Police: Driver Of A Stolen Vehicle Arrested After Trying To Flee In North Charlotte
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have arrested the driver of a stolen vehicle after the suspect attempted to flee from officers in north Charlotte on Thursday.
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CMPD: Man Charged For Fatal Northeast Charlotte Shooting Of 27-Year-Old
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has charged a 23-year-old with murder after a man was fatally shot in northeast Charlotte in July.
Charlotte Man To Serve 15 Years In Prison After Police Find Him Dealing Cocaine From Local Motel
Federal authorities have ordered Malik Davis, 41, of Charlotte to serve 15 years in prison and three years of supervised release for his involvement in selling illegal drugs.
Lancaster Man Charged In Gastonia Homicide Case Of 50-Year-Old
A Lancaster, South Carolina man has been charged after a 50-year-old was found fatally shot in a Gastonia roadway Tuesday night, according to the police department.
One Person Shot On Light Rail Train In South Charlotte
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said one person was injured after an early Wednesday morning shooting on a light rail train in south Charlotte.
Mecklenburg County Leaders Hold Frank Discussion About Youth And Crime
The Exchange Church hosted what organizers called an 'intentional conversation addressing what we can do to help the youth of our city in the midst of all the violence and disruption.'
Suspect in Custody After Shooting at Mooresville Walmart
Police have made an arrest in a Sunday afternoon shooting that sent customers running at a local Walmart. The suspect is now awaiting extradition to North Carolina to face charges of attempted 1st degree murder.
Iredell County High School Student Charged With Felony For Making A School Threat
A South Iredell High School student has been charged with a felony for making a threat against the school, according to a news release.
Police: 2 Lincoln County Residents Charged With Area Break-Ins
Detectives have charged two Lincoln County residents in connection to recent break-ins in the area.
CMPD: Convicted Felon On Probation Charged In Kidnapping, Sexual Assault Of 14-Year-Old
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives have charged Tyquan Osborne, 22, for his involvement in the recent kidnapping and sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl.
Police Arrest Statesville Man On Child Pornography Charges After Searching Home
Statesville Police arrested Tracy Knight on Friday after executing a search warrant on his home and finding evidence connecting him to child pornography.
CMPD: Woman Shot By CMPD Facing Charges After Attempting To Run Over Officer With Vehicle In South Charlotte
A 23-year-old woman who was shot by a Charlotte police officer in south Charlotte Thursday afternoon after she tried to run him over multiple times with a vehicle is facing charges, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.
Large Retail Theft Ring Exposed After Officers Search Harrisburg Home | PHOTOS
While executing a search warrant on a home in Harrisburg, detectives discovered residents inside has been running an organized retail theft ring and found close to $400,000 worth of stolen merchandise.
CMPD Officer Charged With Felony Following Fraud Investigation
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives have charged a fellow officer for his involvement defrauding several private businesses while on the clock for his second job.
Man Under House Arrest Wanted After Leaving Charlotte Home
A 67-year-old man who was serving a portion of his active sentence at a Charlotte home is wanted after he left the residence, authorities said.
Arkansas Man Pleads Guilty To Assaulting Flight Attendant On Flight From CLT Airport
An Arkansas man has pleaded guilty to assaulting a flight attendant on a flight from Charlotte to Little Rock last year.
CMPD: Armed Suspect At Northeast Charlotte Apartment Complex Surrenders
Officers with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department responded to a northeast Charlotte apartment complex after reports of an armed person late Thursday morning.
CMPD: Fatal North Charlotte Shooting Of 43-Year-Old Classified As Justified Homicide
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives say that the fatal north Charlotte shooting of a 43-year-old man has been classified as a justified homicide.
CMPD: Fatal West Charlotte Shooting Suspect Dies At Hospital
According to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, the identified suspect in the fatal shooting case of a 18-year-old, who was found seriously injured near a west Charlotte Walmart, died in the hospital.
CMPD: 19-Year-Old Arrested, Charged For East Charlotte Murder
A 19-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection to a fatal east Charlotte shooting that happened in February, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg police.
