Police Arrest 49-Year-Old Man Who Cut Off His Electronic Monitoring Device
UPDATE: Police officers have arrested 49-year-old Tony Monroe.
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New Detective, New Push to Solve Local High School Student's Murder
CMPD says the first detective assigned to the case failed the victim, Shania Hammonds. Now, there's a new detective on the case, searching for answers. Hammond's mother is now hopeful there will be an arrest.
Murder Victim's Mother Seeks Answers As New Detective Takes Over Daughter's Case
There's a new push to solve the murder of a high school senior in east Charlotte. CMPD says the first detective assigned to the case failed the victim, then 18-year-old Shania Hammonds.
Morganton Men Charged With Trying To Break Into New Home
Burke County deputies have charged two suspects accused of trying to break into a newly constructed home Wednesday evening.
Burke County Sheriff Issues Phone Scam Warning
A new scam has officials warning residents to be on alert when answering their phones.
Mecklenburg County Inmate Death Under Investigation
Investigators are waiting on autopsy results to determine how a Mecklenburg County inmate died early Thursday morning.
$10,000 Reward Offered In 2017 Charlotte Homicide Case
A $10,000 reward is being offered for any relevant information concerning the February 2017 murder of an 18-year-old east Charlotte girl.
Sheriff: Man Tries To Set Burke County Home On Fire With Children Inside
Officials say a man tried to set a home on fire while five children were locked inside.
Union County Armed Robbery Suspects In Custody After Crashing Vehicle While Attempting To Evade Authorities
Four teens are in custody after they robbed an Indian Trail Verizon Wireless store at gunpoint and crashed a vehicle as they attempted to evade authorities.Β
American Airlines Employee Arrested After Trying To Pass Through Airport Security With Stolen Gun
An American Airlines employee was arrested after trying to pass through a security checkpoint at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport with a stolen gun.Β
Man Wanted For Assaulting Child At Charlotte Park Turns Himself In
A man wanted for an unprovoked attack on a 12-year-old boy at a Charlotte park has turned himself in, according to police.
CMPD Asking For Help Locating Man Wanted For Domestic Violence
The CMPD is asking for assistance locating man wanted for multiple crimes after he turned off his electronic monitoring device.Β
Police: Man Arrested For Breaking Into Several Charlotte Businesses
CMPD has arrested a man after they say he broke into several businesses in the Charlotte area over the past month.
Registered Sex Offender Arrested For Sexually Assaulting Uber Driver In Charlotte
Police say they arrested a registered sex offender for sexually assaulting an Uber driver in Charlotte.
Charlotte Resident Arrested In Rowan County After Police Chase
On Monday, Rowan County Sheriffβs Office was working traffic enforcement on northbound Interstate 85 and attempted to stop a 2008 BMW with a fraudulent South Carolina temporary tag.
Six Arrested After Stolen Safe Found Inside Union County Shed
Investigators say six people were arrested after a stolen safe was found inside a shed at a home in Union County.
Person Sent To Hospital After Shooting In West Charlotte
A shooting in west Charlotte sent one to the hospital late Monday.
Man Arrested After Pedestrian Fatally Struck In East Charlotte
A man is facing charges after police say he struck and killed a pedestrian late Monday night in east Charlotte.
Man Charged With Murder In Caldwell County
A man has been arrested for murder in Caldwell County.Β
Police: Four Teens Charged After 19-Year-Old Kidnapped, Robbed And Assaulted In Fort Mill
Police say they charged four teens after a 19-year-old was kidnapped, robbed and assaulted in Fort Mill.
Morganton Man Wanted In Burke County Shooting
Deputies say they are searching for a man accused in a shooting on July 1st in Morganton.
Virginia Man Arrested In Rowan County On Gun And Drug Charges
Deputies say a speeding violation ended with a Virginia man going to jail for gun and drug violations.
Teen Wanted For Larceny Of Motor Vehicle And Interfering With Electronic Monitoring Device
Police are searching for 16-year-old Bryson Jones who was last seen in the area of 8700 Westhope Street in north Charlotte.
Burke County Murder Suspect Extradited Back To NC After Arrest In Myrtle Beach
37-year-old Joshua Nathaniel Beard has been extradited back to Burke County following his arrest in Myrtle Beach on Wednesday.
Man Accused Of Trying To Solicit A 12-Year-Old Girl For Sex
A 53-year-old Rowan County man is accused of trying to solicit sex from a 12-year-old Iredell County girl.
