NC Attorney General Jeff Jackson: "Fentanyl money laundering occurring...in app called WeChat"
The Attorney General says he has worked to secure commitments from messaging app WeChat to help law enforcement disrupt the pipeline.
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Former HS football coach arrested, charged with indecent liberties with students
22-year-old Johnathan Henderson was employed by Christ The King Catholic High School in Huntersville last May, when Kannapolis Police say the incidents happened.
Sheriff: Search is on for 23-year-old woman kidnapped from Cheraw
Deputies say 23-year-old Myasia McIver was taken around 8:15pm on Monday from Cleveland Street in the Cheraw area. She was wearing a white shirt with blue leggings. She has black and blonde dreadlocks.
Suspect arrested after hours-long standoff
A suspect, accused of firing a shot in the direction of a Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office deputy, is now in custody.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots March 21st
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Gaston County Mugshots March 21st
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Mecklenburg County Mugshots March 20th
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Gaston County Mugshots March 20th
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Local investigators use new tech to create composite picture to help ID human remains
The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office has released a brand new image they want you to see. They hope the picture helps them identify human remains that were found in November 2024 in a wooded area off Bethel Road.
Monroe Police arrest juvenile in disturbing break-in case
Investigators say the suspect broke into an apartment late Wednesday night, entered through a window, and tried to remove a woman's clothing while she was asleep.
Salisbury Police arrest suspect in deadly shooting at home on Beard Street
Salisbury Police arrested Namyous Jackson Friday and charged him with first degree murder in the shooting death of Sebastian Rankin, Jr.
Former USPS employee sentenced in bank fraud scheme
A former U.S. Postal Service employee was sentenced to prison Thursday after being involved in a bank fraud scheme involving stolen mail.
Police investigating homicide in Salisbury
Police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened in Salisbury on Thursday afternoon.
Belmont PD arrests Lowe's robbery suspect after high-speed chase
Belmont Police say Reginald Cannon robbed someone at the Lowe's on Caldwell Farm Road at gunpoint, before taking off in a Dodge Charger.
Police: Monroe woman wakes up to stranger attempting to take her clothes off
A disturbing overnight burglary is under investigation in Monroe after a woman tells police she woke up to a stranger trying to take her clothes off.
Japan's Takaichi Tries To Reaffirm Alliance With Trump As He Seeks Help Securing Strait Of Hormuz
Takaichi, who met with Trump at the White House, told the Republican president that Japan has opposed Iran's development of its nuclear program and appealed to his desire to be seen as a peacemaker, despite launching a war of choice with Iran.
Deputies arrest woman for using a board and nails to vandalize a Cybertruck
Caldwell County Sheriff's deputies arrested and charged Karen Lewis on Tuesday with misdemeanor damage to property.
Woman arrested for damaging Cybertruck in Caldwell County, deputies say
A woman was arrested Tuesday after being accused of damaging a Tesla Cybertruck in Caldwell County.
New lawsuit alleges daycare worker laid on top of toddler who wouldn't take nap, smothering her
The lawsuit claims daycare worker Alexandra Coffey laid on top of the toddler when she wouldn't take a nap. The lawsuit says the child's leg kicked for several minutes and then stopped. Coffey allegedly didn't check on the girl for three hours.
Police records reveal 911 was called 59 times in connection to home where six-year-old girl was found living in feces, urine
We're learning more about what happened before the death of six-year-old Dominique Moody in east Charlotte.
2 men tell police they're headed to SC to "dolphin watch," instead arrested in suspected drone drug delivery scheme
Police say they were pulled over because their car had a fictitious license plate. The men told police they were on their way to South Carolina to go dolphin watching.
CMPD investigating murder after 24-year-old man's body is found
Officers say the body of 24-year-old Julian Spencer was found just before 10:30 Tuesday morning in a utility right-of-way.
Concord man arrested, charged with attempted murder in shooting of roommate
Officers say 60-year-old Jose Martinez pulled the trigger in the backyard of a home on Crowell Drive SW Sunday afternoon. The victim is a 37-year-old man, who police saw is Martinez's roommate.
Deputies say 18-year-old shoots, kills his mother's boyfriend
Lancaster County Sheriff's Deputies say D'Andre Ivey fired an AR-style pistol, hitting 37-year-old Justin Bailey multiple times.
Woman arrested for alleged kidnapping in Lincoln County
A woman was arrested after a reported kidnapping in Lincoln County.
Gaston County Mugshots March 14th
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Mecklenburg County Mugshots March 13th
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28-year-old charged in deadly Hickory shooting
A 28-year-old man is facing murder charges after a shooting in Hickory left one person dead and two others hurt.
2 people shot Friday afternoon at Charlotte motel, 1 has life-threatening injuries
It happened at a motel on Lucky Penny Street, just off Freedom Drive, around 1:40 Friday afternoon.
Man charged for allegedly hitting child at school bus stop
A Charlotte man is facing a slew of charges after allegedly passing a stopped school bus and hitting a child.
CMPD arrests 23-year-old woman in east Charlotte murder investigation
Officers say they've arrested 23-year-old Lhis Costa and charged her with murder.
