Local Crime

Man Charged With Breaking Into Multiple Charlotte Apartments

CMPD says a man has been charged with breaking into several Charlotte area apartments, stealing credit cards and making fraudulent purchases online.

Ten Kings Mountain Area Businesses Accused Of Selling Alcohol To Minors

The Kings Mountain Police Department says several business have been issued citations for the sell of alcohol to customers under the age of 21.

Arrest In String Of Burglaries At Apartments In South End And Uptown

Police say 44-year-old Rahime McGlon has been following residents through the controlled access doors and gates at apartment complexes, then looking for unlocked apartments to enter.

Suspect Charged In Verbal Altercation That Turned Deadly Outside A South End Bojangles

Police say 22-year-old Demetrius Shivers-Adams has been charged with the October 21st murder of Ronnie Franklin.

NC House, Senate Pass S199: "Huge Step Forward For Women's Rights"

Women in North Carolina can now revoke consent. Senator Jeff Jackson, who has sponsored legislation for four years to close the loophole, calls Thursday's vote a "huge step forward for women's rights."

CMPD Asking For Help Identifying South Charlotte Armed Robbery Suspect

The CMPD is asking for the public's assistance in identifying a suspect wanted for two armed robberies at a south Charlotte shopping center.

Inmate Found Stabbed To Death At Alexander Correctional Institution

Officials say an inmate has died after being stabbed during an altercation with another inmate at the Alexander Correctional Institution Wednesday night.

Three Arrests Made As Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office Conducts Sex Offender Verification Called "Operation Watchdog 2019"

Three arrests were made during Operation Watchdog 2019 as law enforcement worked to verify the addresses of 944 registered sex offenders in Mecklenburg County.

Two Women Sexually Assaulted At The Same North Charlotte Apartment Complex

Police say they happened weeks apart. One of the victims is a teenager. CMPD thinks the same man is responsible, but they're having a tough time identifying him.

CMPD: Same Person(s) May Be Responsible For 2 North Charlotte Home Invasions, Sexual Assaults

CMPD detectives are searching for the person or persons who may be responsible for breaking into two north Charlotte homes and sexually assaulting the women inside.

CMPD Charges 3 Juveniles In Connection To North Charlotte Armed Robbery

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department says two 15-year-olds and a 14-year-old have been charged in connection to an armed robbery early Tuesday morning.

WANTED BY CMPD: Richard Lee Heggins

Police are trying to find Richard Lee Heggins who is accused of multiple crimes, including cutting off his electronic monitor.

First Arrest Made After Lincoln County Grand Jury Indicts 10 People On Drug Charges

On Monday, a Lincoln County Grand Jury indicted 10 people on drug charges and on Tuesday deputies arrested the first of those 10 individuals.

Suspect Now Charged With Murder After Man Dies One Week After Being Shot In East Charlotte

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department says a man found shot in east Charlotte on October 21st has died from injuries.

Man Charged With Murder After Deadly I-85 Hit And Run Incident

CMPD has charged a suspect in connection to a deadly hit and run incident that occurred early Friday morning on October 4th.

Police Arrest Wanted Suspect, Tommy Chambers

Tommy Chambers is wanted for Larceny of a Motor Vehicle, Possession of a Stolen Vehicle, Damage to Property, and Interfering with an Electronic Monitoring Device.

Two People Found Shot In NW Charlotte

Police are investigating after two people were found shot within half a mile of one another Tuesday evening in northwest Charlotte.

Suspect Charged In Deadly York County Hit And Run Investigation

Troopers with the South Carolina Highway Patrol are looking for a vehicle they say was involved in a deadly hit and run Monday morning.

Burke County Man Accused Of Shooting Girlfriend In The Face While On Pontoon Boat

The Burke County Sheriff's Office has charged a man they say shot his girlfriend in the face late Monday night.

Major Bust At United States Border Stops Drugs Heading To Catawba County

A major drug bust at the United States/Mexico border stops a massive amount of drugs from being delivered to Catawba County, according to a news release.

CMPD Asking For Help Locating Car Seen On Video At Vehicle Break-Ins

CMPD Detectives are asking for help locating a vehicle that they say has been at the scene of several recent vehicle break-ins in Charlotte.

WANTED: William Holloway

William Henry Holloway is wanted for Conspiracy to Commit Armed Robbery, Armed Robbery, Damage to Property, and Interfering with an Electronic Monitoring Device.

WANTED: Nina Elise Jackson

The CMPD is asking for assistance locating a woman wanted for disabling her electronic monitoring device.

New Call to Action as Homicide Rate Continues to Rise in Charlotte

There have been 92 people killed in Charlotte so far this year. Now there's a new call to action to stop the violence. The NAACP says more needs to be done to get to the root of the problem.

