Local Crime

Lincolnton Police Searching For Two Wallet Thieves

Officers with the Lincolnton Police Department are searching for two people who they say stole a wallet in Gaston County.

Woman, Baby Shot In East Charlotte Apartment Expected To Be Okay

A woman and a baby were shot at a southeast Charlotte apartment overnight.

Second Arrest Made In 2014 Murder In East Charlotte

A second suspect has been charged in the 2014 murder of Romon Antionio Williams.

Man Shot After Taking Hostages At Salisbury Harris Teeter Released From Hospital, Arrested

The man who was shot by a police officer after taking five people hostage at a Salisbury Harris Teeter in July has been arrested by police, following his release from the hospital.

Substitute Teacher Accused Of Soliciting A Minor

Authorities say a Lancaster man was arrested Thursday and charged with Criminal Solicitation of a Minor.

Police: Two Men Charged After Robbing Harrisburg Wells Fargo Last Month

Two men are arrested after authorities say they worked together to rob a bank last month in Harrisburg.

Search Underway For Two Men Involved In Kings Mountain Armed Robbery

A man was held at gunpoint and robbed in Kings Mountain early Friday.

Burke County Man Indicted On Sex Crimes Involving Children

A 61-year-old Burke County man has been indicted on several sex related crimes involving children.

Suspect Arrested For Overnight Vehicle Break-In, Gun Theft

CMPD has charged a man they say broke into a vehicle and stole a gun while the owner slept overnight Thursday.

Former Burke County Narcotics Lieutenant Indicted On Embezzlement Charges

A former Lieutenant with the Burke County Narcotics Task Force has been indicted for allegedly embezzling thousands of dollars in drug funds.

Three Suspects Wanted For Lancaster Gun Store Burglary

Police in Lancaster need help identifying three suspects wanted in connection to a gun store burglary on September 10th.

York County Man Facing Child Porn Charges

A Rock Hill man is facing several child pornography charges following his arrest on September 11th.

Wanted By CMPD: Timothy Hughes

CMPD is asking for help locating 55-year-old Timothy Hughes, who is wanted on multiple charges.

Two Suspects Charged In Shooting, Armed Robbery Near Uptown

CMPD has charged two suspects in connection to an armed robbery and shooting that occurred just outside of Uptown.

Shooting In North Charlotte Under Investigation After Man Shows Up At Hospital

CMPD is investigating a shooting after a man arrived at the hospital with multiple gunshot wounds.

Police: Man Shot In Leg, Suspect Arrested

A man was shot in the leg in south Charlotte early Wednesday.

Police Charge Suspect In South Charlotte Homicide

CMPD has charged Daquan Thompson, 20, with the murder of Decario Bethea.

Two Suspects Charged In July East Charlotte Homicide

CMPD has charged Rodwyn Taylor, 30, and Brinton Bertha Jr., 17, with the July 16th shooting death of Psi'keem Walker.

Employee Shot During Armed Robbery, Sent To Hospital With Serious Injuries

A man was sent to the hospital with serious injuries after an armed robbery in south Charlotte.

CMPD Seeks Info On July South Charlotte Shooting Suspect

Police are trying to identify a man wanted in connection to a shooting on July 1.

SCHP Seeks Info On Deadly York County Hit And Run

The South Carolina Highway Patrol is seeking information on a deadly hit and run accident that happened early Sunday morning.

Wells Fargo Robbery Suspect Wanted By CMPD, FBI

CMPD and the FBI are looking for a suspect wanted in connection to a Wells Fargo robbery in northeast Charlotte.

Police Release Photos Of Possible Suspect Vehicle In Cornelius Homicide

Police release new traffic camera photos of what is believed to be the suspect vehicle connected to a September 3rd homicide.

Man Wanted For Armed Robbery In Kings Mountain

Police are looking for a man they say robbed a convenience store at gunpoint Saturday morning.

Statesville Man Reportedly Gives Marijuana Brownies To Children

On Sunday, Sheriff deputies responded to a call of a possible drug overdose at a home in North Iredell.

Police Make Third Arrest In Christopher Easter Homicide

The Lincolnton Police Department has made a third arrest in connection to the murder of Christopher Easter.

