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Three People Charged, Including Juvenile, In Connection With Gaston County Double Homicide
Gaston County Police say three people, including a juvenile, have been charged in connection to a double homicide that happened on a rural road in Gaston County last week.
Parents Worry Missing Kannapolis Teen May Have Been Lured on Internet
The adoptive parents of a missing Kannapolis teen worry someone may have lured her over the internet. 14-year-old Trenity Boland left home four weeks ago and could be somewhere in Charlotte.
South Charlotte Neighbors Say Their Investigation Led To Arrest Of Accused Mail Thief
CMPD charged Charles Harrell with misdemeanor larceny.
CMPD: Maserati Driver Charged After A Fatal Fiery Head-On Collision In East Charlotte
Detectives with the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department say Samkia has been formally charged for his involvement in a fatal crash that occurred on February 4th.
Rock Hill Police Identify Third Suspect In Double Homicide
Detectives with the Rock Hill Police Department identify 17-year-old Johnβquavius Kelly as the third suspect involved in a double homicide that occurred on Byars Street on January 23rd.
S.C. Troopers Arrest A Lancaster Woman For A Hit-And-Run Involving A Pedestrian
South Carolina Troopers say 53-year-old Carolyn Crook is under arrest for her involvement in a hit-and-run in Lancaster County that left one pedestrian with injuries on January 21st.
Parking Lot Arrest Leads Deputies To Drugs, Stolen Firearms, And More In Chester County
Deputies with the Chester County Sheriff's Office say a parking lot arrest at a hotel led to the discovery of drugs, stolen firearms, and other illegal items.
CMPD: Police Search For Armed Suspect In South Charlotte Shooting, SWAT Team Called
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police ask for the public's assistance in finding an armed suspect involved in a south Charlotte shooting after a SWAT team concluded their search.
Police Arrest A Monroe Man In An Ongoing Investigation Into Local Gangs
Monroe Police say after acting on a search warrant at a home on Venus Street, they arrested Deon Davis, 22, for drug and weapon related charges Thursday morning.
Gastonia Man Indicted For Making Threats Against President Joe Biden
Federal authorities say David Reeves, 27, of Gastonia, North Carolina has been indicted for making threats against President Biden.
CMPD: 4 Charged For Murder In East Charlotte Fatal Shooting
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Detectives say four individuals have been charged for the murder of 20-year-old Zion Garcia, who was fatally shot in August in east Charlotte.
After A Violent Weekend, Deputies Say A Lincoln County Man Faces Kidnapping And Sexual Assault Charges
Deputies with the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office say Randy Rinck, Sr., 61, faces numerous charges, including sexual assault and kidnapping, for his involvement in a violent weekend escapade with one woman.
Statesville Elementary Student Shot By Pellet Gun On School Bus, Two Children Charged
Two children were charged Tuesday after an elementary school student was shot with a pellet gun on a Statesville school bus, authorities say.
Cornelius Police: Mother Of 5 Killed After Child Accidentally Removed Gun From Purse
The Cornelius Police Department is conducting a death investigation after a mother of five was killed following one of her children accidentally removing a gun from her purse Monday evening.
Some Charlotte Residents Say A Man Dressed As A Woman Is Stealing Their Mail
Neighbors along Greencastle Drive have confronted the suspect.
Son Speaks Out About Murder Of Gastonia Woman
A 16-year-old has been arrested and charged after a woman was found dead inside a car in Gastonia on January 21st.
CMPD: Man Dies After Being Identified For Involvement In An East Charlotte Fatal Shooting
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Detectives say Derreck McDonald, 36, has been identified as the offender in the murder of Zuri Norman back in October.
CMPD: Man Arrested After DNA Evidence Links Him To Charlotte Area Sexual Assaults
Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department say they arrested a man after DNA evidence linked him to two Charlotte area sexual assault cases.
Lincoln County Deputies Arrest 2 Men Fleeing From Police In A Stolen Vehicle
Lincoln County Sheriff's deputies say they have arrested two men after they tried to flee from police in a stolen BMW on February 10th.
Deputies: Chester County Couple Arrested After Their 3-Month-Old Twins Found With Multiple Fractures, Cigarette Burns, Adult Human Bite Marks
A Chester County couple is facing serious child abuse charges after investigators say their 3-month-old twins were found with multiple fractures, cigarette burns, and adult human bite marks, according to a news release.
