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.
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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.
Three Charged With Murder After Woman Shot And Killed While Driving On N. Tryon Street
The CMPD has charged three people in the death of a 27-year-old woman killed by crossfire while driving on N. Tryon Street Thursday afternoon.
Two Shot, One With Life Threatening Injuries, In East Charlotte
Two people were taken to Atrium Health with serious injuries after a shooting in east Charlotte Friday morning.
Woman Killed in Crossfire in Charlotte
North Tryon Street at 28th Street was still closed hours later. The woman was just driving down the road Thursday night, when she was shot and killed inside her car. Now, the search for the shooters, as her family grieves.
Newton Man Arrested For Robbing Multiple Convenience Stores
Police have charged 36-year-old Walter Smith after two convenience stores were robbed within six hours.
Lancaster Man Charged With Trafficking Meth
A Lancaster man is charged with trafficking methamphetamine following his arrest on March 15th.
Fort Mill Man Arrested For Several Union County Burglaries In The Firethorne Community
Deputies say a 27-year-old Fort Mill, South Carolina resident is facing a number of charges following a string of burglaries in the Firethorne Country Club neighborhood.
South Charlotte Home Targeted By Swatters Four Times
It's a dangerous prank, prompting police to send the SWAT team to homes. We're learning about new cases of swatting, this time in South Charlotte.
Man And Woman Accused Of Keeping Teen In Basement, Using Her As Sex Slave
Authorities in North Carolina have filed charges against a man and a woman after investigators determined a 15-year-old girl was kept in a basement and sexually abused for more than a month last summer.
Suspect Charged In Connection To Several Burke And Caldwell County Drive-By Shootings
Officials say the person wanted for shooting at multiple homes and businesses throughout Burke and Caldwell Counties has been arrested.
Hickory Police Seek Armed Robbery Suspect
Police in Hickory are trying to locate the man they say robbed a convenience store at gunpoint Monday night.
Two People Walk Into Medic Headquarters Suffering From Gunshot Wounds
Police are investigation after two people walked into Medic Headquarters in west Charlotte suffering from gunshot wounds.
Suspect Charged After Shooting Sunday At The Concord Mills AMC Movie Theater
Panic at Concord Mills after a gunman opened fire inside the movie theater. It all started as an argument over seating. One person is hurt. Police are still searching for the shooter.
Albemarle Bank Robbery Suspect Wanted By Police
Police are looking for a man they say robbed a bank late Monday afternoon.
Huntersville Mother Charged In Death Of Her 4-Year-Old Son
Huntersville Police have charged Lashonda Hudson, 36, with the murder of her 4-year-old son in October of 2018.
Cornelius Police Seek Third Shooting Suspect
Police are searching for a third suspect in connection to a shooting Friday night that sent one man to the hospital in serious condition.
Rowan County Man Wanted For Child Sex Crimes Arrested
The Rowan County Sheriff's Office says a man wanted for sex crimes involving a minor has been arrested.
CMPD: Woman Charged In Northeast Charlotte Homicide, Victim Identified
CMPD says they are investigating a homicide that happened in northeast Charlotte.
Monroe Man Charged With Fatally Shooting 71-Year-Old Roomate
Police in Monroe have charged a 29-year-old man for shooting and killing a 71-year-old man they say he lived with.Β
Statesville Man Charged With Sexually Assaulting Juvenile In 2016
A Statesville man has been arrested and is charged with sexually assaulting a juvenile on several occasions in 2016.Β
CMPD: Man Arrested For Secretly Recording Unclothed 14-Year-Old Girl
Police say they arrested a man for secretly recording a 14-year-old girl who was unclothed.
Authorities Arrest Alexander County Murder Suspect With Loaded AR-15
An Alexander County man has been charged with murder after authorities say he shot and killed a man during an altercation.Β Β
Police Make Arrest In East Charlotte Murder From February
Police say they charged Antoine Watkins for his involvement in the murder of Na-Zea Scott on McAlway Road on February 9th, 2019.
Police Charge Woman Who Ran From Deadly Accident Involving Motorcyclist
A woman has been charged after police say she ran from an accident that killed a motorcyclist in west Charlotte Friday night.
Suspect Wanted On Vehicle Theft Crimes Arrested Following Friday Standoff
A man wanted on felony warrants related to vehicle theft crimes in Burke and McDowell Counties has been arrested.
