The man accused of holding a Charlotte teen captive for more than a year faced a judge for the first time. And we're learning more about the actions Hailey Burns took to get free. The 17-year-old girl is back home with her family.
It's the board's main jobs is to decide whether CMPD officers were justified in using excessive force.
A 17-year-old was killed in Rock Hill's third homicide of the year.
Police say one person was shot and an accused home invasion suspect was stabbed in Statesville.
A missing Ballantyne teen has been found alive after more than a year of searching. Haley Burns is back with family. We're learning more about the man accused of using the Internet to abduct her. Police arrested a Georgia man accused of holding the 17-year-old captive over the past 13 months.
The man who was shot in a west Charlotte restaurant Saturday night has been identified.
Searching for a solution to the senseless violence. There have been 46 homicides in Charlotte this year. Four in the last week alone. Now familiar faces are stepping up to help fight a battle Charlotte has faced before.
The Concord Police Department is seeking assistance identifying an armed robbery suspect.
Lincoln County Sheriffβs Office Narcotics Unit charged five people with additional drug offenses following the completion of several open investigations Friday.
Police are looking for a suspect after a person was shot in northwest Charlotte Friday night.
Deputies have arrested two suspects in connection to multiple break-ins and thefts throughout the area.
A 33-year-old man is facing multiple charges after allegedly sexually assaulting a 14-year-old victim in May 2017.
Three people have been arrested in connection with the murder of Farris "Mickey" Short.
Senseless violence plaguing the Queen City. Nearly 50 people murdered this year. The most recent happening in the last 24 hours.. three people killed in two separate shootings.
Sheriff Barry Faile is warning residents about a possible phone scam involving donation solicitations for the South Carolina Sheriff's Association.
Police have located the driver involved in Sunday's early morning hit-and-run accident.
Homicide investigation underway after a man was found dead in his front yard Thursday afternoon.
The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office has made three arrests in the case of a Lancaster business owner, who was murdered in front of his home.
A 34-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting two children multiple times between October 2009 and August 2014.
The CMPD has identified all three victims of Tuesday night's two homicide cases.
A man is behind bars after passing out in a McDonald's bathroom in Southeast Charlotte.
Wednesday CMPD Chief Kerr Putney will announce new efforts to fight violent crime this summer. The efforts come as the family of Charlotte's 43rd homicide victim this year pleads for help finding his killer.
Officials are investigating after another disturbing discovery on the side of a local road.
A Charlotte man accused of abusing a two-year-old boy and leaving him with a traumatic brain injury is now charged with murder.
CMPD is investigating after a man was shot in northwest Charlotte Tuesday afternoon.
Nicholas Finch, the brother of Zachary Finch who was shot dead early Sunday afternoon, spoke to the media Tuesday.
"The Bachelorette" finds it way back after the NBA Finals, Bob Barker takes a tumble and the Washington Redskins are celebrating.
MPD is investigating disturbing accusations of child abuse at Levine Children's Hospital.
Sean Hammond, of Monroe, has been sentenced to six years in prison on child pornography charges.
Detectives with CMPD's Major Crash Unit are investigating a deadly hit and run accident that killed one man late Sunday night.
Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Departmentβs Crimes Against Children Unit have charged Maggie Dixon, with the attempted murder of her 1-year-old son.
CMPD is conducting a homicide investigation at the Arbor Glen apartments in west Charlotte.
Hickory Police are investigating after a man was shot and killed at a local restaurant, early Saturday morning.
UPDATE: Police have charged a suspect in Cornelius Drayton's Death.
CMPD is investigating after receiving early morning reports of a peeping tom incident and sexual assault.
Multiple agencies are looking for a suspect after a man was found shot and killed Sunday morning.
Police say they took three suspects into custody following a pursuit in east Charlotte.
CMPD has charged a 20-year-old man with sexually assaulting a woman in a Davidson park Thursday evening.
Deputies are investigating after a man was stabbed to death Wednesday evening.
Investigators arrested two suspects Wednesday after serving a search warrant at their Conley Road home.
Police are looking for 19-year-old Ricco McHam who is wanted on multiple charges including murder and cutting off his electronic monitor.
A woman was charged with ill treatment of animals after police say she left two puppies inside her vehicle while she got her hair done.
Police have two carjacking suspects in custody after they crashed into a home during a police chase Wednesday afternoon.
An investigation into the sale of methamphetamine and heroin in Lincoln County led to the arrest of four people, Thursday morning.
Fentanyl is potentially deadly for police officers, K-9 units and first responders.
The shootings Wednesday happened in completely different settings, but law enforcement experts say there is a common theme. Community leaders say people need to be prepared to act no matter where they are.
CMPD has arrested a 19-year-old man for his involvement in two armed robberies from local businesses.
Police arrested a man on multiple drug and weapons charges after executing a knock and announce search warrant Wednesday.
