Search for shooter after 2 people hurt in drive-by shooting in Monroe
A drive-by shooting in Monroe sent two people to the hospital Sunday night. The shooting happened around 11 pm at a house on E. East Avenue.
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Chinese hackers and user lapses turn smartphones into a 'mobile security crisis'
Cybersecurity investigators noticed a highly unusual software crash — it was affecting a small number of smartphones belonging to people who worked in government, politics, tech and journalism.
Outlaw Motorcycle Club House shooting leaves one dead, one critically injured in Newton
One person is dead and another person is in critical condition following a shooting at the Outlaw Motorcycle Club House, according to Newton Police.
Person shot during street takeover in Pineville shopping center parking lot
Authorities say a person was shot after a fight broke out during an illegal street takeover in Pineville.
Protesters and immigration authorities face off for a second day in LA area after arrests
Tear gas and smoke filled the air on the southern outskirts of Los Angeles on Saturday as confrontations between immigration authorities and demonstrators extended into a second day.
Lincoln County man charged after shooting at neighboring homes
The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office has arrested a man who fired shots at neighbor's homes while they were still occupied.
Names and charges piling up as investigators work "fast-moving" and "complex" investigation of deadly Catawba Co. house party
Detectives have so far named eight people they say are connected to the deadly event. Those people face charges ranging from attempted murder to accessory after the fact to promoting underage drinking.
Woman charged in connection to Catawba County mass shooting
Authorities say they arrested a woman connected to the Catawba County mass shooting.
Catawba Co. Sheriff says "it's infuriating" that judge gave bond to attempted murder suspect
Authorities say Garon Killian fired shots into a crowd early Sunday morning, killing one person and injuring 11 others. Law enforcement agencies are outraged at the bond amount, which was set against the recommendation of the district attorney.
Prayer vigil for 7-year-old girl shot in head while sleeping
Pageland, SC police say that drive-by shooting happened around one Sunday morning on Brewer Circle. Skylar Baker was airlifted to the hospital.
Toddler shot by unsecured gun in Charlotte apartment
A 2-year-old boy has serious injuries after he was shot with an unsecured gun.
Man arrested after mass shooting in Catawba County
An arrest has been made in connection to a mass shooting that killed one man and left 11 others hurt.
7-year-old girl in critical condition after drive-by shooting in Pageland
Investigators are asking anyone in the area that has cameras outside to contact police and share the footage.
2 arrested at Randolph Middle School, accused of attacking staff & trespassing
A mother is facing charges after warrants say she attacked the principal of Randolph Middle School and choked the superintendent. The incident happened on May 5.
Tiawana Brown's daughter asks judge for permission to travel to Jamaica despite federal charges
A daughter of Charlotte City Councilwoman Tiawana Brown, who has also been indicted on fraud charges, is asking a federal judge if she can go to Jamaica.
First look at suspected gunman accused of killing 1 and injuring an officer
We are getting our first look at the teen who died in a shootout with Monroe Police over the weekend. Officers shot and killed Joshua Sikes following a chase after he shot an officer early Saturday morning.
Third person arrested in connection to stolen dog
20-year-old Tahari Taylor was arrested on Friday in connection to the theft of Julio, a 6-year-old French Bulldog. Taylor is one of at least three people arrested in the case.
Man charged after argument leads to shooting in Rock Hill
An argument between two people ended with a man in the hospital suffering from a gunshot wound to his hip, police say.
Officer injured and 18-year-old homicide suspect killed after shootout with police
An 18-year-old homicide suspect is dead and an officer is recovering after a shooting, according to Monroe Police.
Suspect arrested in north Charlotte shooting
A suspect has been arrested in connection to a north Charlotte shooting on Saturday.
One dead, three injured in multi-car crash
One person died and three others were injured in a three-car collision in Iredell County on Saturday night.
One dead, 11 hurt in Catawba County mass shooting
One person is dead and nearly a dozen more are injured from a mass shooting in Hickory early Sunday morning.
One dead, one injured from single-vehicle wreck in Mooresville
One person is dead and another is recovering following a single-vehicle crash in Mooresville on Friday night.
Former officer charged with straw purchasing firearm
A former Gastonia Police officer is facing new federal charges after authorities say she bought a gun and gave it to someone else.
CMPD investigating two overnight homicides
CMPD is investigating a pair of overnight homicides, both in north Charlotte.
Armed suspect killed after shooting Monroe police officer
A suspect was shot and killed after allegedly shooting a Monroe police officer early Saturday morning.
