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Authorities Searching For China Grove Man Accused Of Stabbing Girlfriend Multiple Times

Rowan County Deputies are searching for a man accused of stabbing his girlfriend and then leading officers from Cornelius on a police chase.

CMPD Searching For Missing 41-Year-Old Woman Who Cut Off Electronic Monitoring Device

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is searching for 41-year-old Brandy Elaine Degraffendreid who was last seen in Huntersville.

Search For Killer Continues Two Years After Plaza Midwood Murder

Monday marks two years since the murder of a young woman in Plaza Midwood. Someone shot 26-year-old Ketie Jones near Central Avenue and The Plaza as she walked home after a night out. Two years later, her killer is still on the run.

2 Teens, 2 Juveniles Arrested After Leading Police On Chase In Stolen Vehicle

CMPD says four suspects were arrested Friday afternoon following a chase involving a stolen vehicle.

Wanted By CMPD: Tajhier Diomaree Ordde

Police are trying to find Tajhier Diomaree Ordde, 16, who is wanted on multiple charges.

Suspected Union County Brothers Arrested On Multiple Drug Charges

Union County deputies arrested two suspected brothers Thursday night after seizing drugs and cash from a home in the Meriwether subdivision.

Three People Arrested In Connection To Statesville Armed Robbery, One Still Wanted

Police have charged three suspects in connection to an armed robbery on Wednesday, but one suspect remains at large.

Monroe Police Searching For Alleged Police Impersonator

Police are looking for a possible suspect believed to be impersonating an officer.

East Charlotte Robbery Suspect Wanted By CMPD

Police are trying to identify the suspect in a strong-armed robbery reported early Wednesday morning.

Man Arrested After Intentionally Setting South Charlotte Business On Fire

A man has been arrested after police say he set fire to a grocery store in south Charlotte on Tuesday.

Charlotte Pastor Killed In East Charlotte Accident

The pastor of Igelsia Sion, Asambleas De Dios in east Charlotte has been identified as the victim of a deadly accident early Wednesday morning.

CMPD Confirms Suspect Wanted For 2017 Murder Died In California

CMPD announced Wedensday that the suspect wanted in connection to a two year old murder case died in 2017.

CMPD Seeks Suspect Responsible For 18 Robberies Throughout The Area

Police are trying to identify the suspect they say robbed 18 stores throughout the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area.

Shots Fired Into East Charlotte Apartment, 81-Year-Old Woman Struck In Leg By Bullet

An apartment complex in east Charlotte was shot into multiple times late Tuesday.

Police Identify Victim Shot And Killed In University Area

CMPD is investigating a homicide in the University area after one person was shot and killed.

New Clues Released In Case Of Girl Who Disappeared 18 Years Ago In Shelby

Investigators have released new clues in the Asha Degree case.

Statesville Man Arrested For Sending Nude Photos Of Kids Over Skype

The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office says they received a Cyber Tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

Arrest Made After Man Stabbed Near Publix Supermarket In Boone

A 41-year-old man has been arrested after police say he stabbed another man following an altercation at grocery store in Boone over the weekend.

Alexander County Man Fires Multiple Shots While Threatening Authorities During 8 Hour Standoff

A 67-year-old man is facing multiple charges after reportedly shooting at officers during a nearly eight hour standoff Saturday morning.

Suspect Arrested For Stabbing Man At Publix Supermarket

On Sunday, Boone Police responded to a reported stabbing at Publix Supermarket on Blowing Rock Road.

Women Arrested After Attempted Larceny

On Thursday, deputies with the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office responded to a breaking and entering call at a residence.

Funeral Scheduled Monday For Slain Officer Terrence Carraway Who Was Shot, Killed In South Carolina Ambush

A police officer shot and killed during what authorities say was an ambush in South Carolina is being laid to rest.

Man Charged After Grabbing Two Children In East Charlotte Parking Lot

A man has been charged with attempted kidnapping after police say he grabbed two children in east Charlotte.

Burke County Woman Arrested On Drug Charges

A Burke County woman is behind bars after deputies say she was suspected of selling Crack Cocaine.

