Gastonia Man Charged With Sexual Battery, Indecent Liberties
A 38-year-old man has been charged with indecent liberties with a child and sexual battery following an investigation, according to Gaston County Police.
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CMPD: 18-Year-Old Shot, Killed In East Charlotte
Police are investigating an east Charlotte homicide after an 18-year-old was shot and killed Sunday.
Police: Gaston County Man Charged With Arson After Allegedly Setting His Ex-Girlfriend's House On Fire
Detectives with the Gastonia Police Department say 64-year-old Desmond Hunter is under arrest for allegedly setting his ex-girlfriend's house on fire Saturday night while she was inside the home.
Salisbury Police Officer Arrested After Alleged Assault And Breaking & Entering
Deputies say an off-duty Salisbury police officer turned himself in Sunday after the Rowan County Sheriff's Office charged him for breaking and entering, assault, and interfering with a 911 call.
Police Arrest Suspect In Southwest Charlotte Walmart Shooting
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives say 21-year-old Michael Frost has been charged for his involvement in the shooting that occurred Monday night at a southwest Charlotte Walmart.
Deputies: 2 Men Arrested After Guns, Drugs, & Pipe Bombs Found In A Lancaster County Home
Lancaster County Police say two men are under arrest after deputies responded to reports of an assault at a home in Lancaster county and found drugs, guns, and explosives while inside the home last Saturday morning.
Investigators: 2 Die In Crash In Two-State Police Chase
Two people inside a SUV whose driver did not stop for police in North Carolina have died in a crash after officers chased them into South Carolina, authorities said.
Man Arrested, Charged With Attempted Murder After Chester County Shooting
A man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder after a Chester County shooting injured one person Thursday.
CMPD: Possible Armed Person In South Charlotte Caused Busy Street To Shutdown
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police say a possible armed person has caused them to shutdown a portion of a busy south Charlotte road Friday afternoon.
CMPD: 19-Year-Old Man Accused Of Kidnapping A Woman In Uptown Charlotte Arrested
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives say 19-year-old Shamond Sellers is under arrest after being accused of kidnapping a woman from a parking garage in Uptown Charlotte early Thursday morning.
CMPD: Detectives Charge A Man For Murder After A Fatal Shooting In South Charlotte
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives say 30-year-old Kenneth Sturdivant is charged for the murder of Brad Kelly after a fatal shooting in south Charlotte.
Two Arrested, Third Suspect Wanted In Connection To Gaston County Double Homicide
Gaston County Police say they have charged a third suspect in the February double homicide case that left two people dead and another injured. One suspect in the case is still on the run and is considered dangerous.
Deputies: Alexander County Man Charged With Secret Peeping, Indecent Liberties With A Child
Detectives with the Alexander County Sheriff's Office say Michael Childers faces additional charges after cameras was found in the staff bathrooms at Wittenburg Elementary School and Ellendale Elementary School on December 1st, 2020.
Gaston County Police Charge 18-Year-Old Man With Possession Of Child Porn
Gaston County Police say Wesley Ross, 18, was arrested on March 3rd after a search warrant revealed he was in possession of child pornography.
Deputies: 18-Year-Old Gastonia Man Charged With Child Sexual Assault
Deputies say 18-year-old Calvin Fair is under arrest for child sexual assault charges in connection to incidents that occurred in Lincoln County in 2020.
Police: A Man And Juvenile Charged After A Fatal Shooting Stemming From A Fight At A Monroe Mall
Monroe Police say two individuals have been charged for their involvement in a fatal shooting on March 1st where Terrence Russell, 24, was shot and killed.
Federal Authorities: Charlotte Man Faces 12 Years In Prison For Armed Carjacking
U.S. Attorney William Stetzer says Jordan Williams, 25, of Charlotte was sentenced to 12 years in prison on carjacking and firearm charges.
