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MEDIC: 2 Injured In West Charlotte Shooting

CMPD is investigating a shooting in west Charlotte that sent two people to the hospital.

Suspect Allegedly Drops Bag Of Meth While Talking To Deputies

A Burke County man is facing drug charges after he allegedly dropped a bag of meth while talking to deputies.

Two Charged With Stealing Trailer, Several Thousand Dollars' Worth Of Equipment

Lawndale man and woman charged with breaking into a Lincoln County home and stealing thousands of dollars' worth of items.

Former Rowan County Teacher Charged With Taking Indecent Liberties With Students

A former teacher at J.C. Carson High School in China Grove is facing several charges involving students.

Video Shows Second Suspect Wanted For Saturday Morning Shooting In South Charlotte

CMPD has released a video they say shows a second suspect wanted in connection to Saturday morning's shooting in south Charlotte.

Security System Helps Rowan County Deputies Catch Breaking And Entering Suspects

A home security system reportedly helps deputies catch two breaking and entering suspects in Rowan County.

Lincoln County Inmate Facing Additional Child Sexual Assault Charges

Officials with the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office say an inmate is facing additional child sexual assault charges.

Iredell County Woman Comes Home To Find Man In Her House

A man is facing charges after a woman says she came home Thursday afternoon and found him in her home.

4 Teens Charged In String Of Burglaries At A Matthews Area Shopping Center

Police have charged four suspects in connection to a string of break-ins that happened in the Sycamore Commons Shopping Center on May 21.

Police: Online Love Scam Leads Investigators To Killing Plot

An online romance scam led investigators to the discovery that a North Carolina woman with financial problems was plotting to kill her 88-year-old mother to get more money to pay the fraudster, police said.

Criminal Summons Issued For Driver Accused Of Tethering Dog To Cargo Carrier Behind Jeep

Police with the Huntersville Police Department say they have issued a criminal summons against the driver of a blue Jeep that had a dog tethered to a cargo rack at the Chick-Fil-A in Huntersville last week.

First on WCCB: Allegations Against Priest Once Connected to Charlotte Diocese

Father Robert Spangenberg was assigned to St. James Catholic Church in Hamlet in the 90s. We've learned church leaders continue to pay for therapy, and more, for one of his alleged victims.

GoFundMe Account Established For Cleveland County Deputy Shot Late Tuesday Night

A Cleveland County deputy is recovering in the hospital after a man with a long criminal background allegedly shot him Tuesday night in the face and leg.

Gastonia Bomb Squad Says Suspicious Package In Belmont Was A False Alarm

The Gastonia Police Department Bomb Squad says a suspicious package reported outside a grocery store Thursday afternoon was a false alarm.

Matthews Man Charged With Impersonating A Police Officer

Police have charged a man accused of impersonating an officer at a convenience store late last week.

Police Still Searching For Second Suspect Wanted In University City Break-In

Concord Police are still looking for a second suspect wanted in connection to a University City break-in Thursday afternoon.

Burke County Man Found Dead In Vehicle, Suspected Killer Charged

A Connelly Springs man has been charged with killing another man found dead in a vehicle early Wednesday morning.

Suspect Charged After A McBee Man Died Following An Assault In Chesterfield County

The Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office has charged a suspect in connection to the assault of a man that ultimately ended in his death.

4 Teens Charged With Breaking Into A Union County Elementary School

The Union County Sheriff's Office has charged four teens in connection to a break-in at Weddington Elementary School.

Suspect In Custody After Deputy Shot Along Highway In Cleveland County

A deputy with the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office was shot twice while responding to a suspicious person call off Highway 74 late Tuesday night.

Woman Charged With Robbing Hickory Convenience Store

Hickory Police say they arrested a woman for robbing a convenience store.

Teen Wanted For Interfering With Electronic Monitoring Device

CMPD is searching for 16-year-old Ryan Williams who is wanted for a felony breaking and entering charge and interfering with his electronic monitoring device.

U.S. Justice Department Releases Recommendations to Reduce Violent Crime in Salisbury

The U.S. Justice Department is recommending changes to help stop violent crime in Salisbury. Police have struggled to deal with crime in recent years, especially making arrests and closing cases.

