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Detectives Charge Lincolnton Man With Sexual Assault Of A Child

A 25-year-old Lincolnton man has been charged with two felony counts of indecent liberties with a child, according to police.

Police: Lenoir Man Arrested After Using Lighter, Can Of De-Icer In Attempted Robbery Of Convenience Store

A 29-year-old man has been arrested after using a lighter and a can of de-icer in an attempt to rob a convenience store in Lenoir Wednesday afternoon, according to police.

Authorities: Suspect Accused Of Shooting Deputy Wanted In Two Counties For Gun Thefts

Mecklenburg County Sheriff's officials say 23-year-old Aidan Bryant shot Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Deputy Dijon Whyms during a traffic stop Saturday.

The Owner Of A Local Gun Store Says Suspects Rammed Two Stolen Cars Into His Business During An Attempted Robbery

Would-be thieves targeted Watchdog Tactical in North Charlotte. The owner of the gun store, Chris Lawhorne, says he got a call from his alarm company around 11 pm Monday.

Federal Jury Sentences Charlotte Man To 10 Years In Prison For Illegal Gun Possession

A federal jury has sentenced 27-year-old Trevon Hopkins of Charlotte to ten years in prison and two years of supervised release for illegal gun possession.

Ex-Catawba County Director Of Utilities Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud Conspiracy For Accepting Bribes

Federal authorities say Barry Edwards, 65, of Hickory has plead guilty to wire fraud conspiracy for accepting bribes and kickbacks from a private contractor during his time as Director of Utilities and Engineering for Catawba County.

Police: Motorcyclist Killed, Woman Charged With DWI In Fatal Gastonia Crash

Investigators have charged a 56-year-old Gastonia woman for driving drunk after a fatal collision Tuesday evening involving a motorcycle.

Deputies: Two Carolina International School Employees Facing Felony Charges Connected To Child Porn And Meth

Investigators have charged two Carolina International School employees on separate felony charges including possession of child porn and methamphetamine.

Officials: Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Deputy Released From Hospital After Being Shot In Northeast Charlotte

Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Deputy Dijon Whyms, who was shot during a traffic stop Saturday, has been released from Atrium Health and is expected to make a full recovery, the sheriff's office said.

CMPD: Two Suspects Wanted For West Charlotte Armed Robbery, Kidnapping, And Sexual Assault Of Teen

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is asking for the public's help identifying two suspects accused of armed robbery, kidnapping, and sexual assault in west Charlotte.

Mount Holly Man Facing Charges For Over 100 Child Porn Images And Videos

A 35-year-old Mount Holly man is facing charges after a search led to the discovery of over 100 child pornography images and videos, according to authorities.

Human Remains Found In Gastonia, Death Investigation Underway

The Gastonia Police Department is conducting a death investigation after human remains were found Sunday afternoon.

Viral Video Shows Huge Brawl Break Out At Bowling Alley Near Rock Hill

A huge brawl breaks out at a bowling alley near Rock Hill. The video has gone viral, showing people throwing chairs and punching one another. Deputies are working to determine how it started and if anyone will face charges.

Police Identify Suspected Shooter Of CATS Bus Driver

Police have identified a suspect in the deadly shooting of a CATS bus driver earlier this month.

Lancaster Man Arrested For Stealing Construction Vehicle, Leading Police On Chase In Pineville

A 38-year-old man is facing charges after stealing a construction vehicle and driving around Pineville Monday morning, according to police.

Second Suspect Arrested As Accessory In Fatal Shooting Of 32-Year-Old In Rock Hill

The Rock Hill Police Department arrested and charged a second suspect Sunday night in connection to the homicide case of a 32-year-old.

Police: Huntersville Human Remains Victim Identified, Second Suspect Charged With Murder

The human remains found in Huntersville in January have been identified as a 47-year-old Rowan County woman, according to authorities.

CMPD: 1 Dead, 2 Seriously Injured After Suspected Drunk Driver Crashes In East Charlotte

Detectives are investigating a fatal crash after a suspected drunk driver lost control of his car and drove through an intersection in east Charlotte early Saturday morning.

Matthews Police Ask For Public's Help Locating Robbery Suspect

Matthews Police are asking for the public's help finding a robbery suspect who injured two.

Rock Hill Woman Charged With Neglect In Her Mother's Death

Police have arrested and charged a Rock Hill woman in the death of her mother after it was found her mother died as a result of neglect.

Former Hickory Officer Gets New Prison Sentence For Slamming Woman To The Ground | VIDEO

A former Hickory, N.C. police sergeant faces three years in prison for assaulting and seriously injuring a woman under arrest back in 2013, according to a federal jury.

