Detectives Investigate Threats That Forced A Catawba County Middle School To Evacuate
Catawba County Detectives are investigating after learning of a possible active shooter and bomb threat at Mill Creek Middle School on Friday morning.
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Armed Robbery Investigation Underway In Rock Hill
The Rock Hill Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that happened at a Circle K Thursday evening.
Man Speaks Out About Brutal Attack Caught On Camera At West Charlotte Gym
The 39-year-old man says he was beaten with a dumbbell on Christmas Eve after he got into an argument with another gym member.
Man Arrested In Massachusetts For Fatal North Charlotte Shooting
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has arrested a 46-year-old man for his involvement of in the fatal north Charlotte shooting that left one person dead and another hospitalized.
Two Suspects In Custody For The Murder Of A 25-Year-Old Lenoir Man
A suspect wanted in connection to the homicide of a Caldwell County man was arrested Wednesday, according to police.
Police: 2 Suspects Wanted For Robbing Concord Convenience Store
The Concord Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying two suspects responsible for robbing the Cabarrus Corner Store on Tuesday.
Charlotte Man Charged After Firing Shots At Gastonia Home
A 23-year-old Charlotte man has been charged after firing shots at a Gastonia home and fleeing from officers in a vehicle Tuesday night, according to police.
NCSBI Gets Record Number Of Online Child Exploitation Tips
The N.C. State Bureau of Investigation says it has received a record number of reports of suspected online child exploitation for a second year despite many studentsβ return to classrooms and parentsβ return to offices.
Man Arrested For Holding Woman, Baby Hostage For Two Days In Chester County
A 51-year-old man has been arrested after holding a woman and their 1-year-old child hostage for two days, according to the Chester County Sheriff's Office.
Gastonia Man Arrested For Cutting Two People, Threatening Another At Pub
A 34-year-old man has been arrested after being accused of cutting two people and threatening another with a sharp object inside a downtown Gastonia pub early Saturday, according to the police department.
CMPD Requests Public's Help Identifying Two Suspects In Robbery Of 7-Eleven
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is asking for the public's help with identifying two suspects accused of robbing a 7-Eleven right outside of uptown Charlotte in December.
Man Charged With Murder For Fatal North Charlotte Shooting Of 19-Year-Old
A man has been arrested for the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old found outside a north Charlotte apartment building near the UNC Charlotte campus in December.
Allstate Agency Alleged Scam: Employees Showed Up To Work But Were Never Paid
All work but no pay! These former Allstate employees say they worked for months but were never paid and now they want answers.
Charlotte Mother Pleads With Judge To Deny Bond For Accused Killer
Christopher Chisholm appeared in court for a bond hearing Thursday. He's accused of the murder of Brianna Stephenson in 2020.
Asheville Jury Finds North Carolina Man Guilty Of Starting Fire That Burned 70+ Acres Of Federal Land
A federal jury in Asheville has found Casey Evans, 42, guilty of starting a fire that burned more than 70 acres of federal land.
Police Arrest Man Suspected Of Robbing A Walmart In Albemarle At Gunpoint
Police arrested a Salisbury man on Thursday in connection to an armed robbery at a Walmart in Albemarle just two days prior.
Huntersville Man Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud, Embezzling Thousands Of Dollars From His Employer
A 56-year-old Huntersville man pleaded guilty Thursday to wire fraud and embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars from his employer following the company ownerβs death, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Man Arrested, Charged For Breaking Into Vehicle Outside Matthews Business
Police have arrested a Charlotte man accused of breaking into a vehicle outside of a Matthews business Wednesday afternoon.
Deputies: 34-Year-Old Man Arrested For Larceny Of Catalytic Converters Near Mooresville
A 34-year-old Statesville man has been arrested for the December larceny of motor vehicle parts from a business, according to the Iredell County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies: Charlotte Man Shot After Breaking Into Union County Home
Deputies say a Charlotte man shot while breaking into a Union County home on Friday has been arrested.
Detectives Ask For Public's Help Identifying 2 Armed Robbery Suspects
Detectives are asking for the public's help identifying two suspects involved in an armed robbery of a Sam's Mart in south Charlotte.
