Man shot during argument at Hickory apartment complex
A man is in the hospital and a second man is in jail following a shooting at an apartment complex in Hickory.
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Catawba County Sheriff's Deputies arrest accused drug dealer
Dirk Rodney Nixon was arrested and charged with trafficking fentanyl and more.
Monroe daycare center teacher accused of spraying kids with disinfectant, forcing children to fight
That type of disturbing discipline didn't stop with that student, according to Smith and Perez said. Perez said she witnessed the teacher spraying two-year-old's in the face with disinfectant spray.
Monroe Man arrested on DWI charges for 3rd time since 2023
The Union County Sheriff's Office says a Monroe man started the new year by making the same poor choices.
Police release video of armed robbery suspects at Monroe grocery store
Police say three people are wanted for an armed robbery at a grocery store in Monroe.
Congress certifies Trump's 2024 election win
Trump is certified as the winner of the 2024 election without challenge, a stark contrast to the violence of 4 years ago.
Man held without bond accused of using gun 'lost' in Charlotte during liquor store robbery attempt
A 27-year-old Charlotte man is in jail without bond, charged with a violent robbery attempt at a liquor store in Lancaster County, South Carolina.
Woman arrested for murder in North Charlotte deadly shooting
Police say 35-year-old Sabrina Roth is accused of conspiring to rob and kill Diondre Bittle.
Kannapolis Police shoot one person in a vehicle during a traffic stop
One person is in the hospital recovering after a traffic stop involving Kannapolis Police escalated to a shooting Saturday night.
CMPD: Ten Juveniles, 8 adults arrested in Uptown NYE Celebrations
Charlotte Mecklenburg Police say 18 people were arrested during the New Year's Eve celebration in Uptown Tuesday. Police are crediting their "successful strategic operations plan" that resulted in no major incidents during the festivities. According to a news release posted to the department's website, officers seized six firearms.Β
18 arrests made but no major incidents occurred in Uptown during New Yearβs Eve celebrations
Eighteen people were arrested and six firearms were seized but no major incidents occurred in Uptown during the New Yearβs Eve celebrations.
One injured in west Charlotte stabbing
One person is in the hospital after being stabbed in west Charlotte overnight.
Hickory Police charge 2 people with attempted murder in New Year's Day shooting
Hickory Police have made a second arrest in a New Year's Day shooting that seriously injured one person.
New Orleans terror attack prompts increased patrol at Duke's Mayo Bowl
Charlotte is on high alert as the biggest charlotte sporting event of the young year is Friday night, the Duke's Mayo Bowl.
Medic: 4 people shot in east Charlotte
CMPD is investigating a shooting involving four people in east Charlotte that happened late Thursday night.
Iredell County man arrested, charged with 10 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor
37-year-old Shawn Phillip Pulver of Pleasant Creek Drive was taken into custody on Friday, December 27, 2024.
14-year-old arrested for deadly Christmas Eve shooting in Gastonia
The shooting happened at the Weldon Heights complex on Barkley Street.
Police investigating shooting in Wendy's parking lot
Officers are investigating a shooting in a Wendy's parking lot in east Charlotte.
International manhunt for sex crimes suspect ends, accused is brought back to Union Co.
A U.S. Marshals task force has tracked down and arrested a fugitive who was wanted by the Union County Sheriff's Office. Baldomero Hernandez-Jimenez was on the run for several years.
What we know about a vehicle attack on pedestrians in New Orleans that killed at least 10
Authorities say a man driving a pickup truck sped through a crowd of pedestrians in New Orleansβ bustling French Quarter district early on New Yearβs Day, killing at least 10 people and injuring more than 30.
Charlotte Knights host NYE celebration at Truist Field with increased safety
At least 5,000 people bought tickets to the biggest New Years Eve party in Charlotte. For the first time, Charlotte Knights and Center City Partners hosted CLTNYE inside Truist Field during Light the Knights.
Officials: Fire at apartment building in Landis was intentionally set
Investigators say a three-alarm fire at an apartment complex in Landis was intentionally set.
Woman facing murder charge in connection to deadly stabbing in Concord
A Concord woman is behind bars and is accused in the death of her 22-year-old niece.
One person injured after shooting in north Charlotte
Police are investigating a shooting on Bancroft Street in north Charlotte.