QuikTrip donates $375K mobile drone command center to Gastonia Police Dept.
WCCB Charlotte got a demonstration from officers showing exactly how the department plans to use the new high-tech van out in the field during things like critical incidents, large events and search operations.
Two brothers from Chesterfield County accused of having child sex abuse materials
The Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office says the brothers are 37-year-old William Motes of Pageland and 38-year-old Bobby Motes of Ruby.
4-time deported man sentenced for trafficking cocaine in Charlotte, illegal re-entry into US
A man, who was previously deported multiple times, was sentenced to over a decade in prison for trafficking cocaine across the Charlotte area and illegally reentering the United States.
Student brings weapon to CMS middle school
A student was caught with a weapon on campus Tuesday. In a message to parents, the principal said all students are safe and that weapon was confiscated.
MEDIC takes victim with life-threatening injuries to hospital after stabbing
CMPD is investigating a stabbing in northwest Charlotte. It happened around one Tuesday morning on Hoskins Mill Road.
Charlotte man facing charges after deputies find him with missing teen girl
A Charlotte man is facing several charges after a missing Gastonia girl was found with him in Florida.
CMPD investigating deadly shooting of woman in east Charlotte
CMPD says a woman was shot several times just off Central Avenue at the Pepper Tree Apartments around 4:30 Tuesday afternoon.
One injured in stabbing in Northwest Charlotte
Police say the incident happened on Hoskins Mill Road around 1 a.m. Tuesday
Operation QC Roadway Safety targets dangerous dirt bike and ATV riding
A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department target of dirt bikes and ATV's resulted in a total of 29 charges.
Matthews Police searching for armed man after chase was called off due to safety concerns
Matthews Police are searching for 24-year-old Alisjah McGriff. Officers say he threatened someone with a gun at the Inn Town Suites on East Independence Boulevard late Sunday night.
Gaston Co. Police capture accused child predator in local apartment complex
Gaston County Police have arrested a man wanted for allegedly sexually assaulting a child. Officers say 24-year-old Jose Martel-Arriaga was caught at a Gaston County apartment complex.
CMPD hands out 29 charges in operation targeting reckless dirt bike riders
CMPD conducted an operation Saturday targeting reckless dirt bike riders, resulting in one arrest and 29 charges.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots March 7th
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Gaston County Mugshots March 7th
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Mecklenburg County Mugshots March 6th
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Gaston County Mugshots March 6th
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CMPD investigating deadly shooting in north Charlotte
Police are investigating a deadly shooting in north Charlotte.
Former Sycamore Brewing co-owner indicted on child sex charges, court records show
A grand jury indicted the former co-owner of Sycamore Brewing months after he was arrested for statutory rape of a child, court records show.
Suspect in 1994 rape case sentenced to life in prison
A man was sentenced to life in prison after a jury convicted him of the 1994 rape of a Charlotte woman.
Police: Girl hit, killed by 78-year-old driver in downtown Hickory
Hickory Police officers say 78-year-old Donald Bledsole hit seven-year-old Serene Felts and an unnamed 40-year-old man on Government Avenue SW on February 26th.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots March 4th
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Couple finds loaded handgun inside an Uptown Charlotte hotel room
On a cross country trip from New York to Miami, Ruth Haephrati and her husband made a stop here in Charlotte. Staying at the Hyatt in Uptown. Minutes into their stay it became a vacation they won't soon forget.
Deputies: Man shoots himself to avoid going to court in Rowan County
Deputies say a man shot himself in Rowan County in an attempt to avoid his court hearing and a possible prison sentence.
CMPD investigating after person stabbed in Wesley Heights
An investigation underway in west Charlotte after a stabbing in the Wesley Heights neighborhood. It happened early Tuesday morning at the intersection of West Morehead Street and Freedom Drive.
Suspects wanted for breaking into tobacco store in Kings Mountain
Police are searching for two suspects wanted for allegedly breaking into a tobacco store in Kings Mountain.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots March 2nd
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1 injured in stabbing near Uptown
Medic says they responded to a reported assault along Grandin Road, near the intersection of West Morehead Street and Freedom Drive, around 5 a.m.
2 charged with felony child abuse after baby tests positive for narcotics
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested Alyssa Woody and Brandon Treadway and charged with them with felony negligent child abuse.
Woman wanted in Salisbury deadly hit-and-run
Police are looking for a woman wanted in connection to a fatal hit-and-run accident in Salisbury back in February.
Lincoln County couple arrested after child exposed to narcotics, deputies say
A Lincoln County couple is facing charges after their 19-month-old child was exposed to narcotics, according to the sheriff’s office.
Police investigating deadly shooting in Morganton
A man is dead after a shooting in Morganton on Sunday.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots February 28th
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Gaston County Mugshots February 28th
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Suspect charged in east Charlotte homicide
Police have charged a 64-year-old man in connection to a homicide in east Charlotte.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots February 27th
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Gaston County Mugshots February 27th
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21-year-old charged with reckless homicide in Rock Hill crash
A 21-year-old man is being charged with reckless homicide following a multi-car collision in Rock Hill on Friday.
