FBI warning: don't click on those road toll texts
The FBI is warning Americans not to respond to scam road toll collection texts after receiving more than 2,000 complaints this month.
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Five arrested in Rowan County drug raid
Five people were arrested Tuesday following a lengthy investigation into illegal narcotic activity in Rowan County.
Girls in STEM Summit returns to Charlotte for year three
Girls in STEM, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is hosting the 3rd Girls in STEM Summit on Saturday, March 22, 2024, at LendingTree Headquarters.
EXCLUSIVE: Video shows 'street takeover' in University City intersection, same incident where bystander got shot
New video shared exclusively with WCCB shows a Street Takeover early Sunday morning. The video shows a car doing donuts at University City Boulevard near Neal Road and you see people hanging out the windows of the green sedan wave at the dash camera.
Family wants teen charged with hate crime after attack at a Charlotte high school
Family and activists are demanding hate crime charges after they say a 15-year-old girl was physically assaulted by another teenage student in a classroom at Ardrey Kell High School on Friday.
Judge declares mistrial after jury can't reach verdict in Adonis Smith trial
A judge declared a mistrial Tuesday in the murder trial of Adonis Smith. Smith is one of three suspects charged in the 2019 murder of Kendal Crank.
UPDATE: Charges dismissed against woman accused of locking boyfriend in a Monroe storage unit for days
Charges have been dismissed against a woman who had been accused of locking her boyfriend in a Monroe storage unit for several days.
UPDATE: Child dies from injuries after shooting in Lancaster, suspect killed by deputies identified
A six-year-old boy who was shot along with his mother at a home in Lancaster on Sunday has died.
UPDATE: CMPD identifies man killed by police after shooting at officers
The man killed by police after they say he fired at officers in northeast Charlotte has been identified as 28-year-old Reggie Knight. Officers were trying to serve him outstanding warrants and arrest orders.
Juvenile charged with murder after woman dies following shooting in north Charlotte
An underage person is charged with first degree murder for the shooting of a woman in north Charlotte.
Pastor accused of child sexual assault
A Union County pastor is charged with four counts of felony sex offense with a child.
Two Belmont Abbey students convicted in assault case
Two Belmont Abbey students were convicted on assault-related charges from a Halloween incident in 2024.
Myrtle Beach woman arrested for allegedly starting 2,000-plus acre wildfire
A woman is facing charges for allegedly starting the wildfire that damaged more than 2,000 acres near Myrtle Beach.
Alleged drug dealer charged in deadly overdose at hotel in Monroe
Monroe Police say they arrested the alleged drug dealer who reportedly supplied drugs to a woman who overdosed at a hotel in 2024.
Lancaster man charged with trafficking drugs, possessing weapon near education center
A search warrant executed at an alleged crack dealer's house led to the arrest of a Lancaster man for possessing drugs and guns.
Parents left terrified after two were severely injured in a shooting near a North Charlotte middle school
Shots were fired alarmingly close to a North Charlotte school Thursday according to Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department. Medic confirmed that two people were transported to a hospital with life threatening injuries.
Deputies seize enough fentanyl to kill over 1 million people in Iredell County drug bust
Deputies arrested a man in the United States illegally and seized enough fentanyl to kill over one million people in Iredell County on Wednesday.
Two people hurt in shooting near Charlotte middle school
A shooting near a middle school in northeast Charlotte left two people with life-threatening injuries Thursday afternoon.
Mother charged after child injured with gun
A mother is facing charges after deputies say her son shot himself with an unsecured gun. The Rowan County Sheriff's Office says deputies responded to a call about an injured child at Atrium Health Cabarrus on Tuesday.
Newly released records from the FBI in the Shanquella Robinson case
She's the Charlotte woman who traveled to Mexico with friends in 2022 and mysteriously died. The group of friends became known as the Cabo 6. While most of the documents are heavily redacted, we did find some new information.
Chester Co. Sheriff's Office tells residents to lock their doors while manhunt for robbery suspect is underway
The Sheriff's Office says the suspect robbed the DMV in Chester Wednesday and ran away. Deputies are using drones and bloodhounds in their search.
Union Co. Sheriff's Office: 15-Year-Old Girl Threatened Schools
The Union County Sheriff's Office says a 15-year-old girl is facing felony charges for making threats against multiple schools.
One taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after shooting off N. Tryon
It happened around 8 o'clock Wednesday night in the parking lot a shopping plaza on North Tryon Street.
