The man accused in a double murder is in the Mecklenburg County Jail. WCCB Charlotte's camera -- there as officers led Vurnel Smith Jr. out of police headquarters in handcuffs Tuesday night.
Drilling though doors and breaking into homes while families are asleep at night and a spree of car break-ins. People in northwest Charlotte say they've been terrorized the past several weeks.
Officials say the mother of the toddler killed in Lancaster and her boyfriend are facing charges in connection to his shooting death.
Police have arrested two gang members that were wanted in connection to a double murder over the weekend.
Police need help identifying the suspects caught on surveillance during two armed robberies in east Charlotte.
Officials say Vurnel Smith, Jr. turned himself in to a CMPD officer Tuesday afternoon, and has been taken to headquarters.
Police are investigating two incidents related to a robbery that happened in Rock Hill on Monday.
A couple sentence fix would resolve what many perceive is a dangerous, and embarrassing, loophole in North Carolina rape law. That, from the state senator who has put forward the bill now, twice. Now, a clearer understanding of why the bill has yet to move.
Three homicides in three days has neighbors on edge in Salisbury. Now community leaders say more needs to be done to combat growing violence.
Police are searching for the suspect who robbed and shot a person Monday afternoon.
Police are looking for Michael Brookshire who is wanted on multiple charges.
Police are still searching for suspects after a shooting caused one car to flip in north Charlotte.
A 38-year-old woman faces a cruelty to animals charge after her dog was found dead from neglect Sunday afternoon.
A 17-year-old has been charged with 56 counts of Breaking and Entering to a Motor Vehicle, plus more than 20 additional charges.
Police are investigating after a man was caught taking photos of women at a Kohl's in Huntersville.
Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in the parking lot of the Midnight Diner in South End early Monday.
No arrests after police say multiple people were shot in downtown Salisbury. Two died and two others were injured. Investigators suspect a fifth victim may have been shot at the same location.
A man heard gunshots while walking only to realize he had been shot.
Police are investigating a shooting in Salisbury that killed two people and injured two others early Saturday morning.
Could a double murder in Charlotte - have been prevented? WCCB has discovered one of the victims tried to get a protective order against the accused killer but a judge said no! That suspect is still on the run and police tell us he could have left the Charlotte area.
Law enforcement officials are looking for an inmate who walked off from a work-release job site Friday evening.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are continuing to request the public’s assistance in locating murder suspect, Vurnel Smith Jr.
The CMPD has arrested and charged the four teens wanted for their involvement in a violent series of armed robberies targeting Hispanics.
Rock Hill Police are looking for a teenager wanted in connection with an armed robbery, on Thursday morning.
Four teens picked up after string of violent robberies.
A Denver man confessed to having child pornography after a cyber-tip led investigators to his home Thursday.
A group of seven women pleaded guilty Thursday to committing food stamp fraud at a Rock Hill store.
Police in north Charlotte are trying to solve a double homicide that happened in a neighborhood on Red Clay Lane.
Police have charged the man they say shot and killed a 17-year-old in southeast Charlotte Monday night.
An armed suspect is in custody after a six day manhunt in the Pisgah National Forest.
Deputies say a 20-year-old man out on bond for domestic violence charges stabbed his girlfriend's friend and assaulted her mother.
Police say a teen with an ankle monitor is responsible for stealing one vehicle, breaking into several others, and stealing multiple items.
Police have charged 41-year-old Dennis Brown with robbing a west Charlotte Country Inn and Suites Monday morning.
The mother of a 10-year-old child who was killed in a wreck in Lenoir is facing charges.
Police say they arrested a man for breaking into a business in west Charlotte early Monday morning.
Police are searching for four suspect responsible for shooting two men in an attempted robbery Tuesday night.
Guns are being stolen from cars and trucks across Charlotte at an alarming rate.
A 31-year-old woman arrested for her role in a murder-for-hire plot appeared before a judge Tuesday.
Police have arrested and charged a 38-year-old man in connection to a break-in at a west Charlotte Metro PCS.
A 49-year-old Waxhaw man faces more charges after detectives say drugs were found in his truck.
Deputies say Dustin Owensby and Trisha Foster were both arrested during a traffic stop in Mooresville Tuesday.
Police are looking for 29-year-old Dante Williams.
Police arrested the man who ran from officers and jumped onto a moving train in west Charlotte last week.
A 17-year-old is in critical condition after being shot while sitting in a car in East Charlotte.
Three suspects are in custody after being found in a stolen vehicle Monday in northwest Charlotte.
A man caught on home surveillance may be responsible for multiple vehicle break-ins throughout the area.
A seven-year-old girl suffered extensive injuries as a result of sexual assault by her "father," according to a news release.
A man wanted for leading deputies on a chase and stealing a mountain bike with a gun may be hiding out in the Pisgah National Forest.
Police are looking into a double shooting at the Highland Apartments on Achadle Drive.
Two Stokes Ferry Road residents have been arrested on drug and weapon charges following Federal and Local investigation.
Two people have been arrested and police are still looking for one suspect wanted for a car jacking that ended with a wreck in east Charlotte.