FBI Says Worldwide "ATM Cash-Out" Could Mean Millions Of Dollars Withdrawn From Customer Accounts

According to cyber-security blog Krebs on Security: the FBI is warning banks about a possible cash-out happening soon. Cyber-security experts say--keep a close eye on your bank account the next few weeks.

5 People Charged In Gaston County Homicide After Body Found In SC

Gaston County Police have charged five people in connection to a homicide involving a body that was found early last week in South Carolina.

DOJ Speaks To Salisbury Community Following Recent Crime Study

Officials from the Department of Justice spoke to members of the community Tuesday evening following a recent review Salisbury Police Department's capabilities and efforts fighting violent crime.

Suspect Charged In Rock Hill Homicide

Rock Hill Police say 36-year-old Dewight Baird was arrested Tuesday morning in Charlotte for the murder of Terrence Williams Sunday morning.

Man Wanted For Robbing Two Businesses In Charlotte

Police say they need your help identifying a man accused of robbing two businesses in Charlotte.

Police Seeking Help From Public To Identify Armed Robbery Suspect

Detectives of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Armed Robbery Unit hope the public will help them identify the suspect of an armed robbery at a Taco Bell in Steele Creek.

One Inmate In Stable Condition After Fight Causes Lockdown At Alexander County Prison

NCDPS Spokeswoman, Pamela Walker says part of the prison has been reopened following Monday's incident, but a portion of the facility remains under lockdown.

Charlotte Man Accused Of Kidnapping, Sexual Assault Involving Minor

A 28-year-old man is facing a variety of charges after police say he kidnapped a juvenile and sexually assaulted them.

Lanesboro Correctional Sergeant Arrested After Internal Investigation

A sergeant at Lanesboro Correctional Institution has been charged with trying to bring drugs into the prison.

Barefoot Woman Convicted Of 2017 Armed Robbery

A woman who robbed a convenience store while barefoot in January 2017 has been sentenced to at least four years in prison.

Monroe Man Sentenced To Prison For Interfering With IRS

A Monroe man was sentenced today to 18 months in prison for attempting to interfere with the due administration of the IRS laws.

CMPD Searching For Man Wanted For Cutting Off Monitoring Device

The Charlotte-Meckelnburg Police Department is asking for assistance locating Steven Lee Wheeler, who is wanted for cutting off his electronic monitoring device.

CMPD Investigating North Charlotte Homicide; Victim Identified

The CMPD has identified the victim in Sunday's north Charlotte homicide.

Piper Glen Man Hospitalized Following Violent Robbery In South Charlotte

A violent robbery in South Charlotte lands a Piper Glen man in the hospital with a traumatic brain injury after he tried to stop people from breaking into his car.

CMPD Investigating A Triple Shooting In West Charlotte

Medic says three people were injured Friday night in a triple shooting at a west Charlotte shopping center.

Sheriff: SC Teens Tried To Drown Kitten In Snapchat Video

Two South Carolina teenage boys are charged with trying to drown a kitten in a video posted to Snapchat.

Statesville Man Hired 14-Year-Old For Yard Work, Then Allegedly Offered Money To See Her Naked

A 61-year-old Statesville man is facing child sex crime charges after he allegedly offered a 14-year-old victim money to see her nude.

York County Teen Faces Multiple Charges After Home Invasion, Armed Robbery

A York County teen has been charged after allegedly breaking into a home Thursday, robbing the residents at gunpoint, and then leading deputies on a vehicle pursuit.

Woman Facing Additional Charges After Tuesday's High-Speed Chase

A woman who led authorities on a multi-county high speed pursuit Tuesday afternoon is now facing additional charges.

CMPD Creates Task Force To Address Shootings into Occupied Homes and Vehicles

Homes and cars in Charlotte are being riddled with bullets at a staggering pace. On Wednesday, CMPD announced the creation of a task force to address the issue.

One Person Shot In The University Area

One person has been taken to CMC after a shooting near UNC Charlotte's campus.

Jury Convicts Man In 2016 Fatal North Charlotte Stabbing

Police have arrested 51-year-old James Leaks for the stabbing death of Darrell Cureton, 49, Tuesday afternoon.

Juvenile Charged With Robbing Union County Boy at Gunpoint While Running Lemonade Stand

Terrifying moments for a young boy who says he was robbed at gunpoint while operating a lemonade stand. The child told Union County Deputies a teenager stuck a gun to his stomach and demanded money.

