CMPD Detectives Investigate A Homicide In East Charlotte
Police say a woman died after being assaulted by a bladed weapon shortly after 4:10 a.m on August 23rd.
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CMPD: Police Charge A Man In The Fatal Altercation In North Charlotte
CMPD detectives say they charged Jonathan Ramsey, 31, for the murder of Billy McKay Jr in the apartment complex fight in north Charlotte.
Hickory Police Charge Two for An Armed Robbery Of A Family Dollar
The Hickory Police Department say they have two suspects in custody for an armed robbery of a Family Dollar located on Springs Road.
One Person Seriously Injured After Uptown Charlotte Shooting
One person is being treated for life-threatening injuries after an uptown Charlotte shooting Tuesday, according to police.
CMPD: 3 Dead In Fatal West Charlotte Shooting
The third victim in a fatal west Charlotte shooting that happened Sunday has died due to the life-threatening injuries he sustained.
Lenoir Police Charge A Man For The Rape Of An Elderly Woman
Officers with the Lenoir Police Department arrested a man for the rape of an elderly woman, according to a news release.
55-Year-Old Found Fatally Shot At Homeless Camp In Statesville
A man has been arrested for his involvement in Statesville's fourth homicide of the year after a 55-year-old man was discovered at a homeless camp Tuesday afternoon, officers say.
CMPD: 19-Year-Old Charged With Murder In Northwest Charlotte Homicide Case
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Detectives have charged a 19-year-old man for the murder of a 22-year-old who died in a fatal northwest Charlotte shooting in July.
3 Children Shot Accidentally In Charlotte, Law Enforcement Push Gun Safety
One victim, a two-year-old boy, died
Two Men Killed In Lincolnton House Fire After One Allegedly Assaulted Father With Machete
Two men were killed in a Lincolnton house fire Sunday after an alleged assault with a machete took place at another home involving one of the victims' father.
Over $700,000 Raised In Memory Of 5-Year-Old Boy Who Was Fatally Shot
More than $700,000 has been raised for the funeral service expenses of a slain 5-year-old boy in Wilson whose death has captured national attention.
CMPD: Detectives Charge A Father For The Fatal Accidental Shooting Of A Two-Year-Old
CMPD detectives charged Antonio Cureton, 24, for the wrongful death of his two-year-old son Amor Cureton, according to a news release.
CMPD: Detectives Arrest A Man For Two Violent Deadly Attacks
Detectives with CMPD say they charged a man for a physical altercation in which he shot another man, and for another assault where he stabbed a man.
CMPD Investigating Shooting In Uptown Charlotte
Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are investigating a shooting that happened at an apartment complex in Uptown Charlotte.Β The shooting was reported just after 12pm on North Graham Street near 7th Street.Β Β
Pregnant Cows Fatally Shot On Charlotte Radio Hostβs Farm
Union County authorities are conducting an animal-cruelty investigation involving the deaths of four pregnant Black Angus cows on a Charlotte radio hostβs farm, the Union County Sheriffβs Office announced in a Facebook post on Thursday.
Hickory Police Department Arrest A Second Man In Connection To A Fatal July Shooting
The Hickory Police Department say they arrested 25-year-old Craig Ruff on charges related to the homicide of Donald Simpson.Β
Salisbury Police: 28-Year-Old Man Charged After Shooting His Father, Leaving Him In Critical Condition
Salisbury Police say a 28-year-old man has been charged after he shot his father Thursday leaving him in critical condition.
CMPD: 25-Year-Old Man Charged After 2-Year-Old Accidentally Shot Himself In West Charlotte
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Detectives have charged a 25-year-old man for failing to secure a firearm which resulted in a two-year-old accidentally shooting himself in west Charlotte Wednesday evening, police say.
Gaston County Police: 49-Year-Old Lenoir Man Charged With Multiple Sex Offenses Committed Against Children
A 49-year-old Lenoir man has been charged with multiple sex offenses by Gaston County Police following an investigation that was opened after a victim came forward.
Sheriffs Charge 2 For The Theft Of A Utility Trailer And Other Stolen Merchandise
Officers charge two for stealing a utility trailer on Clyde Pool Road, as well as various retail products, according to a news release.
