Independence High Student Charged With Threatening Student With Knife
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Two Men Charged With Trafficking Methamphetamine In Lenoir
Two men have been charged with trafficking methamphetamine following a traffic stop in Lenoir, North Carolina.
Suspects Charged Following Homicide Outside South Charlotte Restaurant
The CMPD has arrested two men wanted in connection with the Monday, April 29th murder of 41-year-old Domingo Venancio-Tapia outside of a South Charlotte Restaurant.
Two Arrested After Woman Killed, Man Injured In East Charlotte Shooting Sunday
Police say they arrested a man for shooting two people, killing one of them, in east Charlotte Sunday afternoon.
Two Suspects Wanted In Connection To Matthews Verizon Store Robbery
Police are trying to identify two suspects wanted for breaking into and robbing a Verizon store early Friday morning.
Former Catawba County Sheriff's Captain Pleads Guilty To Charges In Stalking Case
A former Catawba County Sheriff's Office captain and candidate pleaded guilty Monday to several charges related to a 2017 stalking case involving his ex-girlfriend.
Man Sentenced To Life In Prison For Toddler's Death In 2016
A man found guilty of killing a 2-year-old boy in 2016 will now serve the rest of his life in prison.
Two Suspects Carjack, Rob Victim At Gunpoint In Matthews
Matthews Police have arrested one suspect and are trying to find another accused of robbing a victim at gunpoint and stealing his car early Saturday morning.
Suspects Wanted For Abandoning Animals In Rutherford County
Authorities are trying to identify two suspects accused of abandoning their dogs after being told the animal shelter was closed.
Police Arrest Armed Robbery Suspect After Vehicle Chase
Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department charged Jordan Williams, 24, for his involvement in an armed robbery and vehicle theft that happened in southeast Charlotte.
Mint Hill Youth Basketball Commissioner Charged With Fraud
A Mint Hill youth basketball official is facing fraud charges following an investigation by the Union County Sheriff's Office.
Suspect Charged In Deadly West Charlotte Shooting
Police have charged a suspect with the murder of 40-year-old man in west Charlotte on Sunday.
Police: Woman Charged After Striking, Killing Man And Two Dogs With Vehicle In Kannapolis
A Kannapolis woman has been charged after authorities say she struck and killed a man and his two dogs with her vehicle Monday morning.
Assistance Requested In Identifying Car Break-In Suspects In Mooresville
The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance with identifying suspects who broke into several vehicles.
Suspect, Victim Identified After Man Stabs And Kills Roommate In East Charlotte
The CMPD has charged a man with murder after they say he stabbed and killed his roommate in an east Charlotte apartment early Friday morning.
CMPD Launches Community Policing Crisis Response Team
On Saturday, April 27th, 2019, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Community Policing Crisis Response Team (CPCRT) will begin its first day in the field with the mission to provide a professional response to persons in a behavioral health crisis in the Charlotte community.
Man Arrested On Multiple Drug Charges After Shooting In Lancaster County
A man is facing multiple drug charges after an investigation into a shooting reported early Wednesday morning.
CMPD: Missing 27-Year-Old Man Found
Police say Cooper Robertson has been located and is no longer considered missing.
Gastonia Man Charged With Making False Bomb Threat At Lincoln County Business
The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office says they have charged a Gastonia man with making a false bomb threat against a business in January.
Hickory Police Seek Suspect In 3 Armed Robberies Cases
Police are trying to identify a man they say may have committed three armed robberies at local businesses.
Authorities Asking For Assistance Identifying Man Who Broke Into Lincoln County Emergency Communications Building
Authorities are trying to identify a man suspected of breaking into the new Lincoln County E911 Communications building earlier this week.
Rock Hill Police Searching For Suspect In Walgreens Robbery
Police are investigating an overnight robbery that occurred at a Walgreens near Winthrop University overnight.
Cleveland County Authorities Investigating Catalytic Converter Thefts
Authorities in Cleveland County are trying to identify the individuals responsible for a rash of catalytic converter thefts in the area.
Lincoln County Man Charged With Sexually Assaulting Relative
Lincoln County authorities have charged a 52-year-old man after, they say, he sexually assaulted a female a relative earlier this week.
CMPD Releases Video Of Officer Involved Shooting Of Michael Kelley In West Charlotte
A Superior Court judge has granted a media request authorizing the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department to release body-worn camera footage of the January 16, 2019, officer involved shooting incident involving Michael Kelley.