"Crowd Fight" Prompts Heavy Police Response At Harding University High School
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police were called to Harding University High School in response to an "incident" Friday afternoon.
CMPD Asking For Assistance Locating Three Suspects Who Disabled Monitoring Devices
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is asking for assistance locating three individuals who cut off their electronic monitoring devices.Β
CMPD Charges Man In 1981 Sexual Assault Cold Case
CMPD's Cold Case Unit has charged Johnny Ealey, 65, in connection with two cases which occurred in 1981.
Teen Charged With Burglary In East Charlotte
A teen has been charged for his involvement in multiple burglaries in east Charlotte.
Police Trying To Identify 'Subjects Of Interest' Following Confederate Statue Vandalism
Police are trying to identify two people captured on surveillance following the reported vandalism of the Confederate Statue "Fame."
Lincolnton Man Charged With Animal Cruelty After Several Dogs Found Dead From Starvation
Several dogs in Lincoln County are dead after the owner tells deputies he forgot about them while working and staying in Charlotte and going through a bad separation.
Iredell County Man Charged With Impersonating Officer
A man is facing multiple charges after deputies say he was seen impersonating an officer on Tuesday.
Suspect Charged With Shooting Teen In South Charlotte
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have charged a suspect with shooting a teen in south Charlotte Wednesday night.
Sheriff says Privilege at Play After Complaints About Speed Trap in Cornelius
Sheriff Garry McFadden isn't backing down after a speed trap caused controversy in Cornelius. Neighbors think they were targeted, while the Sheriff says privilege is at play.
Concord Man Convicted of Rape 43 Years Ago Appeals Decision to Federal Court
Ronnie Long has been behind bars for more than four decades. If three Federal Judges rule in his favor, the Concord native may soon walk free.
Police Charge Suspect Accused Of Breaking Into Multiple Vehicles
CMPD has charged a man they say broke into two vehicles overnight Wednesday.
Stolen Vehicle Case Results In Drug Bust, Two Arrests
Police have charged two suspects after a License Plate Reader (LPR) hit on a stolen vehicle led officers to an alleged drug deal in northwest Charlotte.
CMPD Investigating East Charlotte Shooting
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a shooting that sent one person to the hospital Wednesday afternoon.
Police Identify Three Suspects Charged After Wild Chase Through Charlotte
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has identified the three suspects arrested following a high-speed chase through parts of Charlotte Tuesday afternoon.
Huntersville Police Need Help Identifying Weekend Armed Robbery Suspect
Huntersville Police are trying to identify a suspect they say robbed at least one convenience store over the weekend.
Former State Rep. Rodney Moore Booked On Charges Related To Campaign Finance Fraud
Former state Rep. Rodney Moore of Charlotte was indicted on Monday by a Mecklenburg County grand jury. Also included in the indictment is Moore's campaign treasurer, Tammy Neal.
Authorities Recover Several Firearms Stolen From Catawba County Residences
Authorities have recovered stolen firearms from several residences in Catawba County and say charges are pending on the accused suspect.
Police: Man Arrested For Putting Cameras In Tanning Area At Hickory Planet Fitness
A Catawba County man has been charged with peeping after police say he placed a recording device in the tanning area of a Hickory Planet Fitness.Β
Gaston County Mugshots March 19th
Check out the Gaston County mugshots from March 19th.
Man Charged With Kidnapping, Sexually Assaulting Child Off West Charlotte Trail
Police say they arrested a man for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a child off a trail in west Charlotte.
CMPD Charges Two Suspects Connected To Overnight Vehicle Theft, Shooting
Police have charged two suspects in connection to a vehicle theft and shooting that happened overnight in north and northwest Charlotte.
Man Shot At Apartment Complex Near UNCC Dies From Injuries
Police say the man who was shot Monday night at an apartment complex in northeast Charlotte has died.
Mooresville Man Charged With Felony Breaking and Entering of a Motor Vehicle
Deputies say they arrested a man after he reportedly broke into a car and then was seen walking down the street, talking to himself, and carrying a hatchet.
CMPD Makes Arrest In Bizarre Case Where Carjacking Suspect Was Shot And Killed In Uptown Charlotte
Police say they arrested a man for shooting and killing an alleged carjacking suspect in Uptown Charlotte.
Death Investigation Underway At East Charlotte Construction Site
Police are investigating after someone was found dead at a construction site in east Charlotte.