Man arrested for shooting into neighbor's SE Charlotte home
New video shows the moments after shots were fired on Gatesville Lane off McKee Rd in southeast Charlotte Tuesday afternoon. WCCB has learned Francisco Anaya is accused of shooting at his neighbors.
Police shut down illegal gambling operation at local convenience store
CMPD shut down an illegal gambling operation at a convenience store in west Charlotte.
Neighbors told to lock doors as officials search for DMV robbery suspect in Chester
Neighbors in Chester are being told to lock their doors and vehicles as deputies search for an armed robbery suspect.
Large police presence after shooting reported in south Charlotte neighborhood
Crime scene tape blocked part of a neighborhood following a reported shooting in south Charlotte Tuesday afternoon.
Shooting investigation in west Charlotte
One person has life-threatening injuries following a shooting in west Charlotte.
TSA: More firearms found at Charlotte Douglas than any other NC airport in Jan/Feb
The Transportation Security Administration says its officers found 27 firearms at security checkpoints at Charlotte Douglas Airport in January and February.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police identify person killed at motel shooting
It happened just after 9:00 Saturday night on Lucky Penny Street, off of Freedom Drive. Medic pronounced Tjada Cherry dead at the scene.
Mother of missing woman found dead in Midtown Charlotte says autopsy results aren't adding up
The mother of a Greenville, South Carolina woman found dead in Charlotte tells WCCB something isn’t adding up with the autopsy results released in her daughter’s death. The tests results Ta'Haley Payton died from hypothermia.
Man charged in deadly hit-and-run in west Charlotte
A 20-year-old man is facing charges after a woman was hit and killed in west Charlotte early Saturday morning.
Police investigating deadly shooting in west Charlotte, the third homicide in 24 hours
Police are investigating a deadly shooting in west Charlotte, the third homicide in less than 24 hours.
CMPD investigating homicide on Old Mt. Holly Road
One person is dead after a shooting in west Charlotte.
Police investigating homicide in west Charlotte
CMPD is conducting a homicide investigation after a deadly shooting in west Charlotte.
"Liam's Law" aims for tougher punishments for illegal street racers
Six-year-old son Liam Lagunas was heading home from ice cream with his dad when two street racers crashed into each other, and then the car Liam was in. Liam's parents hope a bill drafted in his name will make his death matter.
Two amber alerts cancelled for two different teens who were kidnapped by men they met online
Not one, but two North Carolina amber alerts this week ended in human trafficking arrests. Police say both of the girls at the center of the amber alerts were found after being kidnapped by older men they met online.
Moped driver killed in Caldwell County crash
A moped driver was ejected and killed following a car crash in Caldwell County on Friday afternoon.
Carolina Insight: 50 years of service to Mcdonald's
In today’s Carolina Insight, the team at McDonalds honors two Charlotte-area McDonald’s crew members who are celebrating 50 years of service to the company.
Driver wanted for passing stopped school bus in Iredell Co.
For the second time in two weeks, a motorcycle driver has passed a stopped school bus in Iredell County. The Highway Patrol says the latest suspect is 32-year-old Martavis Parsons of Mooresville.
Two arrested, 52 pounds of drugs found in Taylorsville
Two people were arrested after police said they found 52 pounds of drugs in Taylorsville on Wednesday.
Man killed in northwest Charlotte shooting
A 48-year-old man is dead following a shooting in northwest Charlotte. According to a police report, the victim and the suspect were family members. Their names have not been released.
One person hurt after shooting in South Charlotte
MEDIC said one person was taken to the hospital with life threatening injuries.
Newly released video shows man allegedly firing a shot inside a CATS bus
A single round was fired inside of a CATS bus. WCCB Charlotte has new video showing that scary moment on January 30th.
Salisbury mother calls for stricter gun laws as she waits for her son's killer to be identified
A local mom is begging for answers after her 14-year-old son was shot to death. Nicole Beckham worries her son's case has stalled because it has been nearly five months and there have been no arrests made.
Juveniles arrested for car break-ins in south Charlotte
Four juveniles were taken into custody after allegedly breaking into multiple cars in south Charlotte earlier this month.
UPDATE: Motorcyclist arrested, nearly hits students in Iredell County
The North Carolina Highway Patrol have identified the motorcyclist who they say nearly hit a group of kids getting off the bus in Iredell County.
