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Trooper: DUI Prosecutor Charged With DUI, Fired From Job

A South Carolina DUI prosecutor was fired from his job after he was arrested and accused of driving drunk and fleeing the scene, authorities said.

One Dead Following Officer-Involved Shooting In Caldwell County

Officials say one person is dead following an officer-involved shooting in Caldwell County on Sunday.

Police: Heroin, Fentanyl, Cocaine Found Hidden Inside Children's Clothes At Concord House

The Concord Police Department says they found large amounts of drugs, including heroin, fentanyl, and cocaine hidden inside children's clothes in a kid's bedroom, while executing a search warrant at a home in Concord.

CMPD: Motorcyclist Killed In Northwest Charlotte Crash

CMPD detectives are investigating a fatal northwest Charlotte crash that happened on Sunday afternoon involving a motorcycle.

Family, Friends Celebrate Life Of Charlotte Teenager Killed In Shooting

17-year-old Javion Sanders died Monday

Man Arrested For Series Of East Charlotte Break-Ins

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department say they arrested a man for a series of break-ins that happened in east Charlotte.

CMPD: 16-Year-Old Charged With North Charlotte Shooting, Identified Victim Dead

The 17-year-old victim, who has been identified as Javion Sanders, of a north Charlotte shooting died due to his injuries on April 27, according to officials.

FBI Seeks Victims In North Carolina Home Improvement Fraud

A husband and wife are wanted in connection with a home improvement scheme that defrauded elderly customers out of $2 million, the FBI said Friday.

Concord Mother Charged After 3-Month-Old Dies From Co-Sleeping

A Concord mother was arrested and charged in the death of her 3-month-old daughter as a result of co-sleeping, according to police.

CMPD Needs Help Locating Suspect Wanted For Cherry Neighborhood Shooting

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department need your help locating a man accused in a shooting that happened in the Cherry Neighborhood.

CMPD Arrests Suspect Wanted For Cutting Off Electronic Monitoring Device

CMPD says Corey Rainey has been located and arrested. No other details have been released at this time.

Disturbance Among Neighbors Leads To Shots Fired, One Victim Assaulted

Lincoln County deputies have arrested a suspect who allegedly "pistol whipped" a victim on April 26.

Two Suspects Charged After Receiving Money To Install A HVAC System They Never Purchased

Two Crouse residents are facing charges in connection to taking money from someone after agreeing to purchase and install a HVAC system in a residence without following through.

Blowing Rock Police Investigating Series Of Thefts At Construction Sites

The Blowing Rock Police Department is investigating a series of thefts at construction sites, according to a news release.

York County Murder Suspect Identified, Arrested In Miami

Corey Troupe, the identified suspect in a Rock Hill homicide investigation, has been located and arrested in Miami, Florida, officials say.

Alleged “Pistol Whipping” Assault Victim Arrested On Numerous Unrelated Charges

A Lincoln County man who was the alleged victim of a recent assault has received multiple charges after deputies responded to a report that a woman was kidnapped.

Newton Police Looking For Suspects Involved In Larceny Of Local Tractor Dealer

According to Newton Police, officers are looking for the suspects involved in a reported breaking and entering as well as larceny of New South Tractor from April 24 morning.

Deputies: Iredell County Man Charged For Solicitation Of Minor After Undercover Operation

Rowan County deputies have arrested an Iredell County man after an undercover operation where the suspect arranged to pay a juvenile for sexual acts.

Matthews Police Asking For Assistance Identifying Breaking And Entering Suspect

The Matthews Police Department is asking for assistance identifying the suspect who broke into the Metro Diner on Thursday, April 16th.

Albemarle Police Say February Homicide Suspect Arrested In Virginia

A 25-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of 33-year-old Tristan Crump on February 8th in Albemarle, North Carolina.

CMPD: Man Arrested For Shooting Into Vehicle With Children Inside

CMPD have made an arrest after witnessing a suspect shooting into an occupied vehicle with two adults and two minors Monday evening.

Lincoln County Man Charged With Child Sexual Assault

Deputies have charged a Lincoln County man for child sexual assault in connection to an incident that happened earlier this month.

CMPD: I-77 Southbound Shutdown Due To Crash After Car Chase

CMPD says Interstate 77 Southbound, just north of I-85, is currently shutdown due to a crash following a car chase.

