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Boone Man Charged With Nine Counts Of Sexual Exploitation Of A Minor Following Multi-Agency Investigation

A Boone man has been charged with possessing and distributing child pornography following an investigation in Watauga County, North Carolina.

Police Asking For Public's Help Locating Suspect Wanted For Raping Woman On Charlotte Greenway

The CMPD is asking the public for assistance locating a man who has been identified as a suspect in a northeast Charlotte sexual assault.

Gaston County Mugshots November 23rd

Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Saturday, November 23rd.

SLED Investigates Deadly Officer-Involved Shooting In Chester

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is investigating a deadly officer-involved shooting that happened at a Walmart in Chester Saturday

CMPD Asking For Assistance Identifying North Charlotte Circle K Armed Robbery Suspect

The CMPD is asking for assistance identifying a suspect wanted for an armed robbery at a north Charlotte convenience store.

Thieves Targeting Food Trucks In Northwest Charlotte

Owners are left with a lot of questions after thousands of dollars worth of generators were stolen from their property. The owner believes the perps are targeting other food trucks in Charlotte, as well.

15-Year-Old Arrested For Killing Woman In Southwest Charlotte

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department say they arrested another suspect for the murder of Shandiin Sanchez.

Davidson Professor, US Marine Among Ten Men Arrested For Child Predator Charges In York County

Ten men were arrested and charged with crimes ranging from soliciting prostitution from a minor, sending nude photos to someone they believed to be a minor, and arranging to meet a child for sex. During the first week of York County's Operation Vigilant Shepard.

Increasing Efforts To Combat Human Trafficking

With a unit of the State Bureau of Investigation. There's concern the hidden crime will spike when the Republican National Convention comes to town.

Cleveland County Teacher Arrested For Having Sexual Relations With Student At The Turning Point Academy

The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office says they arrested a teacher from The Turning Point Academy for having sexual relations with a student.

WANTED: Christopher Morris

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

Charlotte Man Charged After Shooting At Concord Convenience Store

A Charlotte man has been charged following a shooting at a Concord convenience store.

Police Investigating Stabbing At Southwest Charlotte Lowe's Home Improvement

Police are investigating after a person was seriously injured in a stabbing at Lowe's Home Improvement in southwest Charlotte.

Lancaster Family, Community Want Answers In Shooting Death Of 10-Year-Old Boy

A family in Lancaster County is desperate for answers about the murder of a 10-year-old boy.

Two Charged After Rock Hill Police Find Puppies Starved To Death

Rock Hill Police arrested two people on animal cruelty charges after a search warrant determined an adult dog was eating her litter because she had been starved.

Iredell County Homicide Suspect Arrested In Yadkin County

Deputies say they took an Iredell County homicide suspect into custody following a traffic stop in Yadkin County.

Man Wanted For Questioning Following Gastonia Homicide

The Gastonia Police Department is currently searching for a man they want to question following a fatal shooting that happened Sunday afternoon.

Police Investigation Sunday Morning Homicide

Detectives are conducting a homicide investigation on Reagan Drive.

Shots Fired Outside Teen Party At The Majestique Club Friday

Police say shots were fired outside of the The Majestique night club late Friday evening.

DNA Evidence Leads To Arrest After Woman Assaulted While Jogging In Cheraw

The Cheraw Police Department has arrested a suspect after a woman was attacked while jogging in September.

Crime Concerns After People Forced Their Way Into Two Apartments In Steele Creek

Neighbors believe the same people have targeted the Colonial Village at South Tryon Apartments before.

Charlotte Man Sentenced To 15 Years For Child Pornography

A Charlotte man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for transporting child pornography, according to U.S. Attorney Andrew Murray.

Two Dead Following Murder-Suicide In Chester County

Chester Police say two people are dead following a murder-suicide.

New Numbers Show More Suspects Are Cutting Off Their Electronic Monitors

Former Mecklenburg County Superior Court Judge Richard Boner says electronic monitors are not being used the way they were intended.

CMPD Says Organized Retail Crime Task Force Clears Over 400 Cases

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's Organized Retail Crime Task Force was launched in January and has already cleared more than 400 cases.

Man Charged For Two-Month Series Of Commercial Burglaries In Charlotte

The CMPD has charged a man for a string of commercial burglaries that occurred over two months in Charlotte.

Neighbors Rattled After Elderly Man Found Dead In West Charlotte Home

A man killed inside his west Charlotte home. His family wants answers and his neighbors are stunned by the crime.

Two Juveniles Accused Of Escaping Concord Development Center Back In Custody

Authorities say both juveniles accused of escaping a development center in Concord are back in custody.