Deputies: B&E Suspect Assaults K9 Unit During Arrest

A Burke County man wanted on several counts of breaking or entering and trespassing reportedly assaulted a K9 unit while they were trying to make an arrest.

Charlotte Man Sentenced To Life For Murder Of Pregnant Teen In 2012

Darne Brown will spend the rest of his life in prison after a judge handed down his sentence Thursday for the 2012 murder of then 17-year-old Hawa Gabbidon.

Gastonia Police Searching For Suspects Wanted In Attempted Murder And Burglary

Gastonia Police are asking for the public's assistance in locating two suspects accused in a home invasion and shooting that happened on September 18th.

Gaston County Mugshots October 3rd

Check out the Gaston County mugshots from October 3rd.

Gastonia Armed Robbery Suspect Wanted By Police

Police are trying to find the suspect accused of robbing several local businesses since Sunday.

Suspect Charged With Killing Teen Behind Shelby Apartment Complex

Police have charged the man accused of killing 17-year-old Delavin Card at an apartment complex in June.

Wanted Update: Police Locate, Arrest Rontavious Shawn Clark

25-year-old Rontavious Clark has been located and arrested.

Former Crest High School Teacher Arrested For Having Inappropriate Relationship With Student

A former Crest High School teacher is facing two felony charges after investigators say she had an inappropriate relationship with a student.

Suspect Wanted By CMPD Arrested

CMPD says Bryson Jones has been apprehended.

Testimony Transcript Request Delays Deliberations Another Day In The Kevin Olsen Trial

Former UNC Charlotte quarterback Kevin Olsen will be back in the courtroom Wednesday for a third day of jury deliberations.

Man Wanted For Shooting And Killing Step-Father In Cleveland County Arrested In SC

Authorities in Cherokee County, South Carolina have arrested Davajiha Hoey who is accused of fatally shooting his step-father Monday night in Cleveland County.

Wanted By CMPD: Todd O'Brien Houston

Police are trying to find 30-year-old Todd Houston who is wanted on several outstanding warrants.

Mooresville Man Charged With Multiple Home Break-Ins, Additional Suspects Wanted

Deputies with the Iredell County Sheriff's Office have arrested a man they say broke into multiple homes throughout the month of September.

Police Arrest Two Suspects In String Of Armed Robberies

CMPD has charged two suspects for three September armed robberies.

Deputies Seek Answers In Burke County B&E Case

Deputies are looking for a person of interest in connection to a recent breaking and entering.

Deputies Make Arrest In Lake James Stabbing Incident

Deputies say they charged a man with assault with a deadly weapon after he stabbed another man at the Linville Boating Access area of Lake James.

Two Teens Charged In Connection To T-Mobile Armed Robbery

Two teens are facing charges after police say they stole cell phones and other items from a T-Mobile store on Thursday.

Woman Wanted After Allegedly Stealing Then Pawning Valuable Ring

Lincoln County deputies are looking for a woman they say stole a valuable ring in August, then pawned it a day later.

Police Are Investigating A Sunday Double Shooting In Albemarle

Police are trying to find the person responsible for a double shooting Sunday night.

Stanley Man Found Guilty of Child Sexual Assault

A Stanley man was sentenced after pleading guilty on felony child sexual assault charges in connection with incidents that occurred between January and December of 2016.

Police Make Arrest In Hickory Shooting

Officials say Adrian Wells has been arrested for a shooting that injured a man in Hickory.

Man Wanted In Connection To Shooting, Road Rage Incident In Southeast Charlotte

A man is wanted for causing an accident and shooting another person in the stomach in southeast Charlotte over the weekend.

Memorial Grows As Funeral Plans Announced for 6-Yr-Old Maddox Ritch

The family of six-year-old Maddox Ritch is preparing to lay the little boy to rest. Crews in Gastonia found his body in Long Creek Thursday after days of searching. Funeral plans were announced Sunday morning as the community continues to grieve.

5 Charged In Lancaster County Drug Raid

Lancaster County deputies have charged five suspects following a drug raid Friday morning.

One Arrested, Another Wanted After 80-Year-Old Woman's Purse Is Stolen

One of the suspects wanted by CMPD after an 80-year-old woman's purse was snatched Monday afternoon has been arrested.

