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Man Charged For Secret Peeping On Minor In Gaston County After Cameras Found In Bathroom

Gaston County Police have charged a suspect for secret peeping on a minor after a recording device was found in a bathroom, officials say.

Three People Found Dead Following SWAT Situation In Huntersville

Three people are dead after a shooting at a Huntersville home Friday morning, according to the Huntersville Police Department.

Second Suspect Charged With Murder After Man Died In Northeast Charlotte Shooting

CMPD has now charged a second suspect for the murder of Lamar McNeil, who died as a result of a shooting that happened at a northeast Charlotte apartment.

Suspect Officially Charged In Fatal West Charlotte Hit-And-Run Investigation

James Winston, the suspect in the case, has been released from the hospital and transferred to the Mecklenburg County Jail.

Mistakenly Released Inmate From Gaston County Located

According the Gaston County Police Department, Kyle Auten, who was mistakenly released from Gaston County Jail in February, has been located.

Mother Of Teen Shot In West Charlotte Says Daughter Was Targeted

19-year-old Brianna Stephenson died Monday from her injuries

Teenager Dies Following Drive-By Shooting In West Charlotte

The 19-year-old victim of a drive-by shooting in west Charlotte has died due to her injuries. Stephenson was pronounced dead on March 9. This case is now being investigated as a homicide.

Family Asks For Public’s Help After Man Dies In Rock Hill Police Custody

On Monday night the family of a man who died in police custody in Rock Hill raised money to conduct their own autopsy.

WANTED: Jeremiah Fincher

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

WANTED: Billy Simpson

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

Burke County Man Arrested After Stealing Car Parts

Burke County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest on a suspect who was stealing metal car parts to exchange for cash.

Mecklenburg County Public Health Department Provides COVID-19 Update

The Mecklenburg County Public Health Department provided an update on the county's preparations and response to COVID-19 after an announcement that a confirmed case of the virus passed through the CLT Airport.

Traffic Stop In Burke County Leads To Drug Arrest

A traffic stop on a speeding vehicle in Burke County led to a drug arrest, deputies say.

CMPD Looking For Suspect With Over 20 Active Warrants

CMPD is asking for the public's help with locating a suspect who has over 20 active warrants.

CMPD investigates deadly crash on Wilkinson Blvd

Hit-And-Run Investigation Underway In Kings Mountain After Pedestrian Struck

The Kings Mountain Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run accident involving a pedestrian.

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Suspect Arrested After Pursuit In Chester County

Chester County deputy arrested suspect after car chase and foot pursuit.

Police Searching For Jaylen Barber

Police say they are looking for Jaylen Barber who is wanted for breaking and entering a Motor Vehicle, Felony Larceny, Damage to Property and Interfering with an Electronic Monitoring Device.

Two Charged For Ill Treatment Towards Animals In Lancaster County

Deputies say two people are facing charges after 10 dog carcasses were found inside a garbage 26 dogs and a cat were removed from a home in Lancaster due to poor living conditions.

Missing Toddler's Remains Believed Found In Tennessee

Remains believed to be that of a 15-month-old girl were found in Tennessee, ending the 17-day search across three states for a missing toddler, authorities said.

SWAT Situation Ends Peacefully In Tega Cay, Two People Arrested

A SWAT situation ends peacefully in a Tega Cay neighborhood.

Crime Stoppers Tips Helping To Catch Criminals

To Catch A Criminal: Your Crime Stopper Tips Lead To Arrest

Proof it works: your calls to Crime Stoppers helped police find and arrest the guy accused of holding up a local Family Dollar. Now, another case where they need your help to catch a criminal.

Six People Arrested In York County Human Trafficking Investigation

York County officers have arrested six people suspected to be involved in a prostitution and human trafficking investigation.

Two Suspects Charged For Child Neglect After One-Year-Old Tested Positive For Heroin

The Chester County Sheriff's Office has charged two suspects for the negligence of a child after a one-year old was tested positive for heroin.

Two Suspects Charged After Employee Shot During Robbery At North Charlotte Restaurant

Two suspects have been charged for the attempted murder of a 48-year-old woman following an attempted robbery at Mr. C's Family Restaurant, according to CMPD.

License Plate Readers Help To Protect Neighborhoods

Neighbors Taking Crime Into Their Own Hands With License Plate Readers

At least a dozen neighborhoods in the Charlotte area have license plate readers to help police track down criminals who target their neighborhoods.