Deputies: Two Suspects Charged For Theft Valuing $30,000 In Morganton

Burke County deputies have charged two suspects after responding to a theft on Drexel Road in Morganton on April 24, where two Ford Cutaway Van Trucks loaded with furniture were stolen with a total value of $30,000.

One Injured After Two Groups, Special Police Involved In Shootout At West Charlotte Gas Station

Police say at least one person was injured in a shooting between two groups and Allied Special Police officers at a west Charlotte gas station Monday night.

Police: Suspect Arrested After Having 5-Year-Old Ride On The Hood Of Car While Driving

The Rock Hill Police have a suspect in custody after receiving a video on Monday showing a child riding on the hood of a vehicle while traveling on the roadway.

Alexander County Man Charged With Sex Offenses Involving Minor Following Investigation

A 47-year-old man is facing allegations of sex with a minor following an investigation in Alexander County.

Police: One Dead, Four Injured In Salisbury Shooting

A homicide investigation is underway following a shooting which left one person dead, and four injured, in Salisbury on Sunday morning.

Driver Charged After Woman Killed In East Charlotte Hit-And-Run Overnight

The CMPD says a woman is in custody after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle in east Charlotte Sunday morning.

CMPD Conducting Death Investigation After Female Drowned In Bathtub

On Friday, officers say they responded to a call for service at a residence on Ligon Court in the University City area.

CMPD: Registered Sex Offender Arrested For Child Exploitation

A registered sex offender has been charged for child exploitation after evidence was found at his residence Thursday, CMPD says.

Deputies Searching For Suspect Accused Of Breaking Into Mountain Pathways School In Boone

Deputies with the Watauga County Sheriff's Office say they are searching for the person who broke into Mountain Pathways School in Boone on April 19th.

Monroe Woman Who Posed As An FBI Agent On Dating Websites Sentenced To 37 Months In Prison

A Monroe woman who posed as an FBI agent on her dating websites has been sentenced to serve 37 months in prison, according to U.S. Attorney Andrew Murray.

Deputies: Suspect Charged For Attempted Residential Break In

Alexander County deputies have charged a suspect for attempting to break and enter into a residence Tuesday night.

CMPD: Homicide Investigation Underway In Northeast Charlotte

According to CMPD, officers are conducting a homicide investigation near the intersection of Pace Oaks Blvd and University Ridge Drive which is off of East W.T. Harris Blvd.

Suspects Arrested After Car Chase, Nearly Striking Officer With Vehicle

Two suspects have been arrested and charged after a vehicle chase involving Cornelius police Wednesday afternoon, officials say.

Three Suspects Arrested For Armed Robbery In Cornelius

The Cornelius Police have arrested three suspects involved in an armed robbery of a residence on Tuesday afternoon.

Two Charged For West Charlotte Armed Robbery Following Car Chase

CMPD have charged two suspects for an armed robbery of a Circle K in west Charlotte after a car chase which resulted in a CMPD vehicle being struck on Tuesday.

Reckless Driving Cited As Factor In South Charlotte Accident That Killed Teen

Police say reckless driving is a factor in a crash that killed a teenager in south Charlotte.

WANTED: Kentrell Brown

The CMPD is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Kentrell Brown who is wanted for disabling his electronic monitor.

Pedestrian Struck, Killed On I-77 In Cornelius

A pedestrian was struck and killed on Interstate 77 in Cornelius Thursday morning resulting in part of the highway closing down for a duration of time, according to reports.

Two Suspects Arrested In Connection To Larceny In North Carolina, South Carolina And Georgia

According to Iredell County deputies, two suspects in connection to larceny of businesses in at least three states have been arrested after an investigation that started following a report in February from James River Equipment.

Four Indicted For Trafficking Meth In Gaston, Lincoln, Cleveland Counties

A federal grand jury sitting in Charlotte returned yesterday acriminal indictment charging four individuals with federal charges for their involvement in a drug conspiracy trafficking methamphetamine, announced Andrew Murray U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.

Deputies: Tennessee Man Charged For Trafficking Over $200,000 Worth Of Marijuana In Iredell County

A Tennessee man has been charged for trafficking over $200,000 worth of marijuana after a traffic stop in Iredell County on Tuesday.