Mecklenburg County Inmate Dies After Being Taken To Hospital
An investigation is underway after a Mecklenburg County inmate died late Thursday night.
Wanted By CMPD: Quay Laurentis Davis
Police are looking for a wanted suspect, 24-year-old Quay Laurentis Davis.
Man Accused Of Assaulting Woman, CMPD Officer In East Charlotte
A man is facing multiple charges after police say he assaulted a woman at a business Friday morning, then assaulted the responding CMPD officer.
Warrants Reveal Brutal Nature Of Assault Allegedly Carried Out By Nail Salon Workers
Police charge two suspects with multiple crimes, including human trafficking after investigating reports of an assault at a local nail salon.
Man Wanted In North Tryon St. Murder Arrested In Gastonia
Detectives say they arrested a man wanted for murdering a woman in Charlotte.Β
4 Arrested In Salisbury Roundup Operation, 2 Still Wanted
After months of investigation, Salisbury Police arrested four suspects Thursday afternoon during a roundup operation.
Police Charge Suspect After Man's Body Was Found In An East Charlotte Dumpster
A homicide investigation is underway in east Charlotte near The Plaza on Thursday.
BOLO: Iredell County Officials Searching For Man Accused Of Making Fraudulent Purchases
Detectives with the Iredell County Sheriff's Office are asking the public to help them find a man who they say is suspected of making unauthorized purchases.
Mooresville Police Identify Suspect Still Wanted For Several Attempted Break-Ins
Police have identified the suspect accused of several attempted break-ins, but say they still need help trying to find him.
Violent Pineville Armed Robbery Caught On Surveillance
Police are looking for three suspects and a driver in connection to an armed robbery Monday morning.
Domestic Assault Call Results In 3 Hour Standoff With Deputies
A Rowan County man accused of assaulting his wife Wednesday morning is facing multiple charges after a three hour standoff with deputies.
Stabbing Leaves One Seriously Injured In NE Charlotte
Police are investigating a stabbing in the University City area that sent one person to the hospital.
Teen Arrested For Series Of Northwest Charlotte Burglaries
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has arrested a teen for his involvement in several northwest Charlotte burglaries.Β Β
Sheriff Says York County Sergeant Injured In Deadly Ambush Likely Shot By Fellow Officer
Investigators say Christian McCall, the man accused of shooting several officers, killing one, during a domestic disturbance in York County, has been released from the hospital.
Murder Investigation Underway In Caldwell County
Caldwell County deputies are investigating after a man died from being shot Monday evening.
Mooresville Man Charged With Stealing From A Local Church
The Iredell County Sheriff's Office have arrested and charged Newton Marcell Brown Jr. for stealing property from the Laura Memorial Church of God on Friday, May 25th.
Iredell County Man Charged With Numerous Sex Crimes Against Child
A Harmony man is arrested after authorities say he sexually assaulted a 12-year-old girl repeatedly.
Man Allegedly Held Girlfriend Prisoner For 3 Days, Assaulted Her Multiple Times
A man is facing multiple charges after his girlfriend told police she was held captive at his home for three days and assaulted multiple times.
Suspect Arrested In Deadly Shooting Outside Albemarle VFW
Police have arrested a suspect in connection to a deadly shooting Monday morning outside a VFW Hut.
Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Bust In Lincoln County
Deputies arrested two men on several drug charges Saturday afternoon following a routine traffic stop.
An Argument Between Two Brothers Leads To Stabbing, One In Hospital
One man is seriously injured after a stabbing stemming from an argument broke out in northwest Charlotte on Saturday night.
Victim Expected To Be Okay After Shooting In Northwest Charlotte
A person was shot in northwest Charlotte early Monday.
CMPD Looking For Teen Who Cut Off Monitoring Device
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is asking assistance locating a teen wanted for removing his electronic monitoring device.
Overnight Shooting In Salisbury Leaves One Dead; One Suspect In Custody, Police Seek Other Suspects
A murder suspect is in custody after an overnight shooting in Salisbury left one person dead.Β
Police Seek Help Identifying Man Possibly Connected To 15 South Charlotte Break-Ins
Police in Charlotte are asking for help identifying a suspect who may have been involved in more than a dozen residential break-ins in the Myers Park, Eastover, and Cotswold neighborhoods in the last month.Β
Person Of Interest Not Charged In Uptown Shooting; Man Dies From Injuries
A man who was shot last Friday near uptown Charlotte has died from his injuries, according to police.Β
Former Lake Norman High School Teacher Faces Child Sex Crime Charges
A former teacher at Lake Norman High School was arrested Friday on several charges including statutory rape and taking indecent liberties with a child.
