"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.
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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.Β
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.Β
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 Sheriffβs 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 Sheriffβs 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.Β Now, the driver accused of causing the accident is behind bars.
Employee Robbed Of Security Deposits At Rock Hill Business, Suspect On The Loose
An employee of the National Tire and Battery Store was robbed while making a security deposit for the business on Monday.
Suspect Arrested After Double Shooting In Boiling Springs
A manhunt is underway after two people were shot at an apartment complex in Boiling Springs on Monday.
Three People Shot At North Charlotte Gas Station Following Argument
An argument led to a triple shooting in north Charlotte late Monday.
Search Underway For Suspect Who Shot, Killed Man Inside Truck In South Charlotte
Police found a man dead inside a truck at an apartment complex parking lot in South Charlotte Monday night.
CMPD Needs Help Identifying Robbery Suspect
CMPD is asking for the public's assistance in identifying a robbery suspect.
Power Outages By County In North And South Carolina
Duke Energy crews are working to restore power for residents across the Carolinas.
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.Β Β
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 chargedΒ Daquan Thompson, 20, with the murder ofΒ Decario Bethea.
Two Suspects Charged In July East Charlotte Homicide
CMPD has chargedΒ Rodwyn Taylor, 30, andΒ Brinton Bertha Jr., 17, with the July 16th shooting death ofΒ 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.Β
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.
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.Β
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 ofΒ 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.Β
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.
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