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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.

CMPD investigates deadly crash on Wilkinson Blvd

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.

Suspect Charged With Stabbing Teen On Union County Walking Trail

The Union County Sheriff's Office has charged a 17-year-old with stabbing a 13-year-old on September 12th.

Two Men Arrested After Shooting At Each Other In Southwest Charlotte

Two men have been arrested after police say they engaged in a shootout in southwest Charlotte.

Raleigh Man Sentenced In Connection To Deadly 2017 Shootout In Lincoln County

Deputies have arrested Terry Moore, 43, and Vickie Currence, 52, in connection to a fatal shootout on May 6.

3 Suspects Now Charged In Deadly East Charlotte Shooting

CMPD has now charged three suspects in connection to the May 6th murder of 59-year-old Melvin Bell.

CMPD Arrests Women Accused Of Leaving Toddlers In Car While Committing Crime Inside Charlotte Mall

CMPD says the two women wanted for allegedly leaving two children in a car outside Northlake Mall while committing crimes inside have been arrested.

Dispute Over Designer Belt Leads To Shooting In Southwest Charlotte

Police say a shooting late Sunday night in the Steele Creek area was the result of an ongoing dispute over a designer belt.

Juvenile Charged With Shooting Rock Hill Teen Outside Fort Mill Apartment Complex

Fort Mill Police have charged a 16-year-old suspect in connection to a Wednesday night shooting that left another teen injured.

Uber Rides, Sex Abuse Are Subjects Of New NC Laws

New North Carolina laws taking effect in October are designed to keep Uber and Lyft passengers safe, protect girls from sexual abuse and help people enter state-regulated trades.

Guatemalan Man Living In The U.S. Illegally Has Been Sentenced On Child Porn Charges

A 31-year-old man from Guatemala has been sentenced to roughly eight years in prison on child pornography charges.

Statesville Breaking And Entering Suspect Arrested After Homeowner Detains Him At Gunpoint

A 26-year-old man has been arrested after authorities say he broke into a Statesville residence and the homeowner held him at gunpoint until deputies arrived.

DisposeRx Releases Statement After CEO Critically Wounded In Uptown Charlotte Shooting

A 16-year-old has been charged with attempted murder for a shooting in Uptown Charlotte that critically injured the CEO of a company created to help fight the war on opioids.

Panthers Place Kawann Short On Injured Reserve

The Carolina Panthers placed defensive lineman Kawann Short on injured reserve with a partially torn rotator cuff, the team announced Monday.

Fort Mill Police Charge 4 Charlotte Teens With Breaking Into Multiple Vehicles

Police have arrested and charged four Charlotte teens accused of breaking into 22 vehicles early Monday morning.

Taylorsville Man Charged With Assaulting Deputy Over The Weekend

A 47-year-old Alexander County man is facing charges after authorities say he assaulted a deputy with his vehicle Sunday evening.

Matthews Police: 10 Pounds Of Marijuana, Guns Discovered In Vehicle After Driver Found Unconscious At Stop Sign

Matthews Police say they arrested a driver who was found unconscious in his vehicle at a stop sign. The man, Daniel Girich, reportedly had 10 pounds of marijuana, two guns and drug paraphernalia in his car.

Police Investigating Charlotte's 81st Homicide

Police are investigating Charlotte's 81st homicide already this year.

3 Additional Suspects Charged With Killing Man In Northeast Charlotte Apartment

CMPD has charged three additional suspects in connection to the April 6th murder of Derrick Chambers.

Woman Sexually Assaulted In North Charlotte After Receiving Ride Home From Unknown Man

CMPD is investigating a sexual assault that reportedly took place early Friday morning in north Charlotte.

Man Charged With Killing Woman Found Dead In East Charlotte Woods

A man has been charged with first degree murder in connection to the death of Arianna Edmonds.

Man Charged With Murder After Missing 59-Year-Old Woman Found Dead In Lincoln County

Detectives with the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office say they have recovered the body of a missing Lincoln County woman.

A Speeding Van, Driving Through Elementary School Campus, Trying To Run Over Kids

This is all according to a police report. A spokesperson for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools says no one got hurt.

Fort Mill Man Charged With Indecent Exposure

A 23-year-old man is accused of exposing himself to a woman Monday night.

Man In Custody After Standoff In Gaston County

Police say one person has been taken into custody following a standoff Thursday afternoon.

CMPD: Robbery, Carjacking Suspect Still On The Run

Police are still trying to find a man accused of robbing three women in the University City area and taking their vehicle Wednesday night.

Southwest Charlotte Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested

A man accused of robbing a bank inside a southwest Charlotte Walmart Wednesday morning has been arrested.