Detectives Investigate East Charlotte Shooting
Detectives have opened an investigation after a man was shot in east Charlotte Wednesday afternoon.
Charlotte Pastor Pleads Guilty To Tax & Wire Fraud
Federal authorities say a Charlotte pastor is under investigation after he admitted to filing false tax returns and using fake information to get a COVID-19 relief loan.
SBI: Anson County Elementary Teacher Found In Possession Of Hundreds Of Child Porn Images & Videos
Police have arrested and charged an Anson County elementary school teacher with child sex crimes after finding him in possession of hundreds of child pornography images and videos.
Police: Man Hit, Killed By Train In Rock Hill
A man was hit and killed by a train in Rock Hill Tuesday night, according to the police department.
CMPD Ask For Public's Help Identifying Assault, Attempted Rape Suspect
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying the suspect of a recent assault and attempted rape in northwest Charlotte.
CMPD: Fatal Northwest Charlotte Shooting Of 40-Year-Old Classified As Justified Homicide
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives say that the fatal northwest Charlotte shooting of a 40-year-old, who was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in a car, has been classified as a justified homicide.
Man Arrested Near Atlanta For Fatal Northwest Charlotte Shooting Of 29-Year-Old
A 23-year-old man has been arrested in the Atlanta area for a fatal northwest Charlotte shooting that happened in December, according to authorities.
15-Year-Old Charged With Murder In Fatal South Charlotte Shooting
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has charged a minor with the murder of 46-year-old that was shot and killed in south Charlotte on Dec. 14.
Deputies Arrest 18-Year-Old After Police Chase With Stolen Vehicle Ends In Lincoln CountyΒ
Deputies were able to arrest an 18-year-old driver fleeing from police in a stolen vehicle after deploying stop sticks to deflate the driver's tires early Friday morning.
Police: 4 Arrested After Rowan County Shooting
Detectives have located and arrested John Jandrew and Tiffany Trull for their involvement in a Rowan County shooting. Four suspects are now in custody.
SLED: 1 Dead, 3 Injured After Police Chase Ends In Fatal Lancaster County Crash
Deputies say one man is dead and three others are injured after a police chase in Lancaster County ended in a fatal crash on Thursday,
CMPD: 5 Men Charged With Murder Of 21-Year-Old Found Dead In Uptown Charlotte
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has charged five men for the fatal shooting of a 21-year-old that happened in west Charlotte on Oct. 17, before the victim was later found dead in Uptown Charlotte.
Suspect Charged For Armed Robberies And Attempted Murder Of 3 Gastonia Police Officers
Detectives have charged a 33-year-old Gastonia man with multiple felonies for his involvement in two armed robberies and the attempted murder of three police officers.
Man Accused Of Killing Woman At Art Studio In NoDa Dies By Suicide
Police say Malek Moore, the man accused of killing a woman at an art studio in NoDa, has died after an apparent suicide. Moore was found unresponsive in his cell early Wednesday morning.
CMPD, Family, and Friends Remember and Honor Ofc. Mia Goodwin
It was an emotional day for the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department and the community as they said their final goodbyes to Officer Mia Goodwin.
Iredell County Deputies: Utah Man Charged For Drug Trafficking Over $794K Worth Of Meth
A 25-year-old Utah man has been arrested by the Iredell County Sheriff's Office after being accused of trafficking meth.
Gaston County Man Charged With Sex Crimes Involving Juveniles
The Gaston County Police have charged a 31-year-old Grover man for indecent liberties with a child.
CMPD: Fatal North Charlotte Shooting Of 19-Year-Old Classified As Justified Homicide
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives say that the fatal north Charlotte shooting of a 19-year-old man, who was found in a car, has been classified as a justified homicide.
Court Records Say Truck Driven By Man Charged In Death Of CMPD Officer On I-85 Shouldn't Have Been Driven
According to court documents obtained by WCCB, the man charged in the crash that killed Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer Mia Goodwin and injured three other officers, shouldn't have been driving the tractor-trailer.Β
Police Investigate After Person Found Shot To Death Inside Car In LancasterΒ
Police have opened a homicide investigation after finding a victim, with a gunshot wound, dead inside a running car in Lancaster Christmas morning.
