Local Crime

Man Shot Multiple Times In Uptown Charlotte Friday Night

According to police a man was shot multiple times Friday night at an apartment complex parking lot in uptown Charlotte.

CMPD Is Requesting The Public's Help To Identify Three Robbery Suspects

CMPD is asking for the public's help with finding three suspects who robbed a Quik Trip in East Charlotte on Monday.

Lancaster County Sheriff's Office Searches For Fake Cop

The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office is now investigating a report that a man is impersonating a police officer.

North Carolina Couple Says They Were Scammed Out Of $100K

A North Carolina couple says they were scammed out of $100,000 in the pursuit of winning a fake $10 million sweepstakes, according to the sheriff’s office and the victims.

Man Accused Of Kidnapping Ex-Girlfriend Could Get Life Term

Federal prosecutors have charged a man with kidnapping his ex-girlfriend in North Carolina while out on bond on an assault charge.

CMPD Launches Investigation To Determine If 13-Year-Old Girl Was Victim Of Sex Trafficking

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's Human Trafficking Task Force is investigating after they were contacted on January 1st regarding a 13-year-old who was being treated at Atrium Health and possibly the victim of sex trafficking.

CMPD Chief Putney Breaks Down Crime Statistics For 2019

Charlotte's top cop takes a look at the city's overall crime statistics for 2019, and the steps the city is taking to fight back

Claremont Man Arrested For Breaking Into Police Cruiser

Deputies say they arrested a man who was armed with a machete and broke into a police cruiser.

Chester County Sheriff, Lieutenant And Chief Deputy Indicted On Federal Charges

South Carolina State Grand Jury issued an indictment which alleges suspended Chester County Sheriff Alex Underwood, former Chester County Chief deputy Robert Sprouse and former Chester County Lt. Johnny Neal of public corruption.

Christmas Eve 'Shoot-out' Suspect Has Now Been Identified And Charged

After investigating, CMPD has now charged Marvin Daniel Staton for the murder of George Agee Jr. who died on Christmas Eve after a shooting at a 7-11 gas station in North Charlotte.

West Lincoln High School Basketball Coach Charged With Assaulting Fan

A West Lincoln High School basketball coach is facing charges for assaulting a fan following a basketball game Tuesday night, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office.

Man Charged With Intentionally Starting House Fire In Boone

Investigators say they arrested a man for intentionally setting a fire at a vacate home in Boone. The Boone Fire Department responded to a home on Old East King Street just after 9pm on December 26th in reference to a house fire.

Rock Hill Police Arrest Suspect For Triple Shooting That Took Place On New Year's Day

After investigating the triple shooting Rock Hill Police Criminal Investigations Division identified 25-year-old Santwan Lamontre Hart of Clover as the suspect.

Surveillance Video Released Of Wanted Suspect In Murder Of Brooks' Sandwich House Co-Founder

Detectives with the CMPD released a surveillance video showing a suspect who is reportedly connected to the murder of Brooks' Sandwich House co-founder, Scott Brooks.

Belmont Police Investigating Two Bank Robberies

The Belmont Police Department is investigating two bank robberies that happened on January 7th.

Police In Kings Mountain Have Charged A Man For The Death Of A 2-Year-Old

A North Carolina man has been charged with murder after a 2-year-old died at a hospital, police said.

How Effective Is A Violence Interruption Program?

WCCB is digging deeper into the city's plans to solve the violent crime issue following a deadly 2019. CMPD is recommending the city use a violence interruption program. The department may follow the program in St. Louis.

Rowan County Chase Ends With Officer Involved Shooting

On Monday, Rowan County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to a reported armed robbery of a female taxi cab driver near China Grove.

Charlotte's Violent Crime Being Called A Public Health Issue

There were 107 homicides in Charlotte in 2019.

CMPD: Man Acted In Self-Defense During Shooting In Southeast Charlotte

Police say the man who shot and killed another man during an argument at an apartment complex in southeast Charlotte, in August 2019, will not be charged with a crime as he acted in self defense.