Six People Arrested In Lincoln County On Drug Charges Following Grand Jury Indictments

Six people are facing drug charges following indictments handed down by the August 2018 Lincoln County Grand Jury.

Police Investigating Residential Break-Ins, Larceny Of Trailer From Statesville Roofing

Several homes in the area of Carolina Avenue in Statesville have been broken into over the past few days.

Investigators Have More Questions After Body of Missing Boy Found in Creek

An emotional end to the search for 6-yr-old Maddox Ritch. The missing boy's body, found in a creek not far from where he was reported missing.

CMPD Still Seeking Info On August West Charlotte Homicide

More than a month after 21-year-old Torriano Devonte Joyce was shot to death in west Charlotte, CMPD is still seeking information on a possible suspect.

Deputies: Father Fatally Shot Daughter's Boyfriend After Assault

A 44-year-old man died overnight Monday after reportedly being shot on Maplewood Avenue by his girlfriend's father.

Suspect Wanted In Hickory In Armed Robbery

Police are trying to identify a man wanted for robbing a CVS at gunpoint on Wednesday.

Search Crews Discover Body Believed To Be Six-Year-Old Maddox Ritch

Search crews have found a body believed to be Maddox Ritch, the six-year-old boy who was last seen at Rankin Lake Park in Gastonia on Saturday on Saturday, September 22, 2018.

Search Underway For Suspect Who Broke Into Car, Used Stolen Debit Card To Make Purchases

Deputies are searching for a man who broke into a car, stole a woman's purse and used her debit card to purchase several, pre-paid VISA cards from a store in Lincolnton.

Man Arrested After Forcing Himself Onto CMS Bus, Assaulting Student

A man is facing charges after he forced himself onto a Charlotte-Mecklenburg School bus and assaulted a student on Wednesday.

CMPD Releases Crime Stats That Show Improvements Both Needed And Made

New crime stats out released Wednesday by CMPD show homicides are down 32 percent in the first nine months of this year.

Traffic Stop Leads To Cash And Meth Seizure In Statesville

Police seized nearly $2,000 in cash and more than a dozen grams of a methamphetamine during a traffic stop Wednesday.

Wanted By CMPD: Traevon Newman

Police are looking for 28-year-old Traevon Newman who is wanted on multiple charges.

Suspect Charged In Deadly West Charlotte Shooting

A teen was shot and killed in west Charlotte Sunday evening.

Police Charge Suspect In Salisbury Park Double Murder, Two Still Wanted

Salisbury Police have charged 33-year-old Willie Williams, Jr. in connection to the August 3rd murders of Sabrina Curzi and Darryl Wright.

Waxhaw Man Accused Of Sending Inappropriate Snapchats To Teens

Union County deputies have arrested a man they say was sending inappropriate videos and photos to several teenage girls via Snapchat.

Ten Gang Members Arrested After Shooting In Fort Mill

Ten people have been arrested in connection with a September 19th shooting on Drewsky Lane in Fort Mill.

CMPD Asking For Help Identifying Robbery Suspect

The CMPD is asking for assistance identifying an armed robbery suspect.

Mother Makes Emotional Plea in Search For 6-Year-Old Maddox Ritch

A mother's emotional plea to find her missing son. The FBI is now offering a $10,000 reward in the Maddox Ritch case.

Fraud Suspect Wanted By CMPD

Police are looking for a suspect accused of stealing a victim's financial information.

"I Just Want My Baby Home" | Mother Of Maddox Ritch Speaks Out For The First Time

The mother of a missing 6-year-old Gastonia boy spoke out for the first time Tuesday during an official news conference with local and federal authorities.

Suspect Charged With Firing Shots In Parking Lot Of East Charlotte Elementary School

CMPD says Devontrez Moore, 25, has been charged in connection to a shooting that took place Monday in the parking lot of Lawrence Orr Elementary.

Burke County Inmate Found Dead In His Cell

An inmate at the Burke County Jail was found dead in his cell Saturday just hours after an argument with a fellow prisoner.