Georgia Man Charged With Trafficking MDMA Following Traffic Stop In Iredell County

An Atlanta, Georgia, resident has been charged with trafficking MDMA following a traffic stop in Iredell County last week.

South Carolina Sheriff Accused Of Punching Woman In Face Takes Leave Of Absence

A South Carolina sheriff charged with domestic violence last week says he's taking a leave of absence.

CMPD: Stolen Gun, Drugs, Money Found Inside Vehicle Following Traffic Stop In Southwest Charlotte

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has a message for criminals following an arrest in southwest Charlotte: "Every step you take towards threatening our community with violence is not only being watched, but it’s also being analyzed."

Friends Remember Charlotte Father Killed In Weekend Double Shooting

We're learning new information about a double murder in south Charlotte. Two people were killed on Lytham Drive Saturday morning. One of the victims was a beloved father.

Man Wanted For Murdering Girlfriend In Lancaster Now Wanted For Ballantyne Homicide

The CMPD is asking for assistance locating 41-year-old Derrick McIlwain, who is wanted for the November 7th murder of 45-year-old Alvin Fletcher and also for murdering his girlfriend, Kimberly Alger, in Lancaster, South Carolina in May.

Suspect Arrested In NJ Weeks After Man Found Shot To Death In North Charlotte Backyard

The CMPD has charged 55-year-old John Copeland with the October 24th, 2019, shooting death of 29-year-old Mario Witherspoon.

Kannapolis Mother Arrested, Boyfriend Wanted On Child Abuse Charges

A Kannapolis mother has been arrested on child abuse charges. Police say warrants have also been issued for her boyfriend.

Police Charge Third Suspect In May 25th Shooting That Left Woman Dead In Northwest Charlotte

A third suspect has now been charged in the deadly northwest Charlotte shooting of Monica Smith on May 25th.

WANTED BY CMPD: Brent Barrett Jenkins

Police are searching for Brent Jenkins, who they say allowed his court ordered electronic monitor to die on Friday.

Three Men Charged In 2016 Murder Of Union County School Teacher

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Detectives have charged three men in connection to the September 2016 murder of Ruijuan Guo.

Gaston County Man Charged With Sex Crimes Involving Minor

A 19-year-old Gaston County man is facing charges after allegations of sex crimes involving a minor.

Rock Hill Man Charged With Child Sex Crimes

A Rock Hill man is facing charges after authorities say he had "inappropriate physical contact" with two juvenile girls.

CMPD Searching For Three Suspects Accused Of Cutting Off Electronic Monitoring Devices

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is currently searching for three men accused of cutting off their electronic monitoring devices.

One Suspect Arrested, Second Suspect Still At Large Following Attempted Murder In East Charlotte Last Month

One suspect has been arrested and police are still trying to identify a second suspect following an attempted murder in east Charlotte last month.

Four Suspects Charged In Series Of Armed Robberies

Police have charged four suspects they say are responsible for several armed robberies at local businesses.

Secret Service Study: School Shooters Showed Warning Signs

Most students who committed deadly school attacks over the past decade were badly bullied, had a history of disciplinary trouble and their behavior concerned others but was never reported, according to a U.S. Secret Service study released Thursday.

Police: Impaired Driver Charged In Accident That Left Several People Seriously Injured

The Concord Police Department has charged a driver they say was impaired when he crossed into oncoming traffic Saturday, causing an accident that left several people seriously injured.

Gaston County Mugshots November 6th

Check out the Gaston County mugshots from Wednesday, November 6th.

CMPD Revises Former "Use of Force" Policy Amid Criticism Over Deadly Police Shootings

CMPD is emphasizing de-escalation and the value of human life as it scraps its old "Use of Force" policy. The change comes after criticism over high-profile, deadly police shootings in Charlotte. Some things won't change, including how an officer can react if they sense an imminent, deadly threat.

Police: Statesville Man Robs Two Businesses After Cutting Off Electronic Monitor

A man who police say recently cut off his electronic monitor is now charged with armed robbery at two Iredell County businesses.

Robbery Suspect Arrested After SWAT Standoff In North Charlotte

A north Charlotte man was arrested Wednesday morning following a standoff with SWAT.

Police Identify Man Wanted For Hitting, Dragging Motorcyclist Down Rock Hill Roadway

Detectives with the Rock Hill Police Department have identified the suspect they say hit a motorcyclist on October 25th and dragged them down the road before taking off.

Final Suspect Accused In Multi-County Mail Theft Investigation Arrested

Deputies say Destiny Bentley has been arrested in connection to a multi-county mail theft investigation.

