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.
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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
SWAT Arrests Gang Member After Executing Search Warrant At Burke County Home
Investigators say the Burke County SWAT team arrested a gang member after executing a search warrant at a home.
Judge OKs DNA Testing of Officers in Murder Case
Next month marks nine years since a UNC Charlotte student was found dead on the banks of the Catawba River. The murder case for Ira Yarmolenko has already gone to trial and a suspect has been convicted. But there was a new hearing Thursday, as attorneys for the man who's now behind bars, fight to clear his name.
Woman Beaten and Robbed at SouthPark Mall
The victim says the criminals left her battered and bruised, and got away with $27,000 worth of her property.
Driver Involved In Fatal 2016 Accident Pleads Guilty
The woman charged with second degree murder after a fatal drunk driving accident in 2016 pleaded guilty Thursday.
Dad Charged In 2016 Chokehold Death Of Daughter's Boyfriend Enters Plea
A dad charged with Voluntary Manslaughter in the death of his daughter's boyfriend pleaded guilty to Involuntary Manslaughter Thursday.
FBI Agents Raid Lakefront Home On Lake Wylie
FBI agents raided a lakefront home in Lake Wylie Thursday.
Gov. Cooper Offers $5000 Reward In 2011 Statesville Murder Case
Governor Roy Cooper has announced a $5000 reward from the State of North Carolina in the 2011 murder of James Brewer.
Police Identify Persons Involved In Wednesday Monroe Shooting
Around noon, Monroe Police responded to 2209 Wheaton Way regarding a person being shot.
Suspect Arrested For April 12th Homicide In Rock Hill
Rock Hill Police have arrested a suspect for the April 12th homicide on Carolina court.
Missing Former CMPD Officer Found Dead
UPDATE: Former Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer Michael Bell has been found dead in Mooresville.
Seven People Facing Multiple Drug Charges In Lincoln County
Investigators say they arrested seven people following several drug investigations in Lincoln County.
Sex Offender Arrested For Not Reporting Change Of Address
Investigators say they arrested a convicted sex offender after he failed to notify authorities that he had moved.
DA Says Hickory Police Officers Were Justified In Killing Of Suspected Drug Dealer
A district attorney says officers were justified in the shooting of a suspected drug dealer in Hickory.
Repeat Offenders Arrested In Iredell County Traffic Stop
Investigators say three repeat offenders have been arrested following a traffic stop in Iredell County.
Cards Compromised at Rock Hill Bank ATMs
Dozens of people had their ATM cards skimmed at banks in Rock Hill. Victims had no idea until they discovered money missing from their accounts.
Increased Security At Reedy Creek Elementary Following Threatening Video Posts
CMS has increased security at Reedy Creek Elementary following threatening posts on social media earlier this week.
DA Dismisses Murder Charge For Mother In Death Of Her Infant Son
The District Attorney's Office says the murder charge against Chaz Bush has been dropped.
Man Arrested For Lake Wylie Bank Robbery
York County Sheriff's deputies have arrested Robert Minette for allegedly robbing the Wells Fargo Tuesday morning.
Father, Son Arrested After Allegedly Breaking Into Neighbor's Home And Assaulting Him
A father and son were arrested after deputies say they broke into a home shortly after midnight Tuesday and assaulted the owner.
Police Arrest Two Suspects Following Cross County Chase
Police arrested 21-year-old Robert Chisolm and a 15-year-old juvenile girl after a police chase involving a stolen vehicle Tuesday afternoon.
Bessemer City Park Assault Caught On Camera
Surveillance video shows a violent attack in a Bessemer City park.
Rock Hill Police Investigating Armed Robbery At Convenience Store
Police are investigating after a man, armed with a gun, robbed a convenience store in Rock Hill, according to a news release.
Man Wanted For Cutting Off His Electronic Monitoring Device
Police are searching for Daniel Mekonen.
Victim of Apparent Uptown Charlotte Road Rage Attack Speaks Out
The victim of an apparent road rage attack in Uptown Charlotte is speaking out. CMPD has not found the driver who left that man unconscious on the side of 5th Street. His family is hoping more witnesses will step forward to help police.
Mother Wakes Up to Man Climbing into Window
Complex Calling for More Police After Stretch of Crime
Burke County Sheriff's Office Warns Citizens About Two Possible Scams
The Burke County Sheriff's Office has issued a warning to residents in reference to two possible scams.
Suspicious Person Call Leads To Drug Arrests In Lincoln County
Investigators say a suspicious person call in Iredell County lead them to a home where illegal drugs were being used by the occupants.
Iredell County Man Incarcerated for Statutory Rape of Child
Officers have charged Khali Amir Holmes with statutory rape of a child after investigating a report filed on March 24th.
Bicyclist Seriously Injured After Being Hit By Public Safety Car
Police are investigating after a bicyclist was hit by someone driving a public safety vehicle in south Charlotte.
Man Knocked Out After Suspected Road Rage Incident in Uptown Charlotte
Suspected road rage leads to a violent attack in Uptown Charlotte on a busy Saturday night. Now police are searching for the driver caught on camera speeding off. Police say the victim has life-threatening injuries.
Charlotte Ex-Mayor Patrick Cannon Launches Radio Show
Charlotte's disgraced ex-mayor Patrick Cannon is back in the spotlight, launching a new radio show. It's an effort to rebuild his reputation after serving prison time for accepting bribes.
Officials Say Student Attempted Suicide At Lake Norman High School
Officials say a student from Lake Norman High School was found unresponsive following a suicide attempt at the school.
Police Seek Assistance Locating Shooting Suspect
Police are asking for public assistance in locating Ta'Ha'Jie Howard.
