Local Crime

Man Arrested After Multi-County Vehicle Chase Thursday Night

A man is facing multiple charges after authorities say he led them on a multi-county vehicle chase late Thursday night.

Robbery Suspect Accused Of Punching Employee At Metropolitan Target

Police are searching for a man accused of pulling out a knife and punching a loss prevention employee during a robbery at the Target on Metropolitan Avenue.

Three Dead, One Injured In Albemarle Shooting

An investigation is underway after three people were found dead and another person was injured in a shooting in Albemarle.

Police Arrest Teen Serial Break-In Suspect Also Accused of Attempted Rape

A serial break-in suspect, terrorizing people in Charlotte is locked up again tonight, now accused of trying to rape a woman. He's only 17-years-old and already has an extensive arrest record.

Police Arrest Suspect Accused Of Trying To Break Into NW Charlotte Home

CMPD has arrested a man they say tried to break into a northwest Charlotte home Wednesday afternoon while the owner was still inside.

WANTED BY CMPD: Clifton Grier

Police are looking for 46-year-old Clifton Grier, who is wanted on multiple charges.

Suspect On Electronic Monitoring Accused Of Breaking Into SouthPark Bakery

Detectives have arrested the man they say broke into a SouthPark area bakery in June and stole a cash register.

Morganton Man Accused Of Stealing Over $3,000 Worth Of Tools, Materials From Construction Site

Deputies have arrested a man they say stole more than $3,000 worth of building materials and tools from a construction site.

Troutman Construction Worker Accused Of Stealing $500K Worth Of Heavy Equipment

A 33-year-old Troutman man is facing several charges after authorities say he stole and resold, or attempted to resell, $500,000 worth of heavy equipment.

Teen Charged With East Charlotte Burglary, Attempted Sexual Assault; May Be Responsible For Other Burglaries

A teen has been arrested and charged with a recent burglary and attempted sexual assault in east Charlotte last month.

Person Of Interest Cleared In Attempted Abduction In Gaston County

Police say they have cleared the person of interest of any involvement in an alleged attempted kidnapping in Gaston County over the weekend.

Gaston County Police Asking For Assistance Locating Breaking And Entering Suspects

The Gaston County Police are asking for assistance locating three men wanted for breaking and entering in Lincolnton.

Mooresville Police Trying To Identify Tuesday Morning Bank Robber

Police are trying to identify the man they say robbed a bank Tuesday morning.

Man Wanted After Cutting Off Electronic Monitor Arrested By CMPD

Police have arrested Xavier Underwood, who they say cut off his electronic monitor in June.

CMPD: Suspect With Long, Violent Criminal History Arrested On Multiple Charges

Police say Adam Mercado was arrested Tuesday during a traffic stop in the Freedom Division.

LISTEN: 911 Calls Released From Deadly S. Boulevard Steak 'n Shake Shooting

CMPD has released the 911 calls from July 9th's deadly shooting at a South Boulevard Steak 'n Shake.

Lancaster Police Investigating Overnight Double Shooting

Police are looking for information after they say two people were shot around 3:00 a.m. Tuesday.

Hickory Police Find 2 Dead Dogs After Responding To Animal Cruelty Call

Hickory Police are looking for answers after they say two dogs were found dead Sunday.

Walmart In Concord Evacuated Due To Suspicious Package

Emergency crews in Concord evacuated Walmart after receiving a report of a suspicious package.

WANTED: Canae Monteiro

The CMPD is asking for assistance locating a man wanted for disabling his electronic monitoring device.

WANTED: Shawn Cannon

The CMPD is asking for assistance locating a man wanted for cutting off his electronic monitoring device.

Jury Convicts Man Charged In 2016 Plaza Midwood Robbery, Shooting

A suspect accused of robbing and shooting two people in 2016 was convicted by a jury Monday and sentenced to 35 years in prison.

Lenoir Man Arrested After Shooting Monday Morning

Police have charged a man in connection to a shooting that happened Monday morning.

Police Identify Man Accused Of Shooting CATS Bus Driver Monday At Charlotte Transit Center

Officials say a CATS bus driver has been shot at the Charlotte Transit Center in what appears to be a domestic violence related shooting.

Lincoln County Deputies Arrest Man Wanted On 17 Mecklenburg County Warrants

Deputies say a Charlotte man arrested for shoplifting on Saturday was also wanted on 17 warrants out of Mecklenburg County.