CMPD Looking For Man Photographed Making Unauthorized Transaction At ATM

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police is seeking assistance identifying a suspect wanted for financial fraud.

CMPD Makes Arrest In Cold Case Double Homicide

Police have charged a suspect in connection to the 2009 double homicide involving a woman and her baby.

Mecklenburg County Deputy Fired After Being Charged With DWI

The Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office says a deputy was fired Friday following an arrest for DWI and carrying a concealed handgun.

South Iredell Student Arrested For Bringing Gun On Campus

A South Iredell High School student has been charged with possession of a firearm on a school campus.

York County Detention Officer Fired For Having Sexual Encounter With Inmate

A York County Detention Officer has been fired for having a sexual encounter with a female inmate, according to a news release.

Accused Drug Dealer Charged With Murder In Connection To Deadly Overdose In Caldwell County

Deputies say they arrested an accused drug dealer in connection to an overdose death in Caldwell County.

Catawba Man Charged With Child Sexual Assault

A Catawba man is facing charges after deputies say he sexually assaulted a female child several years ago.

Gaston Co. Board of Commissioners Will Ask Grant to Resign

A Gaston County Commissioner pleads guilt to assault on a female, and has said he will not step down from his elected position. Now, his victim speaks out, and so do his fellow commissioners.

CMPD Investigating West Charlotte Shooting

Police are investigating a shooting that sent one person to the hospital Thursday night.

Investigators Seek Answers After Man Shoots Two People, Then Himself At York County Gas Station

Three men shot at a busy York County gas station, in broad daylight. Police say 25-year-old Darryl Ray Hinson Jr., of Rock Hill, is accused of shooting two men in the parking lot of Exxon Mobile On The Run Thursday, before turning the gun on himself. Police want to know why.

CMPD investigates deadly crash on Wilkinson Blvd

Deputies: 3 Middle School Students Were Trading Weapons, Including Loaded Guns On Campus

Three 12-year-old students are facing felony charges after Union County deputies say they brought weapons, including two loaded handguns to school.

Witness Describes Shooting That Reportedly Left Three People, Including Suspect Injured At York Gas Station

Three people, including the suspect were reportedly shot at a gas station in York County Thursday afternoon.

2 Arrested, 3 Wanted After Cleveland County Drug Roundup

Detectives in Cleveland County arrested two drug suspects this week, and say they're are still looking for three more.

Caldwell County Candidate For Sheriff And Son Arrested On Drug Charges

The Democratic candidate for sheriff in Caldwell County, Robert "Dusty" Lewis Crump, and his son, who is also his campaign manager, have been arrested on drug charges.

Suspect Accused Of Pointing Gun At Woman's Head During Rock Hill Robbery

Rock Hill Police are searching for a man accused of pointing a gun at a woman's head during a robbery at Titlemax on N. Cherry Road.

Iredell County Man Charged With Numerous Sex Crimes Against Children

A man is charged after sexually assaulting two children at his home, deputies say.

Aunt's Boyfriend Pleads Guilty In 15-Month-Old Malaya Heun's Murder Case

During a court appearance Wednesday, Josh Turner pleaded guilty to Involuntary Manslaughter and Felony Child Abuse in the case of 15-month-old Malaya Heun's murder nearly four and a half years ago.

CMPD: Charlotte Woman Found Alive After Man Tried To Kill Her, Dump Body In Remote Area Of Anson County

A man faces multiple charges after police say he tried to kill a woman and then dump her body in a remote area of Anson County over the weekend.

Walgreens Armed Robbery Suspect Wanted By Police

Police are looking for a man they say robbed a Walgreens Tuesday night at gunpoint.

Three Suspects Charged In 2017 Homicide Case

CMPD has charged three suspects in connection to the December 2017 death of 23-year-old Kenneth Edwards.

Police: Man Charged With 1st Degree Murder For Killing His Girlfriend In North Charlotte

Detectives with CMPD say they have charged 34-year-old Thomas McCray with the murder of 35-year-old Shikeither Smith.

Student Arrested For Having Loaded Gun At Northwestern High School

Police say they arrested a Northwestern High School student for having a loaded gun on campus.