Four Shootings in Charlotte Neighborhoods in 15 Minutes
Homes and cars riddled with bullets early Tuesday morning in North and Northwest Charlotte after four shootings within 15 minutes of one another.
Hickory Police Issue Warning About Jury Duty Phone Scam
A jury duty scam has prompted Hickory Police to issue a warning to residents.
Two Suspects Accused Of Making $1500 Purchase With Stolen Credit Card
Police are trying to identify two suspects accused of making a $1,500 purchase with a stolen credit card Sunday afternoon.
Lincoln County Man Arrested On Multiple Drug Charges
The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office says a man was arrested Monday after detectives executed a search warrant at his Maiden area home.
Armed Robbery Suspect Wanted In Albemarle
Police are trying to find a person they say robbed a local convenience store late Sunday night.
Hickory Man Arrested After Telling Authorities He Had AK-47, Grenades And Resisting Arrest In Alexander County
A Hickory man has been charged with impairment and resisting arrest following his refusal to comply with law enforcement commands after wrecking a vehicle in Alexander County.
Conover Man Sentenced To 6-8 Years For Trafficking Methamphetamine
Nhia Vue, 27, of Conover, has been convicted of Trafficking in Methamphetamine by Possession, Trafficking in Methamphetamine by Transportation, and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon during Catawba County Superior Court.
Iredell County Sheriff's Office Asking For Assistance Locating Larceny Suspsect
The Iredell County Sheriff's Office is asking for assistance locating a larceny suspect.
CMPD Investigating Four Shootings That Happened Within 15 Minutes In Charlotte
CMPD is investigating four shootings that happened within 15 minutes overnight in Charlotte.
Lancaster Man Charged With Trafficking Drugs
Deputies with the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office say they arrested a man for trafficking drugs.
Gaston County Man Arrested Following Standoff With Police
A Gaston County man has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses following a standoff with police Monday.
Some City Council Members Want SBI Oversight in CMPD Officer-Involved Shootings
Some Charlotte City Council members are calling on the State Bureau of Investigations to have oversight in deadly CMPD officer-involved shootings.
Police: Gastonia House Fire Was The Result Of Arson
Officials with the Gastonia Fire and Police Departments are investigating an arson that occurred over the weekend.
Shooting Suspect Wanted By Salisbury Police
Police are trying to find a suspect accused of shooting a man at an apartment complex Sunday evening.
Cherryville Man Accused Of Recording Girls On His Yacht In Myrtle Beach Pleads Guilty
A Cherryville man arrested in June of 2018 for secretly recording several girls taking a shower on his yacht in Myrtle Beach has pleaded guilty to child porn charges.
Student Suspended After Setting Fire In Lake Norman HS Bathroom
A 14-year-old student has been suspended after authorities say he set fire to a boys bathroom Thursday afternoon.
Lancaster County Shooting Leads To 8 Arrests On Multiple Charges
Deputies have charged eight suspects with multiple crimes following a reported shooting on April 9th.
Caregiver Charged With Exploiting Elderly Victim
A Maiden woman is facing charges after authorities say she took money from an elderly man's bank account without his knowledge.
Hickory Police Are Looking For Suspect In Overnight Armed Robbery
Police are trying to identify the suspect wanted in connection to an armed robbery overnight.
Authorities Identify Two Men Found Dead Inside Iredell County Home
Authorities in Iredell County have identified the two men found dead inside a Mooresville home Wednesday afternoon.
Traffic Stop Leads To Deputies Finding Meth And Nearly $10,000 In Counterfeit Money
Deputies say a traffic stop in Iredell County led them to finding meth and nearly $10,000 in counterfeit money.
CMPD Asks Public For Help Identifying Robbery Suspect
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is trying to identify a suspect wanted in connection to an armed robbery.
Shooting Investigation Underway In East Charlotte
Police are investigating after a person was shot near an apartment complex in east Charlotte.
Man Charged With Setting Several Fires In Albemarle
A man has been charged with setting several fires in Albemarle overnight.
Escaped Randolph Correctional Center Inmate Apprehended
Authorities say an inmate who escaped from the Randolph Correctional Center on April 17th has been apprehended.
