He's credited with turning around the public perception of the Mecklenburg County District Attorney's Office. Now Andrew Murray is stepping into his new role as U.S. Attorney for North Carolina's Western District.
A serial robbery suspect is on the run. He's wanted for hitting five businesses in Charlotte over the past two weeks. In four of those cases he pulled guns on employees.
Police say a man who opened fire on officers with an assault rifle and then barricaded himself in his home was found dead inside from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
A nurse at the Chester County Detention Center is under investigation for allegedly having sex with an inmate.
Police are still looking for the vehicle involved in a hit-and-run Monday evening in south Charlotte.
A 42-year-old man faces multiple charges related to child pornography after a multi-agency Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Investigation.
Detectives are requesting the publicβs assistance in identifying a man responsible for a series of armed robberies.
Lamariay Witherspoon and Douglas Mobley are under arrest after breaking into seven restaurants in Ballantyne and six restaurants in Huntersville early Monday.
Two men were arrested with loaded hand guns at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport TSA checkpoints this week, bringing the total number of firearms seized this year to 60.Β
A victim sends a warning as she recovers from a carjacking that left her hospitalized Monday.
A bizarre crime has some South Charlotte neighbors covering up their outdoor water faucets! Neighbors think a person they're calling the "water bandit" is turning on their faucets and leaving them running all night.
Officials say they arrested a Rockwell man on manufacturing and trafficking methamphetamine charges.
Detectives are requesting assistance in identifying a possible homicide suspect.
On Monday, a Citizens On Patrol volunteer was directing traffic when he was struck by an vehicle.
Mecklenburg County's new District Attorney is promising to stand up for victims of burglaries, domestic violence, and sexual assault. Spencer Merriweather is also the first African-American to lead the DA's office.
Police: Two men carjacked a woman in a crowded South Charlotte shopping center before leading police on a chase in South Carolina.
Surveillance video shows thieves breaking into a business in Ballantyne. It was one of more than a dozen burglarized in the Charlotte area Monday morning.
Authorities say they responded to Piedmont Medical Center in reference to a shooting Sunday.
Catawba County Sheriff's Deputies are searching for the shooter after a man was killed in his sleep during a drive-by shooting.
A Stanly County mom is offering a $1,000 reward to the person who returns her stolen horse.
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) will continue to investigate the officer-involved shooting in Rock Hill, as well as an officer involved shooting in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
Police need help locating a man accused of cutting off his electronic monitoring device.
Police say they arrested a man involved in a fatal hit and run Wednesday night in southwest Charlotte.
One of the three wanted Florida inmates has been arrested, and authorities believe the other two men may have been responsible for the theft of an ATM in Burke County, North Carolina.Β Β
A man is in custody following a car jacking and police chase in Charlotte.Β
Police have arrested a man in connection with the Robbery of a SUBWAY restaurant earlier this week.
Police say a traffic stop led them to a major drug bust in Boone.Β
Police say a couple is facing charges for kidnapping a woman in Burke County.
Police say a student was taken into custody after they found a 9mm handgun in his backpack.
A jury has found Gregory Wheeling Jr. guilty of second degree murderΒ in the death of Kelli Putnam.
On Tuesday, police say they received a call of a suspicious package on the sidewalk of Harri Ann Drive.
Authorities say an anonymous complaint led to the discovery of a large drug bust in the Steele Creek area Tuesday morning.
Police have identified the victim of Charlotte's 80th homicide of the year.Β
Police need your help identifying a west Charlotte armed robbery suspect.
Police are searching for a gunman after a shooting in Northwest Charlotte. We're still waiting to learn more about the victim and their injuries.
The CMPD is investigating an attempted kidnapping at the Southern Christmas Show, on Saturday night.Β
Police are asking for assistance in locating Dequan Erwin who is wanted on multiple felony charges.
The officer who shot and killed a Spanish speaking North Charlotte man back in September will *not* face criminal charges. Mecklenburg County District Attorney Andrew Murray said the shooting was tragic was not unlawful.
CMPD is looking for a suspect accused of two armed robberies throughout the Charlotte area.
Police have arrested a 22-year-old mother accused of abusing her baby back in October.
The CMPD says all fourteen Exchange Zone locations have officially launched.Β They are encouraging community members to complete online transactions at one of the following locations.Β
Police say there is no credible or verified information at this time to support a possible threat to students at Watauga High School.
The officer involved in the fatal shooting of Rubin Galindo will not face charges, according to Mecklenburg County District Attorney, Andrew Murray.Β
Five teens are in custody after committing a series of crimes and leading police on a chase in east Charlotte, Thursday night.
Detectives with the CMPD are currently investigating a sexual assault that occurred in the North Division.
Police have arrested a suspect in a shooting that sent one man to the hospital Thursday afternoon.
A week of drug busts has led to the arrest of six suspects and the confiscation of trafficking levels of heroin and methamphetamines.
Governor Roy Cooper says the state is now offering a reward of up to $5,000 for any information that will lead to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for killing 87-year-old Sim Flowe on September 6th.
