Local Crime

Cabarrus County HS Student Caught With A Gun On School Bus

Officials with the Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office and Carbarrus County Schools are investigating after a student brought an unloaded gun on a school bus Monday afternoon.

Deputies Arrest Suspect In Flat Creek Quick Stop Armed Robbery

Deputies have arrested Eric Napper, 24, for the armed robbery on January 31st at the Flat Creek Quick Stop.

Hickory Man Sentenced After Pleading Guilty To Beating His Wife To Death In 2013

Marvin Hill will spend at least 17 years behind bars after pleading guilty to the 2013 murder of his wife.

Woman Facing Charges After Pedestrian Hit And Killed

A woman is facing charges after police say she hit and killed a pedestrian in north Charlotte.

Three Injured After Stabbing in Lincolnton

One suspect is in custody after three people were stabbed in a home on River Hill Trail, Lincolnton overnight.

Cold Murder Case Closed with Murder of Suspect

Grayson Langdon was suspect killed in Chicago

Police Say Suspect Used BB Gun Or Air Rifle To Shoot LYNX Train

Police are investigating after someone fired shots at a LYNX train Friday afternoon.

Suspect Wanted For Robbing A Gastonia Bank

Police are looking for a man they say robbed a bank late Friday afternoon.

Deputies Arrest 2 Teens For Enochville Car Break-Ins

Rowan County Sheriff's deputies arrested a 16-year-old and a 15-year-old juvenile for multiple vehicle break-ins over the last two months.

Police Say 2013 Charlotte Concert Murder Suspect Killed In Chicago

Police say they identified the man responsible for killing another man after a concert in northeast Charlotte in 2013.

70-Year-Old Woman Charged With Trafficking Meth

Officials have arrested a 70-year-old Conover woman charged with trafficking methamphetamine.

UPDATE: Third Suspect Arrested After Police Charge Two Suspects In Series Of Armed Robberies

UPDATE: Police have arrested a suspect for his involvement in the robbery of the Family Dollar located at 5240 N. Sharon Amity Road.

Suspects Accused Of Breaking Into A Bethlehem Home Arrested

Alexander County Sheriff's deputies have arrested two suspects charged with breaking and entering Wednesday afternoon.

Gang Members Arrested On Multiple Charges

Deputies arrested two gang members Tuesday after allegedly breaking into a business on Fallston Road.

Suspects In Rock Hill Armed Robbery Arrested In Chester

Two suspects are in custody following an overnight armed robbery in Rock Hill.

Authorities Arrest 3 Suspects Involved In A Large Scale Heroin Trafficking Ring

Officials with federal, state, and local agencies arrested three suspects involved in a large scale heroin trafficking ring Tuesday after a three year long investigation.

Man Charged After 6-Year-Old Dies From Injuries Sustained In North Charlotte Wreck

Police say an unlicensed driver is now facing involuntary manslaughter charges following a fatal wreck that killed a 6-year-old.

Stats Show Crime and Violence Increasing in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

A new report from the State Board of Education shows more than 1300 criminal or violent acts in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools during the 2015-2016 school year.

A Dozen Suspects Arrested In Salisbury Drug Roundup, More Still Wanted

Police have charged more than a dozen suspects following an eight month long drug investigation in Rowan County.

Jury Wastes No Time Returning A Guilty Verdict In Statutory Rape Case

It took jurors only 90 minutes to find a 29-year-old Morganton man guilty on Wednesday for the statutory rape of a 13-year-old girl.

Police Trying To ID Suspect In CVS Armed Robbery

Police are trying to identify the suspect they say robbed a CVS at gunpoint Tuesday night.

Jury Finds Grandson Guilty In The 2013 Murder Of His Grandfather in Rowan County

A man accused of killing his grandfather and beating his mother back in 2013 was found guilty of murder Wednesday.

CMPD & Pineville Police Seek Glove Wearing Gunman

Police need your help identifying a man accused of robbing a Pineville convenience store of cigarettes.

