Local Crime

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."

GoFundMe Created For Pregnant Teen Shot At West Charlotte Strip Mall

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has charged the man they say shot a pregnant teen at a west Charlotte strip mall on Saturday, June 22nd.

Suspect Wanted After Violent Lincolnton Home Invasion

Gaston County Police are looking for a suspect they say invaded a home at gunpoint over the weekend, tied the victim's up and hit one of them in the face.

Police: Men Wanted For Armed Robbery At Statesville Credit Union

Police are looking for the suspects they say robbed a State Employee's Credit Union Monday afternoon.

Police: Victim Of Attempted Northwest Charlotte Home Invasion Shoots At Suspect

The CMPD is searching for a suspect accused of trying to break into a home in northwest Charlotte. A person inside the home reportedly fired a weapon at the suspect during the attempted break-in, according to police.

Salisbury Police Searching For Accused Bank Robber

Salisbury Police are searching for a man accused of robbing a bank on July 5th.

Teen Wanted For Cutting Off Electronic Monitoring Device In Custody

Police say Arthur Kirkpatrick has been located and arrested. He was accused of cutting off his court-ordered electronic monitoring device.

Suspected Peeper Accused of Recording Boys In Public Restrooms Flees To Mexico

Huntersville Police have been informed that the man accused of recording more than a dozen boys in public restrooms has fled the country.

Wildlife Officers Urge Caution After Deadly Jet Ski Crash

We're learning more about a deadly jet ski crash on Lake James in Burke County. One person died and another is charged with Felony Death by Impaired Boating.

Lancaster County Couple Charged In Connection To Infant's Death In 2018

The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office has charged a man and woman in connection to a 14-month-old child who they say died of non-accidental blunt force trauma.

Man Wanted By CMPD After Allegedly Groping Ride-Share Service Driver

CMPD says they are looking for a man accused of groping a driver for a ride-share service early Friday morning.

Out Of State Fugitive Arrested After Alleged Sexual Assault In Burke County

A man wanted on an out of state fugitive warrant was arrested in Burke County after he allegedly sexually assaulted a woman on July 1st.

4 Teens Charged With Iredell County Break-In, Attempted Theft

The Iredell County Sheriff's Office has charged four teens accused of breaking into an outbuilding and trying to steal four-wheelers.

School Vandals Wanted By Matthews Police

Matthews Police are looking for suspects accused of vandalizing a school in the early morning hours of Saturday, June 15th.

Man Charged With Armed Early Morning Sexual Assault, Robbery

CMPD says a man has been charged in connection to an armed sexual assault that took place early Friday morning.

CMPD Investigating Possible Kidnapping In West Charlotte

Police are investigating a possible kidnapping that took place shortly after midnight in west Charlotte.

CMPD Charges Man Accused Of Stabbing Woman To Death In Northeast Charlotte

CMPD has arrested and charged the man accused of stabbing a woman to death in northeast Charlotte on July 2nd.

Circle K Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested

Police have charged a man accused of robbing a Charlotte area Circle K shortly after midnight on July 2nd.

CMPD: Victim Identified In Deadly Northwest Charlotte Traffic Accident

CMPD says a woman was killed early Wednesday morning after a traffic accident in northwest Charlotte.

WANTED BY CMPD: Ondre Hunter

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department needs help finding Ondre Hunter, 41, who is wanted on several charges.

WANTED: Xaviar Cannie

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

CMPD Investigating Homicide In Northwest Charlotte; Victim Identified

The CMPD has identified the man shot and killed in northwest Charlotte Monday morning.

Lincoln County Man Charged With Kidnapping And Assault Attempts Suicide In Jail

Officials say a man charged with assault and kidnapping tried to hang himself at the Lincoln County Detention Center last Friday.

Driver Charged After Woman Hit By Truck, Killed In Monroe

A man has been charged in the death of 34-year-old Daphne Alvarez-Torres, who was found dead on the side of the road after being hit by a semi-truck last month.