Lincolnton vape shop owner facing 12 felony charges
Law enforcement started looking into Dave's on North Aspen Street after getting complaints about increased amounts of vape products confiscated from underage students.
Large, late-night police presence in north Charlotte neighborhood
At 11PM Tuesday night, there was a large police presence on and near McArthur Ave. Police put up crime scene tape and there were multiple police cruisers with their blue lights turned on.
Firearm magazine found at Chester High School, no danger to students says Sheriff's Office
The Chester County School District has alerted parents that a firearm magazine has been found on campus at Chester High School.
More cameras, more security? Charlotte among the most surveilled U.S. cities
A recent study revealed the most surveilled U.S. cities by analyzing key surveillance and safety metrics across major urban areas. Charlotte ranks among the top 10 states.
Alexander County man arrested in road rage incident
Investigators arrested 37-year-old Steven Anthony Wine of Taylorsville. He is charged with two counts of attempted murder.
UPDATE: Suspect arrested following deadly shooting at gas station near Carowinds
The York County Sheriff's Office says a suspect is in custody following a deadly shooting near the Circle K off Carowinds Boulevard.
Suspected serial killer executed nearly 30 years ago connected to Charlotte cold case
Suspected serial killer Larry Gene Bell has been named as the suspect in a Charlotte cold case dating back to the early 1980's.
Convicted felon arrested on weapon and drug charges in Lincoln Co.
A drug operation in Lincoln County ended with the arrest of a convicted felon.
Man sentenced for machete attack
A Lancaster man will spend the next 10 years in prison for attacking someone with a machete.
Police searching for bank robbery suspect in Cornelius
Police in Cornelius are searching for a man accused of robbing a bank.
Two teens arrested after deadly shooting in Hickory
Hickory Police have arrested two teenagers after a deadly shooting near a church daycare.
Mooresville mother charged with murder in toddler's death
Riley Wormington is accused of letting her child under two-years-old ingest a lethal dose of fentanyl.
Huntersville Police accuse JetBlue pilot of having child porn on his computer
Jeremy Gudorf was in on a plane in Boston going to Paris when he was arrested Thursday on a child sex crimes charge.
Man dies after stabbing at transit station in Uptown
Police have identified the victim of a stabbing at the Charlotte Transportation Station in Uptown.
Police: man found dead inside car in Hickory parking lot
A homicide investigation is underway after a man was found shot to death in a car.
Rowan County detectives need help identifying burglary suspects
The public's help is needed to identify the person that broke into a home in Eastern Rowan County.
27 arrested in Burke County’s ‘Operation: RED'
Deputies arrested 27 individuals last week following Burke County’s “Operation RED."
Man shot by police during traffic stop in south Charlotte is out of the hospital and in jail
21-year-old Erik Hernandez is charged with attempted murder on a law enforcement officer and assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill.
Driver charged following deadly hit-and-run in Hickory
A 58-year-old driver is charged with felony hit-and-run causing death following an accident in Hickory.
3 dead after shooting in Kannapolis DSS parking lot
A mother and daughter died after a shooting in the parking lot of the Cabarrus County Social Services Office on South Cannon Boulevard in Kannapolis.
Seven arrested in Rowan County after narcotics investigation
Seven people were arrested this week following a four-month investigation into illegal drug activity in Rowan County.
2 Medic employees hurt in hit-and-run, suspects arrested
Two Medic employees were hurt in a hit-and-run Wednesday morning in Cotswold.
Bombshell warrants released in the Asha Degree case
They come just four days after the 25th anniversary of the disappearance of the little girl. Now, law enforcement is zeroing in on a local family.
Suspect charged after shooting at party in Rock Hill
A man first believed to be a victim is now charged in connection to a shooting at a party in Rock Hill.
Parachutist arrested after getting stuck on the side of uptown Charlotte building
A man faces trespassing charges after he got stuck in a parachute on the side of a building in uptown Charlotte.
Fugitive wanted in SC arrested after high-speed chase ends in Monroe
A man wanted for grand larceny in South Carolina is locked up in the Union County Detention Center after a chase in a stolen car.
Troopers searching for hit-and-run driver in Catawba County
Troopers are searching for the driver responsible for fatally hitting a bicyclist in Catawba County on Friday night.
Two juveniles arrested in shooting
Two juveniles are charged with shooting another juvenile in Concord.
Former local nail salon tech facing more sexual assault charges
Nhan Tran is accused of touching women inappropriately without their consent at Lee Nail Spa on West Catawba Avenue in Huntersville.