Increase in Aggressive Driving and "Street Takeovers" Including I-77 Shutdown
Drivers caught on camera shutting down part of I-77, doing donuts and burnouts. Police are speaking out about an increase in "street takeovers," aggressive driving, and the effort to stop the dangerous trend.
Catawba County Man To Spend At Least 50 Years In Prison For Double Homicide
Court officials say Eric Yount, 27, was sentenced to 50 to 62 years in prison on Wednesday for his involvement in a double homicide the happened nearly five years ago.
Lincoln County Deputies Arrest A Denver Man For Child Sexual Assault Charges
Lincoln County Detectives say Scott Zinn Jr., 40, of Denver, North Carolina is under arrest for child sexual assault charges.
Man Shot, Killed In East Charlotte Sparking Homicide Investigation
A man was fatally shot Tuesday evening, sparking an east Charlotte homicide investigation, police say.
CMPD: Man Arrested, Charged For North Charlotte Murder That Happened In 2019
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police have arrested and charged a 22-year-old man for a fatal north Charlotte shooting that happened in February of 2019.
Police: Gastonia Officer Shoots Armed Woman While Responding To Overdose Call
Authorities are investigating after a Gastonia police officer shot a woman early Monday while responding to an overdose call, police say.
Police Charge 3 In Kannapolis Home Invasion
Kannapolis Police say three individuals, including a minor, have been charged for a home invasion that took place Saturday on Nob Hill Drive.
CMPD: One Teen Dead, Two Others Injured In East Charlotte Fatal Shooting
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Detectives say they are conducting a homicide investigation after finding a teenager shot dead in east Charlotte late Saturday evening.
Cleveland County Police Search For A Wanted Man Involved In A Shooting In Shelby
Officers with the Shelby Police Department say they are looking for Zaire Muhammad of Charlotte to charge him for his involvement in a shooting that occurred on February 3rd and injured two individuals.
Deputies: 2 Chester County Residents Face Child Neglect And Drug Distribution Charges
Chester County Detectives say two individuals face child neglect and drug-related charges after a home was searched in Great Falls, S.C. on February 4th.
Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Machete Attack On A CATS Bus In Charlotte
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives say Reginald Jakes, 27, is charged for his involvement in a machete attack on a CATS bus Wednesday in Charlotte that left individuals with serious stab wounds.
York County Detectives Arrest 2 Men Involved In A Fatal Rock Hill Shooting
York County Detectives say they have made two arrests in connection to a shooting that killed an 18-year-old on January 23, 2021 in Rock Hill, South Carolina.
Police: 3 Officers Shot During Standoff In North Carolina
Three officers in High Point, North Carolina were shot during an overnight standoff in which police said a man barricaded himself inside a home.
Concord Police Release Information On Year Long Drug Investigation
Officers with the Concord Police Department's Special Operations Division say 59 people have been charged on 140 criminal charges after a year long investigation aimed at finding those responsible for distributing narcotics in the City of Concord.
Detectives Say Police Chase Turned Serious Accident After Wanted Vehicle Located
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police say one person fled from officers in their car and crashed in east Charlotte, after officers attempted to stop the wanted vehicle for its involvement in a violent crime.
Iredell County Assistant Principal Charged With Sexual Exploitation Of Minor
An elementary school assistant principal in Iredell County has been accused and charged for committing a sex crime against a child, Iredell-Statesville Schools officials announced Thursday.
Iredell County Investigators Say Drone Video Led To Arrest of Known Drug Dealer
It's an unusual tool in the fight against crime.Β Iredell County's Sheriff says they used drones to help them catch a drug dealer. Investigators had their eye on James Morrison, better known as Faron.
CMPD: 29-Year-Old Man Arrested, Charged In South Charlotte Homicide Case
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives have charged a 29-year-old man with murder in a south Charlotte homicide case that happened Friday afternoon after the victim died from apparent trauma.
3 Charlotte Bars Buglarized, Vandalized Officials Say 'As If COVID Hasn't Made Times Hard Enough'
Officials with Sugar Creek Brewery in Charlotte say Sugar Creek, Queen Park Social, and Protagonist were all burglarized around 5:30 a.m. Sunday morning.
CMPD: 24-Year-Old Man Charged For Murder In Northwest Charlotte Homicide
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives charge 24-year-old George Winston for the murder of Cedric Kirkland.