Amber Alert Cancelled, 3 Missing Children Abducted From Edgecombe County Found
An Amber Alert has been cancelled for three missing children abducted from Edgecombe County after they were found thanks to a phone tip.Β
CMPD: Juvenile, 18-Year-Old Charged In Fatal East Charlotte Shooting
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has charged a juvenile in connection to the murder of 16-year-old who was killed in east Charlotte in May 2021.
CMPD: Mother's Boyfriend Charged For Murder In Death Of Infant SonΒ
Police say a 22-year-old man is behind bars in connection to the death of his girlfriend's 7-month-old son.
CMPD Asks For Public's Help Identifying Suspects Of South Charlotte Homicide | PHOTOS
Detectives are asking for the public's help in identifying several individuals linked to a homicide investigation on S. Tryon Street. Police have released the following photos.
Police: Boyfriend Arrested, Charged With Killing Mom In Front Of Her 2 Teens At Newton Home
Police say a Newton man has been charged with murder after he shot and killed his girlfriend in front of their two teenagers at their home on Thursday.
Search Warrants Lead To Drug Bust In Chester County
Chester County Deputies arrested three individuals for their involvement in distributing illegal drugs after they executed two search warrants at homes in the Great Falls area on Wednesday.
Truck Driver Charged in Death of CMPD Officer Mia Goodwin
CMPD has charged 50-year-old Daniel Morgan in the deadly crash that killed CMPD Officer Mia Goodwin on Wednesday, December 22nd.
Death Investigation in East Charlotte
CMPD officers responded to a domestic violence call Wednesday night. The suspect led police on a brief chase. Police say when the suspect stopped, they found that person suffering from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
'I Thought I Was Going To Die': Victim Of Violent Attack Caught On Video Talks About Beating, Kidnapping
The 24-year-old woman spoke exclusively to WCCB News. She says a man she loved dragged her and beat her as she attempted to get away from him. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have charged Louis Meadows, 32, for his involvement in the assault and kidnapping in east Charlotte that was all caught on video.
Detectives Charge Man With Homicide After A Deadly Shooting At His Ex-Girlfriend's Gastonia HomeΒ
Detectives have charged a 34-year-old man with homicide after he allegedly used a rifle to shoot his ex-girlfriend and a man inside her home in Gastonia on Tuesday.Β
Police: 2 Men Arrested After Stealing A Woman's Car At Gunpoint In Hickory
Police have arrested two Statesville men after they stole a woman's car at gunpoint in Hickory late Tuesday night and attempted to flee.Β
Couple Unharmed After Asphalt From Overpass Crashes Through Windshield
A terrifying moment for a Mint Hill couple as a piece of asphalt comes crashing through their windshield.Β
Gaston County Police Charge Man With Sex Offenses Involving A Child
Gaston County Police have arrested and charged Bryan Blackman, 38, for his involvement in the sexual abuse of a child.Β
CMPD: Suspect Apprehended In Northwest Charlotte After Standoff With SWAT
Police say a suspect with several warrants out for his arrest was apprehended Tuesday morning after a standoff with SWAT in northwest Charlotte.
One Person Fatally Shot In Gastonia; Suspect In Custody
The Gastonia Police Department is investigating after one person was shot and killed Tuesday afternoon.
Suspect Arrested Following Northwest Charlotte Homicide, Police Chase Into South Carolina
Detectives have identified the murder suspect that led police on a pursuit from northwest Charlotte into South Carolina Monday afternoon.
York Co. Church Vandalized With Obscene And Racial Slurs
York County Deputies are trying to figure out who vandalized a local place of worship. Investigators say someone wrote obscene and racial slurs outside the Lake Wylie campus of NewSpring Church.
Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation Underway in Ballantyne Area
CMPD says an officer-involved shooting investigation is underway in the Ballantyne area. The department tweeted it's happening in the 10000 block of Blairbeth Street.