Man Accused Of Shooting Girlfriend Before Shooting Himself Charged After Being Released From Hospital

The man accused of shooting his girlfriend then shooting himself has been released from the hospital and is now facing serious charges.

Gaston Co. Mom Warns Parents About "Santa Call & Text You" App

A Gaston County mom is warning parents about a phone app she worries could be used to lure children. Her 8-year-old daughter used an app called "Santa Call & Text You." But the family called police after finding out what "Santa" was texting back.

Doorbell Camera Leads To The Arrest Of Repeat Violent Offender

Police say a proactive homeowner and a doorbell camera led to a quick response and arrest from officers Friday morning.

West Charlotte Hit And Run Turns Deadly, Suspect Still Wanted

Police are still looking for the driver they say caused a now deadly hit and run accident in west Charlotte on June 20th.

Newton Police Asking For Assistance Identifying Circle K Armed Robbery Suspect

Police in Newton, North Carolina, are asking for assistance identifying the suspect who robbed a Circle K convenience store early Friday morning.

Police: Driver Of Vehicle That Slammed Into East Charlotte Home Had Gunshot Wound To The Chest

Police are investigating a homicide after a man was shot and then crashed into a home in east Charlotte.

Gastonia Police Investigating Homicide After Man Found Shot To Death In Front Yard Of Home

Gastonia Police say they are investigating a homicide after a man was found shot to death in the front yard of a home on Terra Drive.

Second Person Charged In Mint Hill Murder Investigation

Mint Hill Police say they have charged a second person for the murder of Joshua Griffin. Bailey Todd was arrested on July 18th by the Matthews Police Department.

Charlotte's Top Cop Says It's Going To Take A Joint Effort To Combat Repeat, Violent Offenders

A judge raising the bond for a man who's been arrested 63 times, shows the work has started.

U.S. Department Of Labor Says Hickory Restaurant Violated Federal Wage And Overtime Laws

Nara Japanese Restaurant LLC – a restaurant based in Hickory, North Carolina – has paid $28,779 in back wages to 20 employees after a U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) investigation found the employer violated minimum wage, overtime, and record keeping requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Woman Arrested In Connection With String Of Alexander County Vehicle Break-Ins

An Alexander County woman has been arrested a week after her boyfriend was arrested for a string of vehicle break-ins.

Man With Over 60 Arrests Charged With Assaulting Multiple CMPD Officers

A man with over 60 arrests in Mecklenburg County has been arrested again after the CMPD says he assaulted multiple officers Wednesday night.

Suspect Now Charged With Attempted Murder After Taylorsville Man Stabbed Multiple Times In The Head, Neck During Altercation

Deputies have now charged Jonathan Johnson with Attempted Murder.

CMPD Arrests Suspect Wanted For Armed Robbery At East Charlotte Hotel

Police have arrested a man who the say robbed two people and assaulted one at an east Charlotte hotel earlier this week.

CMPD: Shooting Causes Accident On North Graham Street, 2 Suspects Wanted

Police are investigating after two suspects fired multiple gunshots at another vehicle in north Charlotte, which resulted in a vehicle accident.

Local Hemp Store Releases Surveillance Video Of Break-In, 3 Suspects Wanted

Mellow Hemp Farms has released a surveillance video of Monday's attempted early morning break-in.

Statesville Mother Charged With Murder, Child Abuse In Death Of 4-Month-Old Child

Detectives say they arrested a Statesville mother on murder and child abuse charges after her four-month-old child died.

Accused Heroin Traffickers Arrested After 2 Month Long Investigation

Authorities say two men accused of trafficking heroin have been arrested following a two month long undercover investigation.

Deputies Arrest Woman Accused Of Robbing Lincoln County Bank

The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office says a woman has been charged with robbing a bank early Tuesday morning.

Charlotte Men Charged With Using Counterfeit $100 Bills In Lincoln County

Deputies say two Charlotte men have been charged with passing counterfeit currency in Lincoln County.

Toddler Seriously Injured After Being Struck By Vehicle In Southwest Charlotte

A toddler was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle in southwest Charlotte, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.

Rowan County Man Arrested On Drug And Robbery Charges

A man accused of robbing a game room early Monday morning is now facing additional drug related charges.