CMPD Arrest Two Men In Murder of Anthony Frazier
A major break in the murder investigation of a 14-year old boy. Charlotte-Mecklenburg police have arrested two people for killing Anthony Frazier. We've learned one of the suspects was already in jail on burglary charges.
2 Arrested For The Murder Of 14-Year-Old Anthony Frazier
Police say two suspects have been arrested for the murder of 14-year-old Anthony Frazier.
Man Accused Of Throwing Baby On Ground During Burglary
Police arrested a man for seriously injuring a child during a home burglary in Albemarle.
Rock Hill Landlord Arrested After Hidden Camera Found In Bathroom
A Rock Hill landlord was arrested Sunday after tenants found cameras hidden in the bathroom of his property.
Burglary Suspect Wanted By Salisbury Police
Police are asking for information on a suspect caught on surveillance during a break-in Monday night.
Man Arrested For Stabbing Mother To Death In North Charlotte
Police say a man stabbed his mother to death at a home in north Charlotte.
WANTED: Derrick Daniels
Police need your assistance in locating Derrick Daniels.
Couple Facing Charges For Robbing East Charlotte Business
Police say they arrested a couple for robbing an east Charlotte business.
Parents of Six-Month-Old Girl Charged with Felony Child Abuse
A six-week-old baby girl is in critical condition. Her parents are charged with Felony Child Abuse. We're learning more about the allegations.
6 Hotel Housekeepers Say Boss Sexually Assaulted Them
Six housekeepers have filed suit against a North Carolina hotel, saying their supervisor put them through a decade of sexual assaults and threatened to have them deported if they complained.
Wadesboro Man Arrested For Breaking Into A Union County Home
Deputies arrested a 35-year-old Wadesboro man Monday morning after he was caught inside a woman's home during a break-in.
9 Life Sentences In State Case On Charleston Church Slayings
Convicted Charleston church shooter Dylann Roof was given nine consecutive life sentences in prison after he pleaded guilty to state murder charges Monday, leaving him to await execution in a federal prison and sparing his victims and their families the burden of a second trial.
Iredell Sheriff's Office Conducts Second Annual Child Support Warrant Round-Up
In the early hours this past weekend, Iredell Sheriff's Office conducted the second annual child support warrant round-up.
Mother Facing Felony Charges After Toddler Found Dead On Porch In Morganton
A mother in Morganton is facing multiple felony charges after her 3-year-old son was found dead on the front porch of their home.
Police Searching For Suspect Wanted For Shooting Man At Longhorn Steakhouse
Police have released the name of the man they say shot another man in the bathroom of Longhorn Steakhouse off Old Mallard Creek Road in north Charlotte.
Candlelight Vigil Held for Murdered East Charlotte Couple
Sunday night, family and friends gathered to remember a couple police say were killed by their own son. A candlelight vigil for Curtis and Ruby Atkinson was held in Camp Greene Park.
Third Person Dies After Shooting Outside Hickory Bar
UPDATE: A third person has died as a result of the shooting outside J. McCroskey's in Hickory early Friday morning. Hickory Police have arrested two men in connection with a shooting that killed two people outside a bar early Friday morning.
Man Wanted For Arson, Hate Crime Arrested
CMPD has arrested the man suspected of vandalizing an east Charlotte business and committing a hate crime.
CMPD Officer Charged With Assaulting Girlfriend
A Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer has been arrested and charged with assaulting his girlfriend.
CMPD investigates violent 24 hours in Queen City
Growing crime concerns after a violent 24 hours in the Queen City. A shoot out in the middle of the day in West Charlotte Friday and a shooting inside a busy restaurant in university city Thursday night.
Suspect In Southwest Charlotte Homicide Arrested In Greensboro
CMPD says Leroy Cooper III was arrested in Greensboro Friday, and is being transferred back to Charlotte.
CMPD: Black Male Wanted In East Charlotte Arson, Hate Crime Case
CMPD says they are looking for a black male caught on surveillance after a racist note was found inside a burned business in east Charlotte.
Johnson C. Smith University Placed On Brief Lockdown After Nearby Shooting
Police are investigating a shooting on Rozzelles Ferry Road at Beatties Ford Road.
Mooresville Man Charged With Sexually Assaulting Child
Iredell County Sheriffs have arrested a Mooresville man after reports of sexual assault on a child.
One Shot At Longhorn In North Charlotte
Police are investigating after one person was shot at the Longhorn in the University area.
Chief Putney, elected officials speak out on crime increase
Charlotte's police chief and elected officials are all speaking out after Charlotte has seen double the amount of homicides from last year this time to now. Wednesday the city's 26th and 27th victims were killed.
Man Charged After Multiple Animals Where Found Abandoned, Malnourished, And Dead On Property
Deputies arrested and charged 29-year-old Matthew Leeth for multiple counts of animal cruelty and abandonment.
Sex Offender Arrested After Using Social Media
Deputies charge a registered sex offender for using social media under an alias account.
Suspects Charged In Double Murder, Kidnapping Back In Charlotte
Curtis Atkinson, Jr. and Nikkia Cooper were booked into the Mecklenburg County Jail around 8am Thursday, according to records.
Suspect Wanted In Burke County Auto Theft
Deputies are trying to identify and find the man they say is responsible for an automobile theft.
Man Found Shot To Death In East Charlotte
Police have identified the victim of the shooting at the Greenbryre apartments Wednesday night.
Police Search for 2nd Young Suspect in Murder Case
The search is on for a second suspect wanted in the murder of a 14-year-old Charlotte girl. She was found shot in a Mt.Holly park on Monday. Police are now looking out of state for the second person they want in custody.
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