Decomposed Body Found In Burke County Identified As Triple Homicide Suspect
Burke County authorities have identified a decomposed body found last week near Henrys Glen Drive in MorgantonΒ as 61-year-old Kenneth Douglas Powell.Β
Three Arrested After Car Collides With CMPD Patrol Car In Northeast Charlotte
Three people are arrested after a car collided with a CMPD patrol car in northeast Charlotte on Thursd
Man Charged After Shooting At North Charlotte Wendy's, No Injuries Reported
A Wendy's employee is accused of firing a shotgun at a customer's car at a Wendy's restaurant in north Charlotte on Friday.
Mother, Father Arrested For Leaving Child In Hot Car Identified
Police say a mother and father were taken into custody Thursday afternoon for allegedly leaving their child in a hot car.
3 Detained Following Police Chase On Sugar Creek Road
Police detain three suspects Thursday afternoon following a chase on E. Sugar Creek Road.
Suspect Wanted For Family Dollar Armed Robbery In Lancaster County
Deputies in Lancaster County are looking for the suspect they say robbed a Family Dollar at gun point Wednesday night.
4 Charged In Connection To Charlotte Kidnapping And Assault
CMPD has charged four suspects in connection to a kidnapping and assault that happened Sunday night.
Clover Man Charged With Multiple Armed Robberies In Rock Hill
Police have charged a 24-year-old Clover man with a string of armed robberies that took place throughout Rock Hill.
SC Man Cited After TSA Finds His Gun at Charlotte Douglas International Airport Security Checkpoint
TSA officers prevented a South Carolina man from bringing a loaded handgun on board a plane at a Charlotte Douglas International Airport checkpoint.
Over Half A Million Dollars Seized From Union County Home
Union County narcotics detectives seized more than half a million dollars last week while executing a search warrant.
Man Arrested With Stolen Property After Trying To Run From Police
A 34-year-old man is facing charges after police say he tried to run from officers, and was in possession of stolen property.
Suspect Wanted In 2 Cornelius Robberies, Possibly 6 Others
Police need help finding the suspect they say robbed two local convenience stores, and possibly six others in neighboring cities.
Man Charged For East Charlotte Vehicle Break-Ins
A man has been charged for his involvement in two east Charlotte vehicle break-ins.Β
Gaston County Mugshots June 19th
Check out the Gaston County mugshots from June 19th.
Two North Charlotte Apartments Shot Into, No One Injured
Two apartments were shot into in north Charlotte just after midnight on Wednesday.
Stanley Police Searching for Suspect in Violent Home Invasion
A violent home invasion in Gaston County. Stanley Police are searching for the man accused of breaking into a woman's home -- and attacking her in her bathroom.
Two Arrested On Drug Charges Following Traffic Stop In Iredell County
A man and woman from Olin, North Carolina are facing multiple charges after deputies found drugs and paraphernalia during a traffic stop Saturday.
Police Arrest Suspect Accused Of Shooting A Statesville Officer In The Back
Statesville Police say they have arrested the suspect accused of shooting an officer in the back while he was on foot patrol Friday night.
Woman Charged For Breaking Window At Charlotte Airport
Officers of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Airport Division have arrested a woman for breaking a window at Charlotte-Douglas Regional Airport on Monday, June 18th.
Man Stabbed In Uptown And Sent To Hospital
A man was stabbed in north Charlotte early Tuesday morning.
11 Suspects Now Charged In Connection To Statesville Homicide
Authorities from multiple agencies arrested eight more suspects Monday morning in connection to the January 2018 murder of Freeman Jacobi Wells.
Man Grabs Over $4,000 Worth Of Jewelry From Clerk And Takes Off
Police need help finding the man they say robbed a jewelry store on Concord Mills Boulevard.
Alexander County Man Arrested For Attacking Wife With Machete
Officers of the Alexander County Sheriff's Department have arrested 45-year-old Fredi Lorenzana-Chev Alonso for an alleged attack on his wife with a machete.
Person Sent To Hospital After Shooting At Days Inn In North Charlotte
Officers with CMPD say a person was shot at a Days Inn in north Charlotte early Monday morning.