Home Surveillance Video Helps CMPD Identify Vehicle Break-In Suspect

Police have charged a man for his involvement in multiple Charlotte vehicle break-ins.

Woman Tells Police She Shouldn't Be Arrested Because She's A 'Clean, Thoroughbred White Girl'

Police in South Carolina say a woman they saw speed through a stop sign at 60 mph told officers there was no need to arrest her, because she's a "very clean, thoroughbred, white girl."

Man Wanted For Murdering His Father In Salisbury Arrested In Georgia

Authorities in Georgia have arrested a man wanted for murdering his father in Salisbury earlier this year.

Search Underway For Suspect Who Robbed Huntersville Waffle House

A man is on the loose after police say he robbed a Waffle House in Huntersville early Wednesday.

Gaston Co. Man Faces Charges After Dog Found Malnourished, With Scars And Open Wounds

Police have charged a Gaston County man with animal cruelty after his dog was found malnourished and suffering from multiple wounds.

Former TSA Officer Sentenced On Drug Trafficking & Gun Charges

A former TSA officer from Mecklenburg County will spend the next 25 years in prison after being sentence Tuesday on drug trafficking and gun related charges.

Three Arrested For Breaking Into Vehicles In Burke County

Deputies say they arrested three people for breaking into several vehicles in Burke County.

Statesville Police Identify Suspect Wanted In Robbery

Police have identified the suspect wanted in connection to a convenience store robbery early Monday morning.

Suspect Charged With Breaking Into, Stealing From Vacant Iredell County Homes

A Sherrills Ford man is charged with breaking into and stealing from multiple vacant homes in the Sorrel Lane area.

Business Owner Kills Breaking And Entering Suspect In East Charlotte

Police say the owner of a business off East Independence Boulevard shot and killed an accused breaking and entering suspect early Monday early.

Police Arrest 2 Suspects In Gastonia Homicide

Police have arrested and charged two men in connection to a deadly shooting Sunday night.

Investigation Underway After 2 Shot In Salisbury

Police are investigating the death of two people found shot Friday afternoon.

Charlotte Rape, Kidnapping Suspect Arrested In Rock Hill

CMPD says the suspect wanted for allegedly kidnapping and raping a woman in north Charlotte last week has been caught.

Tattoo Could Be Key To Catching Suspect Wanted For Sexual Assault In Uptown

Police are asking for help identifying a suspect wanted in connection to a sexual assault early Friday morning in Uptown.

Breaking And Entering Suspect Arrested By CMPD

Police announced Friday morning that Shakeim Campbell has been taken into custody.

Texas Man Arrested With 50 Pounds Of Meth In Catawba County

Deputies say they found 50 pounds of meth inside a vehicle after making a traffic stop in Catawba County.

Suspect In Parking Deck Shooting At Charlotte-Douglas Booked Into Jail

CMPD says Xyavier Calliste was released from the hospital Thursday and booked into the Mecklenburg County Jail.

Two Men Accused Of Stealing From Watauga County Dollar General

Deputies need your help identifying two men accused of stealing from a Dollar General in Watauga County.

Wanted By CMPD: Cameron Verdell

Police are looking for 24-year-old Cameron Verdell.

Police Seeking Two Men For Stealing From Gas Station

The Maiden Police Department continues an active search for two men caught on video surveillance stealing three cases of beer, ten packs of cigarettes, a BIC lighter and two fountain drinks from a gas station on July 19th.

Warrants Issued For Suspects Wanted In Matthews CVS Armed Robbery

Mattews Police have issued warrants for three suspects wanted in connection to a CVS armed robbery on July 12th.

Newton Family Dollar Armed Robbery Suspect Wanted

Police are trying to find a man accused of robbing a Family Dollar at gunpoint Monday evening.

Concord Police Need Help Identifying Sprint Store Break-In Suspect

Police are trying to identify a suspect they say broke into a local Sprint store early Tuesday morning.

Search For Missing Person Leads To Burke County Drug Bust

A Burke County man is facing multiple drug charges after investigators find methamphetamine while searching for a missing person.

Two Charged After Allegedly Shooting At Deputies During Pursuit

Officials have charged two suspects accused shooting at deputies Sunday morning while leading them on a pursuit.

Accused Meth Dealer Arrested After SWAT Raid

Investigators say an accused meth dealer is off the streets following a SWAT raid at his home in Caldwell County.

