Record Number of Homicides As Charlotte Reaches 123 Murders in 2020
A grim and troubling end to 2020. 123 people have lost their lives to violence in Charlotte this year, the most on record.
Local Crime
Man Facing Voluntary Manslaughter Charges In Deadly Northwest Charlotte Stabbing
Police say they charged a man with voluntary manslaughter after he stabbed another man to death during a domestic situation in northwest Charlotte, according to a news release.Β Β
CMPD Investigating Fatal Stabbing In Northeast Charlotte
Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are investigating a fatal stabbing that happened shortly before 9:30pm on December 28th on Newell-Hickory Grove Road in northeast Charlotte, according to a news release.
CMPD Says Northwest Charlotte Homicide From September Was Justified
Charlotte police say the man that was found dead after a welfare check early Sunday morning in northwest Charlotte has been identified.
Amber Alert Canceled After Missing 3-Year-Old Girl Found Safe
Gastonia Police say the Amber Alert for Kaysie Jay Lipscomb has been canceled, after she was found safe in Union County, NC in the Stallings area. The Union Co. Sheriff's Office has taken suspect Raheem Tyshawn Pate into custody on unrelated charges.
CMPD: 2 Teens Dead, 1 In Hospital Following A Fatal Shooting In East Charlotte
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives say 16-year-old Katherine Lopez Cruz and 13-year-old Michelle Robles were killed in a shooting in east Charlotte on December 24th.
Pineville Police Investigate Reports Of Shots Fired Inside Carolina Place Mall
Detectives with the Pineville Police Department say Carolina Place Mall closed Christmas Eve after police received multiple 911 calls reporting shots being fired inside the mall.Β
24-Year-Old Man Shot, Killed In East Charlotte
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives say an investigation is underway after a 24-year-old man was fatally shot in east Charlotte Tuesday night.
Funeral Held For 25-Year-Old Concord Police Officer Killed In The Line Of Duty
The funeral service for 25-year-old Officer Jason Shuping, who was killed in the line of duty last week, was held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, December 22nd at Cabarrus Arena and Events Center.
Mooresville Couple Facing Child Abuse Charges After Deputies Say They Were High On Meth And Marijuana While Caring For An Infant
Iredell County Deputies say a Mooresville couple was taken into custody on child abuse charges after an investigation determined they were high on meth and marijuana while caring for their infant child.
Veteran Kings Mountain Police Officer Recovering Following Shootout
A Kings Mountain police officer is recovering from surgery Saturday night after he was shot near Kings Mountain Country Club.
Federal Officials: Catawba County Man Sentenced To Over 6 Years In Prison For Child Porn
U.S. District Judge Kenneth Bell sentenced Darren Matthews, 46, of Conover, N.C. to 78 months in prison for child pornography charges, according to a news release.
CMPD: Juvenile Fatally Shot In Northwest Charlotte Identified, 18-Year-Old Charged With Murder
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives identify the victim in the fatal shooting as 17-year-old Sharrieff Jones Jr. and charge 18-year-old Deontae Eddings for his involvement in the incident that occurred on December 13th.
Novant Health Administers Its First COVID-19 Vaccine
Following the arrival of multiple ultralow freezers, extensive training of its team members, and a successful day of mock distribution and administration, Novant Health inoculated its first front-line health care workers today, using the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.
CMPD: Two Teens Accused Of Robbing 14-Year-Old At Gunpoint In Northeast Charlotte
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police say two teenagers accused of robbing a 14-year-old at gunpoint in northeast Charlotte Sunday night have been arrested.
Pardon Granted To Ronnie Long By NC Gov. Roy Cooper
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper granted a pardon of innocence for Ronnie Long, a Concord man who spent 44 years behind bars for a rape conviction he said he didn't commit.
9-Year-Old Girl Seriously Injured In West Charlotte Shooting
A 9-year-old girl was seriously injured in a shooting that happened Wednesday afternoon in west Charlotte.
Community Comes Together To Honor Mount Holly Police Officer Tyler Herndon
A police officer has died following an officer-involved shooting at the Mount Holly Car Wash and Arcade. Officer Tyler Herndon's funeral was held on Tuesday, December 15th.
Charlotte Woman Pleads Guilty In Debt Collection Scheme
A Charlotte woman pleaded guilty in connection with a five-year debt collection scheme that defrauded hundreds of victims across the country out of nearly $2 million, federal prosecutors said.