Catawba County Traffic Stop Leads To Seizure Of Meth, Thousands In Cash

A Catawba County deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle displaying a stolen license plate which led to the seizure of methamphetamine and thousands in cash, according to a news release.

Man Charged After Shooting In Catawba Results In Multiple Residences, Vehicles Hit

Catawba County deputies have charged a suspect after a report that someone was shooting into multiple residences and vehicles Tuesday morning.

Two Arrested After Homeowner Witnesses Burglary In Progress On Home Security System

Two Burke County men have been charged after a homeowner saw them burglarizing his residence on a home security system and alerted authorities.

Gaston County Police Investigate Email Fraud Involving A Local Church

The Gaston County Police are investigating an email fraud involving a local church after receiving information on Tuesday.

Statesville Man Facing More Than A Dozen Charges Following Investigation Into Drug Activity In Iredell County

A Statesville man is facing more than a dozen charges following an investigation into drug activity in Iredell County.

Deputies: Charlotte Man Charged With Felony Drug Charges After Traffic Stop

Iredell County deputies have charged a Charlotte man with felony drug charges and an outstanding fugitive warrant from Virginia after a traffic stop.

Deputies: FedEx Driver Shot At In Newton After Running Over Dog

A FedEx driver was chased by an armed individual in a vehicle and shot at on Monday in Newton after running over a dog.

WANTED: Nathaniel Jackson

The CMPD is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Nathaniel Jackson who is wanted for disabling his electronic monitor.

Three Arrested After Authorities Find Heroin, Guns During Search In Catawba County

Three people have been arrested on drug and weapons charges after authorities executed a search warrant in Catawba County.

Man Found Dead Inside Vehicle At Rock Hill Car Wash

A death investigation is underway in Rock Hill, according to officials with the Rock Hill Police Department.

Domestic Violence Traffic Stop Leads To Arrest Of Virginia Fugitive In Lincoln County

A man with outstanding warrants in Virginia was arrested during a traffic stop in Lincoln County on Sunday, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office.

Police Investigating Deadly Hit-And-Run Involving Moped, SUV In Salisbury

Police are investigating a deadly hit-and-run accident involving a moped and an SUV in Salisbury Friday night.

Police Say 11-Year-Old Girl, Two Others Injured During Overnight Shooting In Southeast Charlotte

Police say an 11-year-old girl was one of three people injured when someone shot into an apartment in southeast Charlotte overnight.

Police Say Two Arrested, One Wanted Following Statesville Armed Robbery

The Statesville Police Department says two suspects have been arrested and they are searching for a third following an armed robbery Thursday afternoon.

Two Charlotte Police Officers Struck By Vehicle During Friday Chase

Two CMPD officers were struck by a vehicle in southeast Charlotte early Friday morning while attempting to detain a driver.

FBI Offers Reward In Hunt For New York Fugitive Who May Be In North Carolina

The FBI says a fugitive wanted for murder in New York might be in North Carolina.

Four Suspects Charged In Union County Drive-By Shooting

The Union County Sheriff's Office says they have charged four suspects in connection to a drive-by shooting that happened at a home on Enderbury Drive last month.

BBB Tip: Thinking Of Sharing Your Senior Picture On Facebook? Think Twice!

Scammers will now have the name of your high school and graduation year, which are common online security questions.

Albemarle Man Wanted On Arson Charges

An Albemarle man is wanted on felony arson charges, according to the Albemarle Police Department.

Two Charged Following Investigation Into Catalytic Converter Thefts In Iredell County

Two people have been charged following an investigation into the thefts of several catalytic converters in Iredell County.

Child Sex Abuse Civil Lawsuits Filed Against Catholic Diocese of Charlotte

The Catholic Diocese of Charlotte is facing a pair of civil lawsuits over alleged child sex abuse. Two men argue the diocese didn't do enough to protect them.

Two Men Charged For Breaking Into Business And Stealing $40,000 Worth Of Lawn Equipment

Iredell County deputies have charged two suspects for breaking into Hoover's Lawn & Garden and stealing lawn equipment. The business reported the incident on April 9.

CMPD Makes Arrest In West Charlotte Homicide

CMPD detectives are conducting a homicide investigation after locating a victim with a gunshot wound in west Charlotte Wednesday morning.