Deputies: 23-Year-Old Woman Charged With Murder In Morganton
A 23-year-old Morganton woman was arrested for murder Wednesday, according to the Burke County Sheriff's Office.
Mecklenburg County Detention Officer Terminated After Allegedly Assaulting Inmate
A Mecklenburg County detention officer has been fired and is facing assault charges following a fight with an inmate, according to Sheriff Garry McFadden.
Police Catch Peeping Tom In Rock Hill
Officers have identified 23-year-old Timothy Sherer as the suspect in two peeping tom cases in Rock Hill.
Police Looking For Suspect Accused Of Robbing Delivery Driver In Rock Hill
The Rock Hill Police Department is looking for a suspect accused of robbing a delivery driver at gunpoint Tuesday evening.
Two Victims Injured, One Arrested After Shooting At Huntersville Apartment Complex
A 21-year-old was arrested Saturday evening after two victims were found suffering from gunshot wounds at a Huntersville apartment complex.
CMPD: Two People Charged, Including Juvenile, In Southeast Charlotte Shooting
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has charged two suspects, including a juvenile, after a Monday evening shooting in southeast Charlotte left a juvenile and a 1-year-old with serious injuries.
CMPD: Fifth Suspect Charged With Murder In Southwest Charlotte Shooting
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives have charged two more suspects with murder in the fatal southwest Charlotte shooting of a 22-year-old, bringing the total number of accused to five.
Body Found In Body Of Water In Southeast Charlotte, Death Investigation Underway
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is conducting a death investigation after a body was found floating in a body of water in southeast Charlotte Tuesday afternoon.
Prosecutors: Charlotte Man Defrauded Amazon Out Of $290,000 By Returns
A Charlotte man scammed Amazon out of nearly $300,000 by seeking refunds for products that he never actually returned, according to federal prosecutors.
CMPD: Man Shot And Killed In West Charlotte
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives have opened a homicide investigation after a man was shot and killed in west Charlotte early Saturday morning.
CMPD: 15-Year-Old Arrested For Sexually Assaulting Student At Olympic High School
Police say a 15-year-old boy was arrested for sexually assaulting another teen at Olympic High School.
Juvenile Accused In Fatal Shooting Of 14-Year-Old In Salisbury Home
A juvenile suspect has been accused in the death of a 14-year-old who was fatally shot in Salisbury while playing video games Sunday afternoon, according to the police department.
Juvenile Arrested, Charged For Shooting At Vehicle With People Inside In Rock Hill
A juvenile has been charged with attempted murder after being accused of shooting at a vehicle with people inside in Rock Hill, according to police.
Man Charged In 2012 Beating Death Of UNC Chapel Hill Student
A man has been charged with murder in the 2012 beating death of a North Carolina college student, police said Thursday.
Concord Police Respond To Lawyers After Accusation Of "Violent Misconduct" During Arrest | VIDEO
The Concord Police Department released a detailed statement on Thursday after lawyers accused officers of a "violent act of police misconduct" while conducting a traffic stop.
Wanted Suspect Arrested In Mecklenburg County After Chase, Officer-Involved Shooting In Lancaster
A 27-year-old wanted man was arrested Tuesday after a police chase in Lancaster led to an officer-involved shooting, according to the Lancaster Police Department.
CMPD: Man Charged In Fatal Northwest Charlotte Hit-And-Run
Detectives have charged Clive Hayes, 53, for his involvement in a deadly hit-and-run collision with a woman in northwest Charlotte.
Gastonia Woman Charged With Murder After Man Found Fatally Stabbed At Home
A 30-year-old Gastonia woman has been charged with murder after a man was found stabbed to death in a driveway in Dallas Tuesday evening, the Gaston County Police Department said.
CMPD Asks For Public's Help Identifying Suspect In Southwest Charlotte Armed Robbery
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives are asking for the public's help in finding a suspect involved in a recent armed robbery in southwest Charlotte.
Police: Infant Remains Found At Statesville Home, 1 Man Charged
Iredell County deputies arrested 19-year-old Alex Best on Wednesday for his involvement in concealing the death of an infant.