Police Say Caldwell County Man Faces Over 100 Charges For Drug Trafficking | PHOTOS

Police say a 40-year-old Caldwell County man faces over 100 charges for his alleged involvement in drug trafficking crimes in the area dating back to 2003.

CMPD: Arrest Warrants Issued After Deadly Collision On Brookshire Boulevard

Detectives have obtained arrest warrants for a man involved in a deadly crash on Brookshire Boulevard earlier this week.

Only On WCCB: Historic Davidson Church Property Vandalized; Police Say 7 Teens Responsible For Crime

The pastor of Reeves Temple AME Zion Church showed WCCB News the damage inside the historic Lingle Hut Fellowship Hall.

Two Suspects Arrested For Gastonia Bank Robbery

Two people have been arrested and charged for robbing a bank in Gastonia Wednesday afternoon.

Police: Man Arrested For Flashing Gun During Rock Hill Road Rage Incident

A 39-year-old man was arrested Wednesday morning after showing a gun during a road rage incident in Rock Hill, according to authorities.

Police: 30-Year-Old Man Charged For Fatal North Charlotte Shooting

A 30-year-old man has been arrested and charged for the fatal Tuesday morning shooting in north Charlotte, according to police.

Huntersville Teen's Murder Still Unsolved Nearly Eight Years Later

A local mom is still searching for answers nearly eight years after her son's murder. The death of 19-year-old Peter Jordan rattled neighbors in Huntersville. At the time, the town hadn't seen a homicide in two years.

Federal Jury Convicts Mint Hill Man Of Sexual Exploitation Of A Minor

A federal jury in Charlotte has convicted a 46-year-old Mint Hill man for secretly filming a child undressing and showering on several different occasions.

Police Asking For Public's Help Locating Gastonia Shooting Suspect

The Gastonia Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a 30-year-old shooting suspect.

Family Of Slain CATS Bus Driver Pleads For Help Finding Suspected Killer

The mother of a murdered CATS bus driver is pleading for help as police release images of her son's suspected killer. Detectives believe the man seen in an SUV shot and killed 41-year-old Ethan Rivera in an act of road rage.

Community Remembers CATS Bus Driver Killed On The Job In Road Rage Incident

Police confirm a road rage incident led to the murder of a CATS bus driver in Uptown Charlotte. Friends and co-workers are remembering 41-year-old Ethan Rivera, as police continue the search for his killer.

Lenoir Police Need Help Identifying Robbery Suspects Accused Of Pepper-Spraying Dunham's Sports Employees

Two Dunham's Sports employees were pepper-sprayed after police say they attempted to stop several robbery suspects in Lenoir.

Mecklenburg County Sheriff Talks About Fixing Jail Issues

Violence, overcrowding and staffing issues at the Mecklenburg County Detention Center - all found after a state investigation.

Police: 66-Year-Old Man Arrested, Charged In Rock Hill Shooting

A 66-year-old man has been arrested after a Monday morning shooting in Rock Hill left a victim injured, according to police.

CMPD Conducting Homicide Investigation on North 485 Interloop At Mt. Holly Road

CMPD is conducting a homicide investigation on Sunday night at the North 485 Interloop at Mt. Holly Road.

Police Charge 2 With Murder In Albemarle Homicide

Police have charged a man and woman with 1st degree murder in the fatal shooting death of 42-year-old David Perry of Albemarle.

CMPD: Child Injured After Gunshots Fired Into Southeast Charlotte Home

A child was injured Friday morning after witnesses claim someone shot into an occupied home in southeast Charlotte.

3-Year-Old Girl Found After Being Abducted From Charlotte Home

Police say 3-year-old Marlaya Patterson has been found after being abducted from her northwest Charlotte home Sunday morning.

Officer Shoots & Kills Carjacking Suspect In Concord

A Concord officer shot and killed a suspect early Sunday morning after catching the man attempting to steal a car from a local dealership.

CMPD: Woman Identified in Northwest Charlotte Shooting

Detectives have opened a homicide investigation after finding a woman dead from an apparent gunshot wound in northwest Charlotte Sunday morning.

Rock Hill Man Charged With Murder After Fatal Shooting

Police have charged a 26-year-old Rock Hill man with murder after a fatal shooting early Friday morning.

SLED: South Carolina Couple Charged With Human Trafficking

couple in Sumter has been arrested and charged for their alleged involvement in human trafficking, according to SLED.

Deputies: Indian Trail Man Charged With Murder In Death Of His Wife

Deputies say a 53-year-old Indian Trail man faces a 1st degree murder charge for allegedly killing his wife.