U.S. Marshals Searching For Suspect In Fatal Drive-By Shooting In Shelby, Offering $5,000 Reward
The U.S. Marshals are offering a $5,000 reward for any information leading to the arrest of a man wanted by Shelby Police for the murder of a 16-year-old girl.
Police: Man Wanted For Robbing Morganton Grocery Store At Gunpoint
Police are searching for a man after he robbed a grocery store in Morganton at gunpoint and took off with cash.
Federal Authorities Sentence Asheville Man To 28 Years In Prison On Child Pornography Charges
Federal authorities have sentenced an Asheville man to 28 years in prison for using the app Snapchat to induce teenage girls to produce child pornography and engage in sexual acts for money.
Police Charge Albemarle Man With 10 Counts Of Statutory Rape
An Albemarle man has been arrested and charged for statutory rape of a child less than 15-years-old, according to police.
Police: 19-Year-Old Son Charged With Attempted Murder Of Father Following Stabbing In Gastonia
Detectives have charged a 19-year-old man with attempted murder after he stabbed his 66-year-old father inside their Gastonia home on Thursday.
Butler High Actively Investigating Sex Assault
An investigation into an alleged sexual assault is active and ongoing at Butler High School in Matthews, according to school officials.
Alexander County Deputy Injured After Being Rammed by Stolen Deputy Vehicle
An Alexander County deputy is injured but expected to be okay after being rammed by a suspect inside a stolen deputy vehicle. The suspect is in custody facing several charges.
CMPD: Fatal West Charlotte Shooting Classified As Justified Homicide
Detectives have classified the fatal shooting of Samuel Gregory, 58, in west Charlotte as a justified homicide.
Deputies: Suspect In High Speed Chester County Chase Fires Shots At A ResidentΒ
Deputies apprehended a woman Thursday morning following a high speed chase in Chester County during which the woman fired shots at a resident.Β
Deputies: Lincoln County Prison Guard Charged With Engaging In Sexual Acts With An Inmate
Deputies say a prison guard at the Lincoln Correctional Center in Lincolnton was arrested on Monday for having a sexual relationship with an inmate.
Police Search For Suspects After A Shooting At A Monroe Business Leaves 2 Critically InjuredΒ
Police are searching for three men and a suspect vehicle after a shooting at a business in Monroe Tuesday evening left two individuals critically injured.
Photo Shows Boy Pointing Realistic-Looking Toy Gun In Local Classroom
Parents at a charter school in Mint Hill are worried about a frightening photo taken inside an eighth grade classroom. It shows a boy pointing a realistic-looking toy gun toward students.
CMPD: Fatal East Charlotte Shooting Of 48-Year-Old Classified As Justified Homicide
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives say that the fatal shooting of a 48-year-old man, who was found outside an east Charlotte home, has been classified as a justified homicide.
Autopsy: Severe Brain Trauma In Ex-NFL Player Who Shot 6
A coroner says an autopsy shows unusually severe brain disease in the frontal lobe of the former NFL player accused of fatally shooting six people in Rock Hill, South Carolina before killing himself in April.
Shots Fired At West Charlotte High School; CMS Superintendent and CMPD Chief Respond
CMS Superintendent Winston and CMPD Chief Jennings speak following a gun being fired at West Charlotte High School Monday afternoon.
Man Arrested, Charged For 14 Counts Of Felony Indecent Liberties With A Child In Iredell County
A 21-year-old Statesville man is facing 14 counts of indecent liberties with a child, according to the Iredell County Sheriff's Office.
Salisbury Police Investigate Early Morning Shooting, Victim Taken To Hospital
No word on any suspects after a shooting early Sunday morning in Salisbury. Investigators say it happened on Wilson Road around 4:30 a.m.
Suspect Arrested in 2014 Homicide
Police arrest suspect in the 2014 murder of a Rock Hill man
Two Arrested In York Co. Accused Of Stealing Mail From More Than 2,000 Victims
York County Deputies have arrested two people accused of stealing thousands of pieces of mail. 34-year-old Jennings Keziah and 28-year-old Tressa Baucom were caught Tuesday throwing mail out of a car in a Walmart parking lot in Lake Wylie.