NC State's staff overhaul includes new defensive, offensive coordinators
N.C. State's offseason began with an overhaul of the coaching staff.
Suspect arrested in north Charlotte murder from July
An 18-year-old is in custody charged with the July murder of 18-year-old Rashaka Prince on Cattail Court near Plaza Road Extension.
CMPD Officer charged in domestic incident arrested a second time
Court records show CMPD officer Onesiphorus Williams has been arrested for violating a domestic violence protection order. The arrest happened three days after he was charged in a domestic violence case.
Trucks seized following street takeover in Iredell Co.
Five people face charges and six trucks have been seized following a street takeover near Mooresville.
Investigators: local business set on fire 3 times
Firefighters are investigating a suspected arson at a business in east Charlotte.
CMPD investigating city's 4th homicide in 2 days
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating after they say a man was found shot to death in the 8200 block of Dave McKinney Avenue in northeast Charlotte.
Victim in deadly triple shooting identified
CMPD says 35-year-old Wonah Abu-Baby Konte Jr. died and two other people were hurt in a shooting in University City Sunday night.
Monroe man 'done with Facebook' after Marketplace deal turned into a robbery
A teenager is facing serious charges in Monroe. Police say that suspect used Facebook Marketplace to steal items from different sellers. WCCB Charlotte's Zane Cina spoke with one of the victims who has new fears for doing business.
Teenager accused of using Facebook Marketplace to commit robberies
The two were communicating using Facebook Marketplace. When the victim arrived, the teen pointed a gun at the victim, stole the phone and ran away.
Domestic violence dispute in Gastonia leaves victim with "several life-threatening stab wounds"
Officers found the victim with "several life-threatening stab wounds. The victim was taken to CaroMont Regional Medical Center and is in stable condition.
Deputies investigating deadly shooting in Rowan County
Deputies in Rowan County are investigating a deadly shooting in Woodleaf.
3 shot in southeast Charlotte
Three people are in the hospital after being shot overnight in southeast Charlotte.
Man pleads guilty to killing girlfriend in front of their children
A Lancaster County man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for the murder of his girlfriend in front of their children.
New video shows bullet hit CMS bus with students inside
The sound of children innocently playing on the school bus is replaced in an instant with blood curdling screams when a bullet pierces the window.
Man wanted for March murder in north Charlotte arrested
It's been nine months since the murder of a 20-year-old man in north Charlotte, but CMPD says the suspected killer is now in custody.
West Charlotte woman scared, angry after home is broken into twice this month
Sleep and peace of mind has been hard to come by for her this month because after her home was broken into twice in December.
Man killed by Gaston Co. officer identified
The Gaston County Police Department says 42-year-old Eric Bianchi died after an officer perceived him to be an imminent deadly threat and shot him.
2 troopers hurt during chase, crash with driver
Two NC Highway Patrol troopers are hurt after a police chase that started in Iredell County and ended in Alexander County.
Police in Hickory arrest suspected drug dealer
Law enforcement in Hickory arrested an accused drug dealer after they say they found drugs, drug selling materials, guns, and more in his home.
Deputies: Cleaning woman arrested for stealing jewelry from client's home
The Iredell Co. Sheriff's Office says a woman who worked cleaning homes has been arrested and charged with stealing jewelry from a client's home.
York Co. coroner identifies man who was hit and killed on Celanese Road
The York County Coroner says the man has been identified as 44-year-old Filadelfo Portillo of Rock Hill.
One person shot in Uptown Charlotte parking lot
One person was shot on College Street in Uptown Charlotte Monday night. The investigation is centered around a parking lot at the Hal Marshall Annex building that houses several county services including the Homeless Resource Center.
Police: shots fired into CMS school bus with students on board
Police say someone shot into a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools bus Monday afternoon.
Belmont Police looking for man wanted in connection to armed robbery and vehicle theft
They say they want to speak with Mitchell Tarrell Morrison about the incident that happened on September 12, 2024.
Teen found dead on side of road in Lincolnton
Detectives say they are investigating after a 16-year-old boy was found dead on the side of the road in Lincolnton.
Man arrested for armed robbery of vape shop in Albemarle
A 43-year-old man was arrested in connection to the armed robbery of a tobacco and vape shop in Albemarle earlier this week.
