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Woman Says Criminals Used Stolen Purse to Target Home

She is considering shutting down her local business after she says a criminal stole her purse from her restaurant and then used her ID to find her house, ransack the place, and beat her dogs.

Lincoln County Deputies Seize Meth, Pills, & A Gun, 5 Arrested

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office Narcs say they have arrested five people after seizing meth, pills, and a gun.

Officials: Body Of Erica Parsons Won't Be Released For Several Months

Officials with the Rowan County Sheriff's Office say the body of Erica Parsons will not be released for at least two month, maybe three.

CMPD Releases 911 Calls, Name Of Officer And Armed Subject Involved In Shooting At Charlotte Hotel

CMPD has released the name of the officer and suspect involved in a shooting at the Days Inn on East Woodlawn Road Wednesday morning. 911 calls made during the incident also released.

Accused Arsonist Now Facing Murder Charges In Watauga County

The man accused of starting a deadly fire in Watauga County is now facing murder charges.

Deputies: Clown Scare Suspect Says Why He Did It

It was the smeared clown make up mug shot that raised eye browns across the Metro.

Police Investigating Possible Connection Between Flashing Incidents

An investigation is underway to figure out if the man arrested for flashing women at a Ballantyne apartment complex is the same man who flashed other women around South Charlotte.

911 Calls Released For Man Arrested Wearing Clown Make-Up, Carrying Hatchet In Union County

Officials say they arrested a man wearing clown make-up and carrying a hatchet in Union County.

Homicide Investigation Underway After Northeast Charlotte Shooting

CMPD is investigating a homicide in the University Area after a woman was shot to death Tuesday afternoon.

Officials Identify Trooper Who Fatally Shot Man Amid Floodwaters In Lumberton

Gov. Pat McCrory says a state trooper shot and killed a man during a confrontation amid flood waters in hard-hit Lumberton.

Sheriff: Drug Trafficking Suspect Arrested Again In Union County

Deputies say a traffic stop led to the arrest of a known drug offender.

Arrest Made In Indecent Exposure Cases

CHARLOTTE, NC-- An update to a story we brought you on Friday: Police have made an arrest in that series of indecent exposures in South Charlotte. 23 year old Ali Imreish of Pineville…

CMPD investigates deadly crash on Wilkinson Blvd

Deputies Seek Suspect After Double Shooting In Lancaster County

Lancaster County Sheriff's Deputies and Lancaster City Police are looking for the person who shot two people Monday night.

WANTED: Calvin Debnam

Police are searching for Calvin Debnam after he reportedly cut off his electronic monitoring device.

WANTED: Jerome Planter

Police say Jerome Planter is wanted after he reportedly cut off his electronic monitoring device.

Police Make Arrest In Lancaster Homicide

Police say they arrested the suspect accused of shooting a man to death in Lancaster over the weekend.

A Man Is Dead After Being Struck By Drunk Driver Sunday Morning On North Tryon

CMPD responded to a pedestrian hit Sunday morning at approximately 1:19 a.m. on the 4900 block of North Tryon Street.

Multiple Reports of Indecent Exposure in S. CLT

WCCB is working to find out more information about several indecent exposure reports in the south Charlotte and Ballantyne area.

Police Need Help IDing Trucks Attacked By I85 Looters

CHARLOTTE, NC-- Tonight the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department is asking for help to identify trucks that were looted during the charlotte riots. These recently released surveillance photos shows rioters on Interstate 85 vandalizing…

CMPD Looking Into Several Indecent Exposure Incidents

CHARLOTTE, NC-- Tonight, we're working to learn more about a handful of indecent exposure reports in the South Charlotte/Ballantyne area. In the first report, dated September 8, a woman called police after seeing…

Police: 2 Teens Charged For Murder Of Elderly Concord Woman

Concord Police say they have arrested and charged two 17-year-olds in connection to the murder of 90-year-old Gilma Goodman.

CMPD Looking To Identify More Suspects From Charlotte Riots

CMPD is asking for the public's assistance in identifying suspects involved in the Charlotte riots that closed down part of I-85 in northeast Charlotte.

Toddler Found Dead In Car At Salisbury Hospital

Police are investigating after a toddler was found dead in a car outside the W.A. Hefner VA Medical Center.

Rock Hill Mom Says Son Abused Dog

A Rock Hill mom called the police on her adult son. She says he was beating their dog repeatedly.

Autopsy Shows Deaf Man Shot By Trooper Was Not Impaired

The autopsy for a deaf man killed by a North Carolina State Trooper has been released.

Rock Hill Man Arrested On Charges Of Dog Abuse

Police have arrested a man they say is accused of beating a dog repeatedly in order to teach and discipline it.

