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.
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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.
Bishop: North Carolina Priest Kept On Leave On Abuse Claims
A Catholic priest in North Carolina will remain on administrative leave after allegations of sexual abuse against him were revealed last year, the Charlotte dioceseβs bishop said.
Charlotte City Council Will Discuss Violence Interruption Program On Monday
CMPD said in January, the department will consider modeling their approach after another major city. It comes as nearly 60 people have died because of senseless violence in Charlotte so far this year.
Huntersville Police Investigating Road Rage Incident That Ended In Gunfire
Huntersville Police say they are investigating a road rage incident that ended with a driver being shot.
Lincoln County Man Arrested For Solicitation Of Child
Concord Police say they charged a man from Denver, North Carolina with solicitation of a child by electronic device.Β Β
Belmont Police: Noose Drawn Around Neck Of Black Woman On Bank Advertisement
Belmont Police say they are investigating after someone drew a noose around the neck of an African American woman depicted on an advertisement outside BB&T Bank.
Chief Johnny Jennings Officially Sworn-In As Police Chief For Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department
Watch the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's Chief of Police swearing in ceremony from Charlotte, North Carolina.Β Chief Johnny Jennings was sworn in on Wednesday, July 1st at 10am.
Man Wanted After Fatal Caldwell County Shooting
The Caldwell County Sheriff's Office investigators are searching for a suspect after a fatal Caldwell County shooting Monday night.
Police: Man Shot, Killed In North Charlotte
According to Charlotte-Mecklenburg police, a man was shot and killed in north Charlotte late Monday night.
Police: Man Arrested After Fatal Shooting At Gastonia Hotel
Police say they arrested a man following a fatal shooting at a hotel in Gastonia.
CMPD: One Dead, Three Injured In Fatal East Charlotte Crash
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department charged a man with involuntary manslaughter after a fatal east Charlotte crash left a 14-year-old dead and three victims hospitalized.
UNC Charlotte Releases Summary Of External Review Of Campus Shooting That Killed Two Students And Injured Four Others
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte has received the external review it commissioned of the April 30, 2019, shootings that took the lives of Reed Parlier and Riley Howell and injured four other students in the Kennedy Building.
Woman Facing Charges After Motorcyclist Killed In Catawba County
A woman has been arrested after Troopers say she hit and killed a motorcyclist in Catawba County over the weekend.Β Β
Officials: Iredell County Homicide Investigation Underway After Man Found Dead In Home
The Iredell County Sheriff's Office is investigating a homicide after locating a man dead inside a Harmony home Thursday afternoon.
Man Faces First-Degree Murder Charges In Salisbury Homicide
After a Wednesday night traffic stop, Salisbury Police made an arrest in the Green Street homicide case that happened early June.
No Charges in Deadly Officer-Involved Shooting
A white police officer who shot and killed a black teenager in Columbia, South Carolina has been cleared of any wrongdoing and will not face charges.
A Fourth Person Has Died After Nearly 200 Shots Were Fired Into A Crowd At A Block Party In West Charlotte
With no arrests, police are urging more witnesses to come forward.
Family Of The Victims Killed During A Block Party In West Charlotte Are Speaking Out
Still no arrests in this case.
Police: Winston-Salem Man Wanted In Gastonia Homicide Investigation
The Gastonia Police are asking for the publicβs help to locate a Winston-Salem man charged with robbery and murder in the shooting death of a 28-year-old man.
Suspect Charged With Murder After Woman Shot, Killed At South Charlotte Apartment Complex
CMPD detectives have charged a suspect with murder after a woman was found shot and killed in a south Charlotte apartment complex on Monday.
World War II Memorial Vandalized
Crews have cleaned up a World War II monument, vandalized in east Charlotte. The incident happened between Sunday night and Monday morning at the Evergreen Cemetery off Central Avenue.
Chester Council To Discuss Whether To Fire Officers Involved In Deadly Shooting
Mayor Wanda Stringfellow says officers should be fired following shooting death of Ariane McCree
Father Charged With Murder After 2-Year-Old Dies In Lincoln County
A Lincoln County man has been charged for the death of his two-year-old son, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office.
Man Charged With Attempted First Degree Murder After Huntersville Shooting
According to Huntersville Police, a 60-year-old man has been arrested after a shooting incident that took place on Holbrooks Road, near Waymer Park, early Wednesday morning.
Two Charged With Murder After Shooting At Matthews Hotel
Police say two people have been charged with murder after a man died following a shooting at a Matthews Hotel earlier this month.