One Person Seriously Injured After Shooting In North Charlotte

Police are investigating a shooting in NoDa that left one person seriously injured.

Police: Couple Charged After Man Found Beaten To Death At Used Car Lot

A Lincoln County couple has been charged with killing a man found dead in a used car parking lot early Tuesday morning.

Seven Pit Bull Puppies Found Burned Alive Inside Pin Behind York County Home

Investigators are trying to determine what caused a fire that left seven pit bull puppies dead over the weekend.

911 Call Released About Missing Baby Later Found With Woman Seen Walking In And Out Of Traffic On I-77

A woman seen walking in and out of traffic with a baby on I-77, in Iredell County, has been charged with kidnapping after authorities say she abducted the baby from her boyfriend's family in Charlotte.

Granite Falls Man Accused Of Sex Crimes Involving A Minor

A Burke County man is facing charges after investigators say he was soliciting photos and carrying on a sexual relationship with a juvenile.

Police Chase Ends After Serious Crash In Harrisburg

A police chase ended in a serious crash involving a police vehicle in Harrisburg.

Two Suspects Wanted For Armed Robbery In Hickory

Police are looking for two suspects they say robbed the Aquarium Skill Fish Games early Friday morning.

York County Woman Charged With Poisoning, Killing Husband

A woman was arrested Friday after authorities say she poisoned her husband's food, which resulted in his death.

911 Calls Released From Parking Lot Shooting At Villa Heights Elementary

CMPD has released the 911 calls from Thursday's domestic violence related shooting in the parking lot of Villa Heights Elementary School around 7:30am.

Student Charged With Bringing Loaded Gun To West Charlotte High School

Officials have identified the student arrested for bringing a loaded gun to West Charlotte High School.

Fourth Suspect Charged In Series Of Armed Robberies

Police have arrested a fourth suspect for his involvement a series of armed robberies from businesses in the Charlotte area.

UPDATE: Alexander County Man Now Charged With 60 Sex Crimes Involving A Child

A 34-year-old man has been charged with 60 sex crimes involving a child.

CMPD Headquarters Reopens To Public Following Lockdown

CMPD reopened their Uptown headquarters to the public following Thursday's lockdown.

3 Suspects In Custody After A Shooting Injures 2 In North Charlotte

Police are investigating a shooting that sent two people to the hospital in north Charlotte Wednesday night.

Rock Hill Police: 2-Year-Old's Death Was A "Terrible Accident," Father Currently Won't Face Charges

Police say no charges will be filed at this time after a two-year-old died Sunday afternoon.

Burger King In SouthPark Robbed At Gunpoint

Three men with a gun robbed a fast food restaurant in SouthPark on Tuesday.

CMPD's Innovative Strategy To Curb Use Of Deadly Force

The department wants to hire mental health professionals to ride with officers on mental crisis calls.

Cabarrus County Father Accused Of Assaulting, Stabbing Family

A Cabarrus County father is facing multiple charges after deputies say he assaulted and stabbed several family members shortly after midnight Tuesday.

Rock Hill Suspect Attempts Suicide During Standoff With SWAT

A suspect wanted by the U.S. Marshals reportedly tried to commit suicide Tuesday afternoon during a standoff at a Rock Hill motel.

Police Charge Suspect In Shooting At NC Music Factory

CMPD says they have charged Jean Caldwell-Thompson, 23, for the shooting at the NC Music Factory on Monday, August 20th.

House Cleaning Service Employee Charged With Cashing Stolen Check

Authorities say a former employee of a house cleaning service in Fort Mill, South Carolina has been charged with cashing a stolen check in Lincoln County.

Drive-By Shooting Victim On Charlotte Interstate Arrested On Drug, Weapon Charges

CMPD has arrested the driver injured in a drive-by shooting on I-85 north Monday afternoon on multiple drug and weapons charges.

Two Men Accused Of Robbing Arcade In Catawba County

Deputies are searching for two men accused of robbing an arcade in Catawba County.

Charlotte Man Charged After Allegedly Assaulting, Exposing Himself To A Mother And Child

A man is facing several charges after police say he assaulted a child and her mother early Monday morning while they were walking to school.