Woman Dies After Being Seriously Injured In Hit And Run Wednesday Night

CMPD says the victim of Wednesday night's southeast Charlotte hit and run died from injuries two days after the incident.

CMPD Investigating After Reported Shooting At NE Charlotte Church

Reports of shots being fired inside a northeast Charlotte church Sunday night sparked panic among those in attendance.

Police Identify Victim In Charlotte's 91st Homicide

Police have identified the woman who was shot and killed in southwest Charlotte early Sunday morning.

CMPD Searching For Suspect Accused Of Cutting Off Electronic Monitoring Device

Police are searching for Balron Gutierez-Vallecillo who is wanted for two Counts of Assault by Pointing a Firearm, Possession/Sale/Buy Altered Firearm/Gun Serial Number, Damage to Property, and Interfering with an Electronic Monitoring Device.

Local Teacher Assistant Fired, Charged With Assault On A Child

Statesville Police tell WCCB that the employee's suspension was the result of an "interaction" between her and an elementary student during the school day.

Child Dies After Car Crash in Myers Park, Driver To Be Charged

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police say the white four-door Cadillac ATS hit the curb and ran off the road. The car then crashed through a wood privacy fence, went through a creek and hit a large tree.

16-Year-Old Arrested After Concord Teen Found Dead In Rockwell

The Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office arrested 16-year-old Masyn Bradley for his involvement in the death of Hunter Howell on Friday, October 18th.

Rock Hill Police Make Arrest After 2 Dogs Found Dead, Chained To Tree

The suspect in this case, Standford Bernard White, Jr., turned himself in to the Rock Hill Police Friday morning.

Woman Charged With Murder After Hitting And Killing Construction Worker With Vehicle At Concord Mills

A woman is facing a murder charge after police say she hit four construction workers, killing one, with her vehicle at Concord Mills last Saturday.

CMPD Investigating After Man Found Shot To Death In Backyard Of North Charlotte Residence

The CMPD is investigating a homicide after a man was found shot to death in the outside of a north Charlotte home Thursday night.

Police Need Help Identifying Suspects Accused Of Robbing Man In Parking Deck Of SouthPark Mall

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department need your help identifying three suspects accused of robbing a man at gunpoint in the parking deck of SouthPark Mall.

Sumter Police Say Remains Of Missing 5-Year-Old Neveah Adams Found In Landfill

Sumter Police say the remains of missing 5-year-old Nevaeh Adams were found in a landfill on Friday, October 18th.

Kannapolis Man Charged With Kidnapping, Shooting Estranged Wife

A Kannapolis man is in jail after authorities say he kidnapped and shot his estranged wife on Tuesday morning.

Man Pleads Guilty to Killing Shelby Officer in 2016

The man accused of shooting and killing a Shelby police officer in 2016 pleaded guilty on Tuesday. Irving Fenner Jr. will spend the rest of his life in jail without the possibility of parole. A Cleveland County judge approved the plea deal after an emotional sentencing hearing.

Police Make Large Meth Arrest In Lancaster

Authorities say they arrested Jazzy Maressa Gripper, 28, for trafficking methamphetamine after a vehicle pursuit in Kershaw Friday.

CMPD Investigating Outside Agency Officer-Involved Shooting In West Charlotte

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating after two Community Corrections officers were involved in a shoot-out with two suspects in west Charlotte.

Police Searching For Answers After Saturday Evening Homicide

Detectives are conducting a homicide investigation on Kelston Place after receiving an assault with a deadly weapon call around 6:40 p.m. Saturday.

Matthews Police Say Hit and Run Was Intentional

It's a busy shopping day outside the Matthews Aldi, but feet from the entrance, there is a growing makeshift memorial for a woman hit and killed by a car earlier this week. Flowers and candles surround a picture of 79-year-old Vira Nahorna.

CMPD: Possible Robbery Suspect Hit By Vehicle While Running From Officers

A possible robbery suspect was hospitalized with life threatening injuries after authorities say he was hit by a car while running from officers in southwest Charlotte.

Statesville Teacher Charged With Putting Handicapped Student In Trash Can

An elementary school teacher with Iredell-Statesville Schools has been charged following allegations that she placed several students, including one that was handicapped, in a trash can on multiple occasions.

Man Wanted For Allegedly Breaking Into Pineville Restaurant

Police are trying to identify a man they say broke into a local barbecue restaurant early Thursday morning.

CMPD investigates deadly crash on Wilkinson Blvd

Suspect Wanted In Connection To Chester County Armed Robbery

Chester County authorities are looking for a man they say robbed the Sisk In & Out store at gunpoint Thursday night.

