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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Kannapolis Mother Arrested, Boyfriend Wanted On Child Abuse Charges
A Kannapolis mother has been arrested on child abuse charges. Police say warrants have also been issued for her boyfriend.
Police Charge Third Suspect In May 25th Shooting That Left Woman Dead In Northwest Charlotte
A third suspect has now been charged in the deadly northwest Charlotte shooting of Monica Smith on May 25th.
WANTED BY CMPD: Brent Barrett Jenkins
Police are searching for Brent Jenkins, who they say allowed his court ordered electronic monitor to die on Friday.
Three Men Charged In 2016 Murder Of Union County School Teacher
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Detectives have charged three men in connection to the September 2016 murder of Ruijuan Guo.
Gaston County Man Charged With Sex Crimes Involving Minor
A 19-year-old Gaston County man is facing charges after allegations of sex crimes involving a minor.
Rock Hill Man Charged With Child Sex Crimes
A Rock Hill man is facing charges after authorities say he had "inappropriate physical contact" with two juvenile girls.
CMPD Searching For Three Suspects Accused Of Cutting Off Electronic Monitoring Devices
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is currently searching for three men accused of cutting off their electronic monitoring devices.
One Suspect Arrested, Second Suspect Still At Large Following Attempted Murder In East Charlotte Last Month
One suspect has been arrested and police are still trying to identify a second suspect following an attempted murder in east Charlotte last month.Β
Four Suspects Charged In Series Of Armed Robberies
Police have charged four suspects they say are responsible for several armed robberies at local businesses.
Secret Service Study: School Shooters Showed Warning Signs
Most students who committed deadly school attacks over the past decade were badly bullied, had a history of disciplinary trouble and their behavior concerned others but was never reported, according to a U.S. Secret Service study released Thursday.
Police: Impaired Driver Charged In Accident That Left Several People Seriously Injured
The Concord Police Department has charged a driver they say was impaired when he crossed into oncoming traffic Saturday, causing an accident that left several people seriously injured.
Gaston County Mugshots November 6th
Check out the Gaston County mugshots from Wednesday, November 6th.Β
CMPD Revises Former "Use of Force" Policy Amid Criticism Over Deadly Police Shootings
CMPD is emphasizing de-escalation and the value of human life as it scraps its old "Use of Force" policy. The change comes after criticism over high-profile, deadly police shootings in Charlotte. Some things won't change, including how an officer can react if they sense an imminent, deadly threat.
Police: Statesville Man Robs Two Businesses After Cutting Off Electronic Monitor
A man who police say recently cut off his electronic monitor is now charged with armed robbery at two Iredell County businesses.
Robbery Suspect Arrested After SWAT Standoff In North Charlotte
A north Charlotte man was arrested Wednesday morning following a standoff with SWAT.
Police Identify Man Wanted For Hitting, Dragging Motorcyclist Down Rock Hill Roadway
Detectives with the Rock Hill Police Department have identified the suspect they say hit a motorcyclist on October 25th and dragged them down the road before taking off.
Final Suspect Accused In Multi-County Mail Theft Investigation Arrested
Deputies say Destiny Bentley has been arrested in connection to a multi-county mail theft investigation.
High School Teacher Accused Of Sexual Relations With Student Found Dead In Huntersville Murder-Suicide
A Garinger High School teacher, who was recently suspended after being accused of having sexual relations with a student, was found dead inside her home Wednesday morning.
Huntersville Police Close Part Of Hambright Road Due To Suspect Barricaded In Home
The Huntersville Police Department says Hambright Road is closed between Swansboro Lane and Patterson Road due to a suspect barricaded in a home. Police are asking citizens to avoid the area.
Former Catawba County Teacher, Coach Pleads Guilty To Sex Crimes Involving Students
A former Fred T. Foard High School teacher has been sentenced after pleading guilty to multiple child sex related crimes.
Meck County DA: CMPD Officer Justified In Deadly August Officer Involved Shooting
The Mecklenburg County District Attorney's Office on Tuesday announced CMPD Officer John Juhasz was justified in using deadly force against Delano Williams on August 2, 2019.
Illegal Immigrant Convicted In Deadly DWI Case And Released By The Meck County Sheriff Arrested By ICE
Federal agents have arrested a Mexican citizen who was released by a North Carolina sheriff's office after he was convicted and sentenced for a drunken driving death in January.
Lenoir Overdose Call Leads To Multiple Drug Trafficking Arrests
Lenoir Police say several people have been charged with trafficking narcotics after a call for an overdose on November 4th.
Woman Now In Critical Condition After Being Shot In Face By 15-Year-Old In Hickory
A 19-year-old woman is in serious condition after being shot in the face in Hickory on Monday night.Β Β
CMPD: Man Charged In 2004 Cold Case Homicide
CMPD detectives have charged a suspect in connection to the 2004 murder of a 29-year-old woman in southeast Charlotte.
3 Charged In Gaston County Human Trafficking Investigation
The Gastonia Police Department says three people have been arrested in connection to a seven-month long investigation into human trafficking.
Charges Filed Against Suspect Involved In Friday Officer-Involved Shooting In North Charlotte
Authorities have charged the man who they was the subject of a north Charlotte FBI Safe Street Task Force operation on November 1st that resulted in one officer being shot.
Reward Offered For Information Leading To Arrest
The Hickory Police Department is announcing a reward for information leading to the arrest of Robert Djuan Nelson Jr.
WANTED: Chester Torrence
The CMPD is asking for assistance locating a man who is wanted for disabling his electronic monitor.Β
Woman Sexually Assaulted On Greenway In North Charlotte
No arrests have been made after a woman was reportedly raped and robbed on a Greenway in North Charlotte.
New Photo Shows Suspect Vehicle Connected To Attempted Abduction At Rock Hill Bus Stop
Rock Hill Police have released a photo showing the actual suspect vehicle connected to the attempted abduction of two kids at a school bus stop off Patriot Parkway on October 15th.
Suspect Charged In Southwest Charlotte Shooting That Left One Person Seriously Injured
CMPD has charged man in connection to a shooting that sent one person to the hospital with life threatening injuries on October 21st.
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 sayΒ 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.Β 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.Β
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.Β
WANTED: Nina Elise Jackson
The CMPD is asking for assistance locating a woman wanted for disabling her electronic monitoring device.Β
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.Β
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.Β Β
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.Β
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.Β
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.Β
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.
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.Β Β
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.Β
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.
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