Woman Charged With Accidentally Killing Hickory Teen Sentenced To Four Months
On Tuesday, Cheyenne Kenniston pleaded guilty to Involuntary Manslaughter and was sentenced in the death of a 17-year-old Hickory girl.
Iredell County Man Charged With Sexually Assaulting Teen While Living At Her Home
A 49-year-old man is facing multiple charges after authorities say he sexually assaulted a 14-year-old girl several times over the course of three years.
Lancaster County Deputies Charge Teens Accused Of Damaging Property With Slingshots
Authorities have charged two teenagers accused of using slingshots to damage property throughout several Lancaster County communities.
Man Wanted For Threatening Rowan County Judge
The Rowan County Sheriff's Office says Keng Vang is wanted for threatening the life of Rowan County Chief District Court Judge Charlie Brown.
CMPD Releases Body Camera Video From Deadly Officer-Involved Shooting At NW Charlotte Burger King
The CMPD has released the body-cam footage from the deadly officer involved shooting at a Burger King in northwest Charlotte last month.
Iredell County Man Facing Child Sex Crime Charges For Second Time In Four Months
An Iredell County man has been arrested for the second time in four months for sex crimes involving a child.
CMPD Asking For Assistance Locating Man Wanted For Disabled Monitoring Device
The CMPD is asking for assistance locating a man wanted for disabling his electronic monitoring device.
Valdese Man Charged With Possession Of Meth
A Burke County man is facing drugs charges after authorities searched his home on April 1st.
CMPD Arrests Suspect Wanted After Cutting Off Electronic Monitor
CMPD says Lester Artis has been located and taken into custody.
One Dead Following North Charlotte Double Shooting; Victim Identified
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has identified the man who was killed in a north Charlotte double shooting overnight.
Police Arrest Wanted Homicide Suspect
On Friday, Gaston County Police arrested Salvador Marquez on an outstanding homicide warrant.
Former Detention Center Officer Charged With Misconduct In Office
Agents of the S.C. Law Enforcement Division arrested a former Chester County Detention Center officer in connection with illicit activities with an inmate.
Funeral Arrangements Released For Two Victims In Chesterfield County Triple Homicide
According to Sadie Linton's obituary, funeral services for 3-year-old Sadie and her mother Hailey Brown will take place Saturday, April 13th.
Teen Charged With Killing Both His Parents In Watauga County
A 17-year-old boy is facing murder charges after authorities say his mother and father were found dead Wednesday night.
Former Chester County Detention Officer Arrested For "Illicit Activities With An Inmate"
A former officer with the Chester County Detention Center has been arrested on charges involving illicit activities with an inmate.
Suspect Wanted For Deadly March 23rd Shooting Arrested In Wisconsin
Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department have charged a man in connection to a homicide investigation on Parkaire Lane.
Over 500 Grams Of Meth Seized In The Parking Lot Of A Stanly County Liquor Store
Authorities have charged two suspects with trafficking methamphetamine after more than 500 grams were seized in a liquor store parking lot on Thursday.
Former York County Deputy Gets No Prison Time For Sex While On Duty, In Uniform
A former York County deputy has avoided prison time after agreeing to plead guilty to paying for sex with a woman who also was wanted on criminal charges.
Parent Involved In Local Marching Band's Booster Club Charged With Embezzlement
Officials say a parent involved in the booster club for West Rowan Middle School's band has been charged with embezzling funds.
Search Warrant Leads To Felony Drug Arrests In Iredell County
Deputies say a knock and talk meeting with a resident in Troutman ended with two people being arrested on felony drug charges.
Hickory Police Investigating Armed Robbery At Convenience Store
Hickory Police say they are searching for man who robbed a convenience store at gunpoint Thursday evening.
Police Searching For Two Suspects After Man Carjacked In Matthews
Police say they are searching for two suspects after a man was carjacked in Matthews.
Hickory Murder-Suicide Ends With Two Teens Dead, 3-Year-Old Wounded
Hickory Police are investigating a murder-suicide that left two teens dead and a three-year-old injured.
Public Will Get To See What Led Up To Deadly Officer-Involved Shooting
A judge made the decision Thursday. Community activists are anxious to see what happened when an officer shot 27-year-old Danquirs Franklin.
One Shot In East Charlotte
A person has been taken to the hospital after a shooting in east Charlotte Thursday night.
Police Investigating Overnight Shooting That Sent 13-Year-Old To Hospital
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are still investigating an overnight shooting that sent one teen to the hospital.