Anson County Man Sentenced To 13 Years On Child Pornography Charges
On Monday, Jeremy McQuage, 41, of Morven, N.C. was sentenced to 160 months in prison on child pornography charges.
5-Year-Old Injured After Shots Fired Into Home
Gunshots fired inside a Rock Hill home where five people were sleeping. A young child was injured, and police have no idea who would want to hurt this family.
Police Make Major Drug Bust In Albemarle
Police say they found nearly 200 grams of opioids, 98 grams of marijuana, and over $3,000 in cash at a home in Albemarle.
Police: 25-Year-Old Man Charged With Robbery Of Rock Hill 7-Eleven
Police say a 25-year-old man has been charged in connection to a robbery that happened at a Rock Hill 7-Eleven early Saturday morning.
CMPD: Police Charge A Man In A Three-Vehicle Fatal Crash In North Charlotte
Officers say an owner of a 2018 Suzuki motorcycle died on Saturday, August 8th in a three-vehicle crash on Sunset Road.
Local Advocates Demand Inmate Reduction at Mecklenburg County Jail
A local advocacy group is once again demanding officials reduce the inmate population at the Mecklenburg County Jail in uptown Charlotte.
Gastonia Police Arrest A Man Suspected To Be Involved In A Shooting That Injured 2
The Gastonia Police Department arrested 25-year-old Anton Harris in connection to a shooting that occurred August 3rd that injured two people, according to a news release.
Ex-Covenant Day School Teacher Sentenced To 6 Years In Prison For Receiving Child Pornography
U.S. District Judge Kenneth Bell sentenced the Matthews teacher to six years in prison, and ten years of supervised release, for receiving child pornography, according to a news release.
Kings Mountain Police Charge A Man In A Stabbing
Kings Mountain police charged David Chambers with assault with a deadly weapon, after they responded to a stabbing shortly before 12 p.m. on August 5th on Cleveland Avenue.
Sheriff: Mother, Daughter Shot In Lincoln County, Suspect Found After Falling Down 50-Foot Cliff
Detectives say they arrested a man for shooting a woman and her 7-year-old daughter in the back.Β The suspect is then accused of falling down a 50-foot cliff.
CMPD: Detectives Charge Two Brothers For Shooting A Woman In Front Of Her Child In North Charlotte
Detectives say two brothers have been charged for the shooting of a 22-year-old woman in the presence of her one-week-old infant.
Lincoln County Deputies Charge Two Men With Sexual Assault Of A Child
Detectives arrested two Lincoln County men for several sexual assault charges to a child, according to a news release.
Police Arrest 15-Year-Old For Brazen Carjacking In Concord
Concord Police say they arrested a 15-year-old for the carjacking that happened at a Circle K off Concord Mills Boulevard on July 25th.
Police: Man Wanted In Lancaster County Fatal Weekend Shooting That Killed A 49-Year-Old Man
The Lancaster Police have identified a suspect who has been accused of fatally shooting a man outside a home on Dixon Road Saturday.
Woman Reports Armed Robbery & Sexual Assault Near Frazier Park
A violent and brazen attack at a park in Uptown. Police need help finding a suspect after a woman reports being robbed then sexually assaulted at Frazier Park.
Lancaster Police Investigating Second Fatal Weekend Shooting, Victim Identified As 18-Year-Old
Lancaster Police are investigating a second homicide that happened over the weekend at an apartment complex Sunday evening.
CMPD: Woman Sexually Assaulted In Uptown Charlotte
A woman was sexually assaulted in Uptown Charlotte, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.Β Officers say they responded to the call just after 5:30pm on McNinch Street, which is near Frazier Park in Uptown Charlotte.
Gaston County Police Arrest Man On Statutory Rape Charges
Police charged Jose Palacios, 28, on seven counts of statutory rape of a child 15-years-old or younger, according to a news release.
CMPD: 30-Minute Police Chase That Started In Gaston County Resulted In Crashes, Officer Hurt
A man trying to elude capture led police officers on a chase that included three crashes, a stolen police car and an officer being dragged with his own vehicle, authorities said Thursday.
Fourth Suspect In Deadly East Charlotte Fight Located, Arrested In New Jersey
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Detectives have arrested a fourth suspect in reference to a murder that happened in east Charlotte on June 9th.