Humane Society Rescues Dogs From Puppy Mill

Tonight, 18 of the 150 animals rescued from a suspected puppy mill in Cabarrus County are being cared for here in Charlotte.

CMPD Releases Full Length Body Cam Video Of Fatal Shooting Of Keith Lamont Scott

CMPD has released the full length body and dash cam footage in the Keith Lamont Scott shooting investigation.

Officials Release Name Of Student Accused Of Bringing Gun To Rocky River High School

Officials released the name of the student accused of bringing a gun to Rocky River High School on Thursday.

Man Arrested For Breaking Into CVS And Assaulting Victim At Epicentre During Charlotte Riots

Police say they arrested a man for breaking into a CVS and assaulting another man at the Epicentre during the Charlotte riots.

Sheriff Releases New Details in Erica Parsons Case

We now know Sandy Parsons did not get a plea deal for showing investigators where his adopted daughter's remains were buried.

Officials Release New Details In Erica Parsons Investigation

Officials held a news conference to release new details in the Erica Parsons death investigation.

Owner Cited After Mother & Children Attacked By Pit Bull's Monday Morning

CMPD is investigating after a mother was bitten while being attacked by two Pit Bull mixes Monday morning in north Charlotte.

Man Arrested For Stabbing Roommate To Death In Hickory

Police say they arrested a man for stabbing his roommate to death early Sunday morning.

Critics Say New Law Restricts Public Access to Police Body and Dash Cam Video

A controversial new law is now in effect, making it more difficult for police to release body and dash cam video to the public.

Jordyn Dumont Proclamation in Gastonia

It's a symbolic gesture that touched many. But those same people say: they still want answers about how Jordyn slipped through the cracks.

Family Sends Message to Parsons After Remains Found

Family of Erica Parsons sends a message to the couple who adopted her, Casey and Sandy Parsons, after investigators found the little girl's remains buried in rural Chesterfield County, SC.

FBI Releases Statement After Remains Of Erica Parsons Found In SC

The sheriff of Chesterfield County confirmed for us that Erica's remains were found buried in a remote, wooded area about 75 miles south of Salisbury, where Erica lived.

Police Arrest Suspect In SECU Bank Robbery

CMPD has arrested the man they say robbed the State Employees Credit Union at gunpoint Thursday morning.

Florida Homicide Suspect Arrested In Statesville

Police say a suspect wanted for homicide and two counts of attempted murder in Florida was arrested Friday.

CMPD Investigating A Homicide In Southeast Charlotte

CMPD is now investigating a homicide after the victim of an assault Tuesday night dies.

Assistance Needed In Identifying Hornets Fan Shop Looters

Police are asking for assistance to identify several people responsible for looting the Hornets Fan Shop.

Chief Putney Defends Decision to Delay Releasing Keith Scott Video

Chief Putney is defending his decision to release police video four days after the deadly, officer-involved shooting of Keith Scott. Putney also says there's a misconception in the public on the body cam law going into effect October 1.

School Shooting Suspect to Face Judge

A teenager accused of opening fire inside an elementary school in upstate South Carolina is also accused of killing his father. That teen will face a judge Friday morning.

Remains Of Erica Parsons Found In Chesterfield County

Officials have confirmed that the body of Erica Parsons has been found in Chesterfield County.

Four Prison Staff Members Stabbed By Inmates At Lanesboro Correctional

Lanesboro Correctional Institution is on a temporary lockdown after officials say four prison staff members were stabbed by inmates.

CMPD Names Several Suspects Wanted And Arrested For Looting During Protests

CMPD has released the names of several people who were arrested or are wanted for looting during the protests in Charlotte.

Police Say Man Involved In Shootout With Officers In SC Could Be In Charlotte

Police say a man wanted for attempted murder and several other charges could be hiding in Charlotte.

Radio Traffic and 911 Calls Released In Fatal Shooting Of Keith Lamont Scott

CMPD released the 911 calls and the radio traffic from the officer-involved shooting of Keith Lamont Scott.

Man Arrested For Trafficking Cocaine Out Of Indian Land Auto Shop

Investigators say a man was arrested for trafficking cocaine out of his auto shop in Indian Land.

Lincoln County Man Arrested For Sexually Assaulting Young Child

Investigators say a Lincoln County man has been arrested for sexually assaulting a young child.

Keith Scott's Criminal History

Police say Scott had a gun the day he was killed. And in older court records, his wife also says that he had a firearm, and even threatened his family with it.

Police Identify Suspect In Wednesday's SWAT Standoff

Police have identified the suspect as 18-year-old John Sowell.

Chief Putney Vows To Be More Transparent Moving Forward

Outrage from the community came after Chief Putney refused to release police footage of the Keith Scott shooting.

