Family Creates GoFundMe For Murdered 14-Year-Old, Taylor Smith
The family of Taylor Smith, who was found shot to death at a park in Mount Holly, has created a GoFundMe account to help lay her to rest.
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Denver Man Sentenced For Killing His Grandmother In 2015
Chadwick Bean, 40, was sentenced Tuesday for the murder of his then 77-year-old grandmother in February 2015.
Lowell Police Seeking Assistance Identifying Robbery Suspects
Lowell Police are asking for help identifying two suspects accused of robbing a convenience store on Tuesday night.
Man Accused of Murdering Middle School Student Has Lengthy Criminal History
18-year-old Darvon Fletcher accused of killing 14-year-old Taylor Smith
Suspect Wanted In Connection To Two Charlotte Motel Robberies
CMPD is trying to identify the man caught on surveillance after two armed robberies at west Charlotte motels.
One Shot In North Charlotte Shopping Center
CMPD is investigating after a person was shot near a shopping plaza in north Charlotte.
East Charlotte Man Accused of Kidnapping, Murder Waived Extradition
An East Charlotte man accused of killing his parents and kidnapping his niece will be back in Charlotte soon. Curtis Atkinson Junior waived extradition in a Washington, DC court a day after his niece called 9-1-1 from his car.
One Shot In South Charlotte
CMPD is investigating a shooting on Oak Arbor Lane in south Charlotte.
Dead Body Found In Hickory, Investigation Underway
An investigation is underway after a dead body was found in Hickory Saturday morning.
Police Investigating Shooting In Northwest Charlotte
CMPD is investigating a shooting in northwest Charlotte Friday night.Β
Dog Saves Woman from Attack on Charlotte Greenway
A woman walking on a Charlotte greenway was attacked by a man with a knife.
Deputies Seize 2 Kilos Of Cocaine During Traffic Stop
Two suspects have been charged after deputies found two kilos of cocaine during a traffic stop earlier this week.
15-Year-Old Facing Charges After Teen Found Dead Behind Charlotte Elementary School
CMPD says they arrested a 15-year-old for his involvement in the death of a teen who was found dead behind an elementary school in west Charlotte.
York Teen Convicted In 2015, Paroled In 2016, Arrested In Charleston After Trying To Join ISIS Again
An 18-year-old convicted of trying to join ISIS and plotting to kill American soldiers as a juvenile has been arrested on charges of trying to join the terrorist group again.
Lincoln County Teen Facing Charges After Vehicle Chase
A Lincoln County teen is facing multiple charges after leading deputies on a chase in Lincolnton.
Charleston Church Shooter To Plead Guilty To State Murder Charges
Convicted South Carolina church shooter Dylann Roof is set to plead guilty to state murder charges, avoiding a second death sentence and effectively bringing to a close the prosecutions against him for the 2015 slaughter.
CMPD Officer, Neighbor Arrested In Cabarrus County
CMPD Officer Matthew Watts was arrested by Cabarrus County Sheriff's deputies Thursday.
Body Found In Statesville Confirmed To Be Missing Man, Homicide Investigation Now Underway
Investigators say a body was found by officers while they were searching for a missing man in Statesville.
Newton-Conover City Schools Gives Statement On Teacher Arrested In Child Sex Sting
Lincolnton Police say a former Newton-Conover Middle School employee was one of several men arrested as a result of an undercover investigation into online sex offenders.
York Man Shoots At Car With Children In It, Charged With Attempted Murder
A York man is accused of attempted murder after reports say he shot at his girlfriend's car while her children were in it
CMPD Seeking Assistance Locating South Charlotte Robbery Suspect
CMPD is asking for assistance identifying the suspect or suspects responsible for two south Charlotte robberies.
One Person Shot In Mount Holly
Police are responding to a shooting call in Gaston County.
Mother, Daughter Arrested For Selling Prescription Drugs
Police arrested a mother and daughter duo after they were caught selling prescription drugs to an undercover detective.
Lincoln County Woman Wanted For Assault With A Deadly Weapon
A Lincoln County has been arrested and a woman is wanted after police say the pair assaulted a man in Lincolnton.
One Dead, Three Injured After Police Chase That Ended In Anson County
Officials are investigating after one person died and three others were seriously injured after a police chase that started in Union County.