Police investigating shots fired in north Charlotte
Police conducting an investigation after hearing shots fired in north Charlotte early Saturday morning.
Rock Hill man arrested, charged with possession of child sexual abuse materials
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson says investigators got an online tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children about Elijah Demario Alexander.
Police investigate deadly shooting in south Charlotte
One person has died after a shooting on Archdale Road in south Charlotte.
Police searching for man wanted in connection to kidnapping
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police say he is wanted in connection to a kidnapping that happened in the area of Albemarle Rd. and E. W.T. Harris Blvd on December 8th.
Matthews Police arrest 7 people after illegal gambling investigation
Matthews Police have arrested seven people after a months-long investigation into a business suspected of illegal gambling activities.
Man sentenced to life for murder of ex-girlfriend's friend in Gastonia
A jury convicted 31-year-old Marshawn Sanders of Shelby on Tuesday for the murder of 30-year-old Eric Glenn. Sanders shot Glenn on June 9, 2020 in the parking lot of the Ingco Express on Lowell Bethesda Road in Gastonia.
East Mecklenburg High School on modified lockdown after threats on social media
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg School district and CMPD are investigating threats against East Mecklenburg High School that were made on social media.
Citizen complaints prompt police operation that leads to arrest of accused drug dealer
Citizen complaints about illegal activity in the Connelly Springs community led to the arrest of an accused drug dealer.
Man accused of setting deadly house fire while his family was inside is now charged with murder
A man accused of setting his home on fire with his newborn child, fiancΓ© and her father inside is out of the hospital and is now in jail.
Hit-and-run driver wanted for killing woman crossing Charlotte street
A woman is dead after police say a driver hit her on North Caldwell Street and then kept going. The incident happened around 2:15am on Monday.
Man charged with murder, accused of setting fiance's mobile home on fire in Gastonia
The man accused of setting his fiancΓ©s mobile home on fire in Gaston County has been released from the hospital and is now in jail.
Monroe Police arrest 17-year-old in killing of 12-year-old boy
The 17-year-old is also accused of shooting and injuring a 15-year-old.
Local woman's home spray painted with swastikas and anti-gay slurs
She is Jewish and has a family member who is part of the LGBTQ community.
Parent of Charlotte Country Day School student calls allegations against administrator "unsettling"
Assistant Head of School for Charlotte Country Day School, Scott Waybright, was arrested Friday on 10 felony counts of peeping.
Victim in south Charlotte homicide identified
A homicide investigation is underway in south Charlotte after police found a person shot at an apartment complex.
Arrests in 2011 murder cold case in Statesville
It has taken more than a decade, but two men are now charged with the murder of Joseph "Joey" Brewer in Statesville in 2011.
Charlotte Country Day School administrator arrested for felony peeping
The Assistant Head of School for Academics at Charlotte Country Day school is now facing 10 felony peeping charges. 58-year-old Scott Waybright was arrested Friday.
Man wanted for burglary and assault after police say he ransacked a Belmont apartment
Police need help finding a man wanted for ransacking an apartment on McLean Avenue in Belmont. Detectives say Andrew Johnson also attacked two woman and fired a gun hurting two men.
Monroe man charged with animal cruelty after police say they found severely emaciated dogs at his home
A tip led to the discovery of what police are calling severely emaciated dogs at a home in Monroe.
Rock Hill woman's death now a murder, family member is charged
Rock Hill Police responded to a welfare check in November and found a woman dead inside a home. Now police say the case is a homicide, because she had been hit in the head with something.
Underage boy charged with double murder in Salisbury
Police have arrested an underage boy and charged him with two murders that happened last weekend in Salisbury.
Victims identified in Rock Hill smoke shop double murder
An employee and a customer were killed during a shooting inside a smoke shop in Rock Hill Police Wednesday night.Β Police arrested the suspected shooter a short time later.
Wife pleads guilty to murder of woman found in home with husband
A wife accused of killing another woman she found inside her home with her husband will spend at least five years in prison. Stephanie Alexander pleaded guilty Thursday to involuntary manslaughter in the death of Tyra Crosby.
Gastonia man charged with animal cruelty after police say dogs were severely malnourished
A Gastonia man faces six counts of animal cruelty after investigators say they found six dogs appearing to be severely malnourished with multiple injuries.
