Local Crime

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.

CMPD investigates deadly crash on Wilkinson Blvd

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.

York County Man Charged With Embezzlement, Breach Of Trust

A Tega Cay man is charged with breach of trust and embezzlement after authorities say he took money from a high school booster club and a proposed athletic program.

CMPD, Other Local Police Departments Gain Access to Ring Doorbell App

There is a new neighborhood watch in the Charlotte area and across the country. Police departments are getting more and more access to Ring Doorbells.

UNC Charlotte Shooting Survivor Criticizes Meck County DA In Statement On Suspect's Expected Plea Deal

The man accused of killing two students and injuring four others during a shooting at UNC Charlotte is expected to enter a guilty plea in court on Thursday.

Man Charged With Taking Photos Up Girl's Dress In South Charlotte

A man has been arrested after police say he took photos up a 17-year-old girl's dress at a South Charlotte store in June.

Search For Breaking And Entering Suspect Prompts "Soft Lockdown" At Several Burke County Schools

Several schools in Burke County were placed on a soft lockdown early Wednesday morning while authorities searched for a man accused of breaking into a home.

Man Accused Of Stealing Vehicle At Gun Point Arrested In Burke County

Sheriff's deputies have arrested a man they say stole a woman's vehicle at gunpoint on September 10th.

Man Wanted For Cutting Off Electronic Monitoring Device Arrested

The CMPD says Corey Lampkin has been located and arrested.

CMPD Clears 25 Armed Robbery Cases With 12 Arrests

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department say more than two dozen armed robbery cases, which primarily targeted the Hispanic community, have been cleared.

Lancaster County To Hold Public Safety Town Hall On October 10th

The Lancaster County Sheriff and Coroner will be among those speaking at a public safety town hall scheduled for October 10th.

Maiden Police Investigating String Of Vehicle Break-Ins During Friday Night High School Football Game

Police are investigating after three vehicles were forcibly broken into during Friday night's football game between Maiden High and St. Stephens.

Police Investigating After Two People Found Shot In West Charlotte

Authorities are conducting a shooting investigation which took place on Alice Avenue near the Wesley Heights neighborhood.

Former Pharmacy Worker Pleads Guilty To Multiple Drug Offenses

A former employee of a pharmacy in Concord pleaded guilty to eight felony drug charges stemming from a 2018 undercover investigation.

WANTED: Lester Maipi

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

CMPD Investigating After Man Found Shot To Death In North Charlotte Driveway

The CMPD investigating a homicide after a man was found shot to death outside a north Charlotte residence overnight.

Assault Leads To Swat Standoff

On Friday, police responded to a call on Mona Drive in reference to a domestic assault.

Pineville Police: Human Trafficking Suspects Committed "Unspeakable" Violent Acts Against Victims

Detectives with the Pineville Police Department have arrested and charged two suspects accused of human trafficking from two area hotels.

Suspect Wanted On 39 Warrants In The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Area

CMPD is trying to locate 24-year-old Joseph Caldwell, who they say is now wanted on 39 total warrants in Charlotte-Mecklenburg.

Burke County Man Charged With Murder In Death Of 2-Month-Old

A 23-year-old Burke County man is facing a second degree murder charge after authorities say a 2-month-old died at Levine Children's Hospital in Charlotte on Monday.

Multiple Students In Police Custody Following Fight At South Pointe High School

Multiple students are in police custody following a fight at South Pointe High School Friday morning.

Midland Mother Charged With Leaving Baby In Hot Car

A mother from Midland, North Carolina is facing charges after Cabarrus County deputies say she left her 1-year-old daughter in a hot car for over an hour on Thursday.

Rowan County Inmate Charged With Murder Dies At Detention Center

An inmate accused of Murder was found dead in his cell Wednesday morning at the Rowan County Detention Center.

Suspect On Electronic Monitoring Arrested For Robbery, Second Suspect Wanted

Police have charged one man accused of common law robbery Tuesday afternoon, but say a second suspect is still on the run.

CMPD Arrests Third Suspect In New Year's Day Homicide

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's Homicide Unit have charged a third suspect for his involvement in the murder of Carnis Ferdinand Poindexter.

A Driver Dodging Bullets During What Appears To Be Road Rage In West Charlotte

That driver is okay tonight, but he's desperate for police to find the shooter.

Caldwell County Teen Accused Of Setting House On Fire

Deputies in Caldwell County say they arrested a teenager for breaking into a house and then setting it on fire.

Cabarrus County Deputies Charge 2 Suspects In Connection To January Death Involving Fentanyl

Deputies arrested two suspects Tuesday in connection to an overdose death that occurred on January 10th.

Lincolnton Woman Charged In Connection To Gaston County Robbery, Kidnapping

A Lincolnton woman is among three suspects charged in connection to a robbery and kidnapping that took place Monday night in Belmont.

Suspect Charged In Deadly North Charlotte Shooting, Vehicle Crash

CMPD has charged the suspect accused of shooting a man in north Charlotte on August 27th, resulting in his death and a vehicle crash.

Deputies Investigating After Burke County Infant Dies

An investigation is underway after an infant from Burke County died.

WANTED: Kanarda Porter

The CMPD is asking for assistance locating a man who disabled his electronic monitoring device.

Quick Trip Armed Robbery Suspect Wanted By CMPD

CMPD is looking for the man they say robbed a Quick Trip in south Charlotte overnight Monday.

CMPD Trying To Identify Suspect Accused Of Armed Robbery

Police are trying to identify a woman they say robbed a convenience store at gunpoint Monday morning.

