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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.

Lincoln County Business Owner Fires Back After Charlotte Man Shoots Up Business In Broad Daylight

Authorities say they arrested a man who fired shots into a Lincoln County business during broad daylight.

Three Teens Charged In Robbery, Carjacking Case in West Charlotte

Police say they arrested three teens for their involvement in a robbery, carjacking case in west Charlotte.

Police: Suspect Steals Cigarettes After Hitting Clerk In The Face

Police are trying to identify a man they say hit a store clerk in the face Wednesday night and stole cigarettes.

WANTED BY CMPD: Ricardo Lamont Hampton

CMPD is trying to locate Ricardo Hampton, who is wanted on multiple charges.

CMPD Officer Charged With Simple Assault

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department says one of their officers has been charged with simple assault in connection to an incident that occurred over the weekend.

Teen Found Guilty Of Murdering College Baseball Player In West Charlotte

A jury has found 17-year-old Jahzion Wilson guilty of the murder of Zachary Finch. Wilson was tried as an adult even though he was 15-years-old when the shooting took place.

Lancaster County Deputies Charge Man With Trafficking Drugs

A Lancaster County man wanted on an outstanding warrant was arrested overnight Saturday on multiple drug and weapons related charges.

Hickory Men Face Multiple Charges After Walmart, Lowe's Thefts In Lincoln County

Lincoln County deputies have charged two men they say stole several items from a local Walmart and Lowe's late Tuesday evening.

Newton Domino's Employees Robbed At Gunpoint, 2 Suspects Wanted

Police are looking for two suspects they say robbed a Domino's at gunpoint overnight Wednesday.

Newton Police, Fire Investigating Overnight Arson

Newton Police and Fire are investigating an arson they say happened at a home shortly after midnight.

Victim Of Armed Robbery In Rock Hill Arrested Along With Suspects

Police say they arrested the victim of an armed robbery along with the suspects who are accused of robbing the victim at knifepoint.

CMPD Arrests Teen Accused Of Cutting Off Electronic Monitoring Device

Police say Jaydon Turay has been located and is in custody.

Man Convicted of Killing UNC Charlotte Student Bonds Out of Jail Ahead of New Trial

The man convicted of killing a UNC Charlotte student is out of jail, spending his first night in nearly nine years, at home. Mark Carver walked out of the Gaston County Jail and into the arms of his family, friends and supporters. What's next, as Carver's family celebrates, while another family grieves.

Man Charged With Beating Teenage Girlfriend To Death In Stanly County

The Stanly County Sheriff's Office says they charged a man for beating his teenage girlfriend to death.

Man Convicted Of Killing UNC Charlotte Student Released From Jail

Mark Carver, the man convicted by a jury in 2011 in the death of UNC Charlotte student Ira Yarmolenko, has been released from jail.

CMPD Charges Suspect In Two 2018 Armed Robbery Cases

Police have charged a man accused of robbing two businesses in September of 2018.

Suspects Wanted For Multiple Armed Robberies In Kings Mountain

Kings Mountain Police are trying to identify the suspects believed to be responsible for two armed robberies.

Man Shot In Bed By SWAT Officer In Burke County Located And Arrested After Walking Out Of Medical Facility

Authorities say Johnny Kaylor was located and arrested with a firearm in Catawba County by the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office on June 7th, after previously walking out of the medical center where he was receiving medical treatment.

CMPD Charges Suspect For South Charlotte Bank Robbery Suspect

The CMPD has charged 23-year-old Jajuan Ayyad Arnold for his involvement in a bank robbery at a Ballantyne bank Friday afternoon.

CMPD Asking For Assistance Locating Teen Who Cut Off Monitoring Device

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

Four Juveniles Charged With Robbing Delivery Driver In NW Charlotte

Detectives have charged four juvenile suspects with a robbery that occurred in northwest Charlotte on Tuesday evening.

Police Charge 2 In Connection To North Charlotte Drive-By Shooting

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department have charged two suspects in connection to a May 28th drive-by shooting.

Maiden Man Convicted Of Child Sex Crime Charges Dating Back To 1986

A Maiden man could spend up to 140 years in prison after being convicted of child sex related crimes dating back to 1986.

Three Suspects Charged In String Of Charlotte Armed Robberies

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department have charged three men accused of robbing businesses across the city.

Suspect Arrested After Teen Shot In Cleveland County

Cleveland County Sheriff's deputies have arrested the man they say shot a 14-year-old boy in the chest Thursday.