Witnesses say shots fired at woman, baby in east Charlotte
Witnesses tell our crew 3 people wearing ski masks walked up to a nearby playground and started firing shots. The witnesses tell us the target appeared to be a woman pushing a baby in a stroller.
Driver arrested after hitting bicyclist in Boone and leaving the scene
A man is facing several charges after police say he hit a bicyclist with his truck and left the scene. The accident happened on Thursday on US Highway 421 and Bamboo Road in Boone.
Missing girl and biological mother with active warrants found in Charlotte
A four-year-old girl reported missing in Huntersville has been found safe in Charlotte with her biological mother.
CMPD arrests man they say is seen on video trying to strangle an Uber driver
Police say Sean Smith attacked Osvaldo Rivera from the back seat. Smith is charged with strangulation and two counts of simple assault.
Parents charged after their child is killed while trying to cross the street, police say "adults must be held accountable."
Jessica Ivey and Samuele Jenkins are facing charges in connection with their child's death. Their charges include involuntary manslaughter and felony child neglect.
Road rage incident spills off of I-77, leads to shooting in Statesville neighborhood
The search continues for a suspect after a road rage incident ends in a shootout. It happened around two Thursday afternoon in a Statesville neighborhood. That neighborhood is near I-77, on Wall Street.
Teen dies after triple-shooting in n. Charlotte, suspect's charges upgraded
A man has now been charged with murder in the death of a 16-year-old boy. The boy died days after a triple-shooting in north Charlotte. It happened Friday night on Stroud Court.
UPDATE: Victim and suspect in north Charlotte murder identified
A triple shooting in north Charlotte is now a homicide after police say a teenage victim died from his injuries.
Animal advocacy group calls for more charges in burning possum case
Officers arrested 30-year-old Cameron Torrence earlier this month and charged him with animal cruelty. He's the only one charged, despite many believing there were multiple people involved.
Monroe Police K9 tracks and finds 2 suspected teen car thieves
Police say Narco followed the scent of the teen suspects through the woods and a field for a mile before finding them.
2 arrested for kidnapping a toddler in south Charlotte
Donnell Cochran and Tanika Barnes are both charged with first-degree kidnapping and felony conspiracy. Cochrane also faces cocaine charges and firearms charges.
Questions remain in Lenoir infant daycare death
A baby who died at a Lenoir daycare facility was laid to rest Tuesday afternoon. Sixteen month old Madolyn “Maddy” Mitchell died at Creative Beginnings daycare back on May 19th.
Monroe Police K9 catches 14-year-old car theft suspect
Two teenage car theft suspects are in custody thanks to Monroe Police K9 Narco. Police say Narco followed the scent of the suspects through the woods and a field for a mile before finding them.
Memorial Day shooting sends one to the hospital with life-threatening injuries
One person is facing life-threatening injuries after a shooting on Westpark Drive in south Charlotte. It happened at an apartment complex around 2pm on Memorial Day.
Tuesday funeral for toddler who died at Lenoir daycare
A funeral is set for the 16-month-old who died last week at a Lenoir daycare facility. Maddy Amara-Serenity Mitchell will be laid to rest Tuesday afternoon at Water Life Church.
10 people shot at holiday weekend party on South Carolina boat
Ten people were shot during a fight that started on a private boat holding a holiday weekend party Sunday night on the South Carolina coast, authorities said.
CMPD investigating homicide in north Charlotte
One person died in a shooting in north Charlotte on Saturday night.
Large police presence outside arcade in east Charlotte
A late-night crime scene outside the Freedom Arcade at North Sharon Amity Road and Albemarle Road. That's in east Charlotte.
Local school custodian arrested, charged with assaulting a student
A school custodian has been arrested. Alan Pryor is charged with assault and battery on a student. Pryor turned himself into police on Friday.
Friday afternoon shooting sends 2 to the hospital with life-threatening injuries
It happened around 5:30 Friday evening on Stroud Park Court.
Charlotte City Councilwoman, 2 daughters make first appearance in federal court
Tiawana Brown and her daughters pleaded not guilty Friday on multiple federal charges related to $124,000 of fraudulently obtained PPP loans.
Increased reward in Asha Degree investigation
There is now an increased reward for information in the disappearance of 9-year-old Asha Degree. The Cleveland County Sheriff's Office announced the increased reward, totaling $75,000 on Friday.
2nd suspect charged in deadly Salisbury shooting
A second suspect is in jail charged in connection to the murder of an 18-year-old in Salisbury.
Man sentenced to life in prison for Newton woman's murder
Family members say justice has been served after a jury convicted a man charged with the murder of a woman in Newton.