Police Arrest First Suspect in Shooting That Injured Five People
Police have arrested one suspect in the shooting that sent five people to the hospital late Friday night.Β
Prosecutors Will Not Seek Death Penalty In Murder Case Of Men Charged With Killing Charlotte Restaurant Owner
It's been two years since Scott Brooks was shot and killed as he was opening Brooks Sandwich House in Noda.
Cleveland County School Bus Driver Accused of Driving While Impaired
A local bus driver is accused of driving while impaired with students on board.
Police: 22-Year-Old Woman Charged For Murder In Hickory Homicide
Hickory Police have charged a 22-year-old Gastonia woman with murder after finding man dead inside his home on Saturday.
CPD: Concord Man Arrested For Wife's Murder
Police have arrested a Concord man for shooting and killing his wife during a domestic dispute on Wednesday.
Matthews Police Identify Woman Accused Of Assaulting Senior Citizen On Thanksgiving
Detectives have identified the woman accused of assaulting a senior citizen at a store in Matthews on Thanksgiving day.
Gaston County Police Charge Man With Possession Of Child Porn
Gaston County Police have charged Thomas Bees, 27, for possession of child pornography.
Principal: 2 Guns Found In Parking Lot Of West Charlotte High School Campus
Two guns were found in a student's car in the parking lot of West Charlotte High School's campus on Thursday , according to a letter sent to parents from Principal Hoskins.
Police: 26-Year-Old Man In Critical Condition Following Shooting In Hickory
Hickory Police are investigating a shooting that left a 26-year-old man in critical condition Wednesday night.
Principal: Student Brought Gun To North Mecklenburg High School
A student was found in possession of a firearm on the campus of North Mecklenburg High School today, according to a letter sent to parents from Principal Hood.Β Β
Sheriff: Former High School Booster Club Treasurer Charged with Embezzlement
Detectives have arrested and charged a former Union County booster club treasurer with embezzlement after a month-long investigation.
Federal Lawsuit Filed By Wife Of Mooresville Man Shot & Killed In 2020 Officer-Involved ShootingΒ
The wife of a Mooresville man, shot and killed by officers in 2020, has filed a lawsuit claiming her husband was complying with police commands when he was killed.
CMPD: 2 Teenagers Charged For Murder In Northwest Charlotte Homicide
Detectives say two teenagers have been charged for the murder of Daniel Vergara, 31, after he was killed almost a year ago in northwest Charlotte.
Catawba County Register Of Deeds Indicted For Embezzlement
Police say Catawba County Register of Deeds Donna Hicks Spencer was arrested for embezzlement on Tuesday.
CMPD: 2 Teens Charged In Spree Of Early Morning Car Break-Ins In North Charlotte
Detectives say two teenagers were arrested and charged Tuesday morning after a spree of car break-ins in north Charlotte.
Mooresville Man Arrested For Sexual Exploitation Of Minor
The Iredell County Sheriff's Office has arrested a 26-year-old Mooresville man for sexual exploitation of a minor.
Police Arrest Uptown Charlotte Shooting Suspect
Police have arrested and charged a 20-year-old man after shots were fired in Uptown Charlotte on Tuesday.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police ID Suspect In 15 Cases From 1990s
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg police say a suspect in at least 15 sexual assault cases in in the 1990s has been identified through DNA testing.
Police: 2 Men Shot Near Apartments In East Charlotte
Police say two men were taken to a hospital Friday night after being shot near an east Charlotte apartment complex.Β
Detectives Search For Suspect Vehicle Involved In Fatal East Charlotte Hit-And-Run Crash With Pedestrian
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Detectives are searching for the suspect of a fatal hit-and-run collision after a pedestrian died from injuries sustained in the crash on Wednesday.
Harding High School In Charlotte Locks Down Over Pepper Spray Incident
A west Charlotte high school was placed on lockdown Friday after officers were called to investigate an altercation on campus involving pepper spray.Β
Police Charge Gastonia Man With Possession Of Child Porn
Police say a 21-year-old Gaston County man faces multiple charges for the possession of child pornography.
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