Charlotte Bloods Gang Member Sentenced to Life in Prison for Lake Wylie Murders Appeals Sentence
Two Charlotte members of the Bloods gang will spend the rest of their lives in prison for the murders of a Lake Wylie couple.
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Monroe Man Now Facing Over 50 Felony Sex Crime Charges
A 68-year-old man is facing 30 additional felony sex crime charges involving victims dating back to the mid 1970's.
Albemarle Man Charged After Stealing Handgun, Running From Police
Police have arrested and charged a man they say threw a stolen handgun out of his car and then led officers on a chase Sunday afternoon.
Garinger High Student Arrested For Assaulting Girlfriend, Officers On Campus
Police say a Garinger High School student has been arrested for assaulting his girlfriend and two officers on campus.
Four Arrested For Cock Fighting In Rowan County
Four men have been arrested in Rowan County, after an investigation into cock fighting claims.
Two People Shot Outside East Charlotte Hookah Bar
CMPD is investigating after two people were shot outside of an east Charlotte hookah bar.
National Campaign Raises Funds To Bail Moms Out Of Jail For Mother's Day
Seven local moms will get to spend Mother's Day with their kids after being bailed out of jail.
Man Who Claimed He Was Kidnapped, Robbed And Stabbed Earlier This Week Found Dead
Police say the man who told investigators he was kidnapped and robbed early this week has been found dead.
3 Juveniles Charged In Series Of Home Break-Ins
Police have arrested and charged three male juveniles in connection to a series of breaking and entering cases in east Charlotte.
Woman Charged With Attempted Murder After Shooting In Conover
Investigators say they arrested a woman for shooting into a car at an intersection in Conover, injuring one person.
Waxhaw Man Facing Multiple Drug Charges
Deputies say they arrested a Waxhaw man on multiple drug charges after searching his home.
Rowan County Woman Arrested After Dead And Decaying Cats Found Behind Couch In Home
A Rowan County woman is facing several animal cruelty charges after investigators found three dead cats behind a couch in her home and the skull of another cat under a bed.
The Watch with Will Kennedy: Combating Rising Crime in Charlotte
CMPD says violent crime in Charlotte is up more than 36% over the five-year average.
Prosecutors Say South Meck Teacher Promised Grades For Sex Acts
A local high school teacher accused of inviting students to his home and offering high grades in exchange for sex acts. Shocking claims about a South Meck high school educator. The teacher appeared in court Thursday where the D-A's office described in detail the charges against him.
One Suspect Arrested In Series Of Armed Robberies
CMPD is asking the public for help in identifying suspects responsible for a series of armed robberies at local businesses.
Court Officials: South Meck High School Teacher Performed Sex Acts On 2 Male Students, Showed Porn To Others During Study Groups
A South Meck High School teacher is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with students.
Deputies Make 6 Arrests After Alexander County Teen Accidentally Shoots Himself
Deputies have arrested six people in connection to a 15-year-old who accidentally shot himself in the stomach Wednesday.
CMPD Makes Arrest In 1992 Sexual Assault Cold Case
Police have arrested and charged a man in connection to a 1992 cold case involving a shooting and sexual assault.
Gastonia Parents Tied Up During Home Invasion While Children Slept
Police say three men broke into a home in Gastonia, tied up the residents while children slept in another room and stole property, cash and a car.
Union County Sheriff Says Marshville Teen Planned To Attack Several Students
A Union County teenager accused of bringing a hit list and knives to Forest Hills High School is getting help. He has not been charged, but we've learned he's not back home either.
Gun Found In The Bathroom Of A Steele Creek Elementary School
CMS police say they have identified the child they think brought a gun to an elementary school Wednesday morning.
Charlotte Crime Is Rising According To Latest CMPD Crime Stats
CMPD released their latest statistics on crime for the first three months of 2017, and the numbers sh0w an alarming trend.
South Meck High School Teacher Under Investigation For Inappropriately Touching Student
The principal at South Mecklenburg High School is reaching out to parents after a teacher was accused of inappropriately touching a student.
Suspect Wanted For Breaking Into Five Charlotte Area Businesses
CMPD needs help identifying the suspect they say broke into five area businesses in one day.
Police: Rock Hill Mother Charged After Leaving Children Downtown To Go Have An Affair
A mother faces charges for child abuse and neglect after police say she left her children downtown to travel to Charlotte for an affair Tuesday evening.