Denver, N.C. Man Charged With Sexual Exploitation Of A Minor

Lincoln County Deputies have charged a 37-year-old Denver man with 3rd degree sexual exploitation of a minor after he admitted to illegally downloading child pornography.

Police Investigate Shooting Near Gaston County Apartments Involving An Officer

Police are investigating a shooting involving an officer that occurred Friday afternoon near apartments in Gaston County.

CMPD: Woman Killed In Fatal Hit & Run Collision In North Charlotte

Detectives are investigating a fatal hit and run involving a pedestrian that occurred Thursday evening in north Charlotte.

Deputies Charge Elon Man For Attempting To Steal Copper From A Local Church

A 36-year-old Elon man was arrested and charged for stealing copper from a local Church on Tuesday morning.

Police: Statesville Man Facing Over 300 Charges Involving Sexually Assaulting A Child

A 52-year-old Statesville man is facing over 300 charges for sexually assaulting his stepdaughter, according to police.

CMPD: Violent Crime Rates Drop In North Charlotte

On Wednesday, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department applauded ongoing crime reduction efforts in North Charlotte during a news conference. Violent crime in the area is reported to have gone down 15 percent from this time last year.

SLED: S.C. Police Officer Charged With Voluntary Manslaughter In Shooting Death

A police officer from the small South Carolina town of Hemingway has been arrested and charged following the shooting death of an unarmed man on Sunday, according to SLED.

Deputies: 11 People Indicted On 100 Drug Charges In Lincoln County

The Lincoln County Grand Jury has formally accused 11 people on 100 charges on Jan. 19, according to authorities. Deputies have arrested seven of the 11 suspects as of Wednesday.

Deputies: Statesville Man Charged With Felony Crimes Involving Sexual Acts With Child

A Statesville man is facing multiple felony charges involving sexual acts with a child, according to deputies.

Parents Charged For Infant Death In Belmont

Parents Charged For Infant's Death In Belmont

Police say they arrested a couple for the death of their infant child in Belmont.

CMS Middle School Teacher Arrested On Child Pornography Charges

A middle school teacher with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools system has been arrested and charged in a child pornography case Tuesday, according to police.

Woman Charged After Cabarrus County Vehicle Crash Left Man Dead

A 39-year-old driver is facing several charges after a Cabarrus County crash killed a man Monday morning.

Deputies: Man Accused Of Fatally Stabbing Mother To Death In Kannapolis

A 24-year-old man has been accused of stabbing his mother to death in Kannapolis Monday morning, according to the Rowan County Sheriff's Office.

Police: Six People Sent To Hospital After Overdosing At Omni Grove Park Inn

Police say six people were sent to a local hospital after allegedly overdosing on drugs at the Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville over the weekend.

4 Indicted By Federal Grand Jury In Asheville For Allegedly Robbing Local Gun Store

Authorities say four people accused of breaking into Carolina Guns and Gear in Asheville and stealing 33 firearms on January 7th have all been convicted on federal charges.

Police: Suspect Shot & Killed By Deputy During Lincoln County Traffic Stop

A Lincoln County deputy has been placed on administrative leave after shooting and killing a suspect attempting to flee the scene during a traffic stop early Saturday morning

No Injuries Reported After Shots Fired In Southeast Charlotte Apartment Complex

No injuries have been reported after gunshots were fired in an apartment complex in Southeast Charlotte.

Crime Stoppers: $6,000 Reward For Info In Southwest Charlotte Homicide Case

The Charlotte Crime Stoppers unit is offering a $6,000 reward in exchange for information leading to an arrest in a southwest Charlotte homicide case from July 2021.

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Deputies: 13-Year-Old Charged For Having Airsoft Gun At Statesville Middle School

A 13-year-old has been charged for being in possession of a weapon at a Statesville middle school on Friday, according to the Iredell County Sheriff's Office and school officials.

Executive Convicted In Bid-Rigging Of NC Transportation Jobs

A former engineering company executive has been convicted of fraud and conspiracy related to bid-rigging for hundreds of North Carolina Department of Transportation projects.

Police: Man Arrested For Stealing Over $2,000 Worth Of Merchandise From Matthews Sam's Club

A 30-year-old Charlotte man has been arrested after stealing over $2,000 worth of merchandise from a Sam's Club in Matthews Thursday afternoon.

Former Panthers Player Captain Munnerlyn Arrested on Assault Charges

Deputies arrested 33-year-old Captain Munnerlyn in Lincoln County on January 10.

Deputies: California Man Charged For Trafficking Over $290,000 Worth Of Marijuana In Iredell County

A California resident was arrested Wednesday after an Iredell County traffic stop led to the seizure of over 60 pounds of marijuana.