CMPD: 3 Men And A 17-Year-Old Charged For Murder In A Fatal North Charlotte Shooting
Detectives say Tiberius Lee, 18, Emanuel Cuffie, 20, and a 17-year-old have been additionally charged for the murder of Jyasin Dearmon.
CMPD: Driver Killed In Shooting, Crash In Southwest Charlotte
A man died in a southwest Charlotte crash after being shot several times Thursday night, sparking a homicide investigation, Charlotte-Mecklenburg police said.
Concord Police Charge A Man Involved In A Serious Hit-And-Run With A Bicyclist
Detectives say 25-year-old Desmond Mason has been charged for his involvement in a serious hit-and-run with a bicyclist on January 22nd.Β
Boone Police Charge A Man For Breaking & Entering At A Local Steakhouse
Officers with the Boone Police Department say Bryan Davis, 49, of Boone was arrested after breaking into a local steakhouse and stealing a large amount of money.
CMPD Asking For Public's Help Identifying Two Armed Robbery Suspects
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is asking for the publicβs help in identifying two suspects accused of armed robbery at a business last Thursday evening.
Gastonia Police Arrest Suspect In Dangerous Road Rage Case
Detectives say 23-year-old Milton Edwards Jr. of Cleveland County has been arrested and charged for his involvement in an aggravated assault involving two drivers that occurred on January 13th.
CMPD: Pedestrian Killed In A Fatal Hit-And-Run In Northwest Charlotte, 1 Woman Charged
Detectives with the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department say 33-year-old Cynthia Marcano has been charged for her involvement in the death of David Mercurius.
Police Arrest An 81-Year-Old Man Involved In A Gaston County Fatal Hit-And-Run
Officers with the Mount Holly Police Department say 81-year-old Joseph Laine of Lincolnton, N.C. is under arrest for his involvement in a fatal hit-and-runΒ that killed a pedestrian.
Boone Police Investigate A Hotel Room Robbery After $5,000 Worth Of Jewelry Stolen
Officials with High County Crime Stoppers and Boone Police are asking for the public's help in finding who is responsible for the theft of over 5,000 dollars worth of jewelry taken from an unoccupied room at a Comfort Inn and Suites on December 31st.Β
Police: Rock Hill Teen Arrested For Robbing His Friend At Gunpoint
Police say they arrested a teenager who is accused of robbing his friend at gunpoint Tuesday evening in Rock Hill.Β Β
Person Of Interest Sketch Released In Deadly Rock Hill Home Invasion
An 82-year-old victim has died following a violent Rock Hill home invasion that happened on New Year's Day, according to the Rock Hill Police Department.
Sheriff: 2 North Carolina Children Abandoned In Mississippi; 1 Dies
A 2-year-old Salisbury girl has been found dead after she and her 7-year-old brother were abandoned in a pickup truck in a wooded area of central Mississippi, a sheriff said.
Police Say A Wife Found Her Husband Fatally Shot At Home In A Hickory Homicide
Hickory Police officers say they responded to a call for service around 1 a.m. on January 24th to find a 59-year-old Black man, Marty Brown, dead in his living room lying on the couch with an apparent gunshot wound.
CMPD: 1 Man Dead, 2 Injured In Fatal North Charlotte Shooting
CMPD detectives identify 21-year-old Jamias Shropshire as the gunshot victim who passed away in this case, his family has been notified of his death.
Charlotte Group Pushes For An End To Violence
The group, 'Stop Killing Our Children' hosted a march in South Charlotte.
Iredell County Police Arrest A Statesville Man For Indecent Liberties With A Child
Police with the Iredell County Sheriff's Department say 21-year-old Javier Roberto Hernandez is under arrest for felony indecent liberties with a child.
Deputies: 2 Teens Die In A Rowan County Fatal Shooting
Detectives with the Rowan County Sheriff's Office say 16-year-old D'andra Scott and 19-year-old Jatice Wactor died in a shooting on January 22nd after a failed financial transaction in Rowan County.Β
Federal Authorities: Gastonia Man Convicted On Drug Trafficking And Gun Charges
A Charlotte federal jury has convicted 37-year-old Marcus Curry of Gastonia, North Carolina on drug trafficking and firearms charges after a three-day trial ending on January 22nd.
A Man Sentenced To Prison After Shooting & Killing South Charlotte Restaurant Cook
Eddie Doh pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, attempted murder, and assault on a police officer.