Police: Man Arrested For Robbing Several Businesses In Monroe
Police say they arrested a man accused of robbing several businesses in Monroe.
Man Arrested For Robbing Christian Book Store In Hickory
Police say they arrested a man for robbing a Christian book store in Hickory.
Handgun Found In Palisades Park Elementary School Restroom
Investigators say a handgun was found inside the restroom of Palisades Park Elementary School.
Students On Edge After Weapons, 'Hit List' Found In Teen's Book Bag
Investigators believe a teen planned to attack fellow students at Forest Hills High School in Union County after a hit list and weapons were discovered inside the student's book bag.
Union County Deputies Find Weapons, 'Hit List' In Student's Bookbag
Deputies say a tip led to the discovery of several weapons and a 'hit list' in the bookbag of a Forest Hills High School student Tuesday.
CMPD: Man Charged In Overnight Armed Robbery Accidentally Shot Himself While Fleeing Scene
Police have charged an 18-year-old man with the armed robbery of a northeast Charlotte business overnight.
Man Wanted For Stealing Vehicles In Huntersville
Police need help identifying the man they say stole two vehicles from local car dealerships.
Police: Man Kidnapped, Stabbed Multiple Times In Maiden
Police say a man was kidnapped and stabbed numerous times in Maiden.
Christ the King student arrested for Cyberstalking fellow student
A Huntersville Catholic High School senior is arrested and accused of Cyber Stalking a classmate. Police say he sent graphic racial pictures through Instagram to a fellow student. Police say the victim's mother caught the student in the act.
Union County Officials Increasing Security After Threat Found In Middle School Bathroom
Union County Public Schools and the Union County Sheriff's Office are investigating after a threat was found written on a bathroom wall Monday.
4 Teens Charged In Connection To Lancaster Homicide
Investigators say four teens are facing charges connected to the shooting death of a 19-year-old man in Lancaster.
Rock Hill Man Charged With "Synthetic Identity" Fraud Scheme
A Rock Hill man was arrested Monday on bank, wire, and mail fraud charges after allegedly using a "synthetic identity" fraud scheme to get more than $340,000 from various financial institutions.
Cleveland County Couple Indicted After Child Abuse Leads to Death
UPDATE: The parents of the Cleveland County baby that died in the hospital have been indicted on murder charges.
Woman Dies From Injuries Sustained In Hit And Run In March
Police say Jessica Morrell died from the injuries she sustained in a hit and run accident that happened on March 4th.
Chester Man Charged with Voyeurism
A man in Chester, South Carolina, was charged with voyerism Sunday after a report that he had hidden a cell phone inside a teen girl's bedroom, in hopes of catching her naked.
CMPD Officers & Their Families Meet with Neighbors at Peace Party
Sunday, communities in North Charlotte invited officers and their families to meet people where they patrol every day.
Police Investigating Homicide In Shelby
Shelby Police are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred Saturday afternoon.
Child Struck By Car In West Charlotte Hit-And-Run
A seven-year-old was struck by a car in a hit-and-run accident, Saturday afternoon.
Amber Alert For Missing North Carolina Teen Canceled
Officials say the Amber Alert for 15-year-old Cassidy Bottoms has been canceled.
Mt. Mourne Teacher 'Adamantly' Denies Charges Of Indecent Liberties & Assault On Female Student
57-year-old Neil Krasnigor is charged with seven counts of Incident Liberties with a Minor and one count Assault on a Female.
3 Charged For Drug Trafficking In Burke County
Deputies arrested and charged three suspects with trafficking methamphetamine after a vehicle chase on Monday.
FBI & NC Law Enforcement Looking For 'Ball Cap Bandit'
The FBI and law enforcement agencies across the state are looking for a serial bank robber known as the 'Ball Cap Bandit.'
Vale Man Gets 15-20 Years After Pleading Guilty To Child Sex Offense
Thomas Smith, 26, pleaded guilty in court Friday to a sexual offense involving a child.
Hickory Mothers Pleads Guilty To Multiple Child Abuse Charges
Whitney Weathers, 25, pleaded guilty as charged on Friday to multiple counts of child abuse involving her two children, one of which was killed.
Mt. Mourne School Teacher Charged With Indecent Liberties With A Minor
A 57-year-old school math teacher has been charged with taking indecent liberties with students and assault on a female.
