CMPD Investigating Four Shootings That Happened Within 15 Minutes In Charlotte
CMPD is investigating four shootings that happened within 15 minutes overnight in Charlotte.
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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.Β
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.Β
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.Β
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.Β
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.Β
Public Will Get To See What Led Up To Deadly Officer-Involved Shooting
A judge made the decision Thursday.Β 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.Β
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.
Medic On Scene Of West Charlotte Shooting
Medic says they are on the scene of a reported shooting in west Charlotte.
Lincoln County Man Charged With Sexually Assaulting Two Children
Detectives with the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office have charged a man with sexually assaulting two children.
Man Accused Of Displaying Gun During Larceny Attempt At Matthew's Lowe's
Police say a man flashed a gun at an employee at a local Lowe's during a larceny attempt.
MUST WATCH: Video Shows Charlotte Jewelry Store Owner Fighting Off Armed Robber
Video shows two masked men walking into Sandro Barreto's Jewelry & Repair store on South Boulevard.
Cleveland County Murder Suspect Arrested
Shelby Police say the man wanted for killing Tyrand Hopper on March 30th has been arrested.
Wanted By CMPD: Adam Socrates Reed
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is trying to locate 20-year-old Adam Reed.
Man Wanted For Armed Robbery At Charlotte Area Domino's
CMPD is trying to identify the man they say robbed a Domino's in east Charlotte on Tuesday.
Hickory Police Release Surveillance Photos Of Wanted Armed Robbery Suspect
Police are looking for a man they say robbed a convenience store at gunpoint Tuesday night.
CMPD Searching For Man Accused Of Cutting Off Electronic Monitoring Device
Officers with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department need your help locating Joseph Bennett.Β
"Put The Guns Down" -- Family Of Homicide Victim React To CMPD Crime Statistics
CMPD released their first quarter crime statistics of 2019.Β Homicides are up significantly. The aftermath of many of these violent crimes is heartbroken families.Β
Former Statesville Area Athletic Director Wanted On Over 70 Charges For Sexual Assault Involving Student Arrested
Iredell County deputies say Derone McNeill has been arrested in connection to the sexual assault of a student between 2012 and 2014.
Registered Sex Offender Charged With Kidnapping Co-Worker In Rowan County
A registered sex offender has been charged with kidnapping after authorities say he gave a co-worker a ride and refused to let her out of the car in Rowan County, on Monday.Β
College Students & Community Activists Gathered To Protest The Growing Violence In Charlotte
We've had 34 homicides in the city so far this year.Β Dozens of UNC Charlotte students showed up to Romare Bearden Park for the event.
Motorist Says He Was Shot At While Driving On I-485 In Matthews
Police are investigating after a motorist was reportedly shot at while driving on I-485 in Matthews.Β
Matthews Police Asking For Help Identifying Suspects Who Stole Wallet, Made Fraudulent Purchases
The Matthews Police Department is asking for help identifying two suspects who made fraudulent purchases with stolen credit cards.Β
Mary Curtis: Finding the Solution to Growing Gun Violence in Charlotte
Community activists are calling on people to help find a solution to end gun violence in Charlotte.
Three Charged After Lying To Authorities About Accidental Shooting
The Catawba County Sheriff's Office has charged three men accused of lying to authorities after an accidental shooting Tuesday night.
Boone Police Arrest Suspects Accused Of Ditching Drugs, Stolen Gun At Hotel
Police have charged two suspects they say tried to dispose of drugs and a stolen weapon inside a hotel Monday afternoon.
Suspect Wanted After Robbing Convenience Store With Stun Gun
Police are searching for a man they say robbed a convenience store overnight with a stun gun.
Three Charged Following Charlotte Drug Investigation
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have charged three suspects with multiple drug related offenses after serving a search warrant on March 28th.
Cleveland County Inmate Charged With Killing Another Inmate
Authorities have charged an inmate with killing another inmate in Cleveland County.
NCGOP Chairman, Several Others Indicted In Federal Corruption Probe
A federal criminal indictment unsealed today in the Western District of North Carolina charges the founder and Chairman of a multinational investment company, a company consultant and two North Carolina political figures with public corruption and bribery, for their alleged participation in a bribery scheme involving independent expenditure accounts and improper campaign contributions.
Lincoln County Mother Charged After Child Seriously Injured In Lawn Mower Accident
A Lincoln County woman has been charged with felony child abuse in connection with a lawn mower accident that seriously injured her 8-year-old son.
Suspect Charged After Man Found Dead In South Charlotte Residence; Victim Identified
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has charged 21-year-old Andrew Houston with Murder of 24-year-old Jonathan Holt Whitlow, after Whitlow's body was found inside a south Charlotte residence, on Sunday morning.
Caught On Camera: Video Shows Man Crashing Stolen Ambulance Into Several Vehicles In East Charlotte
Police say a man is in custody for stealing an ambulance and then crashing it into several vehicles in east Charlotte.
Charlotte Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Minor In Iredell County
A Charlotte man is facing multiple charges following an investigation into the sexual assault of a minor.
Police Investigating After UNCC Student's Car Stolen At Gunpoint
Officers are investigating after a UNCC student was robbed of their car at gunpoint at an apartment complex near campus.
Two Charged After Weekend Armed Robbery
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have charged two suspects accused of armed robbery over the weekend.
SLED Arrests Former Chester County Deputy On Several Charges
A former Chester County deputy was arrested Friday on several charges related to misconduct while in office.
Guardian, Brother Charged With Physically Abusing Child In Iredell County
A child's guardian and his brother have been charged with physically abusing the boy, including fracturing his face, in Statesville, after someone filed a report with authorities.
Governor Offers Reward In 2015 Mecklenburg County Murder Case
Governor Roy Cooper says the State is now offering a $5,000 reward in the 2015 murder case involving 7-year-old Kevin Rodas.
Feline Crime Syndicate Thwarted!
A syndicate of felines accused of multiple claw-ful crimes including cat burglary, catnapping and catnip possession with intent to distri-cute, have been lap-prehended!
"I Knew My Baby Was Gone."--Mother Of Woman Killed In Crossfire Speaks Out
Three people are charged in connection to a deadly shooting of Kendal Crank. CMPD says the 27-year-old got caught in the crossfire.
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