Local pastor sentenced to 10 years in prison for child sexual abuse materials
Investigators say Ashley Crouse had a book on his church computer that detailed how to sexually abuse children
Daycare in Monroe being sued by family for shocking viral video involving child
The lawsuit claims Childtime Children's Center negligently hired and failed to properly train it's employees. According to the state's Child Development and Early Education website, Childtime had dozens of violations for lack of staff training.
Lenoir man charged for distributing methamphetamine
Police have charged a man following an investigation into the distribution of methamphetamine in Lenoir and Caldwell County.
UPDATE: Missing Gastonia man with possible cognitive issues found safe
Police say a missing 84-year-old man with possible cognitive issues has been found safe by EMS out of our area.
Arson suspect arrested after four fires at historic Charlotte school
Firefighters put out a fourth fire Thursday morning at the old Wilmore School on West Boulevard.
UPDATE: 13-year-old charged with murder after teen stabbed to death
A 13-year-old boy is in custody charged with murder in connection to the deadly stabbing of a 16-year-old.
Police find person with a gun they were looking for in Burke Co.
People in Morganton can go back to normal activities after police found a person with a gun they were looking for in the Causby Road and Fernwood Drive area.
Man charged with November deadly shooting in southwest Charlotte
A 22-year-old man is in custody charged with a deadly shooting in southwest Charlotte back in November.
Gaston Co. Police: Repeat dog fighter arrested again
A Gastonia man accused of dog fighting faces new animal cruelty charges. Rico Pagan is charged with five more counts of animal cruelty and dog fighting.
CMPD: Man spits on 4-year-old child at SouthPark Mall
Malik Shropshire is charged with assault on a child under 12 and second-degree trespassing.
Woman charged after shooting at Hickory Waffle House
A woman is accused of shooting another woman during a fight outside a Waffle House in Hickory.
Monroe Police looking for burglar caught on camera inside someone's home
Monroe Police are looking for a burglary suspect who was caught on camera inside someone else's home. The burglary happened on Wind Chime Court around 9:30pm on Friday.
Man wanted in connection to domestic violence shooting arrested
The Iredell County Sheriff's Office says 33-year-old John Wines is in custody. He was wanted for a domestic violence related shooting at the intersection of Wiggins Road and Mount Ulla Highway on January 16, 2025.
Statesville man sentenced for supplying deadly dose of fentanyl
A Statesville man will spend at least two years in prison for supplying fentanyl that led to an overdose death.
Burglary suspect caught on surveillance camera inside home
Video from a surveillance camera shows a burglary suspect inside a home in Monroe, now police are asking for help to identify the man.
CMPD investigating homicide at gas station
CMPD is investigating a homicide that happened at a gas station in west Charlotte on Saturday night.
Family has hope Asha Degree will be found as 25 years since her disappearance nears
Valentine's day will mark 25 years since nine-year-old Asha Degree disappeared from her family's home on Oakcrest Drive north of Shelby. Every year, the family hosts a prayer walk tracing Asha's last known steps.
Deputies arrest 2 on drug charges
Burke County Sheriff’s deputies arrested two men on drug-related charges following a search warrant in Morganton on Friday.
Post Office employee and co-conspirator sentenced in stolen check scheme
A postal employee and her co-conspirator have been sentenced to prison for a multi-million dollar stolen check scheme.
38-year-old man charged in northeast Charlotte homicide
A 38-year-old man has been charged with murder in connection to a deadly shooting in northeast Charlotte.
Charlotte mother fears a potential plea deal for the man connected to her son's disappearance
The man who police say confessed to throwing an acquittance body in a dumpster could get a plea deal. The mother of the victim says she is in disbelief.
SC sets next execution date as inmate questions lethal injection doses
The South Carolina Supreme Court has set a March 7 date for the latest execution in the state’s suddenly busy death chamber. The justices on Friday rejected a request from Brad Sigmon’s lawyers to delay setting a date for his death until they get autopsy results from the inmate killed in last week’s lethal injection.
CMPD: Man drives car into Diamonds Direct in SouthPark
A man is facing charges after he drove his car through the doors of a jewelry store in SouthPark.
Lincolnton Police: Shop employee shoots at robbers
Lincolnton Police say two men went into Dave's vape shop to rob it Thursday afternoon, while a third waited outside in a getaway car.
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