Wanted: Ashton Lemus

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is currently searching for Ashton Lemus after he allegedly cut off his electronic monitoring device.

Charlotte Man Arrested Following Police Chase Through Rowan County

A Charlotte man was arrested after police say he led officers on a chase through Rowan County while he was driving a stolen vehicle, according to a news release.

Family, Friends Gather For Candlelight Vigil To Remember Cousins Killed In Separate Concord Shootings

A community is in mourning over the senseless tragedies of two members of one family

Police Make Second Arrest In Concord Mills Deadly Shooting, Release 911 Calls

The Concord Police Department has taken a second teenager in custody for the deadly shooting that happened at Concord Mills Mall on December 28th.

Rock Hill Murder Suspect Now In Custody After Turning Himself In

Rock Hill Police say a murder suspect is now behind bars.

16-Year-Old Arrested For Shooting Teen In Newton

The Newton Police Department says they arrested a 16-year-old for shooting another teen early Thursday morning.

Teen Arrested Following SWAT Situation In York

A teenager is in custody following a SWAT situation in York, South Carolina.

Community Calling For Curfew For Teens At Concord Mills Mall

Following the murder of a 13-year-old girl in the mall parking lot over the weekend.

911 Calls Released In Deadly Concord Mills Shooting

We're hearing the frantic 911 calls after gunshots were fired outside Concord Mills Mall Saturday, leaving a 13-year-old girl dead

Catholic Diocese of Charlotte Releases List of Priests Credibly Accused of Child Sexual Abuse

We now know the names of 14 Western North Carolina priests accused of child sexual abuse. The Catholic Diocese of Charlotte released the list on Monday, revealing allegations going back five decades.

Man Charged With Murder Following Domestic Dispute In Chesterfield County

On December 29th, deputies with the Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting incident on Chatham Lake Lane in Chesterfield County.

Police Searching For Salisbury Breaking And Entering Suspects

The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office is looking for two men involved in a breaking and entering that occurred at the Shivam Mini Mart on December 16th.

Charlotte Diocese Releases Names Of Clergy Credibly Accused Of Child Sexual Abuse

The Catholic Diocese of Charlotte published a list of 14 clergy who have been credibly accused of child sexual abuse in western North Carolina since the diocese was established in 1972.

POLITICAL WRAP: Voter ID; Pelosi Delay; Charlotte Homicides

It appears North Carolina voters will not have to show ID in March's presidential primary. U.S. Senators return to Washington at the end of the week. Closer to home, this year's homicide rate in Charlotte is on track to be the worst since 1993.

Police Release Surveillance Photos Of Concord Mills Shooting Suspect

The Concord Police Department has released security photos of the person who is responsible for the shooting that happened outside of the Dave & Buster's at Concord Mills Mall Saturday night.

Man Charged In Deadly Hit-and-Run In West Charlotte

Bond was reduced Monday for the suspect in a deadly hit-and-run in west Charlotte. 19-year-old Rodney Lycurgus McCorkle, Jr., was arrested Friday evening and charged with felony hit-and-run, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a stolen vehicle.

CMPD Apprehend And Charge Robbery Suspect After Foot Pursuit

CMPD officers in the Freedom Division responded to a robbery on Thursday, December 26 that took place on Wilkinson Boulevard near the Walmart shopping center.

Rock Hill Police Are Investigating A Shooting That Took Place On Christmas Eve

On Christmas Eve the Rock Hill Police Department received and responded to a call involving a shooting a little after 2:30 p.m. that had just happened on Maple Street.

Charlotte Grandmother Thankful For Community Support Days After Burglars Stole Christmas Presents

A Charlotte grandmother is devastated. Just days before Christmas, thieves broke into her home, stealing everything from tv's, a laptop, and other presents

Rapper DaBaby Arrested Following Show At Bojangles' Coliseum

Rapper DaBaby was detained and cited for marijuana possession following his show at Bojangles Coliseum Monday night.