Woman Killed, Man Injured In Lancaster Shooting
Lancaster Police are investigating after a woman was killed and a man was critically injured in a shooting early Sunday morning.
23-Year-Old Shot, Killed In Northeast Charlotte
A northeast Charlotte homicide investigation is underway after a man was found fatally shot early Sunday.
CMPD: 36-Year-Old Man Shot To Death In South Charlotte
Police are investigating a homicide after a man was shot to death in south Charlotte Saturday night.
Fallen Mount Holly Police Officer Remembered During Vigils on Sunday Night
Hundreds of people from across the community honored the life of Officer Tyler Herndon on Sunday night. Back-to-back vigils were held, one in the city where he served, the other in the place where he grew up.
Growing Memorial for Mount Holly Officer Killed in the Line of Duty
A community in mourning is coming together to remember a Mount Holly police officer killed in the line of duty. Officer Tyler Herndon would have turned 26-years-old on Sunday. He died while responding to a break-in early Friday morning.
Deputies: 10-Year-Old Boy Shot And Killed In Catawba County
Deputies say a 10-year-old boy died after being shot in Catawba County on Friday, December 11th.
2-Year-Old Killed In Hit And Run In Wilkes County, Troopers Search For Suspect
Troopers say 2-year-old Atticus Stamey of Hays, North Carolina died after wandering away from his home and getting hit by a vehicle on December 10th.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Detectives Investigate A Fatal Shooting In North Charlotte
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives say 25-year-old Joshua Sealy was killed in a fatal north Charlotte shooting on December 10th.
CMPD: Suspect Wanted In Armed Robbery Of North Charlotte 7-Eleven
Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are asking for the public's help with identifying the suspect accused of robbing a north Charlotte business.
One Dead, Another Injured In Northeast Charlotte Shooting
Police say one person is dead and another was injured in a northeast Charlotte shooting that happened early Thursday morning.
Deputies Arrest 2 Individuals And Seize Over 2 Pounds Of Meth And Crack During Traffic Stop
Deputies with the Iredell County Sheriff's Office Interstate Criminal Enforcement (ICE) Team say they arrested two individuals for trafficking drugs after conducting a traffic stop on December 7th.
Three Suspects Wanted In South Charlotte Armed Robbery
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police are asking the public's help with identifying three suspects accused of robbing an arcade in south Charlotte early Saturday.
CMPD: Man Wanted In Northwest Charlotte Homicide Arrested In Arkansas
Charlotte police say the man wanted in a fatal northwest Charlotte shooting that happened Thanksgiving Day has been arrested in Arkansas.
Police Release Name Of Suspect And Officer Involved In Southwest Charlotte Officer-Involved Shooting
Detectives with the State Bureau of Investigation say they are investigating a southwest Charlotte shooting involving an officer.
Charlotte Fire Truck, Two Vehicles Struck By Bullets In Southwest Charlotte
An investigation is underway after a Charlotte fire truck and two other vehicles were struck by stray bullets in southwest Charlotte Monday morning.
16-Year-Old Boy Shot In The Face In Chester County
A 16-year-old boy is in the hospital after being shot in the face at a home in Chester County. Investigators arrived around 5:30 on Saturday morning to find multiple shots fired at the home from the outside.
Albemarle Detectives Arrest 3 Suspects For Murder From A 2018 Fatal Shooting
Detectives with the Albemarle Police Department say three suspects are under arrest for the murder of 24-year-old Brian Smith who was fatally shot on August 25th, 2018.
KMPD: Larceny Suspect Arrested After Hitting Officer With His Car While Fleeing
Deputies say larceny suspect Brandon King is under arrest after hitting an officer with his car while fleeing from police on December 4th.
Four Teenagers Charged With Murder In Fatal East Charlotte Shooting
CMPD detectives say 19-year-old Marques Fleming has been additionally charged in the murder of Ricardo Perez.
SLED: Former Police Officer Charged For Providing Alcohol To Minors
Agents with the S.C. Law Enforcement Division say former officer Joshua Christmas, 23, with the Sumter Police Department is charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor after providing alcohol to minors at a party he hosted in May.
Detectives: Indian Trail Man Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud, Defrauding Victims Of Over $385,000
U.S. Attorney Andrew Murray says Bryan Cohen, 45, of Indian Trail pleaded guilty to wire fraud after operating an investment scheme that defrauded investors of more than $385,000.