Two Rock Hill Teens Injured After Shooting, Attempted Murder Investigation Underway

Rock Hill police are investigating an attempted murder that left two teen victims in the hospital Monday night.

New York Man Arrested On Multiple Drug Charges In Iredell County

A New York man has been arrested by Iredell County deputies on multiple drug trafficking charges on Saturday.

Matthews Police Department Says Officers Assisted In Apprehension Of Union County Vehicle Chase Suspects

The Matthews Police Department says officers assisted in the apprehension of two suspects who fled from Monroe Police officers and Union County Sheriff's deputies on Sunday afternoon.

Second Person Facing Charges Following Deadly Road Rage Shooting In Matthews

Matthews Police say they arrested a second suspect connected to a deadly road rage incident that happen on March 18th in Matthews.

Police Say Fatal Shooting Outside Southwest Charlotte Bar Was Justified

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's Homicide Unit say the fatal shooting outside The Trap bar in southwest Charlotte in February was justified.

Lancaster Police Searching For Suspect In Fatal Shooting

Police are investigating a fatal shooting in Lancaster. Just before 11:30pm on April 9th, investigators say a woman called 911 and told dispatchers she was driving a man with a gunshot wound to a hospital in Lancaster.

York County Double Murder Victims Identified

According to officials, York County detectives are investigating a double murder and suicide that happened off of Yorkdale Road near Rock Hill.

CMPD Says March Homicide Suspect Arrested In Connecticut

A man currently in custody in Connecticut has been charged with the murder of a 37-year-old man in northwest Charlotte last month.

CMPD investigates deadly crash on Wilkinson Blvd

Police: Rock Hill Teen Arrested For Purposely Coughing On Officers

Rock Hill Police Officers have charged a 17-year-old, who was supposed to be self-quarantining, for purposely coughing on multiple officers after video evidence circulates on social media.

17-Year-Old Shot And Killed, Northeast Charlotte Homicide Investigation Underway

CMPD is conducting a homicide investigation in northeast Charlotte after 17-year-old Qa’dir Avery Alverest was shot and killed Tuesday night, police say.

WANTED: Michael Beach

The CMPD is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Michael Beach who is wanted for disabling his electronic monitor.

25 Victims Safe After Armed Suspect Shot Into Multiple Homes With Child Nearby

According to CMPD, a 30-year-old suspect has been charged with 21 felony offenses after an argument escalated to several south Charlotte homes being shot into, while his 1-year-old was nearby.

WANTED: Travis Jones

The CMPD is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Travis Jones who is wanted for disabling his electronic monitor.

Black Doctor Jailed Over $100 Bill Sues Charlotte, Police

A doctor who was jailed overnight in North Carolina after being accused of paying for a beer at a concert with a counterfeit $100 bill is suing, saying she was singled out for malicious prosecution because she’s African American.

Lincoln County Man Charged For Sexual Crimes Against Minor

Lincoln County deputies have arrested a man for sexual crimes against a minor.

Woman Found Dead In Salisbury Home, Suspicious Death Investigation Underway

The Salisbury Police Department is investigating a suspicious death after finding a 59-year-old woman deceased in her home.

CMPD Investigating After Woman Shot In East Charlotte

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating after a woman was shot in east Charlotte Monday evening.

Two Suspects Charged With Larceny Of Matthews Business

According to a news release, Matthews officers have arrested two suspects after responding to Conbraco Industries regarding a larceny in progress early Monday.

Major West Charlotte Crash Leaves 1 Dead, 2 Seriously Injured

CMPD responded to a single vehicle crash in West Charlotte early Monday that left one person dead and two seriously injured.

Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Bust In Iredell County

A traffic stop led to a felony drug arrest in Iredell County, according to a news release.

Sheriff: Five Shot, One Dead In Lancaster County

Deputies say five people were shot and one died after a shooting outside a home on Memorial Drive on the west side of Lancaster Sunday night.

Eight Protesters Arrested Outside East Charlotte Women's Clinic For Violating Stay At Home Order

CMPD released the names of the eight protesters who were charged on Saturday for violating the mass gathering order outside of a Charlotte abortion clinic. The order permits for no more than 10 people to be gathered as part of the North Carolina Stay at Home Order.

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