CMPD: Fatal Northeast Charlotte Shooting From September Now Classified As Justified Homicide
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Departmentβs Homicide Unit have classified a fatal northeast Charlotte shooting from September 2020 as a justified homicide, police say.
CMPD: Second Suspect Arrested For Murder After A Deadly Shooting Near UNCC Campus
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives have charged a second suspect in connection to a deadly shooting that happened near the UNC Charlotte campus in early November.
Rock Hill Man Sentenced To 12 Years In Prison For Drug Trafficking
A 30-year-old Rock Hill man was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison Tuesday for conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine, as well as conspiracy to commit money laundering, according to U.S. Attorney Peter McCoy, Jr.
7-Year-Old Struck By Stray Bullet In North Charlotte Shooting
An investigation is underway after a seven-year-old boy was struck by a stray bullet Tuesday afternoon following a north Charlotte shooting, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department reports.
Police: 17-Year-Old Charged With Attempted Murder After Strangling Mother In Rock Hill Hotel Room
A 17-year-old has been charged with attempted murder after she strangled her mother in a Rock Hill hotel room Saturday morning, police say.
Man Accused Of Stabbing Two People In Hickory Arrested After Standoff
A man accused of stabbing two people, including his mother, has been arrested after barricading himself inside a Hickory home Monday morning, according to Catawba County deputies.
Police: 3 Individuals Pose As CMPD Officers To Commit Fraud
Charlotte-Mecklenburg officers say they are investigating a group of fraudsters who posed as police officers on January 15th in order to get money out of their victim.
Hickory Police Search For Breaking And Entering Suspect
Hickory Police say they are searching for 44-year-old Chad Byrd who is the suspect in three breaking and entering cases.
Suspect Leads S.C. Troopers And Chester County Police In A High Speed Chase
Deputies with the Chester County Sheriff's Office say they were involved in a two-county high speed chase, with S.C. Highway Patrol, on Saturday morning that lead to a driver losing control of their vehicle and crashing.
More Than 100 Charlotte Officers Heading To Nation's Capital Ahead Of Inauguration Day
90 CMPD Officers and 40 Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Deputies will leave for Washington, D.C., Monday
Lancaster Police Arrest A 21-Year-Old Man For 3 Armed Robberies
Lancaster police say 21-year-old Reco Miller is under arrest for his involvement in three armed robberies at businesses located in Lancaster County from December 14th through December 23rd.
Lincolnton Man Arrested, Charged For Sexual Assault Of Child
A 34-year-old Lincolnton man was arrested Wednesday on child sexual assault charges, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office
2 Young Children Thrown From Golf Cart After Driver Seems To Intentionally Slam Into Them
A 9-year-old girl, a 16-month-old toddler and their dad were in that golf cart. The kids were thrown from the vehicle and were hurt. They're all OK but still very shaken up.
Deputies: 21-Year-Old Taylorsville Man Charged With Statutory Rape, Incest
A 21-year-old Taylorsville man was arrested and charged Wednesday for the statutory rape and incest of a child, according to the Alexander County Sheriff's Office.
3 Shootings In 3 Rock Hill Neighborhoods Rattle Residents
Police don't believe the shootings are connected.
CMPD Employee Arrested, Charged For Driving While Impaired
An employee of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has been arrested and charged for driving while impaired Tuesday morning, according to CMPD.
CMPD: Fatal South Charlotte Shooting From October Now Classified As Justified Homicide
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Departmentβs Homicide Unit have classified a fatal south Charlotte shooting from October 2020 as a justified homicide, police say.
CMPD Asking For Public's Help Identifying Suspect In South Charlotte Bowling Alley Shooting
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives are looking for a suspect that has been accused of shooting one person at a south Charlotte bowling alley Saturday evening.
Police: Man Dies In A Fatal Two-Vehicle Collision In Northwest Charlotte
Detectives with the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department say the driver of a silver 2005 Honda Accord died after losing control of his car and colliding with a 2011 Hyundai Sonata SE on Mount Holly Road.Β
Charlotte Fire Investigates A Deadly Structure Fire In West Charlotte
Fire Investigators with the Charlotte Fire Department and Arson Investigators with the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department say they are investigating a fire in west Charlotte that left one person dead.
Caldwell County Police Investigate A Fatal Shooting At A Local Convenience Store
Deputies say they were dispatched around 11:30 a.m. to an incomplete 911 call from a convenience store, the Market Basket, in Caldwell County where two individuals were shot and one man died on Tuesday, January 5th.