Burned Out License Plate Light Leads To Two Drug Arrests In Lincoln County

Authorities say two people were arrested Thursday on several drug related charges after deputies pulled them over for a burned out license plate light.

CMPD Investigating Homicide After Woman's Body Found Near West Charlotte Business

The CMPD says they are now investigating a homicide after a woman was found dead in west Charlotte Thursday evening.

Union County Mother Accused Of Killing Her Newborn After Trying To Conceal Pregnancy

A mother in Union County has been charged with the murder of her newborn son over the weekend.

Lancaster County Murder Suspect Arrested In Neighboring County

Lancaster County detectives say Nesbit was arrested Thursday in Kershaw County.

Police Update Description Of Man Who Allegedly Tried To Abduct Two Girls From Bus Stop

Rock Hill Police say they are investigating an attempted abduction of two girls who were walking home from their bus stop.

NC Judge Sentences 17 Defendants Involved In Poly-Drug Distribution Ring

U.S. District Judge Kenneth D. Bell handed down sentences to 17 defendants Thursday convicted of participating in a poly-drug distribution ring spanning several states throughout the country.

Winston-Salem Man Found Hiding In Dumpster Charged With Drug Trafficking In Rowan County

A Winston-Salem man has been arrested and charged with trafficking heroin after a chase through western Rowan County.

Deputies Identify, Charge Two Additional Suspects In Deadly Rowan County Shooting

Officials say two Rowan County residents will not be charged with murder following a deadly shooting over the weekend.

4 Suspects Charged In East Charlotte Home Invasion, Armed Robbery

CMPD says four suspects have been charged in connection to an east Charlotte robbery early Wednesday afternoon.

Suspect Arrested For Deadly Caldwell County Hit And Run

Troopers with the North Carolina State Highway Patrol have arrested a man who was wanted for a deadly Caldwell County hit and run last week.

Deputies: Man Stabbed After Physically Assaulting Woman In Her Car

Lincoln County deputies say a man is now facing an assault on a female charge after being stabbed during an altercation early Wednesday.

Homicides Up 92.9% In 2019 As Compared To 2018, According To Newly Released CMPD Crime Stats

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department released the third quarter crime statistics report on Wednesday, which showed a 5.3% increase in overall crime compared to 2018 and an 11.3% increase in violent crimes.

Chester County Detention Officer Accused Of Having Sex With Inmate

An officer at the Chester County Detention Center is facing charges after authorities say he had sexual relations with an inmate.

Few Clues Three Years After The Murder Of Ketie Jones

With no arrests or updates, family and friends are pleading for answers.

Clover Middle School Student Charged After Threatening To Kill Classmates

A student at a Clover middle school is facing charges after authorities say he threatened to kill two of his classmates.

Northwestern High School Student Charged With Having BB Gun, Liquor On Campus

An 18-year-old student at Northwestern High School has been arrested for having a weapon on campus Tuesday afternoon.

High Speed Chase Involving Burglary Suspect Crosses State Line, Ends In Deputy Involved Shooting

The Union County Sheriff's Office and the South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) are investigating a deputy involved shooting that happened Saturday afternoon following a high speed chase that ended in Lancaster County.

A Violent Weekend In CLT: Two People Under 20 Years Old Now Dead Because Of Senseless Violence

It's a pattern we've seen in Charlotte all too often.

Man Charged In Catawba County Double Homicide

Authorities have charged the man they say shot and killed a mother and her son late Sunday night.

Second Suspect Charged In South Charlotte Peeping Tom Case

Police say a woman recently became the victim of two separate peeping tom cases in south Charlotte.

Police Identify Northwest Charlotte Murder Victim, Search Continues For Suspect

CMPD has identified the teenager found shot and killed overnight Sunday in northwest Charlotte.

Police Make Arrest In Saturday Evening Homicide

Detectives have reportedly charged Damion Lamont Baxter, 46, for his involvement in the murder of Deontray Love.

Man Arrested In Florida For Deadly Lancaster County Nightclub Shooting Extradited

The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office says Breante Stevens has been extradited and is now at the Lancaster County Detention Center.

New Suspect Charged In 2017 Hidden Valley Murder

CMPD says Travis Montrell Vick, 33, has now been charged in connection to the 2017 murder of Shenika Simpson.

CMPD Investigating Shooting On Eastway Drive

CMPD says one person was shot Friday afternoon on Eastway Drive in north Charlotte.

Burlington Man Charged With Sex Crimes Involving An Iredell County 7-Year-Old

A 26-year-old Alamance County man is facing charges after authorities say he sexually assaulted a 7-year-old victim.