CMPD: Suspect Arrested In Sexual Assault Cold Case From 1998
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives have charged David Allen, 49, as the offender in a sexual assault investigation from October of 1998, after his DNA linked him to the crime.
Police: Man Who Led Officers On Chase From Charlotte To Chester Arrested
South Carolina agents arrested Gage Plourde on Wednesday for his involvement in a high-speed chase with law enforcement out of Charlotte.
CMPD: Woman Charged After Rear-Ending Drunk Driver In Fatal Northwest Charlotte Crash
Detectives have additionally charged Una Uche, 30, for speeding and reckless driving in a fatal northwest Charlotte collision that occurred on September 1st.
Police: Identified Suspect In Fatal Gastonia Shooting Of 14-Year-Old In Custody
The suspect accused of fatally shooting a 14-year-old in downtown Gastonia Tuesday afternoon is now in police custody, according to the Gastonia Police Department.
Groups Rally To Stop The Violence Days After Death Of 3 Year-Old
Several groups gathered at a “stop the violence” rally in West Charlotte on Tuesday night. Many were angered by the recent killings of young people in the city.
Vigil Held For 3 Year Old Killed When 150 Shots Fired Into His Home
An emotional celebration of life was held in West Charlotte on Monday night in honor of three year-old Asiah Figueroa. The child was killed after more than 150 shots were fired into his home while he slept last Tuesday night.An emotional celebration of life was held in West Charlotte on Monday night in honor of three year-old Asiah Figueroa. The child was killed after more than 150 shots were fired into his home while he slept last Tuesday night.
Mecklenburg County Deputy Fired After DWI Arrest
The Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office announced Monday that a deputy has been fired after he was arrested for driving while impaired Saturday.
CMPD: 17-Year-Old Found Dead In Southwest Charlotte Park
CMPD are investigating the case as a homicide at a park on Manchester Drive.
CMPD: 76-Year-Old Woman Hit, Killed By SUV In South Charlotte
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives are investigating a fatal crash in south Charlotte after a 76-year-old woman was hit and killed by an SUV on Friday.
Woman Arrested For Sending Bomb Threats To Union County School Officials
Detectives say 26-year-old Sarah Elizabeth Jones was arrested and charged on Friday after she sent several bomb threats to Union County school officials.
No Charges To Be Filed In South Charlotte Homicide Case
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department announced Thursday that no charges would be filed in the south Charlotte fatal shooting of a 29-year-old.
CMPD: 18-Year-Old Arrested, Charged For Fatal North Charlotte Shooting
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has charged a man with murder for the fatal north Charlotte shooting of an 18-year-old that happened in August.
CMPD: Man Charged With Murder For Fatal East Charlotte Stabbing
A 29-year-old man is facing charges in connection to multiple violent attacks within two days including the fatal stabbing of a man in east Charlotte, police said.
16-Year-Old Seriously Injured In Gastonia Shooting
The Gastonia Police Department is investigating a shooting after a 16-year-old was hospitalized Thursday afternoon.
Several CMS Schools Under Tighter Security Following Social Media Threats
Many parents of students at 6 CMS Schools pulled their students out of class Thursday. Meanwhile, CMPD continues to investigate if the murder of a 3-year-old boy is connected to several students in the school district.
Two Robbed At Gunpoint In Rock Hill Driveway
The Rock Hill Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that happened in a driveway of a home Thursday morning.
No Charges Filed In Accidental Shooting Case In Gastonia
The Gastonia Police Department announced Wednesday that no charges would be filed in a case involving a 2-year-old boy accidentally shooting and killing his father.
CMPD: On-Duty Security Guard Charged For Sexually Assaulting Juvenile
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has charged a 31-year-old security guard with sexually assaulting a juvenile while on duty.
CMPD: High School Students May Be Linked To Deadly Drive-by Shooting And Other Crimes
CMS High School students may be linked to a drive-by shooting on Richard Rozzelle drive that left 3-year-old Asiah Figueroa dead and his four-year-old sister with a gunshot wound, says detectives with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police.
