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Suspect Breaks Into Home, Robs Family At Gunpoint While They Were Eating Dinner

Deputies are looking for the man they say kicked in the front door of a family's home and robbed them at gun point Saturday night.

Icy Windshield Leads To Charges After Driver Hits And Kills Pedestrian In Southeast Charlotte

Police say a driver is facing charges after a pedestrian was hit and killed in southeast Charlotte Monday morning.

UNCC Student Charged With Arson For Residence Hall Fire

A UNC-Charlotte student has been charged with Felony Arson after starting a fire in a campus residence hall.

CMPD Arrests Two Suspects During A Meth Bust In Ballantyne

Neighbors are concerned after CMPD arrested two people accused of having meth at a Ballantyne townhome Friday.

Woman Fires Shot At Suspect After He Forced His Way Into Her Home

A burglary suspect is wanted after deputies say he forced his way into a woman's home Friday morning.

Two Suspects Arrested For Allegedly Stealing Equipment From Landscapers

Police have arrested two suspects in connection to multiple reports of people stealing equipment from landscapers.

Police: UNC Charlotte Professor Arrested For Sexual Exploitation Of A Child

Police say a UNC Charlotte professor has been arrested on several sexual exploitation of a minor charges.

Department of Justice Stepping In To Help Crackdown On Salisbury Crime

The Department of Justice is stepping in to help crack down on the rise of violent crime in the city of Salisbury.

Drug Bust Yields Over 20 Arrests, Including A Chesterfield County Detention Officer

A Chesterfield County corrections officer was among more than 20 people arrested Monday during a drug bust on BBB Circle.

3 Suspects Arrested In Connection To A West Charlotte Homicide

Police say a man shot in west Charlotte Friday afternoon has died from his injuries.

Multiple Drug Trafficking Suspects Arrested In Union County

Narcotics detectives with the Union County Sheriff's Office say they have busted several drug operations, arrested multiple suspects, and seized a large amount of dangerous drugs since last Friday.

Shooting Suspect Arrested In Caldwell County

Deputies have charged the suspect wanted for a shooting Wednesday night on Highway 268.

Suspect Ends High Speed Chase At East Charlotte Police Station

Police now have a man in custody after he led them on a high speed chase through Charlotte.

Charlotte Reaches 76 Homicides in 2017

A call for action to curb crime, as the Queen City reaches 76 homicides this year. The latest murders happened after a fight in West Charlotte and a robbery on the east side. Police are also releasing details of an arrest after a pregnant woman was strangled.

CMPD Receives Grant to Test Backlogged Rape Kits

Hundreds of rape victims could finally be on the road to getting justice after more than a decade of their cases sitting cold. The city has approved a nearly million dollar grant from the Department of Justice for CMPD to help test backlogged rape kits.

As Storm Cleanup Continues, Caldwell County Warns Residents About Scammers

County officials are warning residents to be on the lookout for scammers as the area continues cleanup following Monday's storms.

Citizen Helps Detain Breaking And Entering Suspect In Northwest Charlotte

A citizen who witnessed cars being broken into in a Charlotte neighborhood helped detain one of the suspects before the CMPD arrived.

Union County Man Charged After Deputies Seize Drugs, Weapons From Home

A 23-year-old man is facing multiple charges after deputies seize weapons and drugs from his home Tuesday.

Teens Charged With Breaking Into Vehicles In Charlotte

Police say they arrested an 18-year-old and a 14-year-old for breaking into vehicles in the Dunn Commons neighborhood of Charlotte.

Second Suspect Arrested In Plaza Midwood Shootout

Police say they have now arrested both of the men involved in a shootout at a Charlotte gas station, in which a bullet struck a school bus.

Police: Couple Arrested After Trying To Cash Stolen Check

CMPD says a couple was arrested for attempting to cash a stolen check.

Man Charged In Murder Of Pregnant Woman Found Dead In Wooded Area Of Fort Mill

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are working in conjunction with Detectives from the York County Sherriff’s Office on a homicide investigation. Both have identified the victim and suspect in the murder of a pregnant woman who was found in a wooded area.