Lockdown Lifted At Two CMS Schools
School officials say Harding High School and Westerly Hills Academy have been placed on lockdown Wednesday morning due to police activity in the area.
Argument Leads To Fourth Homicide In A Week After Shooting In NW Charlotte
UPDATE: CMPD has identified the victim in the shooting in northwest Charlotte Tuesday night.
Judge Issues "Voluntary Departure" for Charlotte Teen Detained by ICE
A Charlotte teen detained by ICE will be forced to leave the country but may have a chance to eventually return. 18-year-old Gus Zamudio was granted "voluntary departure" by a Federal Immigration Judge Tuesday.
Taylorsville Man Faces Child Pornography Charges After Undercover Investigation
A 34-year-old man was arrested Monday after investigators say he distributed child pornography to undercover agents.
Lockdown Lifted At Harding University High School
CMS officials say a lockdown has been lifted at Harding University High School after reports of police activity in the area.
POLICE: Man Charged With Attempted Murder Cuts Off Electronic Monitoring Device
Police are searching for 19-year-old Sydney Mercer for reportedly cutting off his court ordered electronic monitoring device.
Get The Scoop On Crimes Involving Poop
Two crimes, two opposite sides of the city, but with one common element.... a bag of animal poop.
Sex Offender Charged With Sexual Assault On Child In Lincoln County
Deputies have charged Wayne Cogdell with two felony counts of Taking Indecent Liberties with a Child.
Iredell Chase Ends with Trooper Involved Shooting in Davie County
The State Bureau of Investigation is investigating a trooper involved shooting that happened Sunday afternoon near U.S. 64 and Peter Hairston Road.
Concerns About Unwanted Pets Abandoned at Latta Plantation Nature Preserve
Pets owners dumping dogs and cats at a local nature preserve. It is a crime in North Carolina. Animal advocates are hoping to raise awareness to the problem.
Shootout in East Charlotte Shopping Center Leaves Two Hurt
Shoppers and workers caught in the line of fire when police say a shoot out erupted in the parking lot of an East Charlotte shopping center. Two people shot are recovering.
Police Identify Man Found Shot To Death In North Charlotte
Police are investigating after a man was found shot to death in north Charlotte.
Police Arrest Suspect For Allegedly Assaulting 15-Year-Old Walking At West Mecklenburg High School
CMPD is investigating the assault of a 15-year-old Friday morning while walking at West Mecklenburg High School.
Why Police Are Asking iPhone Users To Stop Saying '108' To Siri
Police are saying a viral social media prank is tying up emergency phone lines across the nation.
Salisbury Man Pleads Guilty For 'Pizzagate'
A man who police said was inspired by false internet rumors dubbed "pizzagate" to fire an assault weapon inside a Washington pizzeria pleaded guilty Friday to two charges.
Man Arrested For Southeast Charlotte Homicide
Police have charged Treymaine Johnson with the murder of David Christian Jr.
Parents Respond After An Alleged Sexual Assault At Whitewater Middle School
"That's horrible,β said Sheila Clark. βThis world is crazy now."
Man Wanted By CMPD Turns Himself In
CMPD says Preston Jackson turned himself into authorities and is in police custody.
Man Faces Multiple Charges After Alleged Sexual Assault Of High School Student
A 19-year-old man faces charges including First Degree Kidnapping, Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor, and Statutory Rape after the alleged sexual assault of a North Iredell High School student.
Lancaster County Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested, Also Charged With Multiple Crimes In Other NC Jurisdictions
Suspect arrested and charged with robbing a 7-Eleven on Charlotte Highway also faces multiple charges from other North Carolina jurisdictions.
Police Say Two Middle School Boys Sexually Assaulted 14-Year-Old Girl
CMPD is investigating after they say two students at a northwest Mecklenburg middle school sexually assaulted a 14-year-old girl.
Forsyth County Man Sentenced For Using USPS To Ship Marijuana To Charlotte, High Point
A Forsyth County man has been sentenced to over eight years in prison for his role in a marijuana trafficking operation.
Hickory Police Requesting Help In Hit And Run Case
Hickory Police are asking for assistance in locating a hit and run driver that seriously injured a man.
Driver Facing Charges After Fatal Wreck In Northeast Charlotte
Police say a driver is facing charges in a fatal accident that happened on March 16th in northeast Charlotte.