CMPD Speaks About Drink Tampering Investigations At The EpiCenter
CMPD spoke Friday about the on-going investigations into reports of drink tampering at EpiCenter bars and clubs.
Two Suspects Wanted After Allegedly Stealing Over $60K In Watches
Police are looking for two suspects they say stole more than $60,000 worth of watches.
Community Complaints Lead To Drug Bust In Statesville
A Statesville man has been arrested for selling cocaine out of his residence after citizen complaints led to an investigation.Β
Police: Another Woman Reports Possibly Being Drugged At EpiCenter Bar
CMPD is investigating after another woman reported someone possibly slipping a drug into her drink at an EpiCenter bar.
Sex Offender Pleads Guilty After Being Caught At Local Library And Playground
Officials say a convicted sex offender will spend at least 17 years in prison for failing to register as a sex offender, being on a restricted premise and being a habitual felon.
Chesterfield County Mother Charged With The Murder Of Her 11-Month-Old Girl Waives Bond
Breanna Lewis, the teen accused of murdering her child and saying the baby was kidnapped, has waived bond in her court hearing.
Police Looking For Suspect Involved In East Charlotte Shooting On June 8th
Police are trying to identify the suspect they say fired into another vehicle while traveling down Shamrock Drive.
11 Arrested In Multi-State Drug Ring That Included North, South Carolina And California
Agents with local, state, and federal agencies made 11 arrests Wednesday in connection to a multi-state drug ring investigation.
Former CMPD Officer Facing 42 Additional Shoplifting Charges
The former CMPD Officer who was arrested for shoplifting in May has been charged with 42 additional shoplifting cases.Β
Police Make Arrests After Teen Shot, Killed In Southwest Charlotte
Authorities have charged 18-year-old Marvin Chevez-Quiffaro with murder in connection to a shooting that took place on Carolina Forest Road in southwest Charlotte.
Two Men Wanted After Trying To Break Into Lancaster County Home
Lancaster County deputies are trying to identify two men they say tried to break into a home Monday morning.
Man In Jail On Murder Charges Facing Additional Charges In Second Shooting
Police have filed additional charges on a 21-year-old man already accused of murder.
Abduction Charge Dropped Against Lincoln County Grandmother
A child abduction charge issued against a grandmother police say refused to return her grandchild to its mother has been dropped.
17-Year-Old Found Shot To Death In Alexander County
Investigators are waiting for autopsy results to determine if any charges will be filed in a deadly shooting that happened shortly after midnight Monday.
Police: Man Arrested For Assaulting Girlfriend, Holding Her Captive In Newton
Investigators have arrested a man accused of assaulting his girlfriend after searching over a course of several days.
Gaston County Mugshots June 11th
Check out the Gaston County mugshots from June 11th.
CMPD Officer Injured After Being Dragged Over 100 Yards In Vehicle
A CMPD officer is recovering after being dragged over 100 yards in a vehicle that eventually crashed into a tree and overturned.
Community Still In Shock After Sheriff Says 14-Year-Old Girl Was Killed In Gang Related Drive-By
Chester County Sheriff says the deadly shooting of a teenager is gang related. Two men are behind bars accused of a drive by shooting, killing 14-year-old Jada Jones.
Two Charged After 14-Year-Old Girl Killed In Drive-By Shooting In Chester
Two men are facing charges after a 14-year-old girl was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting late Sunday night in Chester.
Man Found Shot In Driveway Of North Charlotte Home Identified
A man was found shot in the driveway of a home in north Charlotte late Sunday.
Woman Struck By Car While Searching For Friend In East Charlotte Neighborhood
A woman was fatally struck by a car while she was searching for a friend on foot in an east Charlotte Neighborhood early Saturday morning.
Gaston Co. Sheriff's Corporal Kate Self Laid to Rest
People lined the streets of Gastonia as the procession carrying the body of Corporal Kate Self passed under a giant American flag. Self died tragically three weeks ago. Family and friends laid her to rest after remembering her at a Celebration of Life.
South Charlotte Hit-And-Run Victim On Road To Recovery
We're hearing from a man whose tight grip saved his son's life, but almost cost him his own.
Man Arrested In Charlotte For Murder That Happened In Rock Hill
Officials say Charles Ridings, 22, of Denton, North Carolina has been arrested for the murder of 45-year-old Scottie Starnes.
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