Federal Officials: 17 Charged In Federal Drug Conspiracy And Firearms Case In Lancaster County
Deputies say 17 individuals face charges for their roles in a drug trafficking ring and breaking gun laws in South Carolina after a two-year long investigation.
Union County Deputies Seize 27 Pounds Of Fentanyl, 2 Men Arrested
Detectives say they seized 27 pounds of fentanyl from a house on Concord Highway, one of the largest drug seizures in Union County history, and arrested two suspects on December 2nd.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Search For A Person Of Interest After 16-Year-Old Fatally Shot
CMPD detectives say they need the public's help identifying a person of interest in the homicide of 16-year-old Ruben Contreras.
Deputies: 26-Year-Old Morganton Woman Arrested For Sexual Abuse Of A Foster Child
Deputies with the Burke County Sheriff's Office say Mary Brown, 26, is under arrest for engaging in a sexual act with a foster child.
CMPD: Charlotte Man Sentenced To 14 Years In Prison For Armed Robberies
Andrew Murray, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina, says 59-year-old Alvin Pierce is sentenced to 168 months in prison on gun charges after committing two armed bank robberies in Charlotte.
CMPD: 'Armed And Dangerous' Man Wanted In Charlotte's 100th Homicide Of 2020
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is requesting the public's help with locating the suspect in the October killing of a 41-year-old man in northeast Charlotte.
CMPD: Impaired Driver Caused Fatal Accident That Killed Woman, Injured 5-Year-Old
Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department say an impaired driver who was driving on a suspended license from a previous impaired driving offense caused a crash that killed a woman and injured a 5-year-old child in north Charlotte.Β Β
FBI Looking For "Too Tall Bandit" Who Is Accused In 16 Bank Robberies Over The Last Decade
The FBI says they are looking for a serial bank robber nicknamed "Too Tall Bandit."Β Officials believe the robber is responsible for at least 16 bank robberies in Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina, according to a news release.
Fort Mill School District Needs Help Identifying Suspects Who Vandalized Catawba Ridge High School
Officials with the Fort Mill School District are asking for the public's assistance in identifying the suspects accused of vandalizing property at Catawba Ridge High School.
Criminal Record, Sentence Changes Among New North Carolina Laws
New laws began Tuesday in North Carolina that are designed to help more people convicted of lower-level crimes and nonviolent drug trafficking get records cleared or punishments eased.
Northeast Charlotte Murder Suspect Arrested In Alamance County
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police say one person is in custody following a homicide investigation in northeast Charlotte late Sunday night.
Police: Man Arrested For Having Explosive Device Inside Huntersville Apartment
Police say a man was arrested after an explosive device was located inside an apartment off Streamview Drive in Huntersville on November 28th.
CMPD: Deputies Charge A Man For His Involvement In A Serious Collision
Deputies say Marcus Harris has been charged for his involvement in a car crash causing serious injuries that happened on November 17th, after being discharged from the hospital for injuries he sustained in the crash.
Concord Mills Mall Closes Early on Saturday Night Due to Disorderly Juveniles
Police say Concord Mills mall closed early on Saturday night, after management told them several juveniles or teens became disorderly. Concord Police say several stores decided to close on their own, before management decided to close the entire mall.
CMPD: 2 Teens Charged With Murder After 16-Year-Old Fatally Shot In West Charlotte
Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department say they have additionally charged a 15-year-old boy for the murder of Joshua Clawson.
CMPD: Woman Charged With Murder After A Fatal Shooting In Northwest Charlotte
Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department say Rsheena White, 38, is under arrest for the murder of David Sanders, 42, after a shooting in northwest Charlotte on November 27th.
South Carolina Troopers Charge A Man With A DUI After A 3-Vehicle Fatal Collision
Troopers with the South Carolina Highway Patrol say 43-year-old Jamells Floyd is charged with a felony DUI with death following a three-vehicle fatal collision on November 26th.
S.C. Deputies: One Woman Killed And One Man Injured In Chester County Shooting
Deputies with the Chester County Sheriff's Office say one woman died and one man was taken to a local hospital after a fatal shooting in Richburg, S.C.
Lincoln County Police Say A Man Is Under Arrest For Stealing A Vehicle And Previous Warrants
Detectives with the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office say Jospeh Hughes, 31, was arrested for stealing a 1997 Ford pickup after a police chase where one patrol car was damaged.Β
Concord Police Say A Man Is In Custody After Bringing A Gun To Concord Mills Mall
Officials with the Concord Police Department say a man is in custody after reports of gunfire at Concord Mills mall, and there is no danger to the public.