Child Struck, Killed After Dozens Of Rounds Fired Into Northwest Charlotte Home
A child was struck and killed after more than 100 bullets were fired towards a northwest Charlotte home late Tuesday night, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.
Detectives Charge 14-Year-Old For Murder In Northwest Charlotte Shooting
Detectives say a 14-year-old boy has been charged for the murder of 16-year-old Jaylen Foster in a shooting in northwest Charlotte on Sunday.
Prominent S.C. Lawyer Shot And Hurt Months After Wife, Son Slain
A lawyer from a prominent South Carolina legal family who found his wife and son shot to death at their home three months ago was shot in the head and wounded Saturday after he had car trouble on a lonely rural road, a family attorney said.
SBI Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Catawba Co.
The SBI is investigating after police shot a man who officers say attempted to run them over with his car.
Domestic Incident Ends in Huntersville Car Crash; Shot Fired
Huntersville Police are investigating a domestic incident that ended in a car crash and a shot being fired. It happened late Saturday afternoon on Statesville Avenue, near Sam Furr road.
CMPD Asks For Public's Help Identifying Suspect In Series Of Southwest Charlotte Break-Ins
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect involved in a series of break-ins on Quercus Cove Court.
CMPD: 29-Year-Old & Juvenile Charged In Fatal 2019 North Charlotte Apartment Shooting
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives have additionally charged a 16-year-old boy for the murder of Samuel Stitt.
Police: Body Of 28-Year-Old Man Found In Rankin Lake In Gastonia
Gastonia Police have opened a death investigation after finding a body in Rankin Lake on Friday morning.
Police: Concord Man Arrested For The Murder Of A 3-Year-Old Child
Police have charged 26-year-old Alex Blount of Concord with murder after a 3-year-old child was found dead on Sunday.
Police: Man And Woman Found Dead In North Charlotte
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives have opened an investigation after finding a man and woman dead in north Charlotte on Thursday.
Family, Friends React To Deadly I-85 Road Rage Shooting Of 'Beloved' Charlotte Man
58-year-old Carleton Cartier was killed Saturday while driving along Interstate 85 South. A 24-year-old man is charged with his murder.
Police Arrest Serial Flasher In Charlotte
Charlotte-Mecklenburg officers have charged 25-year-old John Graham III for his involvement in several recent indecent exposure cases.
Deputies: Son Charged With Mother's Murder In Cabarrus County
Deputies say 24-year-old Paul Kabusk of Concord is being charged with murder for his responsibility in his own mother's death.
Police: Suspect Involved In Mount Tabor High School Shooting Taken Into Custody
Police say the suspect accused of shooting and killing a student at Mount Tabor High School on Wednesday has been identified and taken into custody.
CMPD: Shot Fired Near Epicentre, Suspect Detained
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department responded near the Epicentre in Uptown Charlotte after reports of an armed person Monday morning.
CMPD: 5 CMS Students Arrested During The First Week Of School
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department held a briefing on Friday to discuss several violent incidents that occurred at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools during the first few days of school.
Gaston County Police Charge A Man With Possession Of Child Porn
Gaston County Police have charged 22-year-old Matthew Judd with possession of child pornography.
Lockdown Lifted At Hough High School After Cornelius Police Investigate Bomb Threat
A lockdown at Hough High School has been lifted after Cornelius Police gave the all clear following a bomb threat at the school Friday afternoon.
CMPD: 25-Year-Old Charged For Fatal Southeast Charlotte Shooting
A 25-year-old has been charged with murder after a man was shot multiple times and killed in southeast Charlotte Monday morning, according to police.
Salisbury Police Investigating Three Homicides In One Week, Teaming Up With Community To Help Fight Crime
Salisbury Police have investigated 10 homicides in 2021.
Detectives Arrest Charlotte Man For Producing Child Sexual Abuse Material
A 42-year-old Charlotte man has been arrested on eight charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors, announced South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson on Wednesday.