Woman Charged With Neglect After Alexander County Man Found Dead In Bathtub

The woman responsible for the care of an Alexander County man found dead inside his home has been charged with neglect following an investigation.

Two Suspects Wanted After Violent Home Invasion, Attempted Sexual Assault

CMPD is looking for two suspects accused of forcing their way into a woman's home and trying to sexually assault her early Thursday morning.

Undocumented Immigrant Returned To Meck County Jail After Federal Warrants Issued

The Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office says Luis Pineda-Anchecta was returned to the Mecklenburg County Detention Center after federal officials issued a federal warrant on Thursday.

Employees With Chesterfield County School District Accused Of Misusing Funds

The Sheriff's Office says two employees with the Chesterfield County School District are accused of misusing high school funds.

Lancaster Man Faces Multiple Drug, Weapon Related Charges

A 38-year-old Lancaster County man is facing multiple charges after deputies executed search warrants at his home on Tuesday.

Three Arrested During Lancaster County Drug Bust

The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office says three people were arrested on nearly 50 drug related charges following a home search on May 30th.

Gang Members With Assault Rifle, Ski Mask Lead Authorities On Two-County Chase; One Still Wanted

One suspect is in custody and another is wanted after fleeing a traffic stop and leading authorities on a two-county chase.

CMPD Arrests Teen Wanted For Removing Monitoring Device

CMPD says the BOLO for Zion Kilpatrick has been cancelled.

CMPD Seeks Suspect In East 8th Street Shooting

Police are trying to find the person responsible for a shooting Wednesday morning that sent one person to the hospital.

Man Charged With Setting Fire At Cabarrus County Courthouse

The Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office has charged a man they say set fire to the county courthouse in Concord on June 4th.

CMPD Rookie Officer Charged With DWI, Speeding Over 100 MPH

A probationary police officer with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has been charged with DWI and speeding.

"SouthPark Susan" From Viral Harassment Video Pleads Guilty In Court, Sentenced To Probation

Susan Westwood, the woman also known as SouthPark Susan, pled guilty to the charges she faced following a viral video showing her harassing two women in south Charlotte.

Police: UNC Charlotte Shooting Suspect Planned Attack For Months

Police say the man charged with fatally shooting two students and wounding four others in a North Carolina university classroom told them he'd planned the shooting for months but gave up the assault after he was tackled and brought to the floor.

East Charlotte Armed Robbery Suspect Wanted By Police

Police are trying to identify the man they say robbed a business in east Charlotte overnight Saturday.

Union County Man Faces Over 50 Charges Related To Mail Theft

A Union County man faces more than 50 charges related mail theft cases reported throughout the county.

Police Asking For Help In Identifying Suspect Responsible For Sexual Assault

CMPD is asking the public for help in identifying a person responsible for a sexual assault overnight Monday.

Lancaster County Drug Task Force Makes Two Arrests On Multiple Charges

Agents with the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office Drug Task Force arrested two suspects on May 24th, which resulted in multiple drug related charges.

Davidson Police Investigating After Series Of Vehicle Thefts, Break-Ins

The Davidson Police Department says they are investigating a series of vehicle thefts and vehicle break-ins since June 1, 2019.

Police Investigating After Person Shot In Uptown Charlotte

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating after someone was shot in Uptown Charlotte.

Domestic Violence Suspect Now Wanted For Murder After Woman Found Dead In Lancaster County

Derrick McIlwain, 41, is now wanted for the murder of 36-year-old Kimberly Alger. She was found dead on May 29th near the back deck of a vacant home on Spirit Road in the Rich Hill Community.

9th Annual Keep Pounding 5K Hosts Largest Crowd Yet

Money raised from the 5K benefits Levine Cancer Institute and Levine Children's Hospital. This year, the race took participants back inside Bank of America Stadium (previously closed to runners during the past few races due to stadium renovations).

CMPD Arrests Suspect In Overnight Armed Robbery

Police have arrested a man they say robbed a business early Monday morning in east Charlotte.

Gun Found On Independence High School Grounds

Reports say a weapon and ammunition were found on Independence High School grounds Monday morning.

Mother Cited After Police Say She Left Her Child In A Hot Car At Northlake Mall

A mother was issued a citation Wednesday after police say she went inside a mall and left her 3-year-old child in the car.

'Person Of Interest' Apprehended, Charged In Catawba County Homicide Case

According to the Catawba County Sheriff's Office, 32-year-old Justin Drew Dalton was located and arrested on Thursday, May 30th shortly before midnight. He is accused of murdering Emden Lee Syres Jr. on May 29th.