The Rowan County Sheriff's Office has arrested the mother of Kingston Aistrop and her ex-boyfriend in connection with the 2016 death of the two-month-old infant.
Police are looking for the suspect they say robbed a good Samaritan who stopped to help Thursday evening.
Two suspects are in custody after deputies conducted two separate investigations into marijuana sales in southern and eastern Lincoln County.
It happened early this morning right out in the open on a street where people were working in the yard.
Dozens of families still homeless after a man is charged with intentionally setting their apartment complex on fire. The community is rallying together to get the victims back on their feet. Donations have been pouring in for food and clothing, now agencies say they need more long term help.
Police say five women were arrested during a prostitution sting Wednesday.
Police are trying to identify the suspect responsible for an armed robbery overnight in west Charlotte.
C.M.P.D. is looking for the person who opened fire on a home in northwest Charlotte, just barely missing six people.
A husband has been charged with the murder of his wife after she was found dead on July 7th.
Officials tell WCCB they are investigating a homicide after a man's body was found on a dirt road.
The CMPD has charged Marielena Cocinero, 27, with Misdemeanor Death by Vehicle in connection with the death of Steven Lamont McKinney.
Dozens of East Charlotte families are spending a second night in a Red Cross shelter. Someone set a three-alarm fire at the Woodscape Apartments that left them homeless.
Police say they arrested Shelly McClure for her involvement in the robbery of BB&T on Sardis Road North.
The bomb squad is investigating after a suspicious device was found near Appalachian State University.
Deputies have charged two suspects they say tried to rob a Waffle House Sunday morning.
There are an alarming number of child pornography and exploitation tips coming in to the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation every day.
Gastonia Police are searching for a 4th murder suspect after putting three men behind bars for the city's 4th murder this year. It was a violent night in Gastonia as police also responded to a stabbing nearby.
Police are now looking for a suspect in a homicide investigation after a 19-year-old shooting victim died at the hospital Monday evening.
On Monday, 27-year-old Tazman Stockdale was indicted on 2nd Degree Murder charges.
Troopers have charged seven suspects in connection to an illegal street racing event over the weekend.
Caldwell County officials say a 23-year-old man has been charged with slashing the tires on 47 county owned and personal vehicles parked at the Caldwell County Sheriff's Office and Health and Human Services Building overnight.
Deputies are looking for the suspects they say broke into several vehicles in Lancaster County.
Deputies have arrested a 48-year-old man after they say he piled trash inside a home and ignited it with shotgun fire early Monday morning.
Police say two men were arrested for robbing a woman during a drug deal in south Charlotte.
Charlotte Fire Department officials say the fire that broke out early Monday morning at the Woodscape Apartments was intentionally set.
Gaston County Commissioner Don Grant turns himself in on sexual battery and assault on a female charges.
Gastonia Police Department has arrested Jonqae Delshun Griggs, Dawan Altarqi Myers, Jahqualyn Travis Leontray and charged them with 1 st Degree Murder.
Police are trying to find out who shot and killed a man overnight, making the 3rd shooting in the city in two days.
A person has been injured after a shooting in East Charlotte Sunday morning.
Police are asking for the public's help locating a vehicle wanted in connection with the murder of Kevin Marquez on April 5th, 2017.
A portion of Montana Drive was closed Friday night after officials say a driver suspected in a hit and run slammed into a utility pole.
A man who was on the Burke County Most Wanted list for nearly nine months has been arrested.
A 36-year-old man wanted for multiple robberies throughout several counties in North and South Carolina has been arrested.
Police say no charges will be filed against a driver that caused a wreck that killed a 7-year-old in Matthews.
One person has has been taken to the hospital after being shot in south Charlotte Friday.
Check out the Mecklenburg County mugshots from July 13th, 2017.
Police have charged a 26-year-old man in connection to a deadly hit and run accident that happened in July of 2016.
When two suspects decided to steal from a local Lowe's they had no idea that a Lincoln County Sheriff's deputy had just pulled up outside.
Police in Hickory are investigating an armed robbery at a local convenience store, on Wednesday night.
Investigators say they arrested a man for trafficking LSD, also known as acid, in Lincoln County.
A CMPD officer is charged accused of speeding, 100 miles per hour when he hit and killed a man crossing a Charlotte street. Chief Kerr Putney says it was a tough decision but the right one. Officer Phillip Barker is out of jail on unpaid leave.
Three people have been arrested for stealing money from a Mooresville gas station.
Investigators have arrested a wanted Charlotte man after they say he set his girlfriend's home on fire, killing five pets.
Police say they arrested a woman for running an illegal daycare in Charlotte.
Police have arrested three suspects accused of breaking into a man's home and stealing over $6,500 worth of stuff.
The State Bureau of Investigation has learned that the SBI’s main phone number, 919-662-4500, is being used in a scam asking for money. The public should know that the SBI would never solicit money from a private citizen.
Deputies have charged 16-year-old Steven Batista with breaking into a home in 2016 while the residents were asleep inside.
A judge sentenced 25-year-old Nathan Jennings-Townsend to 20 years in prison Monday afternoon after pleading guilty to child pornography charges back in January.
Another person has been cited after trying to bring a loaded handgun through a security checkpoint at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
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