Police Arrest Statesville Bank Robbery Suspect

Mr. Wayne Anthony Williams has been charged in connection to an armed robbery of the State Employees Credit Union on July 8th.

4 Arrested In Iredell County Prostitution Sting

The Statesville Police Department and Iredell County Sheriff's Office have arrested four suspects following a joint prostitution operation.

Deputies Identify Two Suspects Wanted In Connection To Stolen Vehicle, Credit Card Fraud

The Union County Sheriff's Office says two suspects wanted in connection to multiple crimes have been arrested.

Three Men Charged With University Area Robbery, Shooting

CMPD has charged three men they say shot and robbed a person in the University area Wednesday evening.

Josue Arnoldo Hernandez Arrested By CMPD

CMPD says Josue Hernandez has been located and arrested.

Suspect Wanted After Drone Hits Side Of Bank Of America Building

CMPD says they are looking for the operator of a drone that flew into the side of the Bank of America building in Uptown Wednesday evening.

CMPD Charges Man Accused Of Breaking Into Multiple Vehicles

Police have charged a man they say broke into four vehicles on October 1st and stole multiple items, including several credit cards.

CMPD Needs Help Identifying Accused Robbery Suspects

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are requesting the public's help in identifying two armed robbery suspects.

Suspect Taken Into Custody Following Deadly Caldwell County Hit And Run

Authorities say Kenneth Davis has been taken into custody. Davis was wanted for a hit-and-run accident in Lenoir, that claimed the life of 25 -year-old Mariah Warren on Monday, October 7th.

Mt. Holly Man Charged With Possessing Child Pornography

Gaston County Police have charged a 25-year-old man with multiple crimes related to child pornography.

California Prosecutors Charge Burke County Man With Killing Hollywood TV Director In 1985

Prosecutors have charged a Burke County man in the cold-case killing of a TV director who worked on “The Incredible Hulk,” ″The Six Million Dollar Man” and other shows more than three decades ago.

Lincolnton Police Searching For Man Accused Of Robbing Local Cell Phone Store

Police are trying to identify a man they say stole several cell phones from a store Monday afternoon.

Man Charged After Hitting Neighbor In Head With Machete While Trying To Break Up Dog Fight

Lincoln County deputies say one man is in jail and another is recovering after an altercation escalated following a fight between their pets.

Thief Steals Local Foster Mom's Van

Stealing from a foster mom - pretty bad, right? It happened this weekend in west Charlotte. While police investigate, this special mom is scrambling to make sure she can keep up with the kids in her care.

Police Arrest 6 Teens Accused Of Conspiring To Rob Victims At Local Apartment Complex

CMPD has charged six suspects they say conspired to rob victims at the Maple Run Apartments on Saturday, September 28th.

Driver Charged Following Deadly Head-On Collision In Catawba County

Troopers say the driver responsible for Monday morning's deadly head-on collision in Catawba County is facing charges.

Man And Woman Charged With Breaking Into Butler High School

Matthews Police have charged two suspects accused of breaking into Butler High School over the weekend.

Gaston County Assistant Principal Facing Charges Of Sex With Student; Bond Set At $1M

A Gaston County assistant principal has been arrested and charged with sex offenses involving a student.

Gaston County Pastor Accused Of Sex Crimes With 14-Year-Old

A Gaston County pastor is facing charges for multiple sex crimes involving a 14-year-old victim, following an investigation by the Gaston County Police Department.

DisposeRX CEO Passes Away After Being Hit By Stray Bullet In Uptown Charlotte

DisposeRx Chairman, Founder and CEO John Holaday, Ph.D., passed away on Friday, Oct. 4, as a result of injuries he suffered in a random shooting in Charlotte.

CMPD Charges Suspect In Deadly Shooting At South Charlotte Shopping Center

CMPD says the suspect in a south Charlotte homicide investigation has been arrested.

Charlotte Teen Charged In Connection To 2 Separate Armed Robberies At East Charlotte Apartment Complex

A teen has been charged with robbing two separate east Charlotte residents at the same apartment complex in September.

Fort Mill Father Faces Child Neglect Charges

A father is facing multiple charges after authorities say he left his four children at home alone Tuesday afternoon.

Four Teens Charged With Shooting Into Cars, Leading Police On Seven-Mile Chase In Charlotte

The CMPD says four teenagers have been arrested after shooting into vehicles and leading officers on a seven-mile chase through Charlotte.

CMPD Makes Arrest Following East Charlotte Shooting That Left Two Dead in July

The CMPD has charged 24-year-old Nico Benn for his role in the murders of 33-year-old Gerardo Arellano-Sanchez and 31-year-old Miguel Angel Molina Cruz, on July 14th, 2019.