Iredell County Man Charged With Multiple Sex Offenses Involving A Child
An Iredell County man is in custody following an investigation into sex offenses involving a child.
Homicides Up 285% in Charlotte
Charlotte is seeing a spike in violent crime with 20 homicides in 2017.
Deputies Arrest Wesley Chapel Carjacking Suspect
Union County deputies have arrested the suspect accused of trying to steal a truck Tuesday afternoon.
Concerned Citizen Helps Police Catch Larceny Suspects
Investigators say a concerned citizen helped police track down two suspects accused of breaking into a vehicle in south Charlotte.
Charlotte Teen Detained by ICE to Face Immigration Judge Again Next Week
A CMS student detained by ICE hopes a plea deal will give him a chance to finish high school in Charlotte. An immigration judge could decide whether or not to deport Gus Zamudio next week.
DA Says Catawba County Deputy Acted Lawfully In Fatal November 2016 Shooting
The District Attorney for the 25th District of NC says the sheriff's deputy who fatally shot a suspect on November 28, 2016 did so lawfully.
Nearby Shooting Puts Two Salisbury Schools On Precautionary Lockdown
Police say Salisbury High School and Livingstone College were both placed on a precautionary lockdown for several hours Tuesday after a shooting in the area.
Northwest School of the Arts Student Pleads Guilty, Remains On ICE Hold
Gustavo "Gus" Zamudio plead guilty to a misdemeanor charge in court Tuesday.
Owners Charged With Trafficking Drugs Out Of Lincolnton Store
Three people have been arrested after deputies say they were trafficking drugs out of a store in Lincolnton.
Hookah Bar Owner Plans "Stop the Violence" Townhall After Stabbings
The owner of a hookah bar in University City says he wants to find a way to stop the violence. His comments come one day after five people were stabbed outside his business.
Autopsy Shows No Signs Of Trauma On 3-Year-Old Found Dead At Burke County Home
Deputies are investigating after a 3-year-old child was found dead on a porch in Burke County.
Police Need Help Identifying West Charlotte Robbery Suspects
Police need your help identifying two robbery suspects. Investigators say two men robbed a Circle K on Freedom Drive at gunpoint on March 18th.
UPDATE: Missing Teen Alexis Mitchell Located
CMPD says Alexis Mitchell has been located and is safe. No other details have been released.
Police: Man Dies After Receiving Silicone Injections At Salisbury Home
Investigators say a woman is facing murder charges in Salisbury after she injected a man with silicone without a license and the man ended up dying as a result of the procedure.
Toddler Found Dead On Porch Identified as Landyn Michael Melton
The toddler found dead on a pourch has been Identified as Landyn Michael Melton by his family on Monday.
911 Call Released In Latest CMPD Officer Involved Shooting
A sister's call for help ends in her brother's death, shot and killed by a CMPD officer. For more than a week WCCB has requested the 9-1-1 call from police. Friday WCCB got an exclusive copy from the family attorney.
Five People Injured In Stabbing At University City Hookah Bar
An investigation is underway after five people were stabbed at a hookah bar near UNC Charlotte.
Ray Jackson's Great Niece: He was a Humble, Family Man
Ray Jackson's body was found under a bridge, one of his accused killers was found hiding in a motel room shower. Tonight, Mr. Jackson's family is speaking out sharing more information about his life and his death.
Six Arrested Following Union County Drug Investigation
Deputies arrested and charged six suspects after witnessing an apparent drug deal in Wesley Chapel Thursday night.
Multi-Agency Investigation Leads To 32 Indicted On Drug & Gun Violations
A federal grand jury has indicted 32 suspects for drug trafficking and gun violations following a multi-agency investigation.
Seven Arrested In Week One of Cleveland County's Operation "Spring Clean 3.0" Drug Round Up
Since its start on March 6th, operation "Spring Clean 3.0," the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office's annual drug round up, has led to the arrest of seven mid to high level dealers.
Three Arrested And Charged In The Murder Of 90-Year-Old Ray Jackson
Police say three suspects have now been arrested for the murder of Ray Jackson, 90, who's body was found under a bridge Monday.
Double Shooting In West Charlotte
Police are investigating after two men were transported with gunshot wounds in west Charlotte.