CMPD: Man Facing Additional Charge In Northeast Charlotte Fatal Crash
Detectives with CMPD additionally charged Waltavius Mims with Involuntary Manslaughter after he hit and killed a man and dog along Prosperity Church Road July 1st, according to the news release.Β
Detectives With CMPD Have Charged Two Men For The Fatal Shooting Off Nevin Chase Road
Detectives have charged 20-year-old Curtis Beatty and a 17-year-old man for the murder of Andre Boyd, according to a press release.Β
Grandmother Killed Picking Up Granddaughter at Birthday Party; Killer on the Run
Police need help finding out who killed a 63-year-old grandmother in North Charlotte. Investigators believe Wilma Petty got caught in crossfire.
Deputies Charge A Man In Connection With A Drug Overdose In Union County
Deputies arrested a Monroe man in connection to the fatal fentanyl overdose that killed 21-year-old Cameron Whitson in May.
Arrest Made After Man Shot And Killed At West Charlotte Arcade
A west Charlotte homicide investigation is underway after a man was found shot to death inside of an arcade Friday evening.
21-Year-Old Woman Charged After Man Fatally Stabbed In East Charlotte Home
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Detectives charged a 21-year-old woman with murder after a man was fatally stabbed in an east Charlotte home early Sunday morning.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer Charged With DWI In Union County
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer Lorenzo Knaff is on unpaid administrative leave following a Driving While Impaired (DWI) charge and a Carrying a Concealed Weapon (CCW) charge in Union County.
CMPD: 63-Year-Old Woman Identified As Victim In North Charlotte Homicide
A 63-year-old woman has been identified as the victim in a fatal north Charlotte shooting that happened Saturday night.
Cherryville Murder Suspect Arrested In Homicide Case Of 65-Year-Old Lincoln County Victim
According to Lincoln County deputies, a Cherryville man was arrested for his accused involvement in the death of a 65-year-old manΒ Monday morning.
Deputies: North Carolina Professor Found Dead Weeks After Backlash
Authorities on Thursday discovered the body of a white North Carolina professor who recently announced his retirement amid backlash over his comments on social media, in which called the stateβs governor βMassa Cooperβ and compared coronavirus restrictions to living in a βslave state.β
Man Arrested For Concealment Of Death After 24-Year-Old Woman Found Dead Near Golf Course In Morganton
Burke County deputies say a man was charged with concealment of death after the body of a dead woman was located near the entrance of Mimosa Hills Golf Course in Morganton Thursday morning.
Man Charged With Murder Of 48-Year-Old In Southeast Charlotte Homicide Case
Police say the man that was located within several feet of Thursday morning's southeast Charlotte homicide has been charged with murder.
Statesville Police Investigate Fatal Hit And Run
A man riding a mini dirt bike was hit and killed by a car on Tuesday, according to police.
U.S. Attorney's Office: 7 Charlotte Tax Preparers Charged With Fraud Conspiracy
U.S. Attorney's Office Officials charged seven Charlotte tax return preparers for conspiracy to defraud the IRS by preparing false tax returns for their clients and themselves on Wednesday.
Police Say Three People Have Been Charged For The Murder Of 27-Year-Old Katie Eckerd In North Charlotte
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Detectives have charged two men and a minor for the deadly shooting that occurred in a parking lot of north Charlotte shopping center on July 21st.
CMPD: 23-Year-Old Dead, Another Victim Injured After West Charlotte Shooting
A homicide investigation is underway after one person was found shot to death and another victim suffered injuries after a west Charlotte shooting Tuesday afternoon, MEDIC and CMPD confirms.
Police: Officer Injured After Impaired Driver Crashes Head-On Into CMPD Cruiser
Police say a CMPD officer was seriously injured after an impaired driver crashed into her patrol vehicle.
Police Say A Charlotte Sanitation Worker Died After Getting Hit By A Vehicle While Collecting Trash
A Charlotte sanitation worker was killed after he was struck by a car July 20, according to CMPD.
Kannapolis Police Say Impaired Driver Charged After Hitting And Killing Pedestrian
Police say a woman was impaired when she hit and killed a man with her vehicle.