Suspect Arrested After Appalachian State University Student Stabbed During Fight
Police say an App State student was stabbed during a fight in Boone.
Man Wanted For Double Homicide In Davidson County Could Be In Salisbury
Investigators say a man wanted for a double homicide in Davidson County could be in Salisbury.
CMPD Officer Arrested For Threatening Other Officers At Transit Center
A CMPD officer was arrested early Friday morning after police say he was intoxicated and threatened to harm other officers at the Transit Center in Uptown.
Wells Fargo Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested
Police have arrested Muhammad Bey, 58, for the robbery of a northwest Charlotte Wells Fargo Thursday.
Resident Shoots Suspect During Home Invasion In Boone
Police say a man shot a suspect who was reportedly breaking into his apartment in Boone.
Neighbors In Disbelief After Southeast Charlotte Murder-Suicide
Neighbor Bill Huddleston says, "All a sudden I seen a lady come outside crying all upset, making a phone call, and I was like wow... and she was really really hysterical."
Sex Offender Charged in Murder of Rowan Co. Woman Has Long Criminal History
A convicted sex offender is locked up and charged with the murder of a Rowan County woman. Someone recognized Donald Frye in surveillance images released by the Sheriff's Office.
CMPD Releases Names In Southeast Charlotte Murder-Suicide
CMPD is investigating after a couple was found dead at the Charleston Place Apartments in southeast Charlotte.
Two Teens Accused In Gang Rape Plead Guilty
Search warrants reveal gruesome details in the Mint Hill gang rape.
Armed Man Arrested After Having Weapon On CMS Campus Identified
Officials say a man was arrested for carrying a weapon on a Charlotte-Mecklenburg School campus in west Charlotte.
Wanted By CMPD: Jessie Herbert
Police are looking for 29-year-old Jessie Herbert, who is wanted on multiple charges.
FBI Hunt for Serial Bank Robber in NC
The Charlotte division of the FBI is seeking assistance to identify an unknown suspect believed to be responsible for robbing five banks in five different towns in North Carolina.
Registered Sex Offender Charged With Rowan County Woman's Murder
Investigators made an arrest in what they call a 'brutal' murder in Rowan County.
Dead Dog & Horse Now Being Investigated as Animal Cruelty
And, as the woman who found them tells WCCB, how they were killed makes this story that much worse. The pictures you're about to see could upset some viewers.
A Murder Victim's Family Pleads For Information
The family of Charlotte's first murder victim in 2017 are still pleading for information months after the death.
Statesville Man Faces Over 150 Child Sex Charges
Deputies have charged a 39-year-old man with over 150 child sex offenses that occurred between January 2010 and April 2017.
Autopsy Released For Man Killed In January East Charlotte Officer Involved Shooting
A report from the Mecklenburg County Medical Examiner says Josue Diaz died of multiple gunshot wounds during a road rage incident with an undercover CMPD officer back in January.
Police Need Help Identifying Robbery Suspect
Police need your help identifying an accused robbery suspect.
Two Men Facing Burglary Charges In Lancaster County
Two men are facing charges stemming from several business burglaries that happened in Lancaster County.
Mother Of Teen Accused Of Killing 14-Year-Old In Mount Holly Charged With Accessory
Police say Eric Combs, the second suspect wanted in the murder of 14-year-old Taylor Smith, turned himself in to Montgomery County, Ohio authorities Tuesday and is currently in custody.
Catawba County Murder Suspect Will Not Face The Death Penalty
District Attorney David Leaner said the State will not pursue the death penalty against Jeffrey Hoppes.
Man Wanted For Cutting Off Electronic Monitoring Device
Police need your help locating Brandon Pettus. He is accused of cutting off his court ordered electronic monitoring device.Brand
Officer-Involved Shooting Leaves Suspect in Hospital
A shoot-out inside a local motel. Officers return fire after they say a wanted man shot at them. That suspect is now in the hospital.
Concord Cheerleading Coach Accused Of Sex Offense With Children
The Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office has arrested a cheerleading coach accused of sexual offenses with children he was coaching.
Man Arrested After Police Say He Cut Off Electronic Monitoring Device
CMPD says they arrested a man accused of cutting off his court-ordered electronic monitoring device.
Popular Lancaster Teen Shot and Killed
High school student and athlete gunned down outside a community center after a basketball game.