Autopsy Results Released On Anson County Man Who Died While Being Arrested In October

Officials have released the autopsy results from an Anson County suspect who died while being taken into custody back in October 2016.

Two Suspects Wanted In Gastonia Armed Robbery

Police need help identifying two suspects caught on surveillance during an armed robbery Saturday afternoon.

State Releases Annual Report On School Crime And Violence

The State Board of Education released the following reports about school crime and violence in North Carolina schools.

CLT Leaders Respond to Increase in Violence

New statistics from CMPD show overall crime is 17 percent above the city's five year average

Police Investigating After Suspects Fired Multiple Shots From Vehicle In NW Charlotte

Police are looking for suspects that were firing shots from their vehicle at N. Hoskins Road and Brookshire Boulevard Tuesday evening.

CMPD Issues Warning About Airport Fraud Scheme Involving A 51-Year-Old Man

Detectives are warning travelers to be on the lookout for a man running a fraud scheme in the airport and parking decks at Charlotte Douglas.

GRAPHIC PHOTOS: Reward Money Climbs To $14000 As Deputies Look For Union County Dog Killer

The Union County Sheriff's Office is still looking for the person(s) responsible for killing seven dogs last week, and anyone with information that leads to an arrest could get up to $14,000 in rewards.

Valdese Man Charged With Child Sex Crimes

A 44-year-old Valdese man was charged with soliciting a minor through social media and attempting to meet for sex following an undercover investigation.

Kings Mountain Police Asking For Assistance Identifying Suspect

The Kings Mountain Police Department is seeking assistance identifying a suspect wanted for multiple vehicle break-ins.

UPDATE: Union County Sheriffs Release Cause Of Death Of Man Found Near Seminary

Officials have released the cause of death for, 42-year-old, Andrew Moore.

Rock Hill Police Arrest Man For December Homicide

The Rock Hill Police say they have arrested a suspect in connection with a December shooting that left one man dead.

7 Dead Dogs Found on Side of Local Road

What happened to the dogs - and the cash reward now offered in this case. A warning: the pictures you're about to see are disturbing.

GRAPHIC VIDEO: CMPD Releases Dash Cam Video From Fatal 2012 Officer Involved Shooting

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has released the dash cam video from the fatal 2012 officer involved shooting of Michael Laney.

List Of Charges Grow For Man Accused Of Robbing More Than A Dozen Charlotte-Area Businesses

Police have charged an accused robbery suspect for more than a dozen robberies that happened in the Charlotte area.

Police Charge Suspect, Release Victim's Name In Northeast Charlotte Homicide

Police are investigating a homicide in northeast Charlotte after a man found in a car with a gunshot wound died at the hospital.

Wanted By CMPD

Police are looking for 24-year-old Davon Davis.

Suspect Arrested In Connection To Multiple Subway Robberies

Police have arrested 20-year-old Jimar Slagle in connection to two Subway robberies on Matthews Station Street.

Union County Mother Surrenders To US Marshals

Officials say Kristy Brooks, 35, turned herself in after hiding with her 5-year-old daughter, Autumn Newberry-Rape, for over a year.

Iredell County Couple Arrested After Drug Investigation

Two people have been arrested after an investigation into drug activity in Iredell County.

Search Is On For Driver After Crashing Into Johnson And Wales Library

The search is on for the driver that fled the scene after crashing into a library in uptown Charlotte on Sunday evening.

One Person Injured After Shooting At Circle K In North Charlotte

CMPD has confirmed that two victims were shot at the Circle K on the 7000 block of North Tryon Street in north Charlotte.

Prisoner Assaults Two Lincoln County Detention Officers

Deputies say two Lincoln County detention officers were injured after being assaulted by a prisoner on Wednesday.

CMPD Says Suspect Fired at CMPD Detective

We are learning new details about a deadly officer-involved shooting in East Charlotte.

Kentucky Prisoner To Be Charged With Charlotte Murder

A man serving time in another state will be charged with murdering a man in Charlotte more than two years ago.