High School Teacher Accused Of Sexual Relations With Student Found Dead In Huntersville Murder-Suicide

A Garinger High School teacher, who was recently suspended after being accused of having sexual relations with a student, was found dead inside her home Wednesday morning.

Huntersville Police Close Part Of Hambright Road Due To Suspect Barricaded In Home

The Huntersville Police Department says Hambright Road is closed between Swansboro Lane and Patterson Road due to a suspect barricaded in a home. Police are asking citizens to avoid the area.

Former Catawba County Teacher, Coach Pleads Guilty To Sex Crimes Involving Students

A former Fred T. Foard High School teacher has been sentenced after pleading guilty to multiple child sex related crimes.

Meck County DA: CMPD Officer Justified In Deadly August Officer Involved Shooting

The Mecklenburg County District Attorney's Office on Tuesday announced CMPD Officer John Juhasz was justified in using deadly force against Delano Williams on August 2, 2019.

Illegal Immigrant Convicted In Deadly DWI Case And Released By The Meck County Sheriff Arrested By ICE

Federal agents have arrested a Mexican citizen who was released by a North Carolina sheriff's office after he was convicted and sentenced for a drunken driving death in January.

Lenoir Overdose Call Leads To Multiple Drug Trafficking Arrests

Lenoir Police say several people have been charged with trafficking narcotics after a call for an overdose on November 4th.

Woman Now In Critical Condition After Being Shot In Face By 15-Year-Old In Hickory

A 19-year-old woman is in serious condition after being shot in the face in Hickory on Monday night.

CMPD: Man Charged In 2004 Cold Case Homicide

CMPD detectives have charged a suspect in connection to the 2004 murder of a 29-year-old woman in southeast Charlotte.

3 Charged In Gaston County Human Trafficking Investigation

The Gastonia Police Department says three people have been arrested in connection to a seven-month long investigation into human trafficking.

Charges Filed Against Suspect Involved In Friday Officer-Involved Shooting In North Charlotte

Authorities have charged the man who they was the subject of a north Charlotte FBI Safe Street Task Force operation on November 1st that resulted in one officer being shot.

Reward Offered For Information Leading To Arrest

The Hickory Police Department is announcing a reward for information leading to the arrest of Robert Djuan Nelson Jr.

WANTED: Chester Torrence

The CMPD is asking for assistance locating a man who is wanted for disabling his electronic monitor.

Woman Sexually Assaulted On Greenway In North Charlotte

No arrests have been made after a woman was reportedly raped and robbed on a Greenway in North Charlotte.

New Photo Shows Suspect Vehicle Connected To Attempted Abduction At Rock Hill Bus Stop

Rock Hill Police have released a photo showing the actual suspect vehicle connected to the attempted abduction of two kids at a school bus stop off Patriot Parkway on October 15th.

Suspect Charged In Southwest Charlotte Shooting That Left One Person Seriously Injured

CMPD has charged man in connection to a shooting that sent one person to the hospital with life threatening injuries on October 21st.

Man Charged With Breaking Into Multiple Charlotte Apartments

CMPD says a man has been charged with breaking into several Charlotte area apartments, stealing credit cards and making fraudulent purchases online.

Ten Kings Mountain Area Businesses Accused Of Selling Alcohol To Minors

The Kings Mountain Police Department says several business have been issued citations for the sell of alcohol to customers under the age of 21.

Arrest In String Of Burglaries At Apartments In South End And Uptown

Police say 44-year-old Rahime McGlon has been following residents through the controlled access doors and gates at apartment complexes, then looking for unlocked apartments to enter.

Suspect Charged In Verbal Altercation That Turned Deadly Outside A South End Bojangles

Police say 22-year-old Demetrius Shivers-Adams has been charged with the October 21st murder of Ronnie Franklin.

NC House, Senate Pass S199: "Huge Step Forward For Women's Rights"

Women in North Carolina can now revoke consent. Senator Jeff Jackson, who has sponsored legislation for four years to close the loophole, calls Thursday's vote a "huge step forward for women's rights."

CMPD Asking For Help Identifying South Charlotte Armed Robbery Suspect

The CMPD is asking for the public's assistance in identifying a suspect wanted for two armed robberies at a south Charlotte shopping center.

Inmate Found Stabbed To Death At Alexander Correctional Institution

Officials say an inmate has died after being stabbed during an altercation with another inmate at the Alexander Correctional Institution Wednesday night.

Three Arrests Made As Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office Conducts Sex Offender Verification Called "Operation Watchdog 2019"

Three arrests were made during Operation Watchdog 2019 as law enforcement worked to verify the addresses of 944 registered sex offenders in Mecklenburg County.

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