Suspect In Custody Following Standoff In York County

The Rock Hill Police Department says a suspect wanted on several outstanding warrants is in custody after barricading himself inside a home Tuesday afternoon.

Rock Hill Father Pleads Guilty In Two-Year-Old Son's Death

A Rock Hill father plead guilty Tuesday to charges related to the death of his 2-year-old son in April 2018.

Authorities Arrest Suspect Following Break-In At Catawba County High School

The Catawba County Sheriff's Office has arrested a man in connection with a break-in at St. Stephens High School in Hickory, North Carolina.

Owner Of An East Charlotte Gas Station Fights Back After Being Shot During Attempted Robbery By A Convicted Felon

The owner the suspect are in the hospital.

Salisbury Police Officer Arrested On Domestic Violence Charge

The Salisbury Police Department says one of its officers was arrested Friday evening on a domestic violence related charge.

CMPD Gives "All Clear" After Suspicious Item Found At CLT Airport

Officials at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport say the "all clear" has been given following a "suspicious item" found at baggage claim Monday afternoon.

Store Manager And Suspect Injured In Shootout During Attempted Armed Robbery

The manager of a 7-Eleven store in southeast Charlotte is recovering after being shot during an attempted armed robbery early Monday morning.

Man Accused Of Murdering Pregnant Woman Facing Additional Murder Charge For Unborn Child

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's Homicide Unit have signed an additional arrest warrant against Edward Garner, Sr. for the murder of an unborn child.

CMPD Officer Arrested For Driving While Impaired

Officials say a police officer with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department was arrested for driving while impaired.

CVS Armed Robbery Suspect Wanted By CMPD

Police are trying to identify a suspect accused of armed robbery at a local CVS/pharmacy on August 19th.

Man Found Dead On Roadside After Reportedly Being Beaten And Dumped

Burke County deputies have charged two suspects in connection to a man's body that was found beaten and dumped on the side of the road Thursday afternoon.

Suspect Wanted For Breaking Into Building, Stealing Money

Police are searching for a suspect they say broke into a building on August 25th and stole an undisclosed amount of money.

Two Arrested After Man Arranges To Sell Drugs To Off-Duty Iredell County Deputy

Two men have been arrested after authorities say one of the men arranged a meeting to sell drugs to an off-duty Iredell County Sheriff's deputy.

Man Injured In Chester Shooting

Police say they are investigating after a man was shot Wednesday in Chester.

Chester Police Investigating Deadly Shooting

The Chester Police Department is investigating a deadly shooting.

WANTED: Aljaquan Lamont Hugue

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

Charlotte Man Charged With Cashing Over $3,000 Worth Of Forged Checks From Statesville Business

A Charlotte man has been charged with cashing forged checks worth more than $3,000, drawn from a Statesville business' account, in the Triad area of North Carolina.

Two UNCC Students Among Three Injured In Shooting That Left One Dead Over The Weekend

The CMPD says an argument led to a shooting that killed one person and injured and three others near UNCC on Saturday morning.

Lawsuit Filed In Deadly 2017 Officer-Involved Shooting

A lawsuit has been filed against the City of Charlotte and two CMPD officers in connection to the deadly 2017 officer-involved shooting of 29-year-old Rubin Galindo.

Police Arrest Man Accused Of Breaking Into Fort Mill School, Stealing Equipment

The Fort Mill Police Department says a suspect accused of breaking into a local elementary school and stealing multiple items has been arrested.

Burke County Deputy Accused Of Excessive Force Following Suspect Pursuit, Arrest

The Burke County Sheriff's Department has arrested 29-year-old Homer Lee Cook, who was wanted on a felony probation violation order for arrest.

New Lead in Search for Local Family's Missing, Possibly Stolen, Dog

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - It's been 100 days since Espresso the French bull dog disappeared out of her front yard in northwest Charlotte. Now, there's been a possible sighting. Sonja Drury says she got a…

Driver Faces Additional Charges After Deadly Southeast Charlotte Accident Sunday

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has charged a driver they say crashed into another vehicle overnight Sunday, which resulted in a death.

CMPD Sees Quick Results In Violent Crime Initiative

A new CMPD initiative specifically aimed at combating gun-related violence is already seeing positive results, says department officials.

Fort Mill Mom Arrested Accused of Driving with Young Son on Car Roof

A Fort Mill mom is locked up, accused of driving around with her seven-year-old son riding on the roof of the car. Investigators are crediting two witnesses for alerting police.

Student Arrested After Bringing Gun Onto Monroe High School Campus

Officials say a student brought a gun on the Monroe High School campus Tuesday morning.

Standoff Underway At Cramerton Apartment Complex

A standoff is underway in Cramerton after a person barricaded inside an apartment at the Mayflower Apartments.

Fort Mill Mom Arrested For Driving With Child On The Roof Of Vehicle

Authorities say on August 24th, they responded to the area of Makayla Court in reference to a vehicle driving through the neighborhood with a small child on the roof.

Gaston County Mugshots August 26th

Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Monday, August 26th

Two Arrested After More Than 70 Guns Stolen From Statesville Pawn Shop; Police Obtain Additional Warrants

The Statesville Police Department has obtained warrants were for three more people as they continue to investigate the theft of dozens of firearms from a local pawn shop.

Police Searching For Chasiti Beck

Chasiti Beck is wanted for Felony Breaking and Entering, Larceny after Breaking and Entering, Damage to Property, and Interfering with an Electronic Monitoring Device.