Woman Sentenced After Pleading Guilty To Killing Her Aunt In 2016
A woman charged in connection to the 2016 death of her aunt has been sentenced to more than 18 years in prison.
Prosecutors Won't Seek Death Penalty For Conover Man Accused Of Shooting Woman And Killing Her Son
Prosecutors announced Monday they will not seek the death penalty for Scott Putnam who is accused of shooting a woman and killing her son in July of 2018.
Police Arrest Suspect Accused Of Robbing Store, Threatening To Kill Clerk
CMPD says they have arrested a man accused of robbing a store on Monroe Road over the weekend and threatening to kill the clerk.
Lancaster County Man Arrested On Multiple Drug Related Charges
A 54-year-old Lancaster County man is facing multiple drug related charges after authorities executed a search warrant at his home Friday morning.
Gaston County Man Charged With Making False Bomb Threat To His Work
A Gaston County man has been charged and arrested in connection with a false bomb threat against the business where he worked in Lincoln County.
Three People Charged In Connection To Alexander County Double Homicide
Deputies say they arrested three people in connection to a double homicide that happened in Alexander County in February.Β
Two Now Charged In Connection To Multiple Rowan County Robberies
A man wanted in connection to several armed robberies throughout Rowan County has been arrested, and officials say an additional suspect now faces charges.
Judge Denies Bond For 16-Year-Old Charged In Rock Hill Double Homicide Case
Authorities say Sam Robinson was denied bond during a hearing Friday morning in York County.Β
Lenoir Police Charge 4 Following Two Month Long Drug Investigation
Police say a two month long investigation has resulted in the arrest of four suspects and the seizure of methamphetamine.
Lancaster Man Arrested For Shooting Into Kershaw Home Thursday Morning
Lancaster County Sheriff's deputies have charged a man accused of shooting into a home Thursday morning and forcing several area schools to go on lock down.
Columbia Man Wanted In Connection To Multiple Thefts At Lancaster Area Churches
The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office is trying to find a man they say committed multiple thefts at area churches on Sunday while services were underway.
Matthews Police Looking For Man Accused Of Using Stolen Credit Card
Police are trying to identify a man they say used a stolen credit at a home improvement store Saturday.
3 Charged In Connection To Chesterfield Homicide
The Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office says three suspects have been charged in connection to a homicide Wednesday.
Rowan County Man Accused Of Abusing 4-Year-Old Boy Turns Himself In
The Rowan County Sheriff's Office says Brandon Meeks turned himself in and was arrested Wednesday night.
Lancaster Man Facing Multiple Drug, Weapon Related Charges
A Lancaster County man is facing multiple drug and weapons related charges following a search of his home last Thursday morning.
Police: Shots Fired During Road Rage Incident On Independence Boulevard
Police say they arrested a man for firing shots into a woman's vehicle following a road rage incident on Independence Boulevard.
Charlotte Man Sentenced To Life In Prison For 2016 Murder
A Charlotte man was sentenced to life in prison for a murder in 2016.Β
Mexican National Arrested For Trafficking Marijuana Through FedEx
A Mexican National, who has been in the United States illegally for 25 years, was arrested by federal, state and local authorities for trafficking marijuana through a scheme using FedEx, according to a news release.
Car Break-In Suspects Open Fire on Homeowner Who Confronted Them
Two car break-in suspects open fire on a Charlotte woman who confronted them. That woman says one of the bullets narrowly missed her.
Two Suspects Charged In Connection To Chester Shooting
Chester Police say two suspects have been charged in connection to a March 6th shooting that left a 16-year-old juvenile injured.
Dropbox Helps Iredell County Detectives Catch Teen Accused Of Uploading Child Pornography
A 19-year-old in Iredell County is facing multiple charges related to the sexual exploitation of a minor.
Police: North Tryon Street Shut Down After Robbery Suspects Crash Vehicle
Police currently have North Tryon Street between W. 27th Street and W. 30th Street shut down due to a robbery investigation and a crash.
Police Identify Body Found By Road In Matthews
Authorities have identified the body found by a roadside crew in Matthews last week.Β
Taser Found During CMS Safety Screening At Myers Park High School
Officials say a taser was confiscated during a CMS safety screening at Myers Park High School.Β The screening was conducted in five classrooms at the school on Tuesday, March 12th.Β Β
Rock Hill Police & Other Local Agencies Fight Organized Shoplifting Rings
Brazen shoplifters walking out of stores with big screen TV's, iPhones, and power tools. Local police are working to fight organized shoplifting rings that target big box stores.
