WANTED: Corey Lampkin
The CMPD is asking for assistance locating a man wanted for disabling his electronic monitoring device.Β
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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, Β 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.Β Β
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.Β
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.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
Man Shot Inside Smokey Joe's Cafe
Police say a man was shot inside Smokey Joe's Cafe on Briar Creek Road around 2am today.
Accused Charlotte Priest's Brother: Nephew Made Sexual Abuse Claim
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 Attend Vigil For Murdered Co-Owner Of Brooks' Sandwich House
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.
$3 Million Uncovered During Traffic Stop In Cleveland County
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.
Two Charged With Manslaughter After Multiple Vehicle Crash
On Friday, University City division officers responded to E WT Harris Blvd in reference to a two-motor vehicle crash with injury.
Two McDowell County Residents Charged With Trafficking Heroin In Iredell County
Two Marion, North Carolina, residents have been charged with trafficking heroin following a traffic stop in Iredell County.
3-Year-Old Found Safe Following Carjacking At Hickory Walmart
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
Hickory Police Investigating Fatal Domestic-Related Shooting After Man Found Lying In Field
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.
Seven-Year-Old Carjacking Victim Speaks Only To WCCB Charlotte About His Brave Story Of Survival
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.
Authorities Say Chester County Man Sent Nude Photos, Engaged In Sex Act With Minor
A Chester County man has been charged with sex crimes involving a minor after allegedly sending lewd messages and touching the minor inappropriately. Β
Shots Fired After A Parking Lot Dispute In Lincolnton
Authorities say two people were arrested following an altercation on NC Highway 18 that involved a shot being fired into an occupied vehicle.
CMPD Chief Says Department Will No Longer Monitor Homicide Suspects After Released On Bond
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.
CMPD Chief Kerr Putney Announces He Is Not Retiring On January 1
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's Chief Kerr Putney says he will not retire on January 1, 2020 as originally planned.
Sheriff: Nephew Stabs And Kills Uncle In Lancaster
Deputies of the Lancaster County Sheriffβs Office responded to a home on Barbarosa Drive, Thursday to investigate a stabbing.
Man Charged After Crashing Car Stolen With Baby Inside In East Charlotte
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
WANTED: Victor Pachecho
The CMPD is asking for assistance locating a man wanted for disabling his electronic monitoring device.Β
WANTED: Davon Watlington
The CMPD is asking for assistance locating a man wanted for disabling his electronic monitoring device.
Man Suffers Life Threatening Injuries After Being Shot In Chest In Rock Hill
Police say a SWAT standoff on Brownstone Road in Rock Hill could be related to an earlier shooting on Jefferson Drive, which left a man with life-threatening injuries.
Charlotte Man Sentenced To More Than 19 Years For Sex Trafficking Minor
Willie Dishon Matthew Obadiah, 32, of Charlotte, North Carolina, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Beth Bloom to 235 months in prison today for sex trafficking a minor.
Hickory Man Charged With Sex Crime Involving Minor
A Burke County man has been charged with a sex crime involving a minor following an investigation by the Burke County Sheriff's Office.
CMPD Identifies Man Who Died After Being Found Shot In Burning Car In East Charlotte; Suspect In Custody
The CMPD has charged 60-year-old Lambert Smith with the murder of 49-year-old Perry Bostic in east Charlotte earlier this week.
Remains Of Woman Missing From Charlotte Since 2016 Found In Iredell County; Homicide Investigation Underway
The remains of a woman missing since 2016 were found in Iredell County earlier this year and now detectives are investigating a homicide.Β
Rock Hill Man Wanted For Attempted Murder After Hitting Girlfriend In Head With Gun During Argument
A man is wanted for attempted murder following a domestic incident at a Rock Hill apartment complex on Tuesday night.
Families Pay Tribute To Loved Ones During Annual Memorial Tree Lighting
A somber ceremony in Charlotte as families who've lost loved ones violently gathered to remember their lives.
A Salisbury Cold Case Closed After 35 Years
A search warrant obtained by WCCB Charlotte's Alexandra Elich gives new information as to how DNA solved the murder of Reesa Trexler.
Two Men Charged In Theft Of CBD Stolen From Lincoln County Business
Two people have been charged in the November 12th break-in at a business in Lincoln County that sells CBD.
Iredell County Couple Charged With Stealing, Pawning "Large Amount" Of Tools
Two people have been arrested after allegedly stealing tools from a Mooresville man and pawning them in Iredell and Rowan County.Β
Two Arrested After Lincoln County Traffic Stop Leads To Stolen Vehicle Recovery, Drug Discovery
Two people have been arrested after a traffic stop in Lincoln County resulted in the recovery of a stolen vehicle and the discovery of several different drugs and drug paraphernalia.Β
Stolen Dog Found After 6 Months, Local Couple Arrested
A happy ending in a high profile lost dog case. The French bulldog has been found, six months after vanishing. The animal's owner is talking only with WCCB TV. Two people have been charged with a felony for stealing the dog, while police still work the case.