Major North Carolina Donor Convicted Of Bribery, Conspiracy

A major political donor has been found guilty of trying to bribe a North Carolina insurance regulator in hopes of reducing scrutiny of his business.

Suspects Arrested For Causing More Than $100K In Damage At Construction Site Of New West Cabarrus High School

According to officials, five suspects have been arrested for vandalizing the new West Cabarrus High School, four of which are 17-year-olds.

Victim Identified In West Charlotte Homicide

CMPD is conducting a homicide investigation after a man was found shot to death in a west Charlotte apartment Wednesday night.

Two Men Sentenced To Life In Prison For 2015 Murder

Two men have been sentenced to life in prison after a jury found them guilty of the 2015 murder of 34-year-old Norris Martin. He was found in a burned car in Gaston County.

North Carolina Won’t Seek Death Penalty In Eye-Drop Murder Case

Prosecutors in North Carolina won’t seek the death penalty against a man accused of using eye drops to kill his wife for life insurance money.

WANTED: Lavonte Rivers

The CMPD is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Lavonte Taqwan Rivers who is wanted for disabling his electronic monitor.

7-Year-Old Found Shot While Sleeping In North Charlotte Home

A shooting investigation is underway in north Charlotte after a 7-year-old boy was found with a gunshot wound.

Two Arrested For Northwest Charlotte Murder

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department say they charged Antonio Rollins and Requan McCray for the murder of Demarcus Mack.

Conover Man To Serve Up To 27 Years In Prison For Sex Crimes

Convicted of sexual and physical assaults of multiple victims a Conover man will spend at least 18 years in prison.

Police Asking For Public's Help Identifying Suspects Of Armed Robbery

The Concord Police is asking for the public's assistance with identifying two suspects involved in an armed robbery

Homicide Investigation After Body Found Near Sardis Road, Family Member Arrested

On Sunday, officers say they responded to a welfare check that lead them to find a body of an adult male in a creek in the woods near Sardis Road North.

Catawba County Robbery Suspect Exonerated, Accuser Charged For False Information

A man who was recently accused of a reported robbery in Catawba County has been exonerated of the crime while the accuser has been charged for false information.

Police: Woman Seriously Injured In Stabbing On Public Bus

Authorities in North Carolina detained a woman accused of stabbing a fellow passenger on a public bus Monday evening, police said.

Community Activists Say CLT City Council Is All Talk & No Action When It Comes To Crime Reduction

Community activist say city leaders need to work with them now.

Three Suspects Arrested For Break-In And Stealing Over $2,000 Worth Of Goods

Three suspects have been arrested after they broke into a residence and stole over $2,000 worth of goods. The stolen items have now been returned to the owners.

Police: Death Of Suspect In Custody Under Investigation

The death of a person who died in police custody in Rock Hill over the weekend was being investigated by state authorities, police said.

Suspect Charged For North Charlotte Homicide

CMPD has charged a suspect for a homicide that took place Friday afternoon in north Charlotte.

York County Resident Scammed Out Of $143,500

The York County Sheriff's Office reported that a resident has been scammed out of $143,500 through a lottery scam.

WANTED: Devin Alexander

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

Charleston Church Shooter Dylann Roof Staged Death Row Hunger Strike

White supremacist mass murderer Dylann Roof staged a hunger strike this month while on federal death row, alleging in letters to The Associated Press that he’s been “targeted by staff,” “verbally harassed and abused without cause” and “treated disproportionately harsh.”

CMPD: Suspects Wanted For Stealing Credit Cards From Local Fitness Centers

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are asking for the public's assistance in identifying two people accused of stealing credit cards and using them at businesses around Charlotte.

CMPD Pulls Record Number of Guns From Charlotte Streets in January

Hundreds of guns have been pulled off of Charlotte city streets in 2020. On Wednesday, police urged gun owners to take more precautions to keep the firearms out of the hands of criminals.

Multiple People Dead In Milwaukee Shooting At Molson Coors

Multiple people were killed Wednesday in a shooting on the Molson Coors Brewing Co. campus, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said. The dead include the shooter.

CMPD Says They De-Escalated Armed Suspect After Traffic Stop

CMPD was able to de-escalate and charge an armed suspect who was in possession of a shotgun and pistol after a traffic stop, according to a news release.

$5,000 Reward Offered After Dozens Of Vehicles Damaged By Metal Tacks In Hickory Police Department's Parking Lot

Governor Roy Cooper announced that the State is offering a reward up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for putting metal tacks in the Hickory Police Department's parking lot.