Councilwoman faces federal fraud charges, asks "Why would I resign?"
Charlotte City Councilwoman Tiawana Brown says she will not resign after being indicted on federal charges. Brown and her two daughters are accused of fraudulently getting $124,000 in COVID-relief funds and spending some of it on a lavish birthday party. The District 3 representative is vowing to fight the charges.
Troubling trend of thefts at South End bars
More thefts are happening in South End. We told you last week about a troubling trend happening at a popular south Charlotte bar.
City Councilmember and daughters indicted on federal charges
Charlotte City Council member Tiawana Brown and her daughters have been indicted on federal charges connected to COVID pandemic relief funds.
UPDATE: Chester Walmart reopens after incident in parking lot
The Walmart on J A Cochran Bypass in Chester reopened Thursday afternoon after being closed for a about two hours because of an incident in the parking lot.
Local daycare worker charged after toddler dies at facility
Police arrested 29-year-old Alexandra Coffey on Wednesday. She is charged with involuntary manslaughter and was given half a million dollars bond. We have also learned that the state has suspended the daycare's business license.
Charlotte Mom facing charges after repeat offender son is accused of stealing dog
A Charlotte mom is facing charges in connection to a stolen French Bulldog that she says she never took. The dog was inside a car in North Charlotte when police say several juveniles including her son stole the vehicle back in April. The mom says she's in desperate need of help for resources to get her teen under control.
Remains of missing Charlotte man found at NC scrapyard
The remains of a man reported missing in Charlotte almost 10 years ago have been found about an hour away in Davidson County.
SC death row inmate from Rock Hill wants to volunteer to die after friends are executed
A South Carolina inmate whose best friend and four other inmates have been put to death in less than a year appears to want to die himself.
Charlotte man sentenced for assaulting postal carriers
A Charlotte man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison followed by three years of probation after he assaulted two U.S. Postal Service mail carriers.
Ex-York Co. Sheriff's Deputy arrested, charged with ill treatment of animals
Amari Anne Mitchell (L) is the former deputy. She and Kaitlyn Johnson were arrested last week after an investigation found Mitchell had left her dog outside for several days without adequate food, water or shelter.
UPDATE: Man accused of stabbing pregnant woman to death extradited to Rock Hill
A man is accused of stabbing a pregnant woman he was in a relationship with during an argument has been extradited to Rock Hill.
Violent weekend in Charlotte leaves 3 people dead, including 2 teens
All three cases are under investigation. Call Crimestoppers if you have any information that can help police.
York County deputy arrested for animal mistreatment
A York County deputy has been charged with felony ill-treatment of animals.
17-year-old killed in shooting near Uptown
A 17-year-old was killed in an early morning shooting near Uptown
Man shot and killed at West Charlotte food truck lot
CMPD says 27-year-old Najee Pendergrass was shot and killed early Saturday morning at a food truck lot off Freedom Drive in West Charlotte.
Friday night shooting outside Charlotte gas station sends one person to the hospital
It happened at the Marathon gas station at the intersection of The Plaza and Sugar Creek Road.
Iredell Co. man charged with murder after calling 911 saying he shot his wife
A man is in jail charged with murder after the Iredell County Sheriff says he called 911 and said he shot his wife.
UPDATE: Underage person charged in Charlotte Harris Teeter fire
An underage person is charged in connection to a 3-alarm fire at a Harris Teeter store in north Charlotte. Charlotte Fire determined the had been intentionally set.
Video shows Uber driver attacked by passenger
It's been nearly two weeks since Oswaldo Rivera was attacked by his Uber passenger. The attack was captured on video. It shows the man choking Rivera with his own seatbelt before Rivera was able to slip out.
Missing teen found, search for armed robbery suspect continues
A 15-year-old girl reported missing and in danger in Catawba County is being reunited with family. Investigators are still trying to track down an armed robbery suspect they believe Carroll had been with.
Heavy police presence at apartment complex in northwest Charlotte
CMPD is investigating what appears to be a shooting in northwest Charlotte on Griers Grove Road at the North Cross Apartments.
CMPD searching for woman who was hit by car and then possibly kidnapped
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are looking for a woman who they believe was assaulted and then possibly kidnapped. It happened around 10:30 Wednesday night on Toddville Road in west Charlotte.
Driver charged after hitting two teens crossing a road in Hickory
Two teenagers are recovering after they were hit by a car while trying to cross a busy road in Hickory.
Three charged after police break up meth trafficking ring in Gaston Co.
Police say they have broken up a major meth trafficking operation in Gaston County. Three suspects face more than 30 charges.