Charlotte Mayor Announces Plan to Combat Rising Homicide Rate
Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles is announcing her plan to address Charlotte's rising homicide rate. The Mayor talked about the plan after being sworn-in for her second term along with the new City Council.
CMPD Investigating Rape At University City Apartment
A violent attack inside her own apartment.Β A woman told police she was kidnapped and sexually assaulted in the middle of the afternoon at her University City Apartment.
Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Arrests In Iredell County
A traffic stop led deputies to a significant drug arrest on I-40 in Iredell County.
Investigators Searching For Driver, Vehicle Involved In Fatal Iredell County Hit-And-Run On Thanksgiving Day
Investigators are searching for the driver and vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run accident that left one person dead in Iredell County on Thanksgiving Day.
CMPD Makes Arrest In East Charlotte Shooting That Left Man Seriously Injured
Detectives say they made an arrest in an east Charlotte shooting that left a man fighting for his life.
"Raise the Age" Law to Take Effect Dec. 1
Big changes are coming to North Carolina's juvenile justice system. Starting December 1, 16 and 17-year-olds accused of crimes will no longer be automatically charged as adults.
Police Respond to Black Friday Fight at Carolina Place Mall
Reports of a lockdown on Black Friday at Carolina Place Mall. Police say a fight broke out between two groups near the old Sears store and JC Penney just before five o'clock Friday afternoon.
WANTED: Michael Wright
The CMPD is asking for assistance locating Michael Wright, who is wanted for disabling his electronic monitoring device.Β
Mother Charged With Shooting, Killing Daughter On Thanksgiving Night In East Charlotte
A mother is charged with killing her daughter on Thanksgiving night in east Charlotte.Β
Two People Arrested Following Homicide At East Charlotte Shopping Center
An employee of an arcade called La Casa was killed early Tuesday morning at a business complex in east Charlotte.
ONLY ON WCCB: Family of Danquirs Franklin Speaking Publicly For The First Time
As they reflect on what they're thankful for this year, they want to honor DanquirsΒ Franklin's memory.
Police: Couple Staged Store Robbery, Then Bought Rings
A convenience store clerk in Morganton, N.C. staged a robbery with her boyfriend at the business, used the money to buy rings hours later and made a video of their engagement at a Walmart, police said.
Sheriff: Two Arrested For Starving Dogs To Death In Alexander County
Two people are facing felony charges after deputies say they starved several dogs to death in Alexander County.
Catawba County Man Charged With Having Thousands Of Images Of Child Porn
A Catawba County man is facing several felony charges after investigators say they found thousands of images of child pornography in his possession.
Alexander County Man Accused Of Installing Secret Bathroom Camera To Look At Young Girl Naked
Authorities say an Alexander County man has been charged with taking pictures and peeping at a young girl while she was nude.Β
Sheriff: 10-Year-Old Boy Found Dead In Lancaster Was Shot By Friend
Deputies determined a 10-year-old boy shot and killed his 10-year-old friend while they were playing with a gun in the living room of a mobile home in Lancaster County, according to a news release from the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office.Β
WANTED: Scottie Wilson
The CMPD says Scottie Wilson has been located and arrested. He was wanted for Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Kill Inflicting Serious Injury, Habitual Misdemeanor Assault, Damage to Property, and Interfering with an Electronic Monitoring Device.
Crime Stoppers Tip Leads To Arrest Of Suspect Wanted For May Armed Robbery, Shooting In East Charlotte; Police Seeking Second Suspect
The CMPD has arrested a man who they say shot a store clerk during an armed robbery in east Charlotte in May.Β
Search For Man Possibly Involved In Kershaw County Homicide Leads To Seizure Of Over 800 Grams Of Meth, Other Drugs In Lancaster County
A search for a man who authorities believe may have been involved in a September homicide, led to a significant drug bust in Lancaster County, South Carolina, last week.Β
CMPD Investigating After Girlfriend Shoots Boyfriend In The Leg In Northwest Charlotte
Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are investigating a domestic related shooting that ended with a man being shot in the leg by his girlfriend, according to a spokesperson for CMPD.
Boone Man Charged With Nine Counts Of Sexual Exploitation Of A Minor Following Multi-Agency Investigation
A Boone man has been charged with possessing and distributing child pornography following an investigation in Watauga County, North Carolina.Β
Police Asking For Public's Help Locating Suspect Wanted For Raping Woman On Charlotte Greenway
The CMPD is asking the public for assistance locating a man who has been identified as a suspect in a northeast Charlotte sexual assault.Β
Gaston County Mugshots November 23rd
Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Saturday, November 23rd.
SLED Investigates Deadly Officer-Involved Shooting In Chester
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is investigating a deadly officer-involved shooting that happened at a Walmart in Chester Saturday
CMPD Asking For Assistance Identifying North Charlotte Circle K Armed Robbery Suspect
The CMPD is asking for assistance identifying a suspect wanted for an armed robbery at a north Charlotte convenience store.Β
Thieves Targeting Food Trucks In Northwest Charlotte
Owners are left with a lot of questions after thousands of dollars worth of generators were stolen from their property. The owner believes the perps are targeting other food trucks in Charlotte, as well.