Statesville Police Trying To Identify Boost Mobile Robbery Suspect
Police are trying to identify a man they say robbed a Boost Mobile store Saturday morning.
Body Cam Video Could Be Released Thursday in West Charlotte Officer-Involved Shooting
The battle over CMPD body camera video of a deadly officer-involved shooting will play out in court on Thursday. Community activists and protesters have been calling for CMPD to release that video for several weeks.
Suspect In Custody After Standoff At Concord Apartment Complex
Concord Police say a man who barricaded himself inside an apartment following a domestic incident Wednesday evening is in custody.
Second Man Charged In 2013 Killing Of Sleeping, Pregnant Teen In West Charlotte
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has charged a second suspect in the 2013 murder of a pregnant woman in west Charlotte.
CMPD Launches Educational Campaign To Explain Process Of Officer-Involved Shooting Investigations
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) is launching an educational campaign about the officer-involved shooting investigation process as well as the body worn camera video release procedure to help the community understand methods involved and timing associated with the release of information.
Three Bladed Items Recovered During Safety Screening At Garinger High School
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) conducted safety screenings in all classrooms within one campus building at Garinger High School this morning Wednesday, April 10.
Taking Rapists Off The Streets: The Challenges Of Getting A Guilty Verdict
States consider sexual assaults and rapes the most serious crimes after murder, and getting a guilty verdict in those cases is challenging.
Tax Payment Scam In Cabarrus County Prompts Warning For Residents
The Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office is investigating a letter that reportedly tried to scam a resident out of nearly $70,000.
Lancaster County Man Arrested On Child Porn Charges
An Indian Trail man is facing multiple felony charges related to the sexual exploitation of a minor.
Man Charged With Intentionally Setting North Charlotte Apartment Fire
Detectives have charged the man who they say intentionally set a fire at a north Charlotte apartment complex, causing significant damage.
CMPD Asking For Help Identifying West Charlotte Armed Robbery Suspect
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is asking for help identifying a man wanted for the armed robbery of a west Charlotte cell phone store, on Monday.
Juvenile Arrested For Armed Robbery In Catawba County
A juvenile was arrested Monday afternoon in connection to an armed robbery at a Circle K convenience store.
Chester Police Investigating Two Shootings
Chester Police are investigating two different shootings that happened over the weekend.
Fifteen People Arrested Following 'Operation Spring Sweep 2019' In Iredell County
On Monday morning, the Iredell County Sheriff's Department conducted Operation Spring Sweep 2019 in an effort to serve multiple arrest warrants for numerous drug crimes.
Covenant Day School Employee Arrested For Sex Crimes In Union County
Investigators say a man who worked at Covenant Day School in Matthews has been charged with several sex crimes.
Huntersville Police Department Seeking Assistance Identifying Car Break-In Suspects
The Huntersville Police Department says at least eight cars were broken into over the weekend and are asking for help identifying suspects.
Police Searching For Answers After Sunday Morning Homicide
Detectives are conducting a homicide investigation on Delta Crossing Lane after a call for service came in at 1:46 a.m. on Sunday morning.
2019 Homicide Count Climbs To 35 In Charlotte As Residents Gather To Honor Victims
There has been a spike in violence across the city as Charlotte's homicide count climbs to 35 in just four months.
Wanted By CMPD: Sidney Wayne Williams
CMPD is trying to locate Sidney Williams after they say he cut off his electronic monitor Friday.
CMPD Identifies Man Found Dead Near CPCC, Investigating As Homicide
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department says they are investigating a homicide after a man was found dead near Central Piedmont Community College.
Suspects Arrested In Connection To Two Charlotte Area Armed Robberies
CMPD has charged two suspects for their alleged involvement in two armed robberies on April 1st.
Man Charged With Stabbing Concord Woman Inside Her Home
Police have charged a man accused of stabbing his girlfriend multiple times in her home Friday morning during a domestic dispute.
Lancaster County Drug Round-Up Results In 50 Suspects Facing Multiple Charges
The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office says a drug round-up which started Wednesday morning has resulted in 50 suspects facing multiple charges.
Mooresville Police Charge 4 Teens With Breaking Into Vehicles, Leading Officers On Pursuit
Police have charged four teens accused of breaking into vehicles and leading officers on a pursuit.
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