Police Investigating After Two Shot In East Charlotte

Officials say two people found with gunshot wounds on Independence Boulevard Friday afternoon were actually shot several miles away.

Police Charge A Suspect With The 2014 Murder Of A North Charlotte Man

CMPD has charged a suspect in the 2014 murder of Anthony Byers in northwest Charlotte.

Driver Arrested For DWI After Hitting A Parked Police Car

A 26-year-old man was arrested after police say he was driving impaired, hit a parked police car, and injured two people.

Five Suspects Face Over 100 Felony Charges After Multiple Vehicle Break-Ins

Deputies say five suspects, all from Charlotte, are facing more than 100 felony charges after a series of car break-ins near Waxhaw.

Inmate Accused Of Assaulting Detention Officer

Deputies say a Cleveland County Detention Officer was assaulted by an inmate.

Police Searching For Armed Robbery Suspect In Huntersville

Police are searching for the man accused of robbing a convenience store in Huntersville.

Road Rage Leads To Officer Involved Shooting

Road rage in East Charlotte leads to a deadly officer-involved shooting. CMPD says a driver got out of his car and pulled a gun on a man who turned out to be an undercover officer.

Nearly Two Dozen Charged In Cherryville Drug Roundup

A joint undercover drug investigation between Cherryville and Gaston County Police has nearly two dozen people facing multiple charges.

GRAPHIC VIDEO: CMPD Releases Videos From Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting

CMPD released a series of videos from an officer-involved shooting that killed Rodney Smith on June 2, 2016.

Charlotte Pimp Gets 40 Years For Sex Trafficking

A U.S. District Judge sentenced a 41-year-old pimp to 40 years in prison after he was convicted on charges that included the sex trafficking of a minor.

Woman Arrested For Stealing Mail In Burke County

A 39-year-old Morganton woman was arrested Wednesday after deputies say she was caught stealing from mailboxes.

Jewish Community Center Vandalized In Boone, Police Searching For Suspect

Police are trying to identify the suspect caught on camera after vandalizing a Jewish community center.

CMPD Partners With QT To Prevent Auto Thefts

On Thursday January 26th CMPD will be partnering with local Quick Trip locations to help prevent auto thefts.

Suspect Arrested In Connection To A Charlotte Robbery And Kidnapping

Police have arrested an 18-year-old for his involvement in a robbery and kidnapping in north Charlotte.

Suspect In Southeast Charlotte Murder Arrested In Memphis, TN

Police are investigating after a person was fatally shot on Cross Point Circle off of Independence Boulevard Wednesday evening.

Hickory Man Pleads Guilty To Trafficking Methamphetamine

A 29-year-old man will spend the next five to seven years in prison after pleading guilty to trafficking methamphetamine.

Man Arrested For Murder In Iredell County Shooting

Investigators say a homeowner shot and killed a man Tuesday evening in Troutman.

'Pizzagate' Suspect Gets A Plea Offer

A man who police said was inspired by false internet rumors to fire an assault weapon inside a Washington pizzeria has been offered a plea deal.

Three Injured In Salisbury Shooting, Police Identify Wanted Suspect

Police are looking for a suspect that injured three people in a parking lot shooting Sunday morning.

Judge Orders Release Of 2012 Fatal Officer Involved Shooting Video

CMPD was ordered by a North Carolina judge Monday to release video of a fatal 2012 officer involved shooting.

Suspect Wanted In Lancaster Armed Robbery

Surveillance pictures show the suspect deputies say robbed a store at gunpoint Monday night.

Sketch Released Of Homicide Suspect In Iredell County

Authorities released a sketch of a possible homicide suspect in Iredell County.

Charlotte Lawyer Disbarred For Having Sex With Clients

A Charlotte lawyer has been disbarred for having sexual relations with clients.

Babysitter Accused Of Stealing Checks

Deputies say a woman has been arrested for stealing checks from a home while she was babysitting.

