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.
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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.
Hickory Police Looking For Strong-Armed Robbery Suspect
Police need help finding a man accused in a strong-armed robbery at the Cubbard Express on September 30th.
Two Students Suspended After Loaded Gun Found At High School In Lancaster County
Officials say two students have been suspended after a loaded handgun was found at Andrew Jackson High School in Kershaw.
Teen Charged In Plaza Midwood Attempted Sexual Assault Case
Police say they have obtained warrants for a 17-year-old teenager in connection with this case.
Detectives Investigating Deadly Stabbing In Burke County
Deputies are investigating after a man was stabbed to death in Burke County.
Saundra Adams Speaks to Inmates at Mecklenburg County Jail
A hit man hired by former Carolina Panther Rae Carruth murdered her daughter. Now Saundra Adams and her grandson Chancellor are sharing their story with inmates in the Mecklenburg County Jail.
Two In Custody, One Still Wanted In Union County Carjacking Case
Deputies have arrested two suspects wanted for a carjacking, robbery, and kidnapping that took place last weekend. They say they are still looking for third suspect.
Police Need Help Identifying Northeast Charlotte Robbery Suspect
Police need help identifying a robbery suspect accused of robbing a gas station on University City Boulevard.
CMPD Identify Victim in Overnight Homicide
Police have identified the victim in Charlotte's latest homicide.
Police Investigating Charlotte's 70th Homicide, Victim Identified
CMPD has identified the victim of Sunday's homicide in north Charlotte.
Arrest Made In Harris Boulevard Circle K Robberies
The CMPD has arrested a man in connection with two robberies of a Circle K on Harris Boulevard.
Family Reacts After Viewing Footage of Officer Shooting Galindo
CMPD has released the body camera video of officers shooting a man in North Charlotte Sept. 6.
Police Identify Suspect Wanted In Hickory Bank Robbery
Police have issued warrants for the suspect wanted for robbing the Carter Bank and Trust Friday afternoon.
Man Arrested For Sex Trafficking Georgia Woman In Pineville
A criminal complaint has been filed against Thomas 'Fame' Stinnette who is accused of prostituting a Georgia girl in Pineville between October 1st and 4th.
Police Identify Suspect Charged In Charlotte's 67th Homicide
CMPD has charged a suspect in the shooting death of Jonathan Cauthen last month in northwest Charlotte.
Group Home Supervisor Arrested On Sexual Assault Charges
Police say Social Services received a tip that a sexual assault may have occurred at a group home in Mint Hill.
Police Searching For Vehicle Involved In Hit and Run
Police are searching for a vehicle that was involved in a hit and run that left a pedestrian severely injured.
Former Belmont Chick-Fil-A employee arrested for child porn
A former Belmont fast food employee remains in jail Wednesday night... accused of secretly videotaping a young boy in the bathroom of the restaurant he worked at.
Man Arrested As Accessory In Murder Of 19-Year-Old In Catawba County
Authorities have arrested a second man in connection with Thursday's murder in Catawba County.
Police: Chick-fil-A Employee Arrested After Recording Boy Using Restroom Inside Gaston County Restaurant
Police say Franklin had a video taken from behind a 10 to 12-year-old boy, who was using the urinal in a restroom, at the Chick-fil-A in Belmont, North Carolina.
Four Men Charged With Series Of Armed Robberies
Detectives have charged four men in connection with a series of robberies from businesses in Charlotte.
Police Searching for Man Who Robbed Little Caesars
Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Armed Robbery Unit are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect responsible for an armed robbery from business.
County Closer to Deal On Policing Unincorporated Areas
County Commissioners made some process Tuesday in deciding which entity will patrol unincorporated Mecklenburg County starting next July.
Police Investigating Robbery That Left One Man Shot In The Head
Rowan County Sheriff’s responded to a reported shooting that took place early Tuesday morning.
Person Shot in Rowan County Thursday Morning
Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in Rowan County Thursday morning.
Victim And Suspect Identified In West Charlotte Homicide
CMPD is investigating after a person was shot and killed in west Charlotte near uptown.
Police Investigating Shooting In East Charlotte
Medic says one person has been transported with life threatening injuries after a shooting in east Charlotte.
Police Searching For Robbery Suspect
On Sunday Salisbury Police responded to Statesville Blvd in reference to a robbery.
CMPD Arrest Suspect in Series of Vehicle Larcenies
Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Providence Division have charged Courtney Mills for his involvement in several larceny cases.
Two Charged In Fatal Concord Hit-And-Run, Victims Identified
Authorities have identified the two Concord High School students who were killed in Saturday's hit-and-run accident.
Woman Charged With Charlotte's 68th Homicide
One woman is dead and another has been arrested after a shooting in Charlotte on Saturday morning.
Body Found Behind CLT Church Identified As Missing Virginia Teen
Police have confirmed that the body found behind Stonewall AME Zion Church, on Friday, is that of the missing Virginia teenager, Ashanti Billie.
Standoff In NW Charlotte; Two Patients Already Transported To CMC
A standoff is underway in northwest Charlotte where medic says two people have already been taken to the hospital after a shooting on Augusta Street.