Registered Sex Offender Arrested For Sex Crime Involving Child At Park
A registered sex offender is accused of making indecent actions towards a child at park in Lincolnton.
WANTED: Jacques Lindsay
CMPD is searching for Jacques Lindsay. He is wanted by the Violent Criminal Apprehension Team.
Hickory Police Searching For Breaking And Entering Suspect
The Hickory Police Department is investigating after three closed convenience stores were broken into during the month of March.
Police Identify Suspect And Victims In Fatal Northwest Charlotte Stabbings
UPDATE: Police have identified the suspect and the victims in the fatal double stabbing in north Charlotte, early Friday morning.
Man Wanted For Robbing Fort Mill Convenience Store
Police need your help identifying a man wanted for robbing a convenience store in Fort Mill.
West Charlotte Accident Leaves One Dead
One person is dead following a two-car accident in west Charlotte.
State Suspends License for Ballantyne Daycare
A local lawmaker is calling for criminal charges for the management.
Forest Hills Student Charged With Making False Report Of Mass Violence
Deputies arrested a Forest Hills High School student for making a false report of mass violence through social media.
Victim Identified In South Charlotte Homicide
Police have released the name of the victim killed in a shooting early Thursday morning in south Charlotte.
State Suspends Primrose School's License After Teacher Arrested For Sex Crime
UPDATE: The N.C. Division of Child Development and Early Education has suspended the operating license for the Primrose School of Ballantyne following the arrest of Joseph Starnes for the improper touching of multiple children.
Attorney For Family of Man Shot By CMPD Questions No Release of 911 Call Yet
It's been one week since police shot and killed a man in North Charlotte. WCCB Charlotte has learned the man was shot in the back.
Police Charge Teen In Connection To The 2016 Murder Of Sandy Le
CMPD has charged an 18-year-old for his involvement with the murder of Sandy Le back in August 2016.
Gaston County Armed Robbery, Kidnapping Suspect Captured
Police say Brian Carver has been located and taken into custody.
Dog Found Dead In Rock Hill After Being Left Out In Freezing Temps
Two people are facing charges in Rock Hill after a dog was found dead after being left out in freezing temperatures.
Union County Man Facing Robbery Charges
Investigators say they arrested a man for robbing a convenience store and attempting to rob a Food Lion in Union County.
Attempted Murder Suspect Back Behind Bars After Cutting Electronic Monitoring Device
Police are trying to find a man charged with multiple violent crimes, including attempted murder.
Victim In Deadly Gastonia Shooting Identified
Police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened early Tuesday afternoon.
Police Investigating Rock Hill Bank Robbery
Police are investigating after someone robbed the First Citizens Bank Tuesday afternoon.
Suspect Charged In Burke County Armed Robbery
Lenoir Police arrested an armed robbery suspect wanted in Burke County Monday afternoon.
Deputies Need Help Identifying Suspect Vehicle Involved In Break-In
Deputies need your help identifying the owner of a vehicle involved in a break-in.
Police Need Help Identifying Fraud Suspects
Police need your help identifying these two suspects who are accused of stealing and fraudulently using credit and debit cards.
Suspect Charged In Connection To Several Charlotte Area Armed Robberies
Police have arrested and charged Ronteeni Belk, 39, for his involvement in several armed robberies around the Charlotte area.
Police Identify Pedestrian Hit and Killed Monday Morning
Police have released the name of the man who was hit and killed by a vehicle on Sardis Road North.
Statesville Man Charged With Selling, Distributing Meth After Undercover Investigation
A 43-year-old man was arrested Saturday after a nearly three month long undercover investigation into the sale and distribution of meth in the south Statesville and Troutman area.
Deputies Discover Meth Lab During Domestic Violence Call
Deputies arrested a 33-year-old man on multiple drug charges and simple assault after responding to a domestic violence call Friday.
Special Needs Teacher At McAdenville Elementary Charged With Assaulting Student
A special needs teacher at McAdenville Elementary is charged with two counts of assault on a child under 12 and two counts of assault on a handicapped person.
911 Call Released As Belmont Police Look For Two Armed Suspects After A Home Invasion
Just before 9am, police say two masked men broke into a home on North Street while the victim was asleep.
Teacher Arrested For Fondling Boys At Ballantyne School
Authorities say a teacher has been charged with indecent liberties after reportedly fondling two children at a school in Ballantyne.
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