CMPD: Detectives Arrest A Man For Sexual Solicitation Of A Minor
Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department say 30-year-old Tobias Flores-De Paz is under arrest for soliciting a child for sexual acts online.
Lincoln County Deputies: Man Arrested For Stabbing Mother With Knife While She Was Sleeping
Deputies with the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office say 24-year-old Tyreke Alexander is under arrest for stabbing his mother with a knife on November 24th.
Woman Charged With Trafficking Opium In Lenoir
Detectives with the Lenoir Police Department say Elizabeth Lewis, 29, was arrested for possession of illegal drugs after police searched her car following a routine traffic stop on November 20th.
SLED Investigates Officer Involved Shooting In Chester County
Investigators say shots were fired during a conflict between deputies with the Chester County Sheriff's office and one man, no one was injured or shot.
Union County Police Charge A Man In Overdose Death
Detectives with the Union County Sheriff's Office say 28-year-old Cody Cummings is under arrest for his involvement in the fatal overdose of 30-year-old Chase Drye from June.
Fort Mill Police Charge 2 And Search For 1 After Finding Weapons and Drugs Following A Car Chase
Officers with the Fort Mill Police Department say they arrested two suspects and continue to search for another suspect after a police chase ended with an overturned vehicle and officers found drugs and weapons inside the suspects' car.
York County Detectives Arrest 3 For Catalytic Converter Thefts
York County detectives say they have arrested three individuals for stealing catalytic converters after opening an investigation on July 1st, 2020.
North Carolina Man Sentenced To Over 11 Years In Prison For Drug Charges
U.S. Attorney Andrew Murray says Ryan Farley, 31, is sentenced to 135 months in prison and four years of supervised release after several prior drug trafficking convictions.
Statesville Woman Charged With Sexually Assaulting Child
A Statesville woman is facing two felony charges after investigators say she sexually assaulted a child, according to the Iredell County Sheriff's Office.Β
Lincoln County Police Charge A Man For Child Sexual Assault
Detectives with the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office say 30-year-old Erick Cardenas was charged with indecent liberties with a childΒ after admitting to sexually assaulting a minor.
17-Year-Old Killed In Kannapolis Shooting
The Kannapolis Police Department says a teen is dead after a fatal shooting that happened in Kannapolis on November 13.
DA Merriweather Announces Plan To Tackle Court Case Backlog Caused By COVID-19 In N.C.
District Attorney Spencer Merriweather says he has a plan to tackle court cases that have accumulated after many courts closures in North Carolina due to coronavirus.
Kannapolis Police Investigate The Homicide Of A 17-Year-Old
Officers with the Kannapolis Police Department say 17-year-old Jaiden Yates was shot and killed on November 13th in Kannapolis.
Former Salisbury High School Teacher Arrested For Having Sexual Contact With A Child
A former Salisbury High School teacher is facing a felony charge after authorities say he had sexual contact with a child earlier this month.
Lancaster Man Arrested For Shooting On Cherry Road In Rock Hill
The Rock Hill Police Department says they arrested a Lancaster man who shot at two people at a business on Cherry Road.Β Officers responded to Top Gear Motors on Cherry Road just before 10pm on November 12th in reference to a shooting.
Second Suspect Charged With Murder In Homicide Case Of Brooks Sandwich House Co-Owner
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police announced Tuesday that a second suspect has been charged in the murder case of Scott Brooks, the co-owner of Brooks' Sandwich House, who was killed in December 2019.
Charlotte Man Connected To 35 Armed Robbery Cases Gets Sentenced To 18 Years In Prison
A federal judge sentenced a Charlotte man, who was linked to 35 armed robbery cases, to 18 years in prison, according to a news release.
CMPD: Woman Fleeing Police Following Traffic Stop Dies After Crashing Into Semi Truck In West Charlotte
Investigators with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department say a woman who was fleeing from police following a traffic stop died after her vehicle collided with a tractor-trailer in west Charlotte.
Family Identifies Employee Killed At Tire Store In Concord
A family is in mourning after a young man was gunned down inside a tire store where he worked. Family members say 27-year-old Terence Wallace is the man shot to death during a SWAT standoff yesterday at Discount Tire in Concord.
Skaters Pushing to Save Eastland DIY Skatepark
Some local skaters are working to save a skatepark in our area. The Eastland DIY Skatepark has taken over part of the old Eastland Mall site in East Charlotte. Charlotte City Council is planning a massive, new development for the site to bring new life to the area, but the skaters say they're afraid they're going to be pushed out.
