Local Crime

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.

Woman Connected With Coworker's Murder Out On Bond

Officials say Ahmia Feaster bonded out of jail around 4pm Wednesday.

Can You Identify This Armed Robbery Suspect?

CMPD needs help identify a suspect caught on camera after a December armed robbery.

Registered Morganton Sex Offender Charged With Indecent Liberties

A Registered Sex Offender in Morganton was arrested and charged Tuesday after a 6-year-old came forward about inappropriate sexual behavior.

Second Man Charged With N. Tryon Business Owner's Murder

Police have charged a second suspect with the murder and robbery of an owner of a business in north Charlotte.

Suspect Arrested For Multiple Armed Robberies

One man is in custody after police say he robbed a convenience store early Wednesday morning.

Man Accused With Killing Iredell County Mother, Tying Up Daughter, Will Face Death Penalty

An Iredell county mother is found murdered, her teenage daughter tied up, in what the Sheriff calls a "demonic" crime.

Hickory Man Charged For Doctor's Office Break-In

A Hickory man has been charged in connection to a doctor's office break-in early Saturday morning.

Suspect Wanted In Burke County Armed Robbery

The Burke County Sheriff's Office needs help identifying the suspect they say robbed a convenience store at gun point Sunday morning.

Union County Man Faces Multiple Child Pornography Charges

A 51-year-old Indian Trail man is facing multiple charges after investigators found child pornography on his computers and electronic devices.

Police Investigating Armed Robbery In Rock Hill

Police are investigating an armed robbery at a convenience store in Rock Hill.

One Person Injured In West Charlotte Stabbing

Police say one person is in custody after a stabbing at a motel in west Charlotte.

Man Arrested Twice In One Week On Child Sex Crime Charges

Investigators say a man has been arrested twice in one week on child sex crime charges.

Lincolnton Man Charged For Sex With Teenager

A Lincolnton man has been charged with sexual assault for having sex with a 15-year-old girl.

CMPD Identifies Victim In West Charlotte Homicide

Police have identified the victim of Charlotte's seventh homicide of 2017 after a man was shot and killed in west Charlotte Friday.

Possible Red Flags in Police Officer's Past

And, whether a warning from a local police chief fell on deaf ears.

Two Arrested After Shooting Into An Occupied Vehicle

Police have arrested two teens they say shot into a car as it was leaving a parking lot Monday.

Seven Homicides in 13 Days of 2017

Four of those are still unsolved as of Friday night

Ex-Animal Shelter Director Arrested

The former director of the Lancaster County animal shelter is charged with using shelter money on herself.

Morganton Man Convicted On Meth Trafficking Charges

A Morganton man was sentenced to two active sentences of 7-10 years and fined $200,000 after being found guilty of trafficking more than 300 grams of meth.

Hickory Police Investigating Armed Robbery At Cubbard Express

Police are looking for at least two suspects after the Cubbard Express on 2nd Street was robbed at gunpoint Thursday night.

CMS Says Student Brought Gun To Randolph IB Middle School

Officials say a student brought a gun to Randolph IB Middle School Friday.

FBI Documents Claim Charlotte Businessman Rick Siskey Was Running "Ponzi" Scheme

Court documents allege the late prominent Charlotte businessman Rick Siskey was operating a "Ponzi" scheme.

Update: Butler Football Coach Has Charges Dropped, Is Reinstated

The case against Butler head football coach Brian Hales has been dismissed.

Man Arrested For Murder Of Local Business Owner In North Charlotte

Police are searching for two suspects, after a man was shot and killed inside a convenience store off North Tryon Street.

Woman Arrested For Stabbing Boyfriend To Death In East Charlotte

Police say they arrested a woman for stabbing her boyfriend to death in east Charlotte.

Police Identify Man Shot To Death Inside North Charlotte Business

Officials say one person has been shot and killed in north Charlotte.

Judge Orders Release Of Police Shooting Of Teen In 2016

A North Carolina judge has ordered all Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department body and dash cam video to be released in connection with a deadly police shooting of a teen in 2016.

Salisbury Woman Shot In Her Feet While Sleeping

Police say they are following on leads after a woman was shot in her feet while sleeping Thursday morning.

Man Arrested After Officials Say He Robbed Two Lancaster Businesses At Gun Point

Deputies say they have arrested the man responsible for two armed robberies on Thursday, January 5th.

Denver Woman Charged With Jewelry Theft

Police say a Denver woman has been charged with stealing two diamond rings from a jewelry store on January 6th.

Authorities Arrest 2,664 Impaired Drivers Over The Holidays

The annual Governor’s Highway Safety Program’s Holiday Booze It & Lose It enforcement campaign removed thousands of impaired drivers from roadways.

CMPD Warning About Fake Door-To-Door Sales

CMPD has received a number of complaints from people who say they thought they were helping local schools but ended up losing their cash.

911 Calls Released On Gaston County Police Officer Charged With Assault

Authorities released a 911 call after a Gaston County Police officer was arrested and charged with multiple counts of assault.

Lenoir Man Charged With Soliciting Minor Through Social Media

A Lenoir man has been arrested after Sheriffs say he engaged in an inappropriate conversation with a minor via social media.

Three Suspects Wanted In Theft From Patriot Jack's In Kings Mountain

Police are looking for three suspects they say stole multiple items from Patriot Jack's in two separate incidents last Friday.

Suspect Wanted In Armed Robbery Of A Statesville KFC

Police are trying to identify the man they say robbed a KFC at gunpoint Wednesday morning.

