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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.

CMPD investigates deadly crash on Wilkinson Blvd

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 Car Crash; Shot Fired

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.

2 Charlotte Men Sentenced To Prison For Attempted Armed Robbery Of Local Restaurant

Federal authorities say two Charlotte men were sentenced to prison on Friday for their involvement in an attempted armed robbery of a local restaurant where a victim was shot multiple times.

Man Arrested In Wilmington Facing Murder Charge After A Fatal Northeast Charlotte Shooting

21-year-old Christopher Flood has been charged for murder following the fatal shooting of Tavarus Taybron in northeast Charlotte, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives.

CMPD: Man Charged After 34-Year-Old Was Fatally Shot At Hookah Lounge In North Charlotte

Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives have arrested a man accused of fatally shooting a 34-year-old at a north Charlotte hookah lounge in June.

Former Fort Mill Police Officer Pleads Guilty To Attacking, Kidnapping Wife

A former Fort Mill police officer has received probation for attacking his wife and preventing her from leaving their South Carolina home after she said she wanted a divorce, authorities said.

Denver Man Facing Drug Charges In Lincoln And Mecklenburg Counties

A 25-year-old Denver man is facing drug charges in Lincoln and Mecklenburg counties after over 20 ounces of cocaine was seized on Friday, according to deputies.

CMPD Asking For Public's Help Identifying Suspect Accused Of Robbing North Charlotte Business

Police are asking for the public's help identifying a suspect involved in the armed robbery of a north Charlotte business that happened early Saturday morning.

CMPD: Two Suspects Charged In Attempted Murder Investigation Of Duke Energy Worker

Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives have charged two suspects for the attempted murder of a Duke Energy line technician after an east Charlotte shooting sent the victim to the hospital on the night of June 18.

Caretaker Arrested After Missing Avery County Woman's Body Found Buried In Concrete

Police arrested 53-year-old Elizabeth Carserino (also known as Elizabeth Freeman) Saturday in Jackson County, west of Asheville. She's now being held in the Avery County Jail, charged in the murder of 70-year-old Lynn Keene.

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35-Year-Old Pedestrian Struck, Killed In Northwest Charlotte Hit-And-Run

A 35-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed in northwest Charlotte early Saturday morning sparking an investigation, according to police.

CMPD: Juvenile Charged For Fatal South Charlotte Crash Involving Motorcycle

A juvenile has been charged after a south Charlotte crash involving a motorcycle Thursday night left a 22-year-old dead, according to police.

Pedestrian Struck, Killed In North Charlotte Hit-And-Run Crash

Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives are investigating after a late Thursday night hit-and-run crash in north Charlotte left one man dead.

11 Methamphetamine Traffickers In Western North Carolina Ring Sentenced To Prison

Eleven members of a methamphetamine trafficking ring in Western North Carolina were sentenced to prison on Thursday, federal authorities say.

Couple Wanted In Connection To Hickory Murder Arrested In Arizona After Being On The Run Since January

Investigators say Tangela and Eric Parker are back in Hickory in police custody after going on the run in January following the murder of Phelifia Marlow.

CMPD: Fatal Southeast Charlotte Shooting Of 33-Year-Old Classified As Justified Homicide

Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives say that the fatal shooting of a 33-year-old man at a southeast Charlotte apartment complex has been classified as a justified homicide.

CMPD: Fatal North Charlotte Shooting Of 43-Year-Old Classified As Justified Homicide

Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives say that the fatal shooting of a 43-year-old man in north Charlotte has been classified as a justified homicide.

CMPD Speaks Out About Recent Moving Company Scams, 3 Charlotte Families Out Thousands Of Dollars

At least three Charlotte families have lost thousands of dollars in personal belongings in the past six months, including items that were irreplaceable, due to moving company scams, according to CMPD Detective Richard Taylor.

Violence Interrupter Program Launches In Beatties Ford Road / Lasalle St. Corridor

Local leaders are taking new steps to curb violent crime in Charlotte. After more than a year of planning, a "violence interrupter" program is launching in the Beatties Ford Road and Lasalle Street corridor.

CMPD: Woman Struck, Killed By Impaired Driver In West Charlotte

A pedestrian was struck and killed by an impaired driver early Saturday morning in west Charlotte, according to police.

Cesar Lozano-Mendoza (Catawba County Sheriff's Office)

Report: Teenage Girl Killed In Hit-And-Run Crash

A teenage girl was killed in a hit-and-run collision in Hickory and a 18-year-old man later turned himself in.

City Leaders, Community Activists Work To Fight Crime In Monroe

The Monroe community is outraged after two killings in two weeks.

Rock Hill Police Searching For Two Gunmen Who Robbed Local Pharmacy

Two masked robbers got away with two boxes filled with drugs.

CMPD: Man Shot To Death In North Charlotte Hotel

Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives are investigating a fatal shooting after finding a man dead in a north Charlotte hotel on Saturday.

Social Media Influencer Hayes Grier Arrested in Mecklenburg County

Officials have released social media influencer Hayes Grier from the Mecklenburg County Jail. Officers arrested Grier on Friday just after 2:30p. According to jail records, officials issued a warrant for his arrest in California. He's facing three felony charges, including assault causing bodily injury, common law robbery, and felony conspiracy.

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