Stanley Woman Charged With Defrauding Denver Employer

A Stanley woman has been charged with defrauding her Denver, North Carolina employer for over a year.

Kannapolis Man Wanted For Stabbing Man Several Times In Lincoln County

A Kannapolis man is wanted after officials say he stabbed a man at a Lincoln County residence over the weekend.

Suspect In Custody After Woman Assaulted, Man Stabbed In Lincoln County

Authorities in Lincoln County say a man is in custody after allegedly assaulting a woman and stabbing a man over the weekend.

WANTED: Tyrell Culbreth

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is asking for assistance locating a man wanted for disabling his electronic monitoring device.

Police Are Searching For John Dupree

Police are asking for assistance in locating John Dupree, 52, who is wanted for Breaking And Entering and Larceny After Breaking and Entering.

More Than A Dozen Smash & Grab Car Break-Ins At South Charlotte Hotel

The suspect is on the run with a stolen gun.

5 Suspects Arrested After Armed Robbery, Standoff In North Charlotte

CMPD says five suspects were arrested Friday morning after an armed robbery and brief standoff with authorities in north Charlotte.

Charlotte Man Faces Multiple Charges Involving Indecent Exposure And Children

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police detectives have charged a 25-year-old man with exposing himself to multiple women and children.

Caldwell County Woman Charged With Arson And Attempted Murder

Deputies have charged 48-year-old Grecia Barlowe with setting fire to two homes, including her own.

Rapper DaBaby Gets Probation For Gun Charge Related To North Carolina Walmart Shooting That Left Man Dead

Charlotte rapper DaBaby will not serve jail time after being convicted on the charge of carrying a concealed weapon in a case where a man was shot and killed inside a Huntersville Walmart in November 2018.

Man Wanted By CMPD Taken Into Custody

Police say Kyntaryius Jackson has been located and arrested.

CMPD Searching For Serial Break-In Suspect

Charlotte Mecklenburg police are searching for a serial break in suspect. Police say the crime spree is getting more dangerous and now includes an attempted sexual assault.

Cleveland County Traffic Stop Leads To Meth Trafficking Charges

A Mecklenburg County man and woman both face meth trafficking charges after deputies say they were pulled over in Cleveland County earlier this month.

Charlotte Man Accused Of Trafficking Heroin, Ecstasy

Police say a man faces several drug and weapon related charges following a raid on his southwest Charlotte home on June 19th.

Man Charged With Deadly Shooting Outside Shelby Bar

Police have arrested and charged the suspect they say shot and killed a man on Sunday outside a local bar.

WANTED BY CMPD: Rodavius Raysean Stewart

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is trying to find Rodavius Stewart after they say he cut off his electronic monitor Wednesday.

CMPD Charges Two Suspects In Quadruple Shooting That Left One Dead At Uptown Graduation Party

CMPD has charged two suspects in connection to a graduation party shooting that left one person dead and several injured in Uptown.

Driver Charged After Deadly Early Morning Accident Involving Motorcycle

Police have identified the motorcyclist who was killed early Wednesday morning after colliding with an SUV in Huntersville.

WANTED BY CMPD: Tyrelle Dai'Shon Gaston

Police are trying to find 18-year-old Tyrelle Gaston. He is wanted for Discharging a firearm into an Occupied Dwelling.

Gaffney Man Accused Of Shooting SCHP Trooper Indicted On Federal Charge

U.S. Attorney Sherri A. Lyndon announced Wednesday that Willie Wright has been charged in a one-count federal indictment for being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.

Loaded Gun Found On Rocky River High School Campus During Summer School

Officials say a loaded gun was found on the Rocky River High School campus after a safety screening was conducted during summer school.

CMPD & City Leaders Address Spike In Violent Crime

The "Break the Cycle meeting was to bring the community together, but it ended up divided. Some people had to be turned away.