Man Wearing Clown Mask Robs Two Concord Businesses

Police are investigating after a man wearing a clown mask robbed two businesses in Concord over the weekend.

Woman Stabbed To Death In West Charlotte; Suspect And Victim Identified

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department have identified the victim and suspect after a woman was stabbed to death in west Charlotte Saturday morning.

Man Charged With Making False Bomb Threat At Epicenter

A man has been charged with making a false bomb threat following an incident at the Epicenter in Charlotte early Sunday morning.

UNCC Basketball Player Suspended After Arrest

A UNC Charlotte basketball player is suspended after he was arrested for assault.

Booking Photo Sparks Excessive Force Controversy

A controversial photo swirling around social media is sparking concerns for Stanly County residents. A mug shot shows an Oakboro Police Officer with his hands around a man's neck.

Hickory Police Seek Suspect In Armed Robbery Case

Police are looking for the suspect they say robbed a local convenience store Thursday night.

Search Warrant Leads To Large Drug Bust

The Union County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a home early Thursday morning.

A 12-Year-Old Boy Caught In Crossfire Waiting At A School Bus Stop In North Charlotte

As the boy recovers in the hospital, one man is in custody and police are searching for a second suspect.

13-Year-Old Charged With Series Of Armed Robberies, Including 2 Shootings

A 13-year-old juvenile has been charged in connection to a series of Charlotte armed robberies.

Police: Suspect Charged After 12-Year-Old Boy Shot In North Charlotte While Waiting For School Bus

A 12-year-old boy was shot in north Charlotte early Thursday while he was waiting on the school bus.

Charlotte Homicide Suspect Arrested In Virginia

A man wanted in connection to Monday night's deadly south Charlotte shooting has been arrested in Virginia.

Boiling Springs Double Shooting Suspect Surrenders In Charlotte

A man wanted in connection to a double shooting earlier this week has turned himself in to authorities.

Former Lincoln County Daycare Worker Convicted Of Child Abuse

A former Denver daycare worker has been found guilty of Misdemeanor Child Abuse.

Charlotte JROTC Instructor Charged With Sexual Assault Involving Students

A JROTC instructor at Independence High School is facing several charges related to the sexual assault of two students.

Officials: Gaston County High School Student Had Hit List Of Teachers, Students

A Gaston County high school student is facing charges after police say he made a hit list and threatened fellow students and teachers.

Monroe Police To Assist Boiling Springs Lake In Aftermath Of Hurricane Florence

Nine police officers from the City of Monroe Police Department will be heading to Boiling Springs Lake in eastern North Carolina with equipment to assist law enforcement in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence.

Kannapolis Man Faces Multiple Charges In Connection To Homicide Involving 67-Year-Old Woman

Three more charges have been filed against 37-year-old Brandon Hodges who was recently arrested for murdering 67-year-old Wanda Kennedy, deputies say.

Man Faces Charges After Armed Robbery, Shooting In South Charlotte Overnight

Police are investigating an armed robbery and shooting that occurred in South Charlotte on Tuesday.

Deputies: Stolen Motorcycle Chase Reaches Speeds Up To 90 MPH

A suspect was arrested on multiple charges Thursday morning after leading Burke County deputies on a 25 mile chase that reportedly reached speeds up to 90 mph.

Statesville Man Faces Multiple Drug, Weapon Charges Following Friday Raid

A man was arrested early Friday morning when Statesville Police Department Narcotics Investigators executed search warrants on his S. Tradd Street home.

Shotgun Wielding Suspect Wanted For Statesville Armed Robbery

Police are looking for a suspect in connection to an armed robbery late Sunday night.

SWAT Raid Results In Drug Arrest

SWAT and Narcotic Agents with the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office and Lenoir Police Department executed a drug search warrant in Lenoir, NC.

Student Arrested For Bringing Loaded Gun To Vance High School

Officials with CMS say a student was caught with a loaded gun and drugs at Vance High School.

Driver Charged After Three People Killed In Multi-Vehicle Accident In South Charlotte

Three people are dead following an accident involving three cars at the intersection of South Tryon Street and Woodlawn Road in Charlotte on September 2nd. Now, the driver accused of causing the accident is behind bars.