CMPD: Detectives Investigate A Serious Car Crash Involving A Stolen Vehicle
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives say on January 6th the driver of a stolen 2019 Toyota Highlander collided with another vehicle causing serious injuries on Tom Hunter Road in north Charlotte.
Detectives: High School Teacher Charged With Felony Indecent Liberties With A Student In Iredell County
Detectives with the Iredell County Sheriff's Office say a science teacher at North Iredell High School is under arrest after he exchanged sexual messages with a student.
CMPD: One Person Shot, Killed In West Charlotte
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives say a west Charlotte homicide investigation is underway after one person was shot and killed Tuesday evening.
CMPD: Charlotte's First Homicide Investigation Of 2021 Underway After Driver Intentionally Hit Woman With Car
Police are conducting Charlotte's first homicide investigation of 2021 after a man hit two people, killing one and critically injuring the other in an incident they say was intentional.
Woman Confronts Man Arrested For Threatening Zaxby's Worker In Hickory
A 53-year-old man has been arrested after he was accused of communicating threats against a 15 year-old employee at Zaxby's in Hickory on Sunday.
19-Year-Old Charged After Man Was Injured In Salisbury Drive-By Shooting
A 19-year-old has been arrested and charged after one person was hurt in a drive-by shooting in Salisbury Monday morning.
Thieves Steal Thousands Of Dollars Worth In Porch Furniture
No arrests have been made.
CMPD: Detectives Charge A Man For Murder Following A Fatal Shooting In East Charlotte
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives say 25-year-old Yosel Pineda has been charged for the death of Alejandro Arreola after a fatal shooting on December 21st.
Gastonia Police Ask For Public's Help Locating Vehicle In Hit-And-Run That Killed Kings Mountain Man
The Gastonia Police Department is asking for the publicβs help to identify a suspect vehicle in a hit-and-run on Christmas Eve that killed 33-year-old James Marshall Nichols of Kings Mountain.
Detectives Charge Homeowner, Several Teenagers Under Arrest Following A Home Invasion In Alexander County
A homeowner has been charged for discharging his firearm into an occupied vehicle, and three teens are facing burglary charges after officers say they forced their way into a home in Taylorsville demanding money and other items.
Lancaster County Police Investigate A Shooting, 1 Man With Severe Injuries
Lancaster Police officers say they responded to reports of shots fired shortly before 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 30th on Woodland Drive to find a man suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
Detectives Investigate A Credit Card Skimmer Operation In Burke County
Detectives with the Burke County Sheriff's Office say they are investigating several cases where it is believed a credit card skimmer was used to compromise credit and debit cards in the Rutherford College area.
CMPD: Detectives Classify The Homicide Of A 16-Year-Old In South Charlotte As Justified
Detectives with CMPD say the fatal shooting of 16-year-old Vontairius Doster in south Charlotte has been classified as a justified homicide.
Deputies: Alexander County Man Arrested For Impersonating An Officer
Deputies say 38-year-old Timothy Stafford of Bethlehem, N.C. is under arrest for impersonating a police officer.
Union County Detention Officer Exposed To Fentanyl While Processing Mail
Jail officials say while two Union County Sheriff's Detention Officers were processing inmate mail on Tuesday, December 29th, one officer was exposed to Fentanyl when they accidentally inhaled a powdery substance inside a Christmas card addressed to an inmate.
N.C. Troopers Investigate A 3-Vehicle Collision In Iredell County
Troopers say they responded to a three-vehicle collision on Interstate-40 West where four individuals received injuries and one man was charged for failing to maintain lane control on December 30th around 11 a.m.
CMPD: A 19-Year-Old Woman And 3 Juveniles Charged In A Facebook Marketplace Armed Robbery
Detectives say 19-year-old Destinee Little and three male juveniles are under arrest for armed robbery after a Facebook Marketplace exchange backfired in east Charlotte.
Police: Man Charged With Murder After Teen Killed In Gastonia Shooting
Gastonia Police say 25-year-old Anfernee Patterson is under arrest for first degree murder for the fatal shooting that killed 18-year-old Jeremy Lipscomb on December 21st.
CMPD Investigating Third Homicide In Less Than 24 Hours After Woman Killed In Northeast Charlotte Shooting
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives say 28-year-old Herbrea Keels has been identified as the gunshot victim in the fatal northeast Charlotte shooting.
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