CMPD: Man Charged With Murder In Northeast Charlotte Homicide Case

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has upgraded the charge in a fatal northeast Charlotte shooting case to murder.

D.A. Dismisses Charges Against Charlotte Teen Accused Of Murder

19-year-old Christopher Chisholm was charged in the shooting death of Brianna Stephenson back in 2020.

Salisbury Police Locate Gunshot Victim In Wooded Area

The Salisbury Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred on Wednesday.

Gaston County Traffic Stop Leads To Seizure Of $50,000 Worth Of Fentanyl

A traffic stop in Gaston County led to a trafficking amount of opioids and the arrest of two Tennessee men on Jan. 26.

Teen Accused Of Pointing Gun During Road Rage Incident

Police responded to a potentially dangerous road rage incident Tuesday morning.

Southwest Charlotte Murder Suspect Located, Arrested In South Carolina

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has located and arrested a 37-year-old suspect, accused of fatally shooting a man at a southwest Charlotte apartment complex, in South Carolina on Tuesday.

Two People Found Dead Inside Lowell Home Sparking Investigation

The Lowell Police Department is investigating after two people were found dead inside a home Monday night.

Suspect Identified In Connection To Christmas Day Shooting In Northwest Charlotte Arrested In Georgia

A suspect identified in connection to a Christmas day shooting in northwest Charlotte that left one person dead and two injured has been arrested in Atlanta on Thursday.

Amazon Worker Pleads Guilty In Stolen Merchandise Scheme

Federal prosecutors say an operations manager at an Amazon warehouse in Charlotte has admitted to a scheme in which he stole, then sold merchandise worth more than a quarter of a million dollars.

Police Asking For Public's Help Identifying Belmont Car Break-In Suspects

The Gaston County Police are asking for the public's help identifying the suspects accused of stealing items from a vehicle in Belmont on Thursday.

Matthews Police Ask For Public's Help Identifying Robbery Suspect

Police are searching for a suspect accused of stealing over $51,000 worth of jewelry from a Kohl's in Matthews on Wednesday.

Police: Suspects Wanted For Breaking Into Boone Pharmacy To Steal Prescription Drugs

Three men are wanted for theft after breaking into a pharmacy in Boone and stealing a large amount of prescription medication early Thursday morning, according to police.

18-Year-Old Charged With Possession Of Weapon On School Property In Iredell County

An 18-year-old Mooresville student has been charged with having a weapon on school property Thursday, according to the sheriff's office.

Jury Finds Former Rock Hill Police Officer Not Guilty Of Misdemeanor Assault

A jury has found a former Rock Hill police officer not guilty of assaulting a man during a controversial arrest.

Woman Accused Of Shooting Husband In Union County Turns Herself Into Authorities

Authorities say Lavonda Earley shot her 56-year-old husband as he was getting into the shower.

Police: 1 In Custody, 2 On The Run After Shoe Sale Turned Armed Robbery In Lincoln County

Deputies say one Charlotte man has been arrested and two are still wanted in connection to a shoe sale turned armed robbery back in November of 2021.

Charlotte Woman Sentenced To Over 19 Years In Prison For Sex Trafficking Teen

A Charlotte woman faces over 19 years in prison after pleading guilty to sex trafficking a 13-year-old girl, according to federal authorities.

Jury Deliberating Soon On Misdemeanor Assault Charge Against Former Rock Hill Police Officer

A verdict could come soon in the trial of a former Rock Hill Police Officer accused of misdemeanor assault. Jonathan Moreno returned to the witness stand on Tuesday to defend his actions during a controversial arrest.

Suspicious Vehicle Search Leads To Trafficking Amount Of Heroin In Catawba County

A suspect has been arrested after an investigation into a suspicious vehicle led to finding a trafficking amount of heroin in Catawba County Friday, according to deputies.

Man Charged With DWI After Hitting Iredell County Patrol Car, Injuring Deputy

An Iredell County Sheriff's Deputy was injured Monday night after someone hit a patrol car, according to authorities.

Driver Facing Charges After Woman Killed In Head-On Crash On North Sharon Amity

Police say a 35-year-old woman was killed in a head-on crash on North Sharon Amity on January 23rd. Now, a man is facing charges related to the fatal accident.

Pedestrian Struck In Hit-And-Run Crash On East Independence Boulevard In Matthews

Police in Matthews are investigating after a pedestrian got struck in a hit-and-run crash on Sunday night. Investigators say the driver of a black Audi sedan fled the scene after hitting someone on East Independence Boulevard, near Sam Newell Road around 6:30 p.m.

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