FBI: Suspected 'Ball Cap Bandit' And Former Deputy Arrested By Albemarle Police

Albemarle Police have arrested the man accused of robbing a credit union on March 25th.

Man Charged With Second Mid-90s Sexual Assault Cold Case

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has charged a 59-year-old man in connection to a second sexual assault cold case from the mid-90s.

CMPD Recovers Stolen Furniture, Charges Two Suspects

CMPD has charged two suspects in connection to several cases involving furniture being stolen from front porches.

Charlotte Murder Suspect Still On FBI's Top 10 Most Wanted List

A Charlotte murder suspect is now wanted by the FBI.

Union County Man Charged With Statutory Rape

A Union County man was arrested Saturday after being accused of having sexual relations with an underage teen.

Authorities Investigating After Gastonia Church's Cross Set On Fire

Authorities in Gastonia are investigating after someone set fire to a local church's cross.

Man Wanted After Police Say He Tried To Hit A Medical Responder With His Jeep

Gastonia Police are trying to find the man they say tried to hit a medical responder with his Jeep on May 13th.

Police Need Help Identifying Uptown Charlotte Shooting Suspect

Police need your help identifying a man accused of shooting someone in Uptown Charlotte Wednesday morning.

Panic At University City Pool Party After CMPD Says Multiple People Fired Gun Shots

It happened at The Flats on Mallard Creek apartment complex. One person is recovering as police search for the shooters.

Man Robbed At Gunpoint After Being Lured To Indian Trail For Sex

A man was robbed at gunpoint Saturday morning after authorities say he went to a home expecting to meet a woman for sex.

North Meck High School Student To Be Charged After Shooting Threat Places Multiple Schools On Lockdown

Multiple schools were placed on lockdown after a student made an anonymous threat Tuesday at North Mecklenburg High School.

Man Arrested On Multiple Drug Charges After Deputies Respond To Domestic Dispute

An Iredell County man is facing multiple drug charges after deputies say they responded to a domestic dispute on Friday, May 24th.

Hickory Man Charged With Assaulting, Robbing Man He Met On Social Dating Site

The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office has charged a suspect they say assaulted and robbed a Taylorsville man at the Lincoln County Walking Trail on May 22nd.

Five Arrested After Deputies Say They Observed Suspicious Behavior In Statesville

Five people are facing various drug and larceny charges after Iredell County Deputies say they observed them acting suspiciously in a Statesville parking lot.

Matthews Police Need Help Identifying Two Suspects Accused Of Stealing From Target

Matthews Police need help identifying two people who are accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of merchandise at Target.

Police: Mom Throws Punches When Kids Splashed At Splash Pad

A Charlotte mother is warning others after she says another mom attacked her at Latta Park in Dilworth Sunday afternoon.

Church Bus Driver Charged Following Fiery Crash That Left One Dead And 4 Injured

An activity bus belonging to Victory Christian Center crashed into a concrete barrier on I-77 and burst into flames Sunday afternoon, killing one passenger and injuring 4 others - including the driver.

Armed Robbery Suspect Caught After Pursuit On I-85

Kenneth Massey has been charged with committing 5 armed robberies in 3 days at businesses across Charlotte. Massey was caught following a chase that led officers and state troopers from Charlotte to Cherokee County on Sunday.

Matthews Police Searching For Two Men Accused Of Stealing From Lowe's Home Improvement

Matthews Police are searching for two men accused of stealing from Lowe's Home Improvement.

Fourteen People Accused Of Stealing Following Sting Operation At Lowes In Matthews

The Matthews Police Department announced the arrests of several individuals following an organized retail theft sting operation at the Lowe’s Home Improvement store in Matthews.

Deputies Investigating Armed Robbery At The Cubbard Express In Burke County

Deputies are investigating an armed robbery that happened at The Cubbard Express on Old N.C. Highway 10 in Hildebran.

SWAT Situation In Southwest Charlotte Lasts Nine Hours Before Suspect Surrenders

Police say they arrested the man who barricaded himself inside a southwest Charlotte apartment building for nine hours.

Mecklenburg County Detention Officer Fired Following Arrest

A detention officer for the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office has been terminated after being arrested.

Matthews Police Need Help Identifying Accused Fraud Suspects

Matthews Police need your help identifying three suspects accused of fraud.

Police Arrest Three Suspects After Security Guard Fires Shots During Armed Robbery In East Charlotte

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department have identified Chavez Peoples, Anthony Henry, and Averin Washington as suspects in this armed robbery, according to a news release.