$25,000 Reward Offered In Deadly Union County Hit And Run

A $25,000 reward is now being offered to help solve a fatal hit and run case on Saturday, July 21st that left one cyclist dead.

Boone Man Leads Police On Car Chase

Deputies say Norman Charles Simmons, 55, failed to stop for police after speeding through an accident scene in his vehicle in the afternoon of July 29th.

Traffic Stop Leads To Felony Drug Arrest In Iredell County

Officials say a traffic stop for a registration plate violation ended in a felony drug arrest.

Jordyn Dumont's Dad Speaks Exclusively to WCCB

The man who murdered his three-year-old daughter was convicted after less than 30 minutes of jury deliberations Monday. Skip McCullen will spend the rest of his life behind bars with no parole. Josh Kinnett will spend the rest of his life, remembering Jordyn.

Skip McCullen Sentenced To Life In Prison In Murder of 3-Year-Old Jordyn Dumont

A jury has found Skip McCullen, the man accused of killing three-year-old Jordyn Dumont in Gaston County, guilty of first degree murder by torture.

Police Searching for Man Accused in South Charlotte Break-In Spree

Police are searching for a man wanted in a South Charlotte break-in spree. He's accused of targeting four homes in Dilworth, Myers Park, and SouthPark, all in less than eight hours.

Police Looking For Suspects After Man Fatally Shot In Monroe

Police are looking for suspects after a man was shot and killed in Monroe on Saturday.

Man Charged Following Fatal South Charlotte Two-Car Collision

One person has been charged following a two-car collision that killed a man in south Charlotte Saturday night.

CMPD Investigating Series Of South Charlotte Residential Break-Ins

The CMPD is investigating after someone broke into two homes and attempted to break into two others in south Charlotte early Saturday morning.

CMPD Seeking Suspects After Officer Assaulted Trying To Stop Car Break-In

The CMPD Is asking for assistance identifying two suspects wanted for attempting to break into a vehicle and assaulting a police officer in east Charlotte.

One In Custody After Shooting In West Charlotte

A shooting investigation is underway in west Charlotte.

Prosecutors: Child Murder Suspect Tried to Distract & Lied to Police

Day two of the Jordyn Dumont murder trial was graphic and revealing. The jury saw pictures of the three-year-old's beaten and bruised body after investigators found her in the woods.

One Shot In West Charlotte

Police are investigating a shooting that sent one person to the hospital Friday afternoon.

Investigators: 2 Bodies Found In Rowan County Home Were Result Of Murder-Suicide

The Rowan County Sheriff's Office says two people were found dead inside a home on July 24th after an apparent murder-suicide.

Man Wanted For Stealing Vehicle In York County

The York County Sheriff's Office is trying to identify a man caught on surveillance during an alleged burglary and vehicle theft.

Mooresville Attorney Arrested On Meth Charges

Deputies say they arrested an attorney from Mooresville on drug charges while searching his home for a man wanted on felony arrest warrants.

Man Charged With Robbery, Assault In Chester County

Police say they arrested a 30-year-old man for robbing and assaulting someone at a convenience store in Chester County.

Body Of Missing Charlotte Man Found In Union County, Roommate Facing Murder Charge

Sources tell WCCB that the body of Eric Spells has been located in Union County.

Part Of I-77 NB Shutdown After One Shot In North Charlotte, CMPD Investigating

CMPD is investigating a shooting that happened Thursday night in north Charlotte.

DA Clears Deputies In Deadly July 17th OIS Shooting Of A Caldwell County Deputy Shooting Suspect

The District Attorney for the 25th District of North Carolina says deputies were justified in the deadly officer involved shooting of Kerry Townsend on Tuesday, July 17th.

2 Suspects Charged In Hickory Shooting Case

Police have charged two suspects in connection to a shooting Monday afternoon.

Search Underway For Suspects Who Robbed Pizza Delivery Driver In Rock Hill

A pizza delivery man was robbed at Rock Hill apartment complex late Wednesday night.

Jordyn Dumont Murder Trial Starts

The man charged with murdering his girlfriend's three-year-old daughter told investigators he couldn't believe what was happening to him. Skip McCullen's murder trial started today, with prosecutors and police painting the picture that McCullen thinks he is the victim here.

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