Authorities Release Photos Of Suspect Vehicle After Man Shot During Road Rage Incident In Iredell County

Investigators have released photos of the suspect vehicle involved in a road rage shooting that left a Mooresville man in serious condition.

Woman On Probation Charged With Trafficking Meth In Burke County

A woman currently on probation is facing drug charges following an investigation in Burke County.

Police: Man Shot In The Arm During Robbery In Chester

Chester Police say they are investigating a robbery and shooting that happened on February 24th.

Police: Man Arrested For Robbing First Citizens Bank In Hickory

Hickory Police arrested a man for robbing the First Citizens Bank, according to a news release.

Two Charlotte Men Charged With Trying To Steal Flat Screen TVs From Lincoln County Walmart

Two Charlotte men were arrested over the weekend after authorities say they tried to steal flat screen televisions from a Lincoln County Walmart.

Convicted Felon On Electronic Monitoring Device Accused In Northwest Charlotte Home Invasion

A convicted felon who was wearing an electronic monitoring device has been arrested for a home invasion and kidnapping that happened on February 12th in northwest Charlotte, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.

Man Involved In SLED SWAT Standoff Charged With Murder In Chester County

According to the Chester County Sheriff's Office, 42-year-old Scott Buckner has been charged with the murder of 57-year-old Terry Jones on February 19th, 2020.

Teenager Shot After Several People Involved In Fight In Rock Hill

Police say a teenager was shot following an altercation in Rock Hill on Sunday afternoon.

Family & Friends Remember Murder Victim Ja'Ron McGill on What Would Have Been 30th Birthday

Friends and family gathered on Saturday night to remember a Charlotte teen on what would have been his 30th birthday. Ja'Ron McGill's loved ones held a balloon release in Marshall Park in Uptown Charlotte. After more than 10 years, this cold case murder remains unsolved.

7-Year-old Girl Describes Suspect Who Attempted To Kidnap Brother At Bus Stop

A bold attempted abduction in broad daylight in East Charlotte

Fort Mill Police Have Arrested Three Suspects For Vehicle Break-Ins After Car Chase

The Fort Mill Police Department have arrested three suspects including a juvenile who were attempting to enter a vehicle, officials say.

Suspect Charged For East Charlotte Hit-And-Run That Killed A Bicyclist

CMPD has charged the suspect responsible for a deadly hit-and-run accident that happened Monday night in east Charlotte, officials say.

Three Suspects Charged For Vehicle Break-Ins In Southwest Charlotte

CMPD have charged three suspects in connection with a spree of overnight vehicle break-ins.

Charlotte Man Dies Following North Carolina Prison Fight

Officials say an inmate, who was convicted for a 2017 Charlotte murder, was killed during a prison fight at Maury Correctional Institution.

Bank Robbery Suspect In Indian Trail Captured After Pursuit

The suspect involved in the robbery at a SunTrust Bank in Indian Trail is in custody after a pursuit by Union County Sheriff's deputies.

Vehicle Pursuit In Catawba County Led To Multiple Felony Charges

A suspect is facing multiple felony charges after a traffic stop led to a vehicle pursuit.

High School Student Facing A Criminal Charge After Bringing Weapon On Campus

A student at Butler High School is facing a criminal charge after bringing a weapon on campus Thursday.

Sheriff: Argument Leads Man To Set Mobile Home On Fire

A North Carolina man got angry with his mother during an argument, caused damage to three vehicles and set a mobile home on fire, a sheriff’s office said.

CMPD Arrest Suspect Involved In Deadly West Charlotte Accident

CMPD has charged a man for their involvement in a fatal west Charlotte accident involving a motorcycle from October 2019.

Man Charged After Woman Shot And Killed In West Charlotte Parking Lot

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have charged 23-year-old Dayshawn Beckham for the murder of a 30-year-old woman in west Charlotte on Monday night.

CMPD Charged Suspect Involved In Two Bank Robberies

CMPD has charged a suspect for their involvement in two bank robberies after a vehicle pursuit.

Chester Mother Charged With Neglect After Toddlers Found Playing In Stranger's Truck

The Chester Police Department says a mother was no where to be found on February 17th when her sons were discovered playing inside a stranger's truck.

Family Wants Answers Six Years Since Unsolved Murder in Huntersville

Wednesday marks six years since a man's death rattled neighbors in Huntersville. At the time, the town hadn't seen a homicide in two years. The case is unsolved an the victim's family is still searching for answers.