CMPD Issues Warning on Door-to-Door Cookie Sales Scam

Five reports have been issued to CMPD of a door-to-door cookie sales scam.

Fugitive Apprehended in Gaston County

On Tuesday January 10, 2017 , the Gaston County Police Department apprehended Davante Shomari Sanders at a residence on Hamilton Road near Mount Holly.

One Suspect Arrested, Two Still Wanted In Statesville Assault Case

Police say they have arrested one suspect in a December assault and shots fired case.

Suspect Arrested In October Murder Case

Police have arrested the suspect they say shot and killed a 64-year-old man in October.

Suspect Wanted In Statesville Fatal Hit And Run Case

Police are still looking for the suspect they say fatally hit a pedestrian Friday and then took off.

Suspect Wanted In Huntersville Bank Robbery

Police are looking for the suspect they say robbed a First Citizen's Bank Tuesday evening.

Detectives Investigating Rash Of Vehicle Break-Ins in Lincoln County

Detectives are investigating a rash of vehicle break-ins in an east Lincoln neighborhood.

Student Charged With Bringing Gun, Knife To West Rowan High School

Investigators say a student was arrested for bringing a gun and knife to West Rowan High School.

Man Arrested For Kidnapping, Assaulting Woman In Iredell County

Deputies arrested a Statesville man who is accused of luring a woman to his home then kidnapping and assaulting her.

Officials Say Sex Assault Reported On Winthrop University Campus Unfounded

Officials say they did not find evidence to substantiate the allegation that a female student was pinned to the ground and sexually assaulted on Winthrop's campus.

Morganton Man Sentenced To 25 Years After Molesting 4-Year-Old

A Morganton man has been sentenced to 25 years for committing a sexual offense with a child.

Salisbury Woman Arrested For Child Pornography, Man Wanted On Related Charges

A Salisbury woman has been arrested for possessing child pornography, and detectives are searching for a Salisbury man who they believe is responsible for possessing and disseminating child pornography as well.

Missing Gastonia Teen Has Been Located

The missing teen, Jasmine Spurling, has been located in Gastonia.

Two-Year-Old Child Of Police Officer Accidentally Shoots Mother In Union County

Investigators say a 2-year-old child accidentally shot his mother with a weapon owned by a Waxhaw police officer.

One In Custody After Standoff With Burke County Deputies

Deputies say one person was taken into custody after a nearly hour long standoff Thursday afternoon.

Murder Suspect Is Back In Charlotte

Police arrested Humberto Mendoza in Myrtle Beach last week.

Man Takes Plea Deal In Newton Guidance Counselor's Murder Case

The man accused of kidnapping, murdering and sexually assaulting a school guidance counselor in Newton enters a guilty plea.

Teenager Accused Of Stabbing Step Father After Domestic Situation

Deputies say a 15-year-old stabbed his step father several times following a domestic situation in Chester County.

Do Crime, Pay Time: And Then What?

Who's there to help convicted criminals get back on track? In Charlotte, people are throwing parties for newly released inmates, to celebrate their freedom and help them move forward.

Police Investigating Homicide In Northwest Charlotte

CMPD is investigating a homicide after a person was shot and killed on Stonefort Court in NW Charlotte Wednesday evening.

Man Arrested For Child Sex Crimes Could Face Additional Charges

Officials say additional evidence has been found that indicates Churchwell had previous sexual encounters with children.

Police Looking For Hit & Run Driver That Sent One Woman To The Hospital

The Davidson Police Department is asking for information on a hit and run accident that sent one person to the hospital.

Charlotte Teen Charged With Conspiracy to Traffic Meth, Two Others Still Wanted

Deputies have arrested a Charlotte teen, and are looking for two others, accused of conspiring to traffic methamphetamine.

Charlotte Pastor Arrested For Multiple Armed Robberies

According to police, 47-year-old John Lindsey has been arrested for his role in multiple armed robberies at convenience stores throughout the Charlotte area.

GoFundMe Account Established For Kannapolis Officer's 14-Year-Old Son Murdered In Charlotte

The Freedom High School Class of 2002 have setup a GoFundMe account for the parents of 14-year-old Anthony Frazier who was murdered in Charlotte.

Police Make Arrest After String Of Circle K Armed Robberies

Police say they have arrested 24-year-old Fernando Carrillo-Hernandez for the armed robberies of three Charlotte Circle Ks.

Man Arrested For Robbing Bank In Charlotte

Police say they arrested a man who attempted to rob one bank and successfully robbed another bank in the Charlotte area.

Inside a CMPD Crime Investigation

A tip from the community led CMPD to a pair of suspects in a string of armed robberies from Charlotte pharmacies.

14-Year-Old Victim Identified in East Charlotte Shooting

The search is on for a 14-year-old boy's killer. The boy died - after he was shot in the head in East Charlotte. Sources say Anthony Frazier is the son of a Kannapolis Police Officer.

Vigil For Girl Murdered On Christmas Eve

A young girl murdered in Charlotte on Christmas eve is being remembered tonight.

State Prosecutors Will Not Seek Death Penalty In Catawba County Murder Case

State prosecutors announced Tuesday that they will not seek the death penalty against Rodney Ball for the alleged murder of Benny Daniels.

Matthews Police Issue Warning After Increase In Vehicle Break-Ins

Police are warning residents to remove valuables and keep their vehicle doors locked after seeing a spike in vehicle break-ins.

Rock Hill Mother Arrested For Exposing Herself In Front Of Her Children And Others

A 28-year-old mother of four was arrested after police say she was exposing herself at a barber shop on Saluda Street while her children were present.