Deputies: CMPD Officer's 3-Year-Old Son Accidentally Shot In The Hand
The 3-year-old son of a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officer was shot in the hand after investigators say the boy reached into a dresser drawer to grab a pair of socks.Β
Deputies Searching For Intruder Accused Of Sexually Assaulting 69-Year-Old Woman In Alexander County
Deputies are searching for a man accused of raping a 69-year-old woman after they say he broke into her home early July 19th.
Deputies: Alexander County Man Arrested For Raping Child
Deputies arrested a man from Taylorsville after they say he raped a minor, according to a news release.Β
25-Year-Old Man Found Shot To Death In Southeast Charlotte Apartment Complex Parking Lot
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating after a man was fatally shot in southeast Charlotte Saturday morning.
CMPD: Suspect Identified And Charged In West Charlotte Homicide Case
According to CMPD Detectives, a 29-year-old Charlotte man has been charged in the June murder case of Lawrence Crank.
Two Suspects Arrested In Murder Of 14-Year-Old Boy, Police Say Crime Drug-Related
Ferrell Bradley was shot to death Thursday in a West Charlotte gas station parking lot
Police: Investigation Underway In Rock Hill After Armed Robbery Of Fast Food Chain
Rock Hill Police are investigating an armed robbery that took place early Thursday morning at a fast food chain.
Police: Two Suspects Charged With Murder After West Charlotte Convenience Store Shooting That Killed A 14-Year-Old
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police have charged two suspects for the west Charlotte fatal shooting that left a 14-year-old dead Thursday.
CMPD: 23-Year-Old Man Found Shot, Killed In Southwest Charlotte Yard
Charlotte Police are investigating after a 23-year-old man died after he was found shot in a yard of a southwest Charlotte residence late Thursday evening.
CMPD: Man Charged With Murder After 17-Year-Old Dies From Fatal Northeast Charlotte Shooting
A man accused of fatally shooting a 17-year-old in northeast Charlotte Sunday has been charged with murder, CMPD said.
CMPD: Man Charged In Fatal Shooting Outside East Charlotte Gas Station
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have charged a man who fatally shot a 52-year-old man outside an east Charlotte gas station Saturday evening.
CMPD Asking For Public's Help Locating Woman Accused Of Stabbing West Charlotte Restaurant Owner
Charlotte police are requesting the public's help locating a woman who entered a Chinese restaurant in west Charlotte Sunday night and stabbed the owner with a knife, CMPD said.
Police: Teen Charged For Murder Of 14-Year-Old In Northwest Charlotte Homicide Case
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have charged a 17-year-old for the murder of 14-year-old Terreon Geter, who was shot and killed in northwest Charlotte, officials say.
Former Lincoln County Principal Gets Up To 3.5 Years For Sex Acts With Student
A former Lincoln County high school principal has been sentenced to a maximum of three years and six months in prison for sex crimes involving a student.
North Carolina Prosecutor Ends Probe Of Ex-Congressional Candidate
A former North Carolina congressional candidate wonβt face state charges in an absentee ballot fraud investigation thatβs already led to indictments against his hired political operative and a new election, a local prosecutor said on Wednesday.
Accused Drug Dealer Facing Serious Charges After Man Dies From Heroin Overdose
An accused drug dealer is facing serious charges after police say he sold heroin to a man who overdosed and died in Concord.
Officials: Hickory Man Arrested For Drug Trafficking Following Traffic Stop
A Hickory man has been arrested and charged for drug trafficking after a traffic stop in Maiden Sunday evening, officials say.
Police: Speed And Alcohol Believed To Be Involved In Fatal Northeast Charlotte That Killed A 16-Year-Old
According to CMPD, a 15-year-old has been charged after a fatal northeast Charlotte crash left a teen dead late Saturday night.
Serial Bank Robber In The Carolinas Sentenced To More Than 10 Years In Prison
A federal judge sentenced a serial bank robber, who pleaded guilty for robbing several banks in both North Carolina and South Carolina, to more than 10 years in prison, according to a news release.
Concord Man Charged With Possessing Child Porn, Marijuana And Counterfeit Currency
Concord Police say they arrested a man after they found child porn, marijuana and counterfeit currency while executing a search warrant at his home.