Detectives Investigate A Car Intentionally Set On Fire In Charlotte, Vandalized With A Homophobic Slur
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives say they are investigating a fire that was intentionally set to a vehicle in Charlotte that raised the concerns after officers found a homophobic slur spray painted across the vehicle.
Man Shot Several Times By Deputies In Caldwell County
A traffic stop ended with a man being shot twice by deputies after he reportedly pulled a gun out following a brief pursuit in Caldwell County, according to a news release.
Two Men Arrested Following Fatal Shooting In Rock Hill
Rock Hill Police say two suspects have been arrested for a fatal shooting that happened on Rich Street on February 19th.
CMPD: Two Brothers Facing 70 Charges Following Two-Year Crime Spree In Mecklenburg County
Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department say two brothers are behind bars and facing a total of 70 charges following a two-year crime spree in Mecklenburg County.
Suspected Arsonist Arrested After Setting Caldwell Co. Deputy's House on Fire
Shocking new video shows an accused arsonist setting fire to a Caldwell Co. Deputy's home. The suspect shouts, "You're dead," and "You had this coming," as he throws liquid from a bucket at the front door and strikes a lighter.
One Person Killed In West Charlotte House Fire, Investigators Say Fire Intentionally Set
Neighbors attempted to save the person from the burning home early Sunday morning on Westerwood Village Drive near Tuckaseegee Road.
SLED: Detectives Investigate A Lancaster County Shooting, 4 Teenagers Under Arrest
Detectives with the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office say four teenagers are under arrest for their involvement in a shooting on Thursday night.
Federal Authorities: Georgia Man Sentenced To Over 6 Years In Prison For Defrauding North And South Carolina Medicaid Programs
U.S. Attorney Andrew Murray announced Markuetric Stringfellow, 37, of Powder Springs, Georgia was sentenced to 78 months in prison and three years of supervised release after defrauding North and South Carolina Medicaid programs.
Police: Charlotte Woman Arrested For Trying To Have Ex-Boyfriend's Roommate Killed
Detectives with the Fort Mill Police Department say a Charlotte woman is under arrest after she allegedly tried to pay to have her ex-boyfriend's roommate killed.
CMPD: Detectives Charge 2 Men For Serial Armed Robbery
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives say Tysean Williams, 29, and Corey Sanders, 34, have been charged for their involvement in a series of armed robberies in North Carolina.
FBI: Charlotte Man Faces Over 30 Years In Prison For Producing Child Porn
U.S. District Judge Kenneth Bell says Ted Melton, 46, of Charlotte is sentenced to 365 months in prison for child pornography charges.
Boy Scout Troop Trailer & Camping Equipment Stolen in Gaston Co.
Thousands of dollars worth of equipment stolen during a boy scout burglary. Someone took a trailer full of camping gear parked outside the Troop 501 scout hut in Gaston County.
CMPD: A Man And 16-Year-Old Charged For Murder In Fatal North Charlotte Shooting
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives say 20-year-old Jalen Thomas and a 16-year-old boy have been charged for the murder of Cinquay Jamario Farre after a fatal north Charlotte shooting back in December.
CMPD: 2 Men Charged For Armed Robberies In Charlotte
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Detectives say two men are under arrest for their involvement in two separate armed robberies that occurred in Charlotte during the month of February.
Release: Charlotte Woman Went Shopping With $150K Virus Relief Loan
A Charlotte woman who lied to get a coronavirus relief loan spent the money on shopping excursions to Nieman Marcus, Nordstrom, Louis Vuitton and diamond stores, federal prosecutors said.
Investigation Underway After Death Of 1-Year-Old Baby In Lancaster County
According to officials, an investigation is underway after a 1-year-old baby died in Lancaster, South Carolina on Monday.
Police: Woman Claimed To Have Virus, Blew Into Lincoln County Deputy’s Face
Authorities in North Carolina say that a woman has been charged after she claimed to have the coronavirus and blew into a sheriff deputy’s face.
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 John’quavius 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. 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.
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 public’s 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-run 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.
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.
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.
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 Department’s 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.
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