Charlotte Man Wanted For The Murder Of His Ex-Girlfriend Placed On FBI's Most Wanted

A Charlotte man wanted for the 2016 murder of his ex-girlfriend has been placed on the FBI's most wanted list.

Man Wanted For Murder In Charlotte Added To FBI's "Most Wanted List"

The FBI announced the addition of Alejandro "Alex" Castillo to its "Ten Most Wanted Fugitives" list.

Woman Shot Inside Her Northwest Charlotte Home

CMPD is looking for the person who opened fire on a northwest Charlotte home, shooting a woman inside as children slept nearby.

Victim, Businesses Speak After Shooting Outside Amelie's

Police are still searching for the gunman who pistol whipped a woman and shot into cars in NoDa parking lot.

Suspect Wanted After Shooting In NoDa Area Parking Lot Sunday Morning

CMPD is looking for the suspect involved in a shooting at a NoDa area parking lot early Sunday morning.

Charlotte Businesswoman Arrested For Felony Embezzlement

A Charlotte businesswoman was arrested Monday on felony tax charges filed by the North Carolina Department of Revenue.

Man Accused Of Cutting Off Electronic Monitoring Device Arrested

Police say they arrested Francisco Hernandez-Boyzo on October 22nd.

Lincoln Co. Teen Accidentally Shot in Chest

Investigators say two people in their early teens were playing with a gun when it went off, hitting one of them in the chest.

Man Arrested After Shooting Into Home, Leading Police Chase

A man has been arrested after shooting into a home and leading police on a chase Saturday afternoon

Attempted Murder Charges For Men Who Beat, Robbed Woman Near Cheraw

Two men have been charged with Attempted Murder after brutally assaulting and robbing a woman near Cheraw.

Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Girls At Park In Charlotte Facing Additional Charges

Police have now filed eight additional charges against Ivan Dawkins.

Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Shooting In West Charlotte

Police say they arrested a suspect for shooting and critically injuring a man in west Charlotte.

SBI Identifies Man Shot And Killed After Three-County Chase

A hit and run in Gastonia turned into a cross-border chase that ended in gunfire.

Davidson Police Looking For Suspect After Break-In At Local Restaurant

Police need help identifying a man caught on surveillance breaking into Restaurant X and stealing money from the register.

Suspect Wanted After Stealing Roughly $1,300 Worth Of Designer Sunglasses

Police are looking for a man they say stole five pairs of designer sunglasses valued at roughly $1300.

Unloaded Gun Found In Charlotte Middle Schooler's Backpack

Officials say an unloaded gun was found in the backpack of a student at Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School Thursday.

Suspect Arrested After Shooting In Concord Wednesday Afternoon

Police have arrested 20-year-old Javonte McRavin for a shooting that happened Wednesday afternoon.

South Charlotte Shooting Victim Dies, CMPD Charges Suspect With Murder

The suspect in a south Charlotte shooting is now facing murder charges after the victim died Monday afternoon.

Lincoln County Teen Charged With Child Sexual Assault

A Lincoln County teen is facing child sex assault charges after meeting a child on the social media app Snapchat, according to detectives.

Person Shot And Killed By Officers Following Three-County Police Chase

Officials are investigating a deadly police shooting that happened after a wild chase through three counties.

Third Teen Charged in Connection with Zachary Finch Shooting

Detectives with the CMPD’s Homicide Unit have charged a third suspect, Demonte McCain, with the murder of Zachary Joseph Finch.

Nationwide FBI Led Child Sex Trafficking Sting Saves Over 80 Victims, 3 From NC

A nationwide FBI child sex trafficking sting included several victims from North Carolina.

Two Suspects Charged After Deputies Recover Roughly 200 Stolen Items During Search

Deputies charged two suspects in multiple breaking and entering cases after finding more than 190 stolen items in their home.

Lincolnton Man Faces Up To Eight Years In Prison After Pleading Guilty To Sex With Teen

A Lincolnton man has been sentenced to a maximum of eight years in prison after pleading guilty to Indecent Liberties with a Child charges, stemming from a child sexual abuse case.

