Lenoir man has been arrested and charged following a police chase in Burke County on Sunday.
Federal Authorities: Chesterfield County Man Sentenced To Over 12 Years For Armed Robberies
A federal jury in Charlotte has sentenced 43-year-old Christopher Michaud of Chesterfield, S.C to over 12 years in prison for robbing three local pharmacies.
Police Seek Tips After 10-Year-Old Girl Left With Life-Threatening Injuries In North Charlotte Shooting
Police are searching for a suspect accused of shooting and seriously injuring a 10-year-old girl at a north Charlotte car wash Saturday afternoon.
Police: Lincoln County Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Assaulting His Girlfriend
A Lincoln County man has been charged with attempted murder after assaulting his girlfriend Monday night, police say.
Rock Hill Police: Suspected Shooter Arrested In York South Carolina
Detectives with the Rock Hill Police Department have identified, 20-year-old Leopold Malachi Cockman as the suspect involved in the shooting that occurred on Wednesday, March 23rd.
Statesville Woman Charged With Murder In Fatal Stabbing
A Statesville woman has been charged with murder after a victim was found fatally stabbed Monday, according to police.
Gastonia Police In Search Of Suspect Involved In Double Shooting; Cash Reward Offered
The Gastonia Police Department is in search of a suspect connected to a double shooting involving two teens on Saturday, March 5th.Β Β
Man Arrested For Catalytic Converter Theft In Matthews
A Charlotte man has been arrested after attempting to steal a catalytic converter from a vehicle in a parking lot at a Matthews apartment complex Saturday night.
One Arrested, Another Wanted In Iredell County Larceny
One suspect has been arrested and another wanted for stealing power tools from a storage building in Iredell County, according to deputies.
Police: Woman Injured In Rock Hill Shooting, 19-Year-Old Arrested
A 19-year-old has been arrested for shooting and injuring a woman in Rock Hill Monday evening, according to police.
A Masked Gunman Caught On Camera Outside A Charlotte Nightclub, As Outraged Neighbors Report Gunfire
Cell phone video shows a masked gunman, with what appears to be a rifle, hiding behind a car in the Diamond Restaurant parking lot. This is across the street from Peculiar Rabbit.
Man Fatally Shot In Southeast Charlotte, Sparks Homicide Investigation
A 39-year-old was shot and killed early Friday morning in southeast Charlotte, according to police.
Police: 3 Charged In Rock Hill Armed Robbery
Police have charged three individuals for their involvement in robbing a smoke shop in Rock Hill at gunpoint on Friday.
CMPD: Juvenile Taken To Hospital With Life-Threatening Injuries After North Charlotte Shooting
Detectives are investigating a shooting in north Charlotte after finding a juvenile suffering from a gunshot wound on Saturday.
Man Arrested After Bank Robbery, Accused Of Making A False 911 Call Reporting An Active Shooter At Pfeiffer University
Deputies have arrested a man who falsely reported that an active shooter was on the campus of Pfeiffer University so that he could rob a nearby bank.
Panthers Wide Receiver Arrested On Gun & Drug Charges
Carolina Panthers' wide receiver Shi Smith was arrested on Friday in Union County, S.C. on drug and gun charges.
Police Search For Suspect Vehicle Involved In I-85 Fatal Shooting In Gaston County
Gaston County Police are searching for a white Dodge Charger after its occupants opened fire on a teen's van Tuesday afternoon on I-85 and killed him.
Undercover Rowan County Operation Leads To Arrest Of 41-Year-Old For Solicitation Of Child
A 41-year-old Salisbury man has been arrested for solicitation of a child after an undercover chat operation by the sheriff's office.
Deputies: Morganton Man Arrested, Charged For Trafficking Meth
A 51-year-old Morganton man is facing multiple charges after Burke County deputies seized over five pounds of meth during a property search.
Man Accused Of Shooting At Officers Bonds Out Of Jail, Law Enforcement Expresses Outrage
A man accused of shooting at CMPD officers following a brawl outside a Charlotte nightclub Saturday morning bonded out of jail after spending less than 24 hours locked up.
Police: Man Charged In Salisbury Shooting After Victim Found With Multiple Gunshot Wounds
A 23-year-old man has been arrested and charged for his alleged involvement in a shooting Wednesday night in Salisbury, according to police.
CMPD: 19-Year-Old Facing Murder Charge After East Charlotte Assault
A 19-year-old is facing a murder charge after a man died days following being physically assaulted in east Charlotte, according to police.