CMPD Says No Charges For MCSO Deputy Accused In Deadly 2018 Domestic Dispute

CMPD says they will not pursue charges against Rataba Hawkins, who is accused of shooting and killing her husband during a domestic dispute in January of 2018.

Rowan County Deputies Charge Known Gang Member With Trafficking Heroin

Authorities say a known gang member now faces multiple drug related charges after his arrest in a year long investigation.

Lancaster County Man Charged With Multiple Commercial Burglaries

A 51-year-old man has been charged in connection to several commercial burglaries that took place throughout the months of April and May.

CMPD Arrests Larceny Suspect Who Disabled Monitoring Device

The CMPD says Lashawn Wilds has been located and arrested.

WANTED BY CMPD: Dontrell Johnson

The CMPD says Dontrell Johnson has been located and arrested.

CMPD Asking For Assistance Identifying Taco Bell Armed Robbery Suspect

Authorities are asking for assistance identifying a man wanted for the armed robbery of a Charlotte Taco Bell.

CMPD: Protestors Disrupt City Council Meeting, 3 Arrested

The three people arrested Monday night during a Charlotte City Council meeting have been identified as 24-year-old Landon Rice, 18-year-old Julia McCarthy, and 21-year-old Benson Crooks.

ATF Offers $10K Reward In Mint Hill Homicide Case

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), is now offering a $10,000 reward in connection to a February 2019 homicide investigation.

Deputies Arrest 2 Suspects Accused Of Stealing Over 60 Guns From Chesterfield County Home

Deputies are investigating after someone stole approximately 60 guns from a home in Chesterfield County.

York County Man Charged In Possible Dog Fighting Investigation

The York County Sheriff's Office says 42 pit bulls were seized Thursday after investigators discovered a possible dog fighting operation.

15-Year-Old In Custody After Woman Kidnapped, Sexually Assaulted In University Area

The CMPD says a 15-year-old has been charged with kidnapping and sexually assaulting a woman in the University area on Saturday.

Police Arrest Two Suspects Accused In Statesville Murder

Police have arrested two suspects wanted wanted in connection to a deadly double shooting Friday afternoon.

CMPD Arrests Man Accused Of Exposing Himself Multiple Times

Police have arrested a 45-year-old man accused of exposing himself to employees at several businesses throughout the Charlotte area.

Three Inmates Charged with Assault on Detention Officers

Three inmates in the Lincoln County Detention Center have been charged with assaulting four officers.

Vigil Held For Two Children & Mother Murdered in Alexander County

The community came together to remember two children and their mother who were murdered in Alexander County. Hundreds gathered for a vigil on the courthouse grounds in Taylorsville.

Man Dies After Being Found With Gunshot Wounds Behind A Statesville Home

The Statesville Police Department is investigating a homicide after one person died from gunshot wounds late Friday afternoon.

Four Suspects Arrested On Drug, Burglary Charges In Lancaster County

Deputies say four people are facing several drug and burglary charges following an investigation into stolen property on June 18th.

Sheriff: 7-Eleven Clerk Robbed At Knifepoint By 3 Juveniles

The Union County Sheriff's Office says three juveniles robbed a 7-Eleven clerk at knifepoint early Friday morning.

Chesterfield County Murder Suspect Turns Himself In

The Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office and Pageland Police are looking for a man accused of shooting and killing a woman late Wednesday night.

Suspects Charged With An Attempted Robbery

Detectives with CMPD have charged Travis Thompson, 27, and Dominique Crowder, 33, with their involvement in a armed robbery.

Charges Dismissed Against Man Charged In Northwest Charlotte Murder

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department says all charges have been dismissed against the man charged in connection to a northwest Charlotte homicide back in April.

Deputies Charge Lincoln County Man With Sexually Assaulting Child

Deputies have arrested and charged a man accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl on multiple occasions.

