Local Crime

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.

Union County Sheriff's Office Seeking Information On Whereabouts Of Mother and Missing Child

Deputies are looking for a woman and her missing child after they say she failed to turn the daughter over to the father following a court order.

Multiple Arrests Made After Series Of Armed Robberies, Carjackings

Police have charged five suspects for their involvement in a series of recent armed robberies and carjackings throughout the Charlotte area.

Two Arrested For Robbing Restaurant In Huntersville

Police say two men were arrested for robbing a restaurant in Huntersville.

Police Investigating Robbery In Rock Hill

Police say a man robbed a Sam's Mart in Rock Hill on Monday.

Victim Identified in Charlotte's First Homicide of 2017

We now know the name of Charlotte's first homicide victim of 2017. Police say 22-year-old Natanael Rodriguez was shot at an apartment complex on Monroe Road.

Police Investigating First Homicide Of The Year In East Charlotte

Police are investigating the first homicide of the year.

4 Teenagers Are Arrested For Their Connection In Over Ten Armed Robberies And Carjackings

CMPD arrested four teenagers for their involvement in multiple armed robberies and carjackings in the Steele Creek and Hickory Grove Divisions.

One Man Is Dead, Another Is Arrested After Fatal Stabbing On New Years Eve

One man is dead and another man is arrested for his murder on News Years Eve.

Man Accused Of Killing Charlotte Woman Arrested In Myrtle Beach

Police say a man accused of killing a woman in Charlotte has been arrested in Myrtle Beach.

Rowan Police Search for Break-In Suspects

Police in Rowan County are searching for two men they say targeted a housing development last Friday.

Wanted Suspect In Two Bank Robberies In University City Area

CMPD needs help from the public to identify the suspect involved in one bank robbery and another attempted bank robbery in the University City area.

Graffiti Suspects Wanted By Boone Police

Police are looking for the suspects responsible for spraying graffiti on several downtown businesses Tuesday night.

Suspects Wanted In Rowan County After Multiple Home And Vehicle Break-Ins

Deputies are looking for suspects they say broke into multiple houses and vehicles on the morning of December 23rd.

Family of Man Shot by State Trooper Speaks Out

The family of a man shot by a North Carolina State Trooper is speaking out and demanding answers.

Arkansas Player Suspended from Belk Bowl for Shoplifting from Belk Store

One Arkansas player was on the bench for Thursday night's Belk Bowl, suspended for shoplifting from a Belk store.

Suspects Wanted For Armed Robbery

Police are trying to identify the suspects that robbed a Charlotte area business at gunpoint.

Second Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested In Illinois

Officials say 20-year-old Corey Vega was arrested Wednesday by the FBI Chicago in Rockford, Illinois.

Trooper And Suspect Identified In Gastonia Shooting

Trooper Christopher wade pulled over 31-year-old Jeremy Lewis on Highway 74 near Bradley Road yesterday.

Salisbury Police Seek Robbery Suspect

Police need help locating the suspect they say robbed a convenience store shortly after midnight on December 23rd.

Suspect Arrested In Connection To A South Charlotte Homicide On Christmas Day

Police have arrested and charged 35-year-old Parish Huntley in connection to the Christmas Day death of Frederick Handy.

Suspect Fighting For Life After Gastonia Officer-Involved Shooting

The trooper pulled the man over on Highway 74 near Bradley Road in Gastonia. When the trooper approached his car, the man tried to get away by driving up a hill.

SBI Investigating Trooper Involved Shooting in Gastonia

The NC State Bureau of Investigation says they are investigating a shooting involving a highway patrol trooper in Gaston County.

Officials: Ohio Man Tied Up Iredell County Mother And Daughter For Days, Killed Mother

Authorities accuse a 47-year-old Ohio man of tying up a woman and teenage daughter for days before killing the mother in their Iredell County home.

Shooting Victim Identified In Wendover Road Shooting

Police have identified a man killed in southeast Charlotte on Christmas day.

Shots Fired Outside North Charlotte Nightclub

Around 10:30 Sunday night, officers were called to the 360 Lounge on Smith Corners Boulevard.

Several Vehicles Shot Into Outside Popular North Charlotte Nightclub

Investigators say several vehicles were shot into outside a popular north Charlotte nightclub.

Man Seriously Injured In Stabbing In NoDa

Police say a man was seriously injured after being stabbed in the NoDa neighborhood early Monday morning.

12 People Are Arrested After Six Month Drug Investigation in Lincoln County

Police arrested 12 people for various drug charges in Lincoln County. Officials say the undercover operation targeted drug dealers selling methamphetamine and prescription pills.

Man Arrested For Assault With A Deadly Weapon In South Charlotte

Officers responded to 200 W Woodlawn Road in reference to an assault with deadly weapon shortly before 1:30 a.m. Saturday morning.

CMPD Charge Man With Murder After Homicide In Northwest Charlotte

CMPD’s Homicide Unit are conducting an investigation into the death of Ellis Bradham, whose body was found Friday Morning.

Police Stepping Up Patrols Plaza Midwood

CMPD began rolling out initiatives several weeks ago in an effort to make residents and visitors feel safe. This comes after six violent crimes since October.