Man Accused Of Shooting, Killing Coworker In Monroe Located And Arrested In South Carolina
A man who allegedly shot and killed a coworker at a Monroe business was located and arrested in South Carolina, Thursday morning.Β
Attorney's For Charlotte Protesters Say CMPD Tried To Keep Them From Their Clients
Several lawyers for Charlotte protesters held a news conference Wednesday afternoon saying the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department tried to keep them from seeing their clients after they were arrested.
Man Arrested For Setting Ambulance On Fire At Catawba Valley Community College
Deputies say they arrested a man who set an ambulance on fire on the campus of Catawba Valley Community College.
Police Make Arrest In West Charlotte Murder That Happened In March
Police say they arrested a man for the murder of Brianna Stephenson in west Charlotte.
Suspect Charged With Murder After Woman Found Stabbed To Death Inside East Charlotte Apartment
Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department have charged a man with murder after a woman was found stabbed to death in an east Charlotte apartment Tuesday night.
Suspect Charged In Iredell County Fatal Hit & Run
A suspect has been charged in a fatal hit and run that happened in Iredell County over the weekend, according to the North Carolina Highway Patrol.
President Trump Signs Executive Order On Police Reform
The order is expected to include a database to better track excessive use of force by officers
Statesville Man Charged With 10 Counts Of Sexual Exploitation Of A Minor For Possessing Child Porn
A Statesville man is facing ten counts of felony third degree sexual exploitation of a minor, according to the Iredell County Sheriff's Office.Β Β
Driver Charged After Woman Dies, Infant Seriously Injured In West Charlotte Crash
A driver is facing charges after a woman died and an infant was seriously injured after a multi-vehicle accident in west Charlotte Sunday afternoon.
Police: Man Dies Several Days After Being Shot In Southeast Charlotte
Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department say Ray McLean III died from the injuries he sustained in a shooting that happened on June 12th in southeast Charlotte.
Charlotte Man Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud For Investment Scheme
Joseph Maurice Deberry, a/k/a Joseph Maurice Dewberry, 56, ofΒ Charlotte, yesterday pleaded guilty toΒ wire fraud for orchestrating an investment scheme that defrauded victims of hundreds of thousandsΒ of dollars.
FBI Assisting CMPD In Mortar Attack Investigation That Left An Officer With Second-Degree Burns
The Charlotte Division of the FBI and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are asking for the publicβs assistance to identify the suspect who threw what appears to be a firework-type mortar at officers during a recent George Floyd protest in Uptown Charlotte.
One Dead, One Injured After North Charlotte Shooting
CMPD detectives are conducting a North Charlotte homicide investigation after one man died and another injured following a shooting.Β
Investigation Underway After 17-Year-Old Shot Several Times In Gastonia
A shooting investigation is underway in Gastonia after a teen was shot several times on Tuesday.
Officials: Caldwell County Officer Involved In Fatal Shooting Of 28-Year-Old Man Cleared Of Wrongdoing
A Caldwell County deputy involved in the fatal shooting of a 28-year-old man has been cleared of any wrongdoing by the District Attorneyβs Office.
Homicide Investigation Underway After Victim Dies Following Weekend Shooting
Police are investigating a homicide in north Charlotte after a man died from injuries he sustained during a shooting that happened over the weekend.Β
Two Suspects Charged In Fatal Gastonia Shooting
Gastonia Police say two suspects were arrested Tuesday after a man died following a shooting.
Alleged Drug House In Charlotte Is Forfeited
The U.S. Marshals Service has taken possession of an alleged drug house on Lytham Drive in Charlotte, which is located roughly 450 feet from South Mecklenburg High School.
Gov. Roy Cooper Establishes Task Force To Address Racial Inequality In The State Criminal Justice System
Governor Roy Cooper signed Executive Order No. 145 today, forming the North Carolina Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice. The task force will recommend solutions to stop discriminatory law enforcement and criminal justice practices, and hold public safety officers accountable.
Suspect Charged With Murder In Rock Hill Assault
The Rock Hill Police have made an arrest in the homicide case of a 59-year-old man who was found dead in the living room of his residence.
CMPD Looking For 5 Protesters Involved In Altercation With Capt. Brad Koch
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are requesting the public's help identifying five individuals in connection with an altercation involving Captain Brad Koch outside of the Government Center Monday.
Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office Says They Will No Longer Use Tear Gas
The Mecklenburg County Sheriffβs Office (MCSO) is changing its Use of Force Policy and is removing the use of tear gas from its policy.
Pedestrian Seriously Injured In North Charlotte Hit-And-Run
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives are requesting the publicβs assistance in an investigation into a North Charlotte hit-and-run that left a victim seriously injured.
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