New Charlotte Police Chief Reacts To Violent Weekend In City
5 people have been killed in four days
CMPD Asking For Publicβs Help Identifying Suspect In South Charlotte Robbery Case
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are requesting the publicβs assistance in an investigation of an armed robbery at a south Charlotte convenience store that happened early Saturday.
CMPD Asking For Publicβs Help Identifying Suspect In Southeast Charlotte Bank Robbery Case
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are requesting the publicβs assistance to identify a man who attempted to rob a southeast Charlotte bank Friday.
Police Want Community's Help After Deadly Weekend in Charlotte
A deadly weekend in Charlotte. Three homicides in the city, all less than 24 hours apart. Police say they need help from the community to solve murders they're calling senseless.
Officials: 30-Year-Old Statesville Man Dead After Police Attempted To Stop A Vehicle Leading To Fatal Wreck
A 30-year-old Statesville man died Thursday after wrecking his car as a police officer was attempting to stop the vehicle, Statesville Police Department said.
Police: Woman Seriously Injured After Argument At Hotel Leads To Shooting On I-77
Police say a woman was seriously injured after being shot on I-77.
Troopers: Suspect In Deadly I-485 Crash That Killed 5 People Was Driving 120mph
State troopers tell WCCB the driver who caused an accident that killed five people was going 120mph and was under the influence when the accident happened.
CMPD: 28-Year-Old Man Charged With Murder After Fatal Shooting At East Charlotte Apartment Complex
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police say a 28-year-old man has been charged with murder after one person died following a fatal shooting at an east Charlotte apartment complex Thursday.
33-Year-Old Mooresville Man Charged With Murder In Catawba County Homicide Case
A 33-year-old Mooresville man has been charged with the murder of a Catawba County man that was killed inside a residence Tuesday, deputies say.
CMPD Investigating Triple Shooting At Northeast Charlotte Shopping Center
Officers with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are investigating a triple shooting at a busy shopping center in the University area of northeast Charlotte.
Driver Issued Citation In Fatal Accident That Killed 14-Year-Old Bryan Orkofsky In Fort Mill
After an extensive investigation, Fort Mill Police say they have charged 31-year-old Kayson Wharton with driving a vehicle too fast for conditions.Β
Gun Purchase Permit Requests Skyrocket In Lincoln County, Officials Say Expect Delays In Approval Process
The Lincoln County Sheriffβs Office has received 1,268 requests for gun purchase permits through June 30, 2020 compared to 997 purchase permits issued during all of 2019.
Huntersville Man Charged With Four Counts Of First Degree Rape In Iredell County
A man from Huntersville is facing numerous felony charges following an investigation into several sexual assaults that happened in 2006, according to a news release.
CMPD: Fatal East Charlotte Shooting From March Now Classified As Justified Homicide
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Departmentβs Homicide Unit have classified a fatal east Charlotte shooting from March 2020 as a justified homicide, police say.
Police: 23-Year-Old Man Charged In Deadly East Charlotte Shooting
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Detectives have charged a 23-year-old suspect in connection with the fatal Monday morning east Charlotte shooting.
Police: 32-Year-Old Statesville Woman Charged After Fatally Shooting Alleged Trespasser
The Statesville Police have arrested and charged the resident that fatally shot an alleged trespasser Monday morning.
CMPD: Suspect Charged With Six Counts Of Attempted Murder
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Detectives have charged an 18-year-old for the attempted murder of six victims after he shot into a vehicle with a rifle Monday afternoon.
Multiple Shots Fired At Huntersville Police While Investigating Crash
Police are investigating after shots were fired at officers and civilians at the scene of a Huntersville crash early Monday morning.
Charlotte Could Pilot a "Violence Interrupter" Program This Fall
City leaders are planning new steps to curb violent crime in Charlotte. A "violence interrupter" pilot program could launch this fall. It calls for community members to mediate ongoing conflicts.
Police: 13-Year-Old To Be Charged In Gastonia Shooting
A 13-year-old is expected to be charged after a Gastonia shooting Sunday evening, police say.
Police: 18-Year-Old Injured In Gastonia Shooting
Police are investigating after an 18-year-old was shot several times in Gastonia early Thursday.
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