Police: Rock Hill Man Arrested For Kidnapping After Holding A Woman Against Her Will
Rock Hill Police arrested a 38-year-man for kidnapping on Wednesday after he held a woman against her will inside his home.
Charleston Church Shooter's Conviction, Death Sentence Upheld
A federal appeals court on Wednesday upheld the conviction and sentence of a man on federal death row for the 2015 racist slayings of nine members of a Black South Carolina congregation.
Woman Arrested For Fatal Stabbing Death Of 27-Year-Old Man In Salisbury
A 26-year-old woman has been arrested for the fatal stabbing of a man in Salisbury that happened Tuesday morning, according to the police department.
Man Charged With Murder In Fatal Monroe Shooting Of 25-Year-Old
The Monroe Police Department has arrested a suspect for the fatal shooting of a 25-year-old that happened on the morning of Aug. 8.
Teen Injured In Gastonia Shooting At Park, Investigation Underway
The Gastonia Police Department is investigating after a 17-year-old was shot and injured at a park Sunday evening.
CMPD: 28-Year-Old Woman Charged With Murder In Fatal West Charlotte Shooting
A 28-year-old woman has been charged with murder in the the deadly west Charlotte shooting that happened Saturday evening, according to police.
Charlotte Man Sentenced To 25 Years In Prison On Child Pornography Charges
ederal authorities sentenced 39-year-old Raymond Baucom of Charlotte to 25 years in prison on Wednesday for owning child porn.
Hospitalized South Charlotte Shooting Victim Dies Sparking Homicide Investigation
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation after a hospitalized south Charlotte shooting victim died due to their injuries Wednesday.
CMPD: Man Charged After Child Accidentally Shoots 4-Year-Old In Northwest Charlotte
Police say Willie Allen is facing several weapons charges after a 4-year-old was accidentally shot by another child in northwest Charlotte.
CMPD: Two Charged In 2019 University-Area Shooting That Left Deputy's Son Dead
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has charged two suspects for the University-area shooting that left a Cabarrus County Sheriff deputy's son dead in 2019.
Rock Hill Woman Arrested In 29-Year-Old ‘Angel Hope’ Infant Cold Case
A Rock Hill woman has been arrested in a 29-year-old cold case involving the death of an infant, officials said Tuesday.
Police: Two Arrested, Juvenile Wanted After Man Found Dead At Mooresville Park
Police have identified three suspects, including a juvenile, they say are responsible for the death of a man that was found unresponsive at a local Mooresville park Wednesday night.
CMPD: Two Suspects Charged In 2018 South Charlotte Murder
After close to three years, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has charged two suspects for murder in a south Charlotte homicide case.
Police Investigate Shooting In Gastonia
Gastonia Police are investigating a shooting that left one man in critical condition on Saturday.
22-Year-Old Man Charged With Murder After Driver Found Dead In SUV In Cornelius
Detectives with the Cornelius Police Department charged 22-year-old Rymyr Quarles for murder after a man was killed in the toll lanes of I-77 on Thursday.
2 Hickory Men Sentenced To Prison After Shooting At Local Pub Leaves 3 Dead
Two Hickory men were sentenced to prison on Thursday after pleading guilty to their involvement in a 2017 shooting at a local pub that left three people dead.
Police: Man Found Dead Behind Albemarle Home, 1 Suspect In Custody
A homicide investigation was sparked after officers found a dead man behind a home in Albemarle Wednesday afternoon.
Matthews Police Investigating Bomb Threat at Town Hall
Police have cleared the scene after a bomb threat was called in to the Matthews Town Hall building.
Suspect Charged In Brutal Murder Of Charlotte Uber Driver To Spend Life In Prison
A man who cut the throat of a Charlotte Uber driver, Marlo Medina-Chevez, during a robbery in 2017 will spend the rest of his life in prison, according to the DA's Office.
Former Chester High Teacher Charged With Sexual Exploitation Of A Minor
A former teacher at Chester High School turned himself in to sheriff's deputies Wednesday afternoon on charges of sexual exploitation of a minor. Zachery Parisher’s arrest comes after a two week investigation by the Chester County Sheriff’s Office.
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