PETA Offering $5K Reward In Search For Rock Hill Dog's Killer(s)

PETA is offering a $5,000 reward in connection to a dog's death in York County, which they say likely resulted from dogfighting.

Man Charged After Three People Seriously Injured In West Charlotte Stabbing

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has charged a man following a stabbing that injured three people in west Charlotte Monday morning.

Authorities Say Robbery Led To Attack, Murder In Union County

A Monroe man has been charged with murder after a man was found dead inside a Union County residence Sunday night.

Woman Released On Bond For Stalking; Arrested Next Day For Stalking Same Couple

A woman who had bonded out of jail for stalking was arrested and charged with a felony stalking after breaking conditions of her release.

Man Out On Bond For Trafficking Heroin Charged With Trafficking Heroin In Iredell County

A man out on bond for trafficking heroin in Rockingham County, North Carolina has been detained for trafficking heroin in Iredell County.

Statesville Man Charged Following Violent Home Invasion In Iredell County

A Statesville man has been arrested and charged for his role in a violent home invasion in Iredell County, on Sunday morning.

Deputies: Woman Falsely Accuses Boyfriend Of Child Molestation After He Made Her Mad

Deputies say a woman tried to get back at her boyfriend by falsely accusing him of molesting her infant daughter.

Victim, Robbery Suspect Both Charged In Indian Trail Walmart Parking Lot Shooting

Detectives have charged two men in connection with a robbery incident that ended with the victim firing a gun in the Indian Trail Walmart parking lot last month.

Conover Man Arrested In Connection To Multiple Alexander County Vehicle Break-Ins

A Conover man has been charged with breaking into multiple cars in the Bethlehem Community of Alexander County.

Valdese Woman Charged After Vehicle Pursuit Reaches Speeds Over 100 MPH

Deputies have charged a 41-year-old Valdese woman who they say led them on a vehicle pursuit that reached speeds over 100 mph.

New Lead in Search for Missing, Maybe Stolen, Local Pet

A Charlotte couple has hired a private investigator. The couple also tracked down a picture that you will see for the first time that could help bring their dog home.

About $50k Worth Of Horror Movie Memorabilia Stolen From South Charlotte Storage Unit

Missing movie memorabilia! Thousands of dollars worth stolen from a storage unit in South Charlotte. The owner of the merchandise is demanding answers.

Catawba Man Charged With Trafficking Drugs In Burke County

Sheriff's deputies say a 41-year-old man was arrested Monday on drug charges after being stopped for driving without a license.

Suspect Charged With Robbing Man At Gunpoint In Southeast Charlotte

Detectives have charged a man they say robbed a person at gunpoint in southeast Charlotte on Monday.

Man Convicted Of Involuntary Manslaughter In 2017 Death Of Burke County Firefighter

A Morganton man accused of hitting and killing a Burke County firefighter in October of 2017 was convicted of involuntary manslaughter on Tuesday.

Hickory Man Arrested Following Alleged Crime Spree

Hickory Police say they arrested a man for committing a crime spree on July 9th.

Board Of Education Approves Hiring Of New Principal, Vice Principal At Lincolnton High School

The Lincoln County Board of Education has approved the hiring of a new principal after former principal Tony Worley resigned following allegations of sexual misconduct.

Man Wanted For Salisbury Waffle House Shooting Turns Himself In

Police say a the man wanted for a shooting at a Salisbury Waffle House last month has turned himself in.

Donlya Kelly Arrested By CMPD

CMPD says Donlya Kelly has been taken into custody.

Lancaster County Traffic Stop Leads To 3 Arrests On Stolen Property, Drug Charges

Deputies say three suspects were arrested Monday night on charges related to stolen property and drugs.

CMPD Charges 3 Suspects In Connection To 2 Armed Robberies

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department have charged three suspects accused of committing two armed robberies on Monday.

Traffic Stop Leads Catawba County Deputies To Finding More Than $15K In Stolen Equipment

Deputies say they recovered more than $15,000 worth of stolen equipment during a traffic stop in Catawba County.

Gov. Cooper Signs "Death By Distribution" Bill Into Law

On July 8, 2019, Governor Roy Cooper signed into law "Death by Distribution" (H474). Representative Arp, a primary sponsor, said, "This new law will ensure that anyone who is working against us by selling opioids and lethal drugs that kill vulnerable people will be held accountable for their actions."

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