Man Dies From Injuries Sustained During Southeast Charlotte Crash

A man who was charged with driving while intoxicated and reckless driving, following an accident that injured five people in southeast Charlotte early Sunday morning, has died.

CMPD Investigating String of Fast Food Robberies Across City

Eight robberies in Charlotte in just five days. Police believe some, if not all, are connected. The robbers were armed and hit businesses with customers inside.

Attorney: Potential Victims Coming Forward Since Siskey FBI Affidavit Unsealed

Millions in gambling, diamonds and wine. Details from an FBI affidavit saying Charlotte businessman Richard Siskey ran a Ponzi scheme. Now victims are reaching out for help, as Siskey's widow vows to pay investors back.

Worker Charged After Allegedly Exposing Himself At Charlotte Douglas

A contract employee at Charlotte Douglas International Airport has been charged with indecent exposure while on the job.

Two Arrested After Breaking Into A Handicapped Man's Home, Holding Him At Gunpoint

Two suspects have been arrested, one charged, after police say they broke into a handicapped man's home and held the owner at gunpoint.

Gastonia Man Gets 25 Years For Drug Conspiracy

Alex McCoy, 32, will spend the next 25 years in prison on multiple charges including felony drug conspiracy.

Police Release Name Of Pedestrian Killed In North Charlotte Accident

Police are investigating after a pedestrian was hit and killed in north Charlotte.

Police Search For Suspects After Vandalism In Downtown Boone

Boone Police need the public’s help in trying to find several suspects accused of vandalizing several buildings and police car in downtown Boone.

Overnight Shooting At Salisbury Hookah Bar

Salisbury PD is investigating a shooting in the area of the King Tut Hookah Bar at 5 Easy Street.

Man Dies After Being Shot Eight Times In Chesterfield County

A man is dead after being shot eight times outside his residence near Cheraw, S.C.

CMPD Is Investigating West Charlotte Shooting

CMPD is investigating a shooting in west Charlotte on the 2600 block of Watson Drive.

Shooting Investigation In Northeast Charlotte

Police are investigating after they say a man was shot near the Hidden Valley neighborhood in northeast Charlotte.

Suspect Wanted In Christmas Eve Walgreens Robbery

Police are trying to identify the suspect wanted for robbing a Walgreens on Christmas Eve.

Police Identify Intruder Killed In Southwest Charlotte

Police have identified the man killed after reportedly breaking into a southwest Charlotte home as 32-year-old Phuc Hong Doan.

Alexander County Pair Arrested For Child Abuse

Two people have been arrested following an Alexander County child abuse investigation.

One Arrested In Connection To Rock Hill Triple Shooting

Rock Hill police say they have arrested 20-year-old Alexis Thomasson, of York, in connection to the fatal triple shooting that happened Wednesday evening.

Family of Man Shot by Club Owner Speaking Out

The family of a man shot and killed outside a local nightclub is speaking out. The shooting happened early Sunday morning at The Hideaway near Rock Hill.

Arrest Made In 2015 Murder Case

Police have arrested and charged 18-year-old Robert Daniels, Jr. for the 2015 murder of Rayquan Holmes.

19 Arrested In Albemarle Drug Roundup

Law enforcement from multiple agencies arrested 19 people Thursday morning after an area drug trafficking investigation.

Car Chase Suspect Arrested In Alexander County

Officials say they arrested a man that led them on a police chase in Taylorsville.

CMPD Looking For Suspect In North Charlotte Armed Robbery

Investigators are looking for the suspect involved in a north Charlotte armed robbery Sunday morning.

Hickory Police Seek Information On Multiple Breaking And Entering Cases

Police are looking for more information regarding 13 reported breaking and entering cases since December 18, 2016.

CMPD Seeking Help to Curb Violent Crime

An increase in violent crime is stretching the resources of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police thin.

CMPD Holds Transparency Workshop For The Public

For the first time ever, CMPD opened its training academy to the public. Protesters demanded more transparency during the September riots and now they're getting it.