Two Arrested For Armed Robbery Following SWAT Situation In Indian Land
Two people have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery in Indian Land on Monday night.
Man Accused of Dragging Officer With Vehicle Arrested After SWAT Standoff
CMPD says they arrested the man accused of dragging an officer by his vehicle during a traffic stop in the University area Thursday morning.
CMPD Making Progress In City's Nearly Three Dozen Homicide Cases
Since the start of 2017 there have been 28 homicides in the city, but CMPD says they are making quick progress in the majority of those cases.
NC Teen Who Planned Terror Attack In The Name Of ISIS Will Be Sentenced This Summer
The teen who planned a terror attack in the name of ISIS, and then pleaded guilty, will be sentenced in July.
Suspect Arrested After Dangerous Iredell County Chase
Deputies arrested 28-year-old Curtis Dalton Jr. after he led them on a dangerous chase Wednesday afternoon.
Woman Nearly Charged With Voter Fraud After Fulfilling Mother's Dying Wish
A 67-year-old woman narrowly avoided voter fraud charges after fulfilling her mother's dying wish of casting a vote by absentee ballot during the 2016 presidential election.
Arrest Made In 2016 West Charlotte Homicide
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have arrested a man for a fatal west Charlotte shooting in 2016.
Lancaster Couple Arrested For Stealing Mail
Investigators say they arrested a couple in Lancaster County after they found more than 100 parcels and packages addressed to other people inside their vehicle.
Residents Of The Pawtucket Neighborhood Speak Out Over Rise In Juvenile Crime
The residents of a northwest Charlotte neighborhood are voicing concern over rising juvenile crime in the area.
Suspect Arrested In NW Charlotte SWAT Standoff Had More Than 40 Prior Charges
Police say the man arrested after a 10-hour standoff with SWAT has been arrested more than 40 times in the past.
Concord Police Need Help Identifying Fraud Suspects
Concord Police say there has been an increase in identity fraud resulting from people's credit card information being stolen by card readers or skimmers.
Wanted Man Arrested Following SWAT Standoff In Northwest Charlotte
Police say they took a wanted man into custody following a SWAT standoff in northwest Charlotte Monday evening.
Two Men Will Be Sentenced Tuesday After Pleading Guilty To Lake Wylie Murders
Two suspected gang members will be sentenced Tuesday after pleading guilty to multiple charges in the murder of a Lake Wylie couple.
Police Charge 13-Year-Old Boy in South Charlotte Sexual Assaults
A 13-year-old boy is charged with two sexual assaults in South Charlotte. Investigators are calling the attacks some of the most brazen they've ever seen.
Union County Sheriff's SAFE Unit Makes Six Drug Arrests In A Week
The Union County Sheriff's Officer SAFE (Sheriff's Alcohol Field Enforcement) Unit made six drug related arrests in one week.
13-Year-Old Arrested For Violent Sex Assaults In Charlotte
CMPD has arrested a 13-year-old male in connection to two January sexual assaults.
Officials: Man Caught Attempting To Escape Mecklenburg County Jail
Officials say an inmate attempted to escape the Mecklenburg County Jail in Uptown Charlotte.
Charlotte Man, Along with Wife and Mother, Facing Sex Trafficking Charges
A Charlotte man, his wife, and his mother are facing federal charges for engaging in a conspiracy to sex traffic three minors.
Charlotte City Council to Consider Repeal of Extraordinary Event Ordinance
Proposed changes could affect security at Charlotte's largest events. City council will consider repealing the extraordinary events ordinance that gives police more power to stop and search people.
Armed Robbers Target Pharmacies for Pills
The thieves are not after cash in the register, they're after a certain type of drug. And now, there's been a major break in the case.
FBI Agents Raid Home In Waxhaw, Arrest Owner
A Waxhaw man was arrested Friday after FBI agents raided his home.
Wanted By CMPD: Daniel Mekonen
CMPD needs help finding 28-year-old Daniel Mekonen who is wanted on multiple charges, including Assault with a Deadly Weapon.
Rape Suspect Wanted In Union County
Deputies need help in locating 29-year-old Luis Alberto Cruz-Rojas accused of rape and sexual assault on a teenage friend.
Lenoir K9's To Receive Body Armor
City of Lenoir Police Department K9s Axel, Mato, & Cerik will receive bullet and stab protective vests thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization βVested Interest in K9s, Inc.β
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