Matthews Police Seek Man Accused Of Stealing From Best Buy, Assaulting Security

MATTHEWS, NC -- Police are searching for a man they say tried to steal from a Best Buy store on June 13th, and assaulted the Loss Prevention Officer when he tried to stop him. The incident happened around 6:00…

CMPD Needs Help Identifying South Charlotte Bank Robbery Suspects

CMPD detectives are trying to identify two suspects accused of robbing a bank on June 7th.

Authorities Say Man In Country Illegally Found With Gun, Meth After Rowan County Deputies Offer Free Ride

Authorities in Rowan County say a man in the country illegally faces prison time after deputies offered to give him a ride and discovered drugs and a gun in the process.

CMPD Identifies Man Shot And Killed In East Charlotte; Suspect In Custody

Police have charged 21-year-old Tadaran Jaquan McDonald with the murder of 22-year-old Kenneth Armstrong.

CMPD Investigating Two Separate Sexual Assault Cases Reported Early Wednesday Morning

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are investigating after two women reported being sexually assaulted early Wednesday morning.

CMPD: QuikTrip Exchange Zones Proving Effective Across City

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department says the "exchange zones" located at QuikTrip locations throughout the city have led to a decrease in robberies committed during transactions set up using online apps.

Salisbury Woman Accused Of Putting Eye Drops In Fiance's Drink Says Idea Came From "Wedding Crashers"

A Rowan County woman says she wanted to make her fiance sick by putting eye drops in his drink.

Rock Hill Police Investigating Armed Robbery After Man Gives Stranger Ride To The Bank

Police in Rock Hill are investigating after a man says he was robbed by a stranger who he had given a ride to the bank.

Man Shot In North Charlotte, Woman In Custody

Police say one woman is now in custody after a man was shot in north Charlotte Tuesday night.

Police: DNA Evidence Links Man To Arson At Boone Motel In February

A man has been charged with setting fire to a Super 8 Motel on February 7, 2019.

Three Teens Charged With Killing 17-Year-Old In NW Charlotte

The CMPD has charged 17-year-old Juan Zamora, 16-year-old Andy Garcia, and a 15-year-old girl, for the murder of 17-year-old Alysha Johnson in northwest Charlotte on Monday afternoon.

CMPD Arrests Suspect Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Security Guard

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department says the suspect wanted for the alleged sexual assault of a security guard at a south Charlotte construction site has been arrested.

Danger Online: CLT Teen Assaulted by Social Media Stranger She Met in Person

The girl got into his car in a church parking lot, and what happened next, has launched a criminal investigation.

3 Robbed At Gunpoint During Online Transaction In East Charlotte, Suspect Charged

CMPD has arrested the man they say robbed a woman and two other people at gunpoint on June 5th.

Authorities Identify Third Suspect Wanted For Morganton Armed Robbery

Authorities say two suspects are in custody and a third is still wanted in connection to a convenience store armed robbery that happened early Thursday morning.

CMPD: 13-Year-Old Sexually Assaulted By Three Men, Suspects Wanted

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are looking for three men accused of sexually assaulting a juvenile girl.

Boone Police Make Arrest In January Rape, Burglary Case

A man has been charged in connection to a rape and burglary that took place in January.

Deputies: 14-Year-Old Girl Charged After Stabbing Man In Chest, Running Into Woods

The Alexander County Sheriff's Office says a 14-year-old girl has been charged after she allegedly stabbed a man in the chest Wednesday afternoon.

Man Charged After Shooting At Lincoln County Body Shop

The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office says one person has been charged after a shooting that took place in a local business Thursday afternoon.

Deputies Charge Two With Trafficking Drugs In Lancaster County

Agents with the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office Drug Task Force have charged two suspects with trafficking Heroin.

Restaurant Responds To Accusations Of Racism With Statement And Surveillance Video

Captain Steve's has broken its silence about an incident that occurred on June 1st at their Fort Mill location, which sparked accusations of racism against the restaurant and its employees.