Man Wanted By CMPD Arrested

CMPD says Tony Greaves has been apprehended.

Man Charged After Fatal Hit And Run In North Charlotte

Investigators say they have located and charged the driver accused of leaving the scene of a fatal hit and run in north Charlotte.

Police Release Video, Photos Of Suspect Wanted In July Burglary Case

CMPD is looking for the man they say burglarized several units at an east Charlotte storage facility.

Rowan County Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Four Children

A Rowan County man is facing serious charges after deputies say he sexually assaulted four children.

Man Accused Of Exposing Himself To Children At Park In Cheraw

Officers with the Cheraw Police Department say they arrested a man for exposing himself to children at a park.

Two Men Charged In West Charlotte Shooting That Left One Woman Dead, Another Injured

Police have made an arrest after one woman was shot to death and another injured in west Charlotte early Sunday morning.

Authorities Seek Assistance Identifying Cabarrus County Robbery Suspect

The Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office is asking for assistance identifying a robbery suspect.

Man Accused Of Assaulting Woman, Then Running Her Over Outside Belmont Planet Fitness

Police released new information Friday afternoon about a violent assault that took place outside a Planet Fitness overnight Thursday.

Kershaw Man Arrested On Multiple Drug And Weapon Charges

The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office has charged 53-year-old Billy Danzy with several crimes related to drugs and firearms.

Lancaster Sheriff's Office Asking For Assistance Identifying Man In Auto Theft Case

The Lancaster Sheriff's Office is asking for assistance identifying a man who may have information regarding an automobile theft in Indian Land, South Carolina.

Lincoln County Woman Charged With Stabbing Boyfriend During Dispute

A Lincoln County woman is facing assault charges after authorities say she stabbed her boyfriend early Friday morning.

Woman Held Captive By South Carolina Serial Killer Awarded $6.3M

A woman who was chained in a shipping container by a man who killed seven people in South Carolina has won more than $6 million from his estate.

Woman Carjacked with Dog Inside Worries the Suspect Wanted Her Pet for Dog Fighting

A woman who was carjacked in a Matthews shopping center parking lot now says her pet may have targeted for dog fighting.

2015 Steele Creek Homicide Suspect Found Guilty Of 1st Degree Murder

A jury found the suspect charged in a 2015 homicide case guilty of First-Degree Murder Thursday.

Charlotte Man Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison On Drug And Weapons Charges

A Charlotte man who sold heroin to a woman who later died of an overdose has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison on drug and weapons charges.

CMPD Needs Help Finding Peeping Tom, Burglary Suspect

Video surveillance released by CMPD shows the suspect wanted in connection to a burglary and peeping tom case.

Suspect Wanted In Gastonia Bank Robbery

A bank was robbed Thursday morning in Gaston County, and police are still searching for a suspect.

Homicide Suspect Returned To Lancaster County After Being Arrested In Washington, D.C.

Zakee Antwon Edward Davis, 24, of Lancaster has been charged with the murder of Demarcus Hendrix last week at a home on Hood Park Lane.

Mooresboro Man Arrested In Cleveland County On Extensive Drug Charges

Narcotics investigators arrested a Mooresboro man August 21st following an extensive investigation into drug possession in Cleveland County.

3 Suspects Wanted For Armed Robbery In Concord

Concord Police need help identifying three suspects caught on surveillance during an armed robbery Tuesday night.

6 Charged With Providing Massages Without Licenses

Six massage therapists have been charged with operating without a license.

35 People Charged In Alexander County Drug Bust

Thirty-five people are facing charges in reference to a long-term investigation into the sale and use of illicit narcotics in Alexander County and the town of Taylorsville.

Man Arrested For East Charlotte Murder

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department say they arrested a man for his involvement in an east Charlotte murder.

911 Calls Reveal Moments Before, After Business Owner Shot Suspect

Newly released 911 calls reveal what a Charlotte business owner told a dispatcher before he shot and killed a suspected burglar.

Police Identify Four Arrested After Armed Robbery, Car Crash In University Area

Four men have been arrested after police say they robbed a man at gunpoint and led police on a vehicle pursuit that resulted in a crash early Tuesday.