Fort Mill Police Search For A Woman Involved In A Road Rage Incident Turned Shooting
Detectives with the Fort Mill Police Department say they are asking for the public's help finding a woman who shot at another car in a road rage incident on Friday, November 13th.
Former Lancaster Correctional Officer Charged With Smuggling Drugs To An Inmate
Former correctional officer Kayla Klimczak, 32, inmate Jame Waites, 30,Β and Jeffrey Johnson, 46, are charged for attempting to bring illegal drugs into the Lancaster County Detention Center, according to a news release.
Lancaster Man Convicted Of Slaying, Dismembering Teen Roommate
A Lancaster man convicted of killing his teenage roommate and disposing of the body has been sentenced to 60 years in prison.
6 Shot, Including 2 Police Officers, At Gastonia Nightclub
Six people were shot, including two police officers, outside of a Gastonia nightclub late Thursday night, Gastonia police say.
8PM: Devils "Episode 6"
Massimo makes an agreement with Vicky to capture the head of Subterranea, who has proven quite difficult to apprehend in the past while they employ Sofia and command a counterinformation platform, in exchange for a secret dossier.
CMPD: No Active Shooter In Uptown Charlotte, Lockdowns Lifted
The Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department says there is not an active shooter in uptown Charlotte after posts on social media Tuesday indicated otherwise.
Rock Hill Man Charged With Attempted Murder Following York County Officer Involved Shooting
A Rock Hill man is facing attempted murder charges following an officer involved shooting in York County, according to a news release from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED).
Rock Hill Police Searching For Suspect After Shooting Inside Business
Police say Shawn Durham is the suspect in the shooting.
CMPD: Second Suspect Charged For Involvement In East Charlotte Double Homicide Case
Charlotte police say a second suspect has been charged in connection to a fatal east Charlotte shooting that happened in October after being located during a West Virginia traffic stop.
CMPD: 19-Year-Old Facing Multiple Charges After Fatal Northeast Charlotte Shooting
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives say a 19-year-old has been charged in the northeast Charlotte fatal shooting case that happened Wednesday night.
Surveillance Video Shows Lake Norman RV Resort Arson Suspect Catch Fire During Breaking And Entering
An arson suspect caught themselves on fire after breaking into an RV resort in Sherrills Ford.Β
15-Year-Old Accused In Union County Crime Spree
The Union County Sheriff's Office says they arrested a 15-year-old boy after connecting him to several crimes that happened in Indian Trail.
Man Wanted By Iredell County Sheriff's Office For Sexual Assault And Kidnapping
Deputies with the Iredell County Sheriff's Office say they are looking for 40-year-old Akura Rickett in connection to a reported sexual assault that stemmed from a domestic violence incident.
Shelby Man Faces Up To 7 Years In Prison For Robberies In Catawba And Burke Counties
Investigators say 20-year-old Kamau Clark will serve a five to seven year prison sentence for his involvement in a pair of robberies in Catawba and Burke counties.
Armed Man Arrested At North Charlotte Polling Site Facing New Charges
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police say an armed 36-year-old man who was arrested Tuesday at a north Charlotte polling site is now facing additional charges after returning to the property following his release from jail.
Alexander County Man Charged With 35 Counts Of Sexual Exploitation Of A Minor
Sheriff Chris Bowman says 19-year-old John Mast was served with warrants for 35 counts of felony third degree sexual exploitation of a minor.
CMPD: Detectives Charge 2 Men For Four Robberies In Southwest Charlotte
CMPD detectives say Kevin Lopez, 27, and Keishaun Anderson, 18, are under arrest for four robberies that took place in southwest Charlotte on November 1st.
Iredell County Courts Cancel Sessions Amid COVID-19 Exposures
Iredell County court officials say most court sessions will be cancelled in the county the week of November 2nd-6th due to COVID-19 exposures.
Union County Detectives Arrest Kannapolis Man For Murder After Airbnb Shooting
Union County Sheriff's detectives say 21-year-old Diontre Lipscomb is under arrest for the murder of Jimman Rice, 34, after a fatal shooting at an Airbnb party on August 30th.
CMPD: Woman Sexually Assaulted In Uptown Charlotte After Leaving Panthers' Game
Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department say a woman was sexually assaulted in Uptown Charlotte after she left the Carolina Panthers' football game.
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