ICE contradicts local school principal, says arrest was not made near CMS school
Immigrations and Customs Enforcement issued a statement to WCCB on Wednesday about an arrest that upset parents at a local school. Officers arrested Adrian Ojeda-Calvillo Monday near his home in east Charlotte.
Serial flasher? Man arrested for second indecent exposure in South End
Does South End have a serial flasher? It's a question worth asking after a man was arrested for the second time in the last three weeks for indecent exposure.
UPDATE: Arrest report shows owner of Dilworth house that exploded is charged with arson
The owner of a Dilworth home that exploded during a fire has been arrested in Chicago. Charlotte fire determined a fire at the home on Lombardy Circle on May 2nd had been intentionally set.
UPDATE: Man accused of killing Waxhaw woman in SC remains in jail after no bond set
A South Carolina man charged with the murder of a woman from Waxhaw remains locked up without bond. Alexander Dickey faced a Municipal Court judge in Columbia on Tuesday. During the hearing, the judge decided not to set bond, and referred the case to Circuit Court.
NC and SC Attorneys General to WeChat: You have 30 days to address drug money laundering
They say the app is being used by Chinese brokers to help Mexican cartels move drug money out of the U.S. and back to their suppliers.
Local motel scene of another deadly shooting
An investigation is underway following another shooting at a west Charlotte motel. It happened around six on Monday evening at the Loyalty Inn on Lucky Penny Street.
Update on Lancaster homicide expected today
The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office will provide an update on a homicide that unfolded last week Monday morning.
Arrest made in north Charlotte murder
Police have made an arrest after a homicide in north Charlotte that happened earlier this week.
2 hurt in west Charlotte shooting
Two people are in the hospital following a shooting in west Charlotte overnight.
Charlotte man arrested, facing charges for opossum set on fire
A man has been arrested following the investigation of a disturbing video that showed an opossum being set on fire.
UPDATE: Officer who shot and killed suspect outside Pineville bar will not face criminal charges
The district attorney says a Pineville police officer who shot and killed a suspect outside a bar will not face criminal charges.
CMPD investigating deadly shooting at north Charlotte gas station
One person is dead after an early morning shooting at a gas station in north Charlotte.
UPDATE: Man charged with deadly shooting in south Charlotte
A man is in jail charged with shooting three people at a Mini Mart in south Charlotte Monday afternoon. One of the victims died.
Mother arrested for leaving kids alone in a car while she tanned inside a gym
A 32-year-old mom is accused of leaving her four year old and five month old in the car while she was tanning inside a gym. Tiffany Greene is now facing several charges including contributing to child neglect.
Woman from Waxhaw shot and killed during home break-in in Columbia
Family and friends are remembering a 22-year-old woman from Waxhaw who was shot and killed while visiting friends in South Carolina.
One person injured in overnight shooting in west Charlotte
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating an overnight shooting early Tuesday morning.
Boy pleads guilty to setting fire inside Lancaster Walmart
A 12-year-old boy has pleaded guilty to starting a fire inside the Walmart in Lancaster over the weekend. He is being held in custody while a mental evaluation is completed.
2 charged after weekend shooting in Gastonia
Two people face charges after a double shooting in Gastonia over the weekend. Paramedics took the victims to the hospital. Their injuries were not life-threatening.
Youth referee arrested after discharging firearm
Union County deputies say a youth sports referee has been arrested after firing a gun inside a packed sports complex in Indian Trail.
Death investigation underway in west Charlotte
CMPD is conducting a death investigation in west Charlotte, the third deadly shooting in less than 24 hours.
Homicide investigation underway in north Charlotte
CMPD is conducting a homicide investigation following a shooting in north Charlotte on Saturday afternoon.
CMPD investigating homicide in south Charlotte
Police are conducting a homicide investigation after one person was shot and killed overnight in south Charlotte.
UPDATE: NC wildlife officials say they have persons of interest after video shows opossum burned alive
North Carolina wildlife officials say they have persons of interest in connection to a video showing an opossum being set on fire.
Charlotte mother charged with child abuse, accused of beating her son
A Charlotte mother is charged with felony child abuse, accused of beating her 8-year-old son with an extension cord.
Search for shooter after man killed in Salisbury
Police were called to South Clay Street around 9:45 pm on Wednesday and found 21-year-old David Anderson lying in the front yard of a home. Investigators say he had been shot several times.
Mother charged with murder 2 years after baby's drug death
A woman is in jail in Caldwell County charged with murder and felony child abuse after the fentanyl death of her baby in 2023.
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