Deputies have charged a 27-year-old man with stealing an activity bus from the East Burke High School parking lot.
Police have arrested three suspects in connection to the October 27th murder of Justin Penland.
Charlotte Country Day says the coaches involved in an altercation Wednesday evening are no longer employed with the school.
Two teenage brothers have been arrested in connection with two robberies in southeast Charlotte.
Detectives with the CMPDβs Providence Division have charged Tyrez Tarell Nea for Possession of a Weapon on School Grounds.Β
A Concord teacher is back home after turning herself in for having an inappropriate, relationship with a 17-year old student. The 23-year old Cox Mill High School teacher appeared before a magistrate Wednesday.
Deputies seized 28 pounds of crystal methamphetamine Tuesday in what's being called the largest meth bust in the county's history.
A man has been arrested in Union County, after he apparently broke into a Monroe residence and began cooking.
Three Statesville teens have been arrested in connection with a series of car break-ins in Iredell County.Β
Police say they arrested a 23-year-old teacher for having an inappropriate consensual relationship with a student.
Derek Victor Morrison is Wanted for Breaking into Motor Vehicle, Damage to Property, and Interfering with an Electronic Monitoring Device.
Boone and ASU Police have arrested two suspects wanted for vandalizing several downtown businesses early Monday morning.
A Hickory man will spend the next 17 to 22 years in prison after being found guilty of second-degree murder in the death of a 20-month-old child.
We now know a church fire in Catawba County was intentionally set. Members of Providence Baptist Church in Vale came together Monday night to pray and search for answers.
Hate crimes rose for the second straight year in 2016, with increases in attacks motivated by bias against blacks, Jews, Muslims and LGBT people, according to FBI statistics released Monday.
Police are investigating after two men robbed a Salisbury convenience store for 60 cartons of cigarettes.
A 29-year-old Gastonia man now faces a murder charge after the victim of an assault Friday died over the weekend.
Police need your help identifying an accused robbery suspect in north Charlotte.
One man is dead and another in jail following a shooting over a parking dispute in Gaston County.
A Charlotte air traffic controller accused of having a weapon of mass destruction will be in court for the first time Monday.
Some residents in Salisbury say they're afraid to let their children play outside because of all the recent crime. The latest incident was a violent bank robbery that ended with the robber killed by police.
The FAA says an air traffic controller who works at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport has been arrested for having a weapon of mass destruction.
A Lancaster man is in custody following a standoff with authorities on Thursday.
Police are investigating after a man was shot in the leg during an altercation in east Charlotte.
Police are investigating after a man was shot in the parking lot of McDonald's on Albemarle Road in east Charlotte.
Officials have identified the man accused of robbing a Wells Fargo bank, shooting two people and leading police on a chase.
Police have not identified the bank robbery suspect or the officers involved in the shooting, but witnesses are telling their story about the terrifying moments that led up to the deadly shooting.
We now know the FBI is involved in the investigation in Cabarrus County, where eight schools sent kids home early as a precaution.
The department says it's time to get aggressive.
Authorities have given the "all clear" to Cabarrus County high schools after a threat was made earlier today.Β
CMPD's top cop is talking about how to stop crime involving teens after two teens were shot Tuesday night.
Salisbury Police have identified the suspect who killed a man in a Taco Bell parking lot last Friday night.
A retired Navy veteran has been charged with kidnapping Ashanti Billie, 19, who was found dead behind a west Charlotte church.Β
Authorities are investigating after a man was found shot to death following a breaking and entering call Wednesday morning.
Police have have arrested the suspect accused of killing a 20-year-old man late Monday night.
Police are investigating after two teens were shot at a gas station near I-85.
The city has seen two murders in the last four days.Β
A Charlotte man will spend the rest of his life in prison for the 2013 murder of a 54-year-old neighbor.
Police have officially charged a 25-year-old man accused of killing a 2-year-old boy Sunday.
CMPD says they have located and arrested Keyshawn Crowder.
Deputies say they arrested 10 out of 11 suspects wanted on various drugs charges during a roundup last week.
Police are investigating a possible homicide after a person was found shot to death Monday afternoon.
Hickory Police are investigating after a man was found dead from a gunshot wound.
The Texas church shooting has local congregations taking a closer look at their security plans.
CMPD is looking for a man connected to two armed robberies in west Charlotte Monday.
An unexpected pit stop for one CMPD officer really paid off Sunday morning. Officer Kevin Woolcock walked into a Charlotte gas station mid robbery.
The man accused of carjacking a truck Sunday with two kids still inside has been arrested.
A Claremont man is in custody and charged with murder after shooting and killing 28-year-old Kevin Hefner in the doorway of his home.Β
Police are looking for a man accused of robbery, who cut off his ankle monitor.Β
A man has been arrested after police say he attempted to rob a convenience store Sunday morning.Β
Salisbury's latest murder Friday night comes as the Department of Justice is sending a team to the city to come up with a plan to help fight the rising crime rate there.
A man has been arrested for a York County Homicide that occurred on Friday, November 3rd, 2017.
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