Rock Hill Man Charged With Attempted Murder Following Wednesday Shooting Incident

A 60-year-old man is facing multiple charges, including attempted murder, after police say he shot at a vehicle Wednesday morning.

S.C. Man Charged With Multiple Sex Crimes Involving Children Over 20 Years Ago In Gaston County

A man has been charged with multiple sex crimes involving children in cases that occurred over 20 years ago in Gaston County.

Homeless Steele Creek Man Arrested After Police Say He Tried to Kidnap Child

Charlotte Mecklenburg police arrested a homeless Steele Creek man after he tried to rob and kidnap a child. The scary situation happened as dozens of kids at the Windgate Place apartments were getting ready for school on Tuesday morning.

Gaston County Man Charged With Sex Crimes Involving Victims Ages 7-12

A 36-year-old Gaston County man is facing multiple child sex related crimes involving victims between the ages of seven and 12.

Woman Wakes Up To Stranger Sexually Assaulting Her Inside Her Home

CMPD is looking for a man accused of breaking into a woman's home early Saturday morning and sexually assaulting her.

Suspect Charged After Man Found Stabbed To Death In Uptown Roadway; Victim Identified

The CMPD has charged 62-year-old Marcus Bradley for the murder of 58-year-old Mark Jamison in uptown Charlotte Monday night.

Weekend Shooting Victim Dies From Injuries

Police say a man shot early Sunday morning in Uptown has died from injuries.

Arrest Made In Murder Of West Charlotte Gas Station Clerk

CMPD Detectives have charged 30-year-old Desmin Logan for the June 3rd murder of 50-year-old Ismael Doumbia.

Man Accused Of Breaking Into A Dozen Vehicles In South Charlotte

Police say they arrested a man who broke into a dozen vehicles in south Charlotte between May and June.

Neighbor on Child Sex Charges Against 2 Local Parents: "They Oughta Hang"

"Disturbing" and "highly unusual:" words used to describe two local parents charged with sex crimes involving their nine kids. Now, the stunned response from law enforcement, and neighbors.

WANTED BY CMPD: Nyequest Kejonte Allen

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officers are looking for 20-year-old Nyequest Allen. He is wanted on multiple charges after allegedly cutting off his court ordered electronic monitor.

Dozens of Dogs Seized from Suspecting Fighting Operation Need Second Chance

The York Co. Animal Shelter took in 17 puppies and 30 adult dogs from the suspected dog fighting operation. The animals will all undergo health and behavior evaluation before being put up for adoption.

Two Women Arrested For Carjacking In Matthews

Matthews Police say they arrested two women for a carjacking that happened in August.

CMPD Arrests Woman For Northwest Charlotte Murder Investigation

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department say they arrested a woman for her involvement in the murder of Lillie Mae Stewart.

UNC Charlotte Shooter Gets 2 Life Sentences After Pleading Guilty To All Charges

The man accused of killing two students and injuring four others during a shooting at UNC Charlotte will spend the rest of his life in prison after pleading guilty in court.

Two Teens Arrested After Authorities Find Gun Inside Campus Apartment At Wingate University

Police have arrested two suspects accused of having a weapon on Wingate University property Thursday afternoon.

Two Charged With Multiple Child Sex Crimes In Chester County

Police have arrested a man and woman charged with multiple child sex related crimes involving nine victims ages two to 11.

Rowan County Break-In Suspects May Be Responsible For Crimes In Other Counties

Authorities are looking for suspects they say may be responsible for break-ins across multiple counties.

Lincoln County Deputies Nearly Shot After Suspect Fires Through Door

The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office says two deputies were nearly shot Wednesday night while knocking on the door of a home.

Man Charged With Series Of Charlotte-Area Commercial Break-Ins

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department says a series of commercial break-in cases have been cleared by arrest.

Teen Arrested For April Homicide In East Charlotte

Detectives have charged 17-year-old Colin Gallman for the murder of Hinyse Battle.

Second Rock Hill Teen Charged In Lancaster County Murder Investigation

Investigators say another person, 19-year-old Jonovan Hensley, of Rock Hill, has also been charged in the shooting death of 19-year-old Jaquavious Neeley in Lancaster.

Man In Custody Following SWAT Situation In Catawba County

Deputies say a man is in custody after a SWAT situation ended peacefully in Catawba County.

Chairperson For City Of Charlotte's Citizens Review Board Extradited To Charlotte After Being Charged With Sexually Assaulting Two Women Over 22-Year Span

Henry Black, Jr., the chairperson for the City of Charlotte's Citizens Review Board, has been extradited to Charlotte to face numerous felony sexual assault charges.

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