Two West Rowan Middle School teachers are facing sex charges involving a student, according to the Rowan County Sheriff's Office.Β Authorities are also looking for a third man who is accused of sex offenses with the same juvenile.Β Β
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the release of the South Carolina Human Trafficking Task Forceβs 2019 Annual Report today at the Statehouse. The report details the efforts of the State Task Force to protect victims, prosecute traffickers, and prevent human trafficking from happening in South Carolina.
Attorney General Josh Stein released consumer protection information to help military service members and their families as service members from North Carolina deploy overseas in response to international events. The military community is frequently targeted by scammers and con artists.
Chester County Deputies responded to an incident on Shirley Road in Fort Lawn on Friday after receiving information that a law enforcement officer was in need of assistance.
According to police a man was shot multiple times Friday night at an apartment complex parking lot in uptown Charlotte.
CMPD is asking for the public's help with finding three suspects who robbed a Quik Trip in East Charlotte on Monday.
The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office is now investigating a report that a man is impersonating a police officer.
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 sheriffβs office and the victims.
Federal prosecutors have charged a man with kidnapping his ex-girlfriend in North Carolina while out on bond on an assault charge.
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.
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
Deputies say they arrested a man who was armed with a machete and broke into a police cruiser.
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.
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.
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.Β Β
Investigators say they arrested a man for intentionally setting a fire at a vacate home in Boone.Β 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.
After investigating the triple shooting Rock Hill Police Criminal Investigations Division identified 25-year-old Santwan Lamontre Hart of Clover as the suspect.
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.
The Belmont Police Department is investigating two bank robberies that happened on January 7th.Β
A North Carolina man has been charged with murder after a 2-year-old died at a hospital, police said.
WCCB isΒ 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.
On Monday, Rowan County Sheriffβs Office Deputies responded to a reported armed robbery of a female taxi cab driver near China Grove.
There were 107 homicides in Charlotte in 2019.
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.Β Β
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is currently searching for Ashton Lemus after he allegedly cut off his electronic monitoring device.
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.
A community is in mourning over the senseless tragedies of two members of one family
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 Police say a murder suspect is now behind bars.
The Newton Police Department says they arrested a 16-year-old for shooting another teen early Thursday morning.Β Β
A teenager is in custody following a SWAT situation in York, South Carolina.
Following the murder of a 13-year-old girl in the mall parking lot over the weekend.
We're hearing the frantic 911 calls after gunshots were fired outside Concord Mills Mall Saturday, leaving a 13-year-old girl dead
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.
On December 29th, deputies with the Chesterfield County Sheriffβs Office responded to a shooting incident on Chatham Lake Lane in Chesterfield County.
The Rowan County Sheriffβs Office is looking for two men involved in a breaking and entering that occurred at the Shivam Mini Mart on December 16th.
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.
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.
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.
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 officers in the Freedom Division responded to a robbery on Thursday, December 26 that took place on Wilkinson Boulevard near the Walmart shopping center.
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.
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 was detained and cited for marijuana possession following his show at Bojangles Coliseum Monday night.
The CMPD has charged a man with murder after they say he intentionally hit a pedestrian with a vehicle in Steele Creek last week.
Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are requesting the publicβs assistance in locating Ibrahim Jalloh, 27, who currently has 11 outstanding warrants.Β
Detectives are conducting a homicide investigation on Capricorn Lane early Saturday morning.
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.
Officials in Caldwell County say a suspect who opened fire on officers following a traffic stop in Caldwell is dead.Β
Matthews police officers arrest a suspect who tried to shoplift over $11,000 worth of gift cards from Best Buy, a media release said.
A Walmart in Mooresville was evacuated due to a bomb threat Thursday afternoon.Β
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.
A Mecklenburg County Sheriff's deputy was fired after being arrested early Wednesday morning.
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.
A Charlotte man has been arrested after DNA evidence linked him to a sexual assault that occurred nearly 30 years ago.Β Β
Officials say Hopewell High School was placed on lockdown Wednesday afternoon after a suspect driving a stolen vehicle crashed in front of the school.
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.