15-Year-Old Arrested For Killing Woman In Southwest Charlotte
Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department say they arrested another suspect for the murder of Shandiin Sanchez.Β
Davidson Professor, US Marine Among Ten Men Arrested For Child Predator Charges In York County
Ten men were arrested and charged with crimes ranging from soliciting prostitution from a minor, sending nude photos to someone they believed to be a minor, and arranging to meet a child for sex. During the first week of York County's Operation Vigilant Shepard.
Increasing Efforts To Combat Human Trafficking
With a unit of the State Bureau of Investigation. There's concern the hidden crime will spike when the Republican National Convention comes to town.
Cleveland County Teacher Arrested For Having Sexual Relations With Student At The Turning Point Academy
The Cleveland County Sheriffβs Office says they arrested a teacher from The Turning Point Academy for having sexual relations with a student.
WANTED: Christopher Morris
The CMPD is asking for assistance locating a man wanted for disabling his electronic monitoring device.Β
Charlotte Man Charged After Shooting At Concord Convenience Store
A Charlotte man has been charged following a shooting at a Concord convenience store.
Police Investigating Stabbing At Southwest Charlotte Lowe's Home Improvement
Police are investigating after a person was seriously injured in a stabbing at Lowe's Home Improvement in southwest Charlotte.
Lancaster Family, Community Want Answers In Shooting Death Of 10-Year-Old Boy
A family in Lancaster County is desperate for answers about the murder of a 10-year-old boy.
Two Charged After Rock Hill Police Find Puppies Starved To Death
Rock Hill Police arrested two people on animal cruelty charges after a search warrant determined an adult dog was eating her litter because she had been starved.Β Β
Iredell County Homicide Suspect Arrested In Yadkin County
Deputies say they took an Iredell County homicide suspect into custody following a traffic stop in Yadkin County.Β
Man Wanted For Questioning Following Gastonia Homicide
The Gastonia Police Department is currently searching for a man they want to question following a fatal shooting that happened Sunday afternoon.Β Β
Police Investigation Sunday Morning Homicide
Detectives are conducting a homicide investigation onΒ Reagan Drive.Β
Shots Fired Outside Teen Party At The Majestique Club Friday
Police say shots were fired outside of the The Majestique night club late Friday evening.
DNA Evidence Leads To Arrest After Woman Assaulted While Jogging In Cheraw
The Cheraw Police Department has arrested a suspect after a woman was attacked while jogging in September.Β
Crime Concerns After People Forced Their Way Into Two Apartments In Steele Creek
Neighbors believe the same people have targeted the Colonial Village at South Tryon Apartments before.
Charlotte Man Sentenced To 15 Years For Child Pornography
A Charlotte man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for transporting child pornography, according to U.S. Attorney Andrew Murray.
Two Dead Following Murder-Suicide In Chester County
Chester Police say two people are dead following a murder-suicide.Β
New Numbers Show More Suspects Are Cutting Off Their Electronic Monitors
Former Mecklenburg County Superior Court Judge Richard Boner says electronic monitors are not being used the way they were intended.
CMPD Says Organized Retail Crime Task Force Clears Over 400 Cases
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's Organized Retail Crime Task Force was launched in January and has already cleared more than 400 cases.
Man Charged For Two-Month Series Of Commercial Burglaries In Charlotte
The CMPD has charged a man for a string of commercial burglaries that occurred over two months in Charlotte.
Neighbors Rattled After Elderly Man Found Dead In West Charlotte Home
A man killed inside his west Charlotte home. His family wants answers and his neighbors are stunned by the crime.
Two Juveniles Accused Of Escaping Concord Development Center Back In Custody
Authorities say both juveniles accused of escaping a development center in Concord are back in custody.
Georgia Man Charged With Trafficking MDMA Following Traffic Stop In Iredell County
An Atlanta, Georgia, resident has been charged with trafficking MDMA following a traffic stop in Iredell County last week.
South Carolina Sheriff Accused Of Punching Woman In Face Takes Leave Of Absence
A South Carolina sheriff charged with domestic violence last week says he's taking a leave of absence.Β
CMPD: Stolen Gun, Drugs, Money Found Inside Vehicle Following Traffic Stop In Southwest Charlotte
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has a message for criminals following an arrest in southwest Charlotte: "Every step you take towards threatening our community with violence is not only being watched, but itβs also being analyzed."
Friends Remember Charlotte Father Killed In Weekend Double Shooting
We're learning new information about a double murder in south Charlotte. Two people were killed on Lytham Drive Saturday morning. One of the victims was a beloved father.
Man Wanted For Murdering Girlfriend In Lancaster Now Wanted For Ballantyne Homicide
The CMPD is asking for assistance locating 41-year-old DerrickΒ McIlwain, who is wanted for the November 7th murder of 45-year-old Alvin Fletcher and also for murdering his girlfriend, Kimberly Alger, in Lancaster, South Carolina in May.
Suspect Arrested In NJ Weeks After Man Found Shot To Death In North Charlotte Backyard
The CMPD has charged 55-year-old John Copeland with the October 24th, 2019, shooting death of 29-year-old Mario Witherspoon.Β
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