Police: Arrest Warrants Issued For Man & Woman Wanted In Connection To A Shots Fired Incident In AlbemarleΒ
The Albemarle Police Department has issued arrest warrants related to a shots fired incident that occurred on Sunday, March 20th around 2:30 p.m. on South Bell Avenue.
CMPD: Multiple People Arrested In Major Retail Theft Ring
CMPD says they arrested several people in connection to a major retail theft ring that spanned multiple states.
Catawba County Man Indicted For COVID-19 Relief Fund Fraud
A federal grand jury in Charlotte indicted a Catawba County man for charges related to applying for multiple business loans intended to assist businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic and bank robbery charges, according to a news release.Β
Passenger Ejected From U-Haul Dies After Crash At Harding High School
Detectives are investigating a fatal crash involving a U-Haul at Harding High School.Β The accident was reported on March 21st at 5:30pm at the school on Freedom Drive near Alleghany Street.
Deputies: Lancaster Man Facing Drug Trafficking Charges After Running Away With Bags Of Drugs During Traffic Stop
Deputies say they arrested a Lancaster man after he ran from a traffic stop with a large bag of drugs on Friday, March 18th.
Taylorsville Man Charged With Statutory Rape Of A Child
A Taylorsville man was arrested Friday, March 18th, and charged with statutory rape of a child by an adult, according to a news release.
Man Arrested For Allegedly Leading Deputies On High Speed Chase That Reached 130MPH
Deputies say they captured a man who led them on a high-speed chase after evading a traffic stop.
Police: Person Of Interest In Southeast Charlotte Shooting Identified
Detectives say they have identified both the victim and suspect involved in a deadly shooting in east Charlotte on March 21st.
Police Searching For Suspect After Man Shot While Sitting Inside Vehicle In East Charlotte
Police are searching for a suspect who allegedly shot a man while they were sitting in a car early Monday morning in east Charlotte.
Troopers: Man Killed After Crashing Into 18-Wheeler In Chester County
A man is left dead after running into the back of an 18-wheeler near Richburg, South Carolina.
Pedestrian Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries After Being Hit By Vehicle In Rock Hill
Police say a pedestrian is fighting for his life after being hit by a vehicle while he was crossing a street in Rock Hill.
CMPD Investigates Shooting At Walmart On Wilkinson Boulevard
Police have detained one person they believe to be responsible for firing shots inside a Walmart located on Wilkinson Boulevard on Sunday.
Deputies: Rowan County Fugitive Charged After Police Chase, Drugs & Guns Found | PHOTOS
A Rowan County man was captured by police on Thursday and placed under arrest after two years on the run
Authorities: Clover, S.C. Council Member Arrested For DUI
A current member of the Clover Town Council was arrested Friday morning for driving under the influence after a crash.
Police: Suspect Dies After Deputy-Involved Shooting In Monroe
Deputies have confirmed the suspect involved in a Monroe shooting with a Union County Sheriff's deputy on Tuesday has died.
CATS Driver Shooting Suspect Makes 1st Appearance In Court, Bond Denied
The man accused of shooting and killing a CATS bus driver during a road rage incident has been charged with 1st Degree Murder and Felony Discharging a Weapon Into An Occupied Dwelling. A Mecklenburg County Judge denied bond for Darian Thavychith.
Federal Jury In Charlotte Convicts Father & Son Of $1.7 Million COVID-19 Relief Fraud
A federal jury in Charlotte convicted two men on Thursday for submitting fraudulent loan applications seeking more than $1.7 million in COVID-19 aid.
Federal Authorities: Charlotte Business Owner Indicted For Selling Stolen iPhones Overseas
Authorities say a Charlotte business owner is facing federal charges for allegedly selling stolen iPhones and other electronic devices overseas.
Sheriff McFadden Makes Plea To Stop The Violence After 2 CMS Students Shot, 1 Killed In CharlotteΒ
Sheriff McFadden is pleading with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg community to do more to end the violence in light of a recent shooting that took the life of a 14-year-old boy.
Third Suspect Arrested, Charged For Fatal Northeast Charlotte Shooting Of 18-Year-Old
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has arrested a third suspect for their involvement in the northeast Charlotte shooting that left an 18-year-old dead in December 2021.
Union County Detectives Charge Known Drug Trafficker With 2nd Degree Murder
Union County detectives have charged a man with 2nd Degree Murder after discovering he had sold pills containing Fentanyl to an Indian Trail woman who later died.
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