Boone Police searching for driver who they say sideswiped car
Boone Police are investigating after they say a driver sideswiped a parked vehicle in a grocery store parking lot.
Shooting near South End leaves one person with life-threatening injuries
Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred just before 7 p.m. Wednesday at an apartment complex on Romare Bearden Drive near Charlotte's South End. CMPD has not released details, but Medic announced one person was transported to a hospital with life threatening injuries.
Former track coach indicted after sexual assault investigation
A former track coach at Charlotte Country Day School has been indicted by a grand jury after police arrested him on charges of indecent liberties with a student.
Boone Police searching for suspect in property damage investigation
Boone Police need help identifying the person they say walked into an apartment complex and damaged property.
Father files wrongful death lawsuit against CMS and son's former principal
Keon Taylor's son Nahzir was shot and killed in November 2022. Police say he was shot by a Rocky River High School classmate.
Police: Impaired driver hit and killed man near Uptown Charlotte
A driver faces several charges after police say he hit and killed a man near Uptown Charlotte and kept driving.
Teen killed in south Charlotte shooting identified
A 17-year-old is dead following a shooting on South Boulevard near the light rail station at Archdale Drive.
Three people arrested following Salisbury robbery spree
Three people are in jail charged with armed robberies at four Speedway convenience stores in Salisbury.
Man in custody for west Charlotte homicide
After further investigation, police have ruled the deadly incident in West Charlotte as a homicide.
Death investigation in south Charlotte
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department says officers are conducting a death investigation in south Charlotte.Β
Four charged with murder of armored truck driver in Kings Mountain
Four men are behind bars and charged in the death of a Loomis Fargo armored truck driver.
Kannapolis teacher charged with indecent liberties, principal charged with failing to report
The principal of the Concord Lake STEAM Academy in Kannapolis is charged with failure to report the sex abuse of a student by a teacher.
Affinity Health Center closes for rest of week after security issue
The Rock Hill Police Department was called to the center after receiving reports of a woman carrying a firearm and handling it while inside the health center.
Two arrested, one still wanted in Monroe Halloween shooting
Detectives are looking for a third suspect in connection to a shooting that happened on Halloween in Monroe.
Police investigating deadly shooting in north Charlotte
Police are investigating a deadly shooting in north Charlotte on West Sugarcreek Road.
Man charged with murder of his grandmother in Alexander Co.
A man is in jail without bond, charged with the murder of his 86-year-old grandmother. Deputies found her dead inside her home after family members asked them to check on her.
Iredell County Sheriff's deputy arrests convicted felon during traffic stop
The Iredell County Sheriff's Office says Devyion Mylique Patterson was pulled over near the intersection of Brawley School Road and Williamson Road for traffic violations.
Boyfriend charged after woman's body was found on roadside in Cabarrus Co.
A man is in jail on $1M bond charged with concealing the death of a woman found dead on the side of a road in Cabarrus County.
Former Manager of Belmont restaurant owned by Jonas Brothers' parents charged with embezzlement
The former manager of a restaurant owned by the parents of the Jonas Brothers has been charged with embezzlement after investigators say she stole thousands of dollars.Β
Man arrested after being found with 30 grams of methamphetamine
A man was arrested after allegedly being found with over 30 grams of methamphetamine in Caldwell County on Thursday night.
Police: Woman facing charges after death of 4-year-old niece
Investigators have arrested a woman in connection to the death of a 4 year old child.
Mooresville Police arrest man after child sexual abuse material investigation
Mooresville Police arrested and charged Eric Scott Threadgill with four counts of 3rd Degree Exploitation of a Minor.
Three wanted for robbing ATM maintenance worker at PNC Bank
Three men are wanted in connection to a strong armed robbery at an ATM in Rock Hill.
Lancaster Police make 2nd arrest in Clinton Ave. homicide
Lancaster Co. Police arrested a second person in connection to the murder of 18-year-old Jelani Jackson.
Man charged with murder after shooting at Charlotte convenience store
A man is in jail charged with murder after a shooting at a convenience store on Tom Hunter Road.
Cornelius Police continue the search for Madalina Cojocari after two years
Thursday will mark two years since Madalina Cojocari was last seen. The search for the now 13-year-old Cornelius girl continues, despite no new leads.
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