Local Crime

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.

July Hit And Run Victim Dies From Injuries

CMPD says the victim of a July 14th hit and run accident in west Charlotte has died from injuries.

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.