Three people have been arrested after clandestine methamphetamine lab was discovered during a traffic stop.
A Gaston County man has been arrested after reportedly setting fire to a home while three people, including a three-year-old child, were inside.
Police are looking for the man they say set fire to an occupied home on Brian Circle Sunday morning.
An investigation is underway at two car dealerships in Union County to determine who vandalized and stole parts off of multiple vehicles overnight.
Detectives are requesting assistance in identifying two suspects responsible for an armed robbery of a local pizzeria.
CMPD is investigating a deadly shooting on North Hoskins Road in northwest Charlotte.
Part of I-85 in North Charlotte is closed following a crash which injured three people. The driver responsible for the incident has been charged with a DWI.
CMPD investigating after a teen was shot in north Charlotte.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are expanding their use of body cameras. By the end of the month, all patrol officers will be equipped with body cams to use during their secondary or off-duty jobs.
An assistant principal at Bunker Hill High School was arrested Saturday afternoon for DWI while attending the school's graduation.
A Matthews man is facing armed robbery charges after police say he robbed a Seven Eleven in Shelby.
Police have charged a 22-year-old volunteer firefighter after they say he used a county issued credit card to buy more than $40 worth of gas for a personal vehicle.
Police have confirmed that a teenager has been killed in a shooting that took place on Hough Street in Monroe.
An investigation is underway following a shooting in East Spencer.
Family members worry someone may have kidnapped a Statesville woman. It's been 10 days since anyone has seen 58-year-old Deborah Sabra.
UPDATE: The victim of a hit-and-run, early Friday morning, has died.
Now, the suspect is in the Gaston County Jail, and the woman is safe.
Police have arrested a 35-year-old man on the charge of Peeping Tom.
The owner of a popular restaurant on Lake Norman has pleaded guilty to tax fraud.
CMPD is still trying to find the owner of a drone that almost collided with Snoopy Wednesday night.
Thursday night CMPD held a community forum to work on building relationships in the community.
UPDATE: The man killed in a Caldwell County deputy involved shooting has been identified. Caldwell County officials say a man was killed in an officer involved shooting, Wednesday night
Police are looking for the suspect who robbed a Dollar General Monday afternoon.
Police have charged Gary McGill, 51, with the murder of his wife after she died from assault injuries on June 3rd.
Former FBI Director James Comey testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee on June 8th.
Deputies are looking for the suspect that stole a van and two motorcycles early Thursday morning.
UPDATE: Javier Vega has been located and taken into custody. The CMPD is looking for a man who they say cut off his electronic monitoring device on Wednesday.
UPDATE: Grice has been located and taken into custody. Police are searching for a man who is accused of cutting off his court ordered electronic monitoring device.
Police in Statesville have arrested a man wanted for a stabbing and burglary in Alexander County.
A Lincolnton teen has been charged with statutory rape of a child by an adult and indecent liberties with a child in connection to an incident that happened on May 28th, according to a news release.
A man has been arrested for child abuse after a child was admitted to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
After a thorough investigation by the SBI, Officer Karl Boehm has been cleared in the 2016 shooting death of Ferguson Laurent, Jr.
Police say two suspects are in custody after robbing a man at gunpoint, and then leading police on a chase.
A former Stanly County captain accused of secretly peeping into a woman's bedroom has now been charged.
CMPD says that William Medlin has been charged with the murder of Lucas Baldwin.
It can seem like magic, but it's actually science, with some math mixed in.
A voting software company with an office in Matthews is at the center of a report on Russian Hacking in the Presidential Election.
Deputies have arrested a 33-year-old man on charges of soliciting a minor for sex.
A registered sex offender using a false identity to access social media has been arrested.
Detectives are searching for a missing woman in York County. Mishelle Renee Calvert was last seen in Rock Hill off Bonnybrook Circle.
An 18-year-old teen from Matthews has been charged with more than 20 vehicles break-ins last month.
Police are looking for a suspect involved in a shooting and carjacking Monday.
Police need your help locating a Bessemer City teen who is believed to be a runaway.
The Solicitor's Office has dropped charges against a Rock Hill man accused of peeping on women at a neighborhood pool.
State lawmakers are pushing a bill that would increase punishment for felons caught with guns.
Police have charged a 63-year-old man in the shooting death of a 24-year-old victim Monday morning.
Police have arrested the suspect caught on camera trying to set fire to the Daniel Boon Inn.
Medic has taken one person to the hospital after a shooting Monday afternoon.
Police have arrested two suspects charged with child neglect, and are looking for a third person charged with sexually assaulting a minor.
The Solicitor's Office has dropped charges against a Rock Hill man accused of peeping on women at a neighborhood pool.
Police charged a man with murder after they say he ran over another man with his vehicle then fled the scene Saturday.
A Charlotte neighborhood is on edge following three violent episodes in five days.
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