Iredell Commissioners Consider Allowing Concealed Carry Guns for County Employees

A debate tonight in Iredell County over guns and county employees. Commissioners are considering a plan to allow government workers to carry concealed guns in the office.

Man Has Life Threatening Injuries After NE Charlotte Shooting

Police are investigating after a man was shot Tuesday evening.

Deputies Shutdown Illegal Moonshine Still In Burke County

A 30 gallon still operation was shut down Tuesday after a Burke County Deputy and NC Alcohol Law Enforcement agents searched a home off Old Highway 18.

Police Arrest Suspect Wanted For Burglarizing Moose Pharmacy Tuesday Morning

The man wanted for burglarizing Moose Pharmacy early Tuesday morning has been arrested.

CLT Man Accused of Assaulting Children on Playground

A man taking care of two little girls is in jail Monday night, accused of sexually assaulting them in a Charlotte park.

Man Charged With Shooting Into N. Charlotte Home

Police have arrested a man they say shot into a north Charlotte home Saturday night endangering women, children, and babies inside.

One Seriously Injured In West Charlotte Shootout

A man has life-threatening injuries after a shootout in the middle of a west Charlotte street.

Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Vehicle Crossing The Plaza

Police are investigating after a 59-year-old man was struck and killed by a vehicle crossing The Plaza.

Missing Charlotte Teen Possibly Spotted Near Budget Motels

New details tonight as the search for a Charlotte teenager continues. Her family believes someone could be taking advantage of her social disability. 14-year-old Nakia Williams has Asperger Syndrome. She vanished in September, but has been spotted recently in different parts of the city.

Five Teens Arrested Following Crime Spree And Wreck

Police have charged five suspects in connection with a series of crimes that ended in a wreck near NoDa.

FBI Seeking Information Regarding Abduction And Death Of Missing Virginia Woman Who Was Found Dead In Charlotte

The FBI is seeking information regarding the abduction and death of Ashanti Billie and are offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest, prosecution or conviction of the person or persons responsible.

Man Wanted For Breaking Into Vehicles In Mooresville

Deputies need help identifying a breaking and entering suspect in Mooresville.

Charlotte Man Charged With Peeping Into A Woman's Apartment

Police have charged a 39-year-old Charlotte man after a woman said she saw him peeping through her apartment window early Thursday morning.

38-Year-Old Man Arrested For Shooting In Burke County, Victim Identified

Authorities are looking for 38-year-old David Burleson, who is wanted for a shooting early Wednesday evening.

Man Arrested In Murder of UNCC Professor Appears In Court

Donny Franklin, the man accused of killing a UNC Charlotte professor, was in court Thursday.

POLICE: Fort Mill Man Caught Trying To Suffocate Infant

A Fort Mill man is facing attempted murder charges after police say he tried to suffocate one of his infant children.

Police Look For Answers After Violent Indian Trail Home Invasion

Police are trying to determine whether suspects targeted a family because they're Asian during a violent home invasion Tuesday night.

South Charlotte Mom Desperate to Find Missing Teen Son

A South Charlotte mom is desperate to hear from her missing son. 16-year-old Nathan Kocmond hasn't been seen since he left home Monday. Tonight we learned he recently suffered a concussion.

2 Charged In Salisbury Drug Investigation

Police have charged two suspects after they seized trafficking amounts of heroin and cocaine during a search Wednesday.

Police Seek Assistance Identifying Family Dollar Armed Robbery Suspect

Detectives are looking for a suspect who is wanted for robbing a west Charlotte Family Dollar.

Man Charged In N. Tryon 7-Eleven Armed Robbery

A man has been arrested in connection with the armed robbery of a Charlotte 7-Eleven, this week.

Burke County After School Daycare Employee Charged With Punching Child In The Face

An after school daycare employee is facing serious charges after investigators say he punched a 9-year-old in the face.

CMS Defends Lack of Transparency After Closing Elementary School in South Charlotte

We now know why CMS closed an elementary school for the day Tuesday. Police now say a Michigan man had threatened to kill his ex-wife, who works at the school. Parents and neighbors contacted WCCB Charlotte, concerned about the district's lack of transparency.

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