Man, Girlfriend Charged In Northwest Charlotte Hit-And-Run That Left 17-Year-Old Dead

A woman is dead and two people have been arrested following a hit-and-run accident in northwest Charlotte Monday morning.

Hudson Man Sentenced To More Than 20 Years In Prison For Beating Man To Death

A Hudson man was sentenced to serve more than two decades in prison following his conviction for second-degree murder, according to the Catawba County District Attorney's Office.

CMPD Makes Arrest In Southwest Charlotte Homicide Investigation

A homicide investigation is underway after a fatal shooting in southwest Charlotte. This is one of two shootings that took place in the area early Sunday morning. Now, a man is facing murder charges.

Investigation Underway After Man Dies In Police Custody In Hickory

An investigation is underway and two officers have been placed on administrative duty after a man died while in police custody on February 17th in Hickory.

Deputies: Lincoln County Man Says He "Man-Handled" Woman Who Had Broken Spine And Ribs

A Lincoln County man told deputies he "man-handled" a woman who ended up with severe injuries including a broken spine and ribs.

Alexander County Sheriff's Department Makes Several Significant Arrests Including Inmate Charged With Murder

The Alexander County Sheriff's says they have arrested several offenders on outstanding charges including an already incarcerated suspect who is charged with First Degree Murder.

Chester County Deputies Charge Armed Burglary Suspect

The Chester County Sheriff's Office arrested a man after responding to a suspected armed burglary.

Virginia Teen Accused Of Killing Mother, Brother Arrested In North Carolina

A 17-year-old boy charged with fatally shooting his mother and 6-year-old brother in their Virginia home was apprehended after he tried to shoplift hair dye, clothes and a backpack from a North Carolina department store, police said Sunday.

Two Teens Shot On Clinton College Campus In Rock Hill

Two people are recovering after a shooting on Clinton College's campus in Rock Hill early Sunday morning, multiple reports say.

South Carolina Community Pays Respects To 6-year-old Girl Found Dead

A memorial for a 6-year-old girl found dead in Cayce, South Carolina continues to grow

Political Corruption Trial Of Big North Carolina Donor To Start

An insurance company magnate and two associates go on trial this week on charges they conspired to bribe an elected North Carolina regulator with up to $2 million in campaign money so scrutiny of his businesses would ease.

WANTED: Ziar Dawkins

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

Man Found Dead In Cayce, SC Has Been Identified In Faye Swetlik Investigation

We know more about the man found dead while investigators searched nearby. He is a neighbor - and was found dead inside his home a block away. Police will only say there is a link between him, and Faye, but not what that link is.

CMPD Seeking Public's Help To Find Vehicle Responsible For Fatal Hit-And-Run With Bicyclist

The CMPD'S Major Crash Investigation Unit is requesting the public’s assistance in looking for the vehicle that is possibly responsible for the fatal hit-and-run with a bicyclist.

Authorities Say Iredell County Man Charged After Child Pornography Found Inside His Home

An Iredell County man has been arrested after authorities found child pornography inside his home on Thursday.

Rideshare Driver Opens Up About The Night Someone Shot & Killed His Passenger

We've learned the suspect is a convicted felon.

Convicted Felon Arrested After Assaulting An Officer During A Traffic Stop

CMPD arrested a convicted felon following a traffic stop which involved the suspect assaulting an officer.

Suspect Accused Of Pepper Spraying Pharmacy Employees During Southwest Charlotte Robbery

A southwest Charlotte robbery suspect is accused of using pepper spray on several employees during an armed robbery at a pharmacy, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.

Burke County Detectives Charge Suspect For Embezzling Over $26,000

Burke County detectives have charged a woman with embezzling over $26,000 from a non-profit organization.

Triple Murder Investigation Underway In Alexander County After Remains Identified

The Alexander County Sheriff's Office is investigating a triple murder after receiving human remain results matching a missing woman.

York County Investigating Possible Dog Fighting Case

York County is seeking the public's help with an alleged dog fighting case after finding a pit bull terrier abandoned with severe injuries.

Chester Man Arrested Following Domestic Situation

Deputies say they arrested a Chester man following a domestic situation.

Police Investigating After Gun Fired Inside UNC Charlotte Dorm

Officials with UNC Charlotte say someone fired a gun inside a dorm on campus

Authorities Seize Nearly $300,000 Worth Of Meth Following Multi-Agency Operation In Western N.C.; Four Arrested

Four people have been arrested following an investigation into a major methamphetamine distribution that led investigators through several western North Carolina counties and into Georgia.