Funds Needed To Help Dog Who Was Dragged Behind Truck In Stanly County
Authorities say on Wednesday, September 28th, the organization, Friends of Stanly County Animals, was contacted by someone who witnessed a dog being dragged behind a red and white pickup truck.
Union County Teacher Being Investigated For Allegedly Kicking Student
Officials say a teacher at Marvin Ridge Middle School has been placed on paid administrative leave following two complaints of him assaulting students.
Man Charged After Boarding School Bus And Threaten Driver, Student
Police have charged a man for boarding a school bus and threatening the driver and a student.
Police Are Asking For Public Assistance To Identify Robbery Suspect
Police are asking for the public’s assistance to identify a man responsible for an armed robbery that occurred Monday in Charlotte.
Second Suspect Wanted In Charlotte's 60th Homicide Arrested In Georgia
CMPD says Darius Perry has been arrested and charged with the murder of De'Monte Perkins.
3 Suspects Wanted For Using Counterfeit Money In Huntersville
Police need help identifying three suspects wanted for using counterfeit money at various locations throughout the area.
Salisbury Police Investigating Area's First Bank Robbery In 3 Years
Police are looking for the man they say robbed the F&M bank Thursday.
3 Charged, Person Of Interest Still Wanted After Shots Fired On Gardner-Webb Campus
Gardner-Webb officials have issued a statement regarding the gun shots fired on campus Thursday night.
Former UNCC Quarterback Kevin Olsen Pleads Not Guilty To Rape Charges
Former UNCC quarterback Kevin Olsen pleads not guilty to rape charges in court Thursday.
Police Chase Ends On West Charlotte Playground
A police chase Wednesday afternoon finally came to an end on a west Charlotte park playground.
3 Charged With Trafficking Heroin In Union County
Deputies have charged three suspects after they seized trafficking level amounts of heroin during two separate traffic stops.
Suspect Faces Multiple Charges After Shooting A Victim During An Armed Robbery, Holding Others Hostage
Police are investigating after one person was shot during an armed robbery in east Charlotte.
Police Identify Harding University High School Student Arrested For Having Gun On Campus
A weapon was found the campus of Harding University High School Tuesday.
Three People Wanted for Gas Station Robbery
Police are searching for three people in connection with an armed robbery that occurred at a "Circle K" in southwest Charlotte Wednesday.
Citizens Review Board Rules Against CMPD for First Time in History
For the very first time, Charlotte's Citizens Review Board finds an error in how CMPD disciplined an officer accused of excessive force. The CRB has examined nearly 100 accusations of police misconduct over the past 20 years. The board has never sided with a victim.. until now.
Citizens Review Board Rules Against CMPD In James Yarborough Case For The 1st Time In History
The CRB says Chief Putney made the wrong decision when he chose not to discipline the officer who placed a gun to James Yarborough's head during an arrest on March 26th.
Three Suspects Wanted For Theft From Gastonia Home
Police are looking for three suspects who stole a pressure washer from a home on September 17th.
Shooting Suspect Wanted By Albemarle Police
Joseph Wall, Jr., 21, is wanted for a shooting that took place on Inger Street on September 14th, according to officials.
All Suspects Wanted For Stealing A Church's Enclosed Trailer Now In Custody
Deputies have arrested the last two suspects wanted for stealing an enclosed trailer full of camping supplies from Real Life Community Church.
CMPD Says Man Shot After Holding Pregnant Woman At Gunpoint
Police say a home invasion suspect has life threatening injuries after an officer-involved shooting in northwest Charlotte.
CMPD Is Investigating SW Charlotte Swastika Incident As A Hate Crime
The Jewish family who discovered a swastika on their southwest Charlotte home last week has gotten more hateful messages.
Rock Hill Man Arrested For Three Robberies In Span Of Two Hours
Police say they arrested a man for committing three robberies in the span of two hours on September 23rd.
Concord Police Need Help Identifying Robbery Suspect
Concord Police are looking for a man they say broke into Globe Communications on Saturday morning.
Vandal Draws Swastika on Jewish Family's Door
CMPD is checking on synagogues across Charlotte Friday night after a suspected hate crime.
Charlotte's High Murder Rate Has Some Calling For A Return Of The City's Homicide Task Force
Activists are calling on the City of Charlotte to bring back the Homicide Task Force.
Belmont Police Investigating Armed Robbery
Police are investigating after someone robbed the Park Street Family Dollar at gunpoint Friday.
Four Suspects Charged In Overnight Vehicle Break-Ins
CMPD has charged four suspects for vehicle break-ins that happened overnight in southwest Charlotte.
4 Suspects, Including 2 Juveniles Charged In Multiple Breaking And Entering Cases
Four teens have been charged in connection to two breaking and entering cases Thursday morning.
Police Investigating After Swastika Drawn On Jewish Family's Home In Southwest Charlotte
Police are investigating a possible hate crime after a Jewish family reported that someone drew a Swastika on their home in southwest Charlotte.
Pedestrian Hit And Killed In Northeast Charlotte
Police say a pedestrian was hit and killed early Friday morning in northeast Charlotte.