Family Desperate To Find Out Why Someone Shot Their Dog
The dog is recovering after two surgeries to remove the bullet.
Powerful Security Tool Coming To CLT Airport Raises Concerns
Charlotte-Douglas Airport is preparing for facial recognition technology.
Police Seek Suspect In Ballantyne Area Bank Robbery
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has released a photo of the man they say robbed a Ballantyne area bank Monday afternoon.
Kannapolis Man Charged With Sexually Assaulting Seven-Year-Old Girl For Months
A Kannapolis man is being held on a $1.25 million bond on charges that he sexually assaulted a seven-year-old girl over the course of several months.Β
CMPD Investigating Armed Robbery At Credit Union Near UNCC
Police are investigating following an armed bank robbery at the State Employees' Credit Union in the University City area Monday morning.
CMPD Seeking Assistance Locating Robbery Suspect Last Seen In Gastonia
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is asking for assistance locating a man who disabled his electronic monitoring device.Β
Woman Charged With Murder After Man Shot And Killed During Domestic Dispute In North Charlotte
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has identified the victim and suspect after a man was shot and killed in north Charlotte, on Sunday morning.Β
Victim Identified After Man Found Shot To Death In West Charlotte Convenience Store Parking Lot
The CMPD has identified the man who was found shot to death in a west Charlotte convenience store parking lot, on Friday night.
CMPD: Man Charged After 3-Year-Old Boy Taken To Hospital Following Accidental Shooting In N. Charlotte
Police have charged a man after a 3-year-old boy accidentally shot the man and himself, in a hotel room, on Friday night.
Judge Sentences Rayquan Borum Following Guilty Verdict
Rayquan Borum was found guilty Friday afternoon of Second Degree Murder and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon in connection to the 2016 shooting death of 26-year-old Justin Carr.
Rayquan Borum Found Guilty Of 2nd Degree Murder
Jurors will resume deliberations Thursday in the trial of the man accused of killing a protester in Uptown. Rayquuan Borum could face up to life in prison if convicted of murdering Justin Carr in 2016.
Hickory Police Seeking Assistance Identifying Armed Robbery Suspect
Police in Hickory are investigating an armed robbery at a local restaurant on Thursday night.Β
CMPD Officer Arrested For Falsifying Time Card
CMPD says they arrested an officer for falsifying his time card.Β
Final Suspect Wanted For 2018 Lancaster County Burglary, Shooting Arrested In Charlotte
Lancaster County deputies say Danquinton Johnson was arrested by CMPD on February 26th and extradited to Lancaster on March 1st.
Suspect Arrested In Durham After Man Shot And Killed In Parking Lot Near South Charlotte Club
Police have charged a man for the February 17th murder of 28-year-old Ervin Kenneth Steward in south Charlotte. Β
Suspect Faces Additional Charged Related To Deadly Rowan County Shooting
The Rowan County Sheriff's Office has now charged Savanah Dial with an additional charge of Accessory to Murder.
Two Charged Following Lancaster County Drug Investigation
Two people are facing drug and gun charges following a drug investigation in Lancaster County, South Carolina.Β
CMPD Makes Arrest In 2008 Quadruple Homicide
Police say they arrested a man in connection to a quadruple homicide from 2008.
Grieving Father Shares Last Text Message His Son Sent Before Double Murder-Suicide
That father says he never thought his son would harm anyone, but this wasn't his son's first run-in with the law.Β
U.S. Marshals Arrest Suspect Wanted For Armed Robbery At Statesville Business
According to Statesville Police, U.S. Marshals in Charlotte have located and arrested 25-year-old Justin Jones in connection to an armed robbery that happened on January 7th.
Two Arrested On Multiple Drug And Weapons Charges
Lenoir Police Department has charged two suspects after seizing numerous weapons and a large amount of drugs Wednesday morning.
Jury Could Get Case Wednesday In Rayquan Borum Murder Trial
The fate of a man accused of killing an Uptown protester could be in the juryβs hands Wednesday. Lawyers will start with closing arguments first thing Wednesday morning in the Rayquan Borum trial.
Hickory Woman Sentenced For Sex Offense Involving 4-Year-Old Girl
Sherry Lyden, 28, will spend the next 12 to 19 years in prison after a judge sentenced her Tuesday in Burke County Superior Court.
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