Man Charged With Murder After Police Say He Intentionally Hit An Killed Pedestrian With Vehicle In Steele Creek

The CMPD has charged a man with murder after they say he intentionally hit a pedestrian with a vehicle in Steele Creek last week.

Police Asking For Assistance In Locating Ibrahim Jalloh

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are requesting the public’s assistance in locating Ibrahim Jalloh, 27, who currently has 11 outstanding warrants.

Teenager Charged With Murder In Homicide In Ballantyne

Detectives are conducting a homicide investigation on Capricorn Lane early Saturday morning.

Pineville Police Officers Make Arrests Linking Suspects To An Organized Retail Theft Group

Pineville Police Officers responded and arrested three suspects following information on December 19 in regards to two suspects that looked to be stealing merchandise from a J.C. Penny at Carolina Place Mall.

Caldwell County Officials Say Suspect Who Allegedly Shot At Officers Died Following Standoff

Officials in Caldwell County say a suspect who opened fire on officers following a traffic stop in Caldwell is dead.

Arrest Made After Suspect Attempted To Shoplift Over $11,000 Worth Of Gift Cards From Best Buy

Matthews police officers arrest a suspect who tried to shoplift over $11,000 worth of gift cards from Best Buy, a media release said.

Mooresville Walmart Evacuated Following Bomb Threat

A Walmart in Mooresville was evacuated due to a bomb threat Thursday afternoon.

Local Dog Trainer Turns Herself In On Felony Animal Cruelty Charges

A local dog trainer is charged with three felony counts of ill treatment of animals. Jessica Viscusie turned herself in to Rock Hill Police Wednesday morning.

Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Deputy Fired After Being Arrested For Assault With A Deadly Weapon

A Mecklenburg County Sheriff's deputy was fired after being arrested early Wednesday morning.

Huntersville Police Officer Facing Disciplinary Action After Failing To Report Discharging Their Weapon In Birkdale Village

A Huntersville Police officer admitted to discharging their firearm accidentally in Birkdale Village during an unknown day in September which resulted in damage, a new release stated.

CMPD Makes Arrest After DNA Evidence Links Man To Nearly 30-Year-Old Sexual Assault Cold Case

A Charlotte man has been arrested after DNA evidence linked him to a sexual assault that occurred nearly 30 years ago.

Four Juveniles Arrested After Stolen Vehicle Crashes In Front Of Hopewell High School, Prompting Lockdown

Officials say Hopewell High School was placed on lockdown Wednesday afternoon after a suspect driving a stolen vehicle crashed in front of the school.

Pineville Police Arrested Four Suspects After Early Morning Car Break-Ins

The Pineville Police Department made four arrests around 3:30 a.m., Wednesday morning due to car break-ins at The Pines Apartment Complex, a release said.

CMPD Charges Suspect With Two South End Sexual Assaults, Credit Card Thefts

A man has been arrested and charged after he allegedly sexually assaulted two women in the South End area of Charlotte within the last week.

Convicted Felon Facing Drug, Gun Charges After Traffic Stop For Speeding Over 100 MPH

A convicted felon on probation is facing drug and gun charges after being stopped for driving over 100 miles-per-hour in Rowan County.

Rock Hill Police Announce Warrants Against Local Dog Trainer

Rock Hill Police have three warrants out for the arrest of a local dog trainer, who is now criminally accused of starving animals in her care. Investigators will charge Jessica Viscusie with three counts of ill treatment of animals.

Cyber Expert Weighs-In On Invasion Of Privacy Case Surrounding Photos Taken At Charlotte YMCA

It's an alarming story that many of you are talking about on social media

Sandy Parsons Accepts Plea Deal in Adoptive Daughter Erica's Death

Sandy Parsons will spend at least 33 years in prison for his role in the death of his adoptive daughter Erica. He took a plea deal on Tuesday, avoiding life in prison and the death penalty.

Iredell County Man On Probation Charged With Selling Meth Out Of Home Where Kids Were Living

An Iredell County man has been arrested and charged with selling methamphetamine out of a house where small children were living.