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.Β
A convicted felon on probation is facing drug and gun charges after being stopped for driving over 100 miles-per-hour in Rowan County.Β Β
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.
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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.
An Iredell County man has been arrested and charged with selling methamphetamine out of a house where small children were living.Β
Officials are asking for assistance identifying one of two suspects involved in a robbery and carjackingΒ in Rowan County last month.Β Β
The CMPD has charged Terraries Thomas after they say he sexually assaulted a woman he met online.Β Records show Thomas has been arrested at least 10 times since 2017.
Two people have been arrested on multiple charges after leading authorities on a chase in Catawba County.
Someone is snapping photos and recording video of men inside the locker room of a Charlotte YMCA without them knowing.
The CMPD is asking for assistance locating a man wanted for disabling his electronic monitoring device.Β
Remembering the life of a beloved restaurant owner, killed outside his own business
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.
A former Charlotte Wells Fargo employee has been arrested for allegedly stealing more than $88,000 in cash from the bank vault.
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 are searching for Quatoya Renee Morrison who is wanted for two counts of Felony Larceny, Felony Conspiracy, Felony Aid & Abet, Β Damage to Property and Interfering with an Electronic Monitoring Device.
A 28-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with robbing a Hickory convenience store.
Check out these school closings and delays for Friday, December 13th.
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.
The CMPD is asking for assistance locating Javier Chavez, who is wanted for disabling his electronic monitoring device.
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.Β Β
Police say two people tried to rob Scott Brooks early Monday morning, then shot him outside of Brooks' Sandwich House.
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.
One person has been arrested after a man was shot to death in Alexander County on Tuesday afternoon.Β
The Concord Police Department is investigating a shooting that left a victim with multiple gunshot wounds on the morning of December 10th.
Police are investigating after an 11-year-old girl was assaulted by a stranger in north Charlotte on Tuesday.
According to the CMPD, the murder of Scott Brooks at Brooks' Sandwich House may have initially been a robbery.Β Police are now looking for two male suspects for their involvement in the crime.Β Officials say they are still looking at video to form a more complete description.Β
Police say a man was shot inside Smokey Joe's Cafe on Briar Creek Road around 2am today.
We're learning new information about the sexual abuse allegations against a Charlotte priest. Father Patrick Hoare is on administrative leave from St. Matthew Catholic Church in Ballantyne.
Hundreds of people packed the parking lot of Brooks' Sandwich House to remember the murdered co-owner of the beloved burger joint. Scott Brooks was shot and killed Monday morning as he prepared to open his restaurant. No arrests have been made.
Three million dollars in cash was found in barrels containing raw pork shoulders in a tractor trailer during a search by the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office on Sat., Dec. 7.
On Friday, University City division officers responded to E WT Harris Blvd in reference to a two-motor vehicle crash with injury.
Two Marion, North Carolina, residents have been charged with trafficking heroin following a traffic stop in Iredell County.
Hickory Police are searching for a suspect accused of carjacking a vehicle from a Walmart gas station that had a 3-year-old child inside.Β Β
Police are investigating a fatal shooting in Hickory after a man was found lying in a field with a gunshot wound off 1st Street SE.
A 7-year-old carjacking victim sat down only with WCCB Charlotte to talk about his terrifying ordeal as he sat in the backseat of his mother's car when two people jumped in and took off.
A Chester County man has been charged with sex crimes involving a minor after allegedly sending lewd messages and touching the minor inappropriately. Β
Authorities say two people were arrested following an altercation on NC Highway 18 that involved a shot being fired into an occupied vehicle.
A bold stand to keep violent criminals off the streets. Charlotte's top cop says his department will no longer electronically monitor murder suspects who are out on bond.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's Chief Kerr Putney says he will not retire on January 1, 2020 as originally planned.
Deputies of the Lancaster County Sheriffβs Office responded to a home on Barbarosa Drive, Thursday to investigate a stabbing.
A man has been charged after police say he crashed a car he had stolen at gunpoint, with a baby inside, in east Charlotte on Thursday afternoon.Β
The CMPD is asking for assistance locating a man wanted for disabling his electronic monitoring device.Β
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