Suspect arrested after shooting uncle near a Dollar General in Gaston County, police say
A suspect is in custody after shooting his uncle outside a Dollar General in Gaston County, according to the Stanley Police Department.
Person shot in Charlotte's South End neighborhood early Thursday
An early morning shooting on West Tremont Ave in Charlotte sends one person to the hospital.
Charlotte man sentenced to prison after driving minor to commit a bank robbery
A Charlotte man was sentenced to seven years in prison after driving a minor to rob a Wells Fargo bank in Pineville.
Fugitive arrested following police chase in Union County
The Monroe Police Department has arrested a Concord man following a vehicle pursuit that began in Monroe and ended in Union County.
Sheriff: Morganton man arrested for making bomb threat
Authorities arrested a Morganton man after he reportedly called in a bomb threat to a local property owner.
Search for suspects after deadly crash in Salisbury
Police are looking for the people inside a car they say pulled out in front of a group of motorcyclists, causing a deadly crash in Salisbury.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots February 21st
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16-year-old girl charged with murder in deadly Rock Hill shooting
A 16-year-old girl has been charged with murder in connection to a deadly shooting at a parking garage in Rock Hill early Friday morning.
Woman accused of stealing $7.7k in merchandise from Lululemon
A woman is facing numerous charges after being accused of stealing over $7,000 in merchandise from Lululemon in south Charlotte.
Police investigating two separate shootings in Salisbury
Police are investigating two separate shootings that happened Friday night in Salisbury.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots February 20th
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Gaston County Mugshots February 20th
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Judge says no bond for Charlotte cold case murder suspect charged in 1990 killing
No bond for the man accused of killing a Charlotte woman back in 1990. On Friday, a judge ordered Marion Gales to remain behind bars until his trial.
Rock Hill Police investigating after 18-year-old is found shot dead in parking garage
A 19-year-old is dead after an early-morning shooting. Officers say Za'Veon Heath was killed at a parking garage just off of East Main Street around 2:30 Friday morning.
CMPD charges man with first-degree murder in deadly road rage case
A man is now behind bars for the deadly road rage shooting in an east Charlotte Food Lion parking lot.
Gastonia Police searching for Academy Sports theft suspects
Police are asking for the public’s help in locating two men accused of stealing items at an Academy Sports in Gastonia earlier this month.
1 dead, man arrested following shooting in east Charlotte
Man charged with murder following a deadly east Charlotte shooting Thursday afternoon
Suspect charged with murder in 35-year-old cold case
Police have charged a suspect with murder in connection to a 35-year-old cold case.
DoorDash driver pleads guilty in teen’s murder
A DoorDash driver pleaded guilty Thursday for allegedly shooting and killing a 15-year-old in Uptown in 2025.
Texas man sentenced for traveling to NC to have sex with child
A Texas man was sentenced to 30 years in prison for traveling to Charlotte, North Carolina to engage in sexual activity with a child.
Man arrested for robbing bank in Hickory, police say
A 50-year-old man was arrested after robbing a Wells Fargo bank in Hickory on Tuesday.
4-year-old, teenager killed in Rock Hill shooting
A four-year-old child and a teenager are dead after a shooting in Rock Hill on Tuesday night.
CMS student allegedly assaulted on school bus by aide
RJ WIlliams' parents said it happened last month after the nonverbal autistic teen was allegedly assaulted on his bus ride home.
CMPD: Man charged with murdering long-time girlfriend in northwest Charlotte
CMPD charged a man for allegedly shooting and killing his long-time girlfriend over the weekend.
Woman charged in west Charlotte fatal hit and run
Investigators say 26-year-old Yolanda Brown was identified as the driver who struck and killed 30-year-old Deanna Moore on Freedom Drive.
Man wanted by Secret Service for alleged threats against President Trump arrested in NC
A Louisiana man, wanted by the United States Secret Service for alleged threats against the President, was arrested in Alexander County after a police chase.
Suspect accused of trying to kidnap a girl inside Walmart in Lincolnton
A man is accused of trying to kidnap a young girl at the Lincolnton Walmart.
CMPD makes arrest in Charlotte's first murder of 2026
An arrest has been made in Charlotte's first murder of 2026. It happened the evening of January 5th on Carol Avenue in west Charlotte.
1 hurt in shooting at west Charlotte apartment complex
CMPD is investigating a shooting at an apartment complex Friday morning. It happened at Perimeter Point Apartments just off of West Tyvola Road in west Charlotte.
Classes canceled at South Carolina State University after deadly shooting leaves 2 dead and 1 seriously hurt
South Carolina law enforcement officials are investigating after a deadly triple-shooting at South Carolina State University.
2 men charged with cutting telephone wires in Alexander Co.
Two men are facing charges for allegedly cutting down telephone wires in Alexander and Davidson counties.
Bomb threat made at Hunter Huss High School, police say
A bomb threat was made at Hunter Huss High School on Thursday, according to the Gastonia Police Department.
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