Rowan County Authorities Asking For Assistance Identifying Robbery Suspect

Officials are asking for assistance identifying one of two suspects involved in a robbery and carjacking in Rowan County last month.

Man With More Than 10 Previous Arrests Charged With Sexually Assaulting Woman He Met Online

The CMPD has charged Terraries Thomas after they say he sexually assaulted a woman he met online. Records show Thomas has been arrested at least 10 times since 2017.

Two Arrested On Drug Charges Following Chase In Catawba County

Two people have been arrested on multiple charges after leading authorities on a chase in Catawba County.

Authorities Investigating Social Media Page Showing Photos Snapped Inside Charlotte YMCA Locker Room

Someone is snapping photos and recording video of men inside the locker room of a Charlotte YMCA without them knowing.

WANTED: Corey Lampkin

The CMPD is asking for assistance locating a man wanted for disabling his electronic monitoring device.

Family, Friends Celebrate Life Of Beloved Charlotte Business Owner

Remembering the life of a beloved restaurant owner, killed outside his own business

Police Searching For Bank Robbery Suspect

On Friday, police say at 5 p.m. officers with the Huntersville Police Department responded to BB&T Bank located on Northcross Drive in reference to a robbery.

Arrest Made After Former Charlotte Bank Employee Accused Of Stealing Thousands From Vault

A former Charlotte Wells Fargo employee has been arrested for allegedly stealing more than $88,000 in cash from the bank vault.

CMPD Uses Doorbell Camera Footage To Catch Wanted Suspects

CMPD Detectives were able to charge two suspects for their involvement in the theft and possession of a stolen vehicle with the help of doorbell cameras, according to a news release.

Police Searching For Quatoya Morrison

Police are searching for Quatoya Renee Morrison who is wanted for two counts of Felony Larceny, Felony Conspiracy, Felony Aid & Abet, Damage to Property and Interfering with an Electronic Monitoring Device.

Woman Charged With Robbing Hickory Convenience Store

A 28-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with robbing a Hickory convenience store.

School Closings And Delays For December 13th

Check out these school closings and delays for Friday, December 13th.

Rock Hill Police Has Identified Homicide Suspect

The Rock Hill Criminal Investigations Division investigated the homicide that took place on December 2nd and has identified 24-year-old Zekiya Arleshia Knox of Rock Hill as the suspect.

WANTED: Javier Chavez

The CMPD is asking for assistance locating Javier Chavez, who is wanted for disabling his electronic monitoring device.

Deputies Find 10 Kilos Of Cocaine During Traffic Stop In Lincoln County

Two men are facing serious drug charges after deputies say they found 10 kilos of cocaine inside their vehicle following a traffic stop in Lincoln County.

New Information About A Motive For The Murder Of Beloved Charlotte Restaurant Owner

Police say two people tried to rob Scott Brooks early Monday morning, then shot him outside of Brooks' Sandwich House.

11-Yr-Old North Charlotte Girl Describes How She Fought Off Would-Be Kidnapper at Bus Stop

An 11-year-old girl is talking about how she fought off a would-be kidnapper in North Charlotte. Police are looking for the man she says tried to snatch her, right after she got off a school bus.

Arrest Made After Man Shot To Death In Alexander County

One person has been arrested after a man was shot to death in Alexander County on Tuesday afternoon.

Concord Police Investigating A Shooting That Left The Victim With Multiple Gunshot Wounds

The Concord Police Department is investigating a shooting that left a victim with multiple gunshot wounds on the morning of December 10th.

CMPD Searching For Suspect After 11-Year-Old Girl Assaulted By Stranger In North Charlotte

Police are investigating after an 11-year-old girl was assaulted by a stranger in north Charlotte on Tuesday.

Police Say Robbery A Possible Motive After Co-Owner Of Brooks' Sandwich House In NoDa Shot And Killed Monday Morning

According to the CMPD, the murder of Scott Brooks at Brooks' Sandwich House may have initially been a robbery. Police are now looking for two male suspects for their involvement in the crime. Officials say they are still looking at video to form a more complete description.

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