Rowan County Teacher Charged With Second Sex Offense Involving Middle School Student
A Rowan County teacher has been charged with a second count of indecent liberties with a student.
Information Wanted On Burke County Breaking And Entering Suspect
Deputies are asking if anyone can help identify a person who may be connected to a breaking and entering investigation.
Suspect Accused Of Armed Robbery In Hickory Walmart Parking Lot Arrested
Police are looking for the man they say robbed a person at gunpoint in a Walmart parking lot Wednesday night.
Former CMS Substitute Teacher Facing Additional Charges of Sexual Misconduct
More students have come forward accusing a former Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools substitute teacher of sexual misconduct. Mint Hill police are looking into the new accusations.
Domestic Violence Call Turns Into A Homicide In North Charlotte
CMPD says they are investigating the city's 66th homicide after a man was shot inside a north Charlotte home.
Gaston County Man Tries To Set Himself On Fire After Setting Home On Fire, Fleeing Police
A Gaston County man has been arrested after setting his mobile home and vehicle on fire, and leading police on a chase early Thursday morning.
Keith Scott Family Speaks Out on One Year Anniversary
One year after Keith Lamont Scott was shot and killed by CMPD Officer Brentley Vinson, his family speaks out. Meanwhile, Charlotte Uprising and clergy and city officials gathered with protesters to remember Scott and the events following the shooting last year.
Suspect Killed in Officer-Involved Shooting in Union County
We're learning more about a man shot and killed by officers in Union County. The Sheriff says 25-year-old Joshua Stubbs refused to drop a sawed-off shotgun before officers fired at him.
Woman Arrested After Trying To Kill Her Mother, Burn Down Their Apartment
Police have charged a 43-year-old woman with attempted murder after they say she shot her mother in the head and planned to burn down the apartment building.
Investigation Underway After Armed Man Shot And Killed By Deputies In Union County Overnight
Four Union County Sheriff's Deputies and one Monroe Police Officer are on paid administrative leave after a fatal officer involved shooting overnight.
One Year Later: Keith Scott Shooting, Riots, Change
It's been one year since a CMPD officer shot and killed Keith Scott in northeast Charlotte.
East Charlotte Woman Fights Off Attempted Sexual Assault, CMPD Investigating
Police are investigating an attempted sexual assault that happened Tuesday morning in east Charlotte.
Burke County Sixth Grader Brings Unloaded Gun To School
A sixth grader at Table Rock Middle School brought an unloaded weapon to school Tuesday, according to officials.
Five Charged With Several Armed Robberies In Charlotte
CMPD detectives say they have charged five suspects for their involvement in four armed robberies from businesses in the Charlotte area.
Salisbury Police Most Wanted
Police are asking for any information regarding eight suspects placed on their most wanted list.
Coroner Identifies Woman Stabbed To Death In Rock Hill
Police are investigating a homicide that happened Monday night on Barrow Court in Rock Hill.
Four Suspects Arrested And Charged In Two Armed Robberies
Officers say they have charged four suspects for their involvement in two armed robberies.
Morganton Man Sentenced After Pleading Guilty To Videoing A Minor In Bathroom
56-year-old James Moody was sentenced in court Monday after pleading guilty to felony secret peeping and second-degree exploitation of a minor.
Former Burke County Teacher Arrested For Having Child Porn, Sexually Assaulting Child
Investigators say a former Burke County teacher is facing charges for possessing child porn and for sexually assaulting a child.
One Arrested After Man Robbed, Shot While Pumping Gas In North Charlotte
A man was robbed and shot after he pumped gas at a store in north Charlotte, according to police.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots September 17th
Check out these mugshots taken on Sunday, September 17th, 2017.
94 Marijuana Plants, 50 Pounds Of Marijuana Seized From Huntersville Residence
A Huntersville man has been arrested after detectives found 94 marijuana plants and 50 pounds of marijuana in his residence.
Police Searching For Joseph Dickerson
Police say they are searching for Joseph Maurice Dickerson who cut off his electronic monitoring device.
Six Suspects Arrested On Drug Charges In Lancaster
Six people are facing drug distribution charges after deputies say they sold drugs to undercover detectives between February and August of this year.
CMPD Responds To CRB's Policy-Related Recommendations In Keith Scott Case
On Friday, CMPD Chief Kerr Putney spoke on the policy-related recommendations given by the Citizens Review Board (CRB) in relation to the Keith Scott case.
More Students Come Forward With Sexual Assault Allegations Against Mint Hill Substitute
Police say more students have come forward after a 31-year-old former substitute at Rocky River High School was charged with taking indecent liberties with a student Thursday.
Police ID Suspect Who Hit An Officer With A Vehicle Thursday Afternoon
Police have identified the suspect who hit a CMPD officer with a vehicle while trying to escape Thursday.
Man Shot in Leg During East Charlotte Home Invasion
A man in east Charlotte was shot and injured Thursday night during a home invasion.
No Death Penalty for Man Charged with Killing Officer's Son
We have learned that the man charged in the death of a Kannapolis police officer's son will not face the death penalty.
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