Investigators Say No Explosives Present In Package Found At CMPD

Investigators say that the package found at CMPD Tuesday evening was not a bomb.

Police Seeking Public Assistance Identifying Kangaroo Express Robbery Suspect

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Armed Robbery Unit are seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspect responsible for an armed robbery at a Kangaroo Express.

911 Recordings Released From First Night Of Protests

CHARLOTTE, NC-- We're hearing for the first time the calls truck drivers made to 9-1-1 last Tuesday when rioters shut down Interstate 85 and started looting the 18 Wheelers. The protests began Tuesday…

Cabarrus County Senator Hartsell Charged With Misusing Campaign Funds

North Carolina State Senator Fletcher Lee Hartsell, Jr. has been indicted on money laundering, wire fraud, and mail fraud charges.

Police Searching For Smash And Grab Suspects In Gastonia

Police need help identifying suspects accused of breaking into a business and stealing televisions.

CMPD Releases 911 Calls After Protesters Shut Down I-85, Break Into Tractor Trailers

CMPD released several 911 calls after protesters shut down I-85 and started breaking into tractor trailers that were stuck on the interstate.

New Details Emerge On Keith Lamont Scott's Violent Past

Official records show Scott's wife has filed restraining orders against Keith twice. He's also served time in jail in Texas for shooting a man.

Man Facing Child Abuse Charges, Infant On Life Support

Deputies arrested a man on serious child abuse charges after an infant was found unresponsive at a home in Alexander County.

Two Gun Shops Broken Into Overnight

Police are investigating two separate burglaries that happened at gun shops in the area.

Amber Alert Issued For North Carolina Child Has Been Cancelled

The Amber Alert for Nevaeh Richardson has been cancelled.

Police Need Help Locating Missing Teenager

Police need help locating a missing teenager. Ayanna Hatcher was reported missing just before 9pm on September 15th.

Sheriff: Man Arrested After Being Drunk And Disorderly On Charlotte Bound Flight

Milwaukee County's sheriff says he detained an airline passenger who became drunk and disorderly on a flight originating in Milwaukee.

Man Accused Of Hitting Officers With His Vehicle and Looting During Charlotte Protests Arrested

Police say the man accused of hitting three officers and looting a restaurant during the Charlotte protests has been arrested.

Police Seeking Victim Assaulted In Epicentre Parking Deck During Riots

CMPD is trying to identify the person assaulted by a group of males during Wednesday night's riots in an Epicentre parking garage.

Suspect Admits To Killing Man During Charlotte Protests

Prosecutors say the man accused of shooting a protester in Uptown Charlotte Wednesday admitted to the crime.

Man Arrested Near Bank Of America Stadium Sunday Afternoon With Having Concealed Weapon Before Panthers Game

30-year-old Bruce Garmon was charged with Carrying a Concealed Weapon near the Bank of America Stadium Sunday afternoon.

New Video Emerges In Keith Lamont Scott Shooting Investigation

A new video of the fatal shooting of Keith Lamont Scott has emerged on YouTube.

Police: Two Teens Charged For Shooting Cat With BB Gun

Authorities say two teens have been charged for killing a cat.

Suspect Arrested And Charged With The Murder Of Justin Carr

During a news conference Friday morning, CMPD Chief Kerr Putney said Rayquan Borum was arrested by VCAT Friday in connection to the murder of Justin Carr.

Suspect In Custody After SWAT Standoff In East Charlotte

Police say the suspect in Friday morning's SWAT standoff has been arrested.

Burke County Murder Suspect Arrested

Deputies in Burke County say that a man accused of murder has been arrested.

Mayor Issues Curfew For Charlotte

Mayor Jennifer Roberts has signed an order that will allow police to enforce a curfew in Charlotte.

Protests Turn Violent In Uptown Charlotte | PHOTOS

Protests turned violent Wednesday evening in Uptown Charlotte one day after police shot and killed a man in northeast Charlotte.

Man Accused Of Killing Shelby Police Officer Waives Extradition

Irving Fenner Jr., the man accused of killing Shelby Police Officer Tim Brackeen, has waived extradition.

Charlotte Mayor Jennifer Roberts Speaks To WCCB After Day 2 Of Protests

Charlotte Mayor Jennifer Roberts speaks to WCCB's Morgan Fogarty live on air during a second day of protests in Charlotte following the deadly shooting of Keith Lamont Scott.

Protests Break Out After Man Killed In Officer-Involved Shooting In Charlotte

Police say a person was killed in an officer-involved shooting in the University area. Several officers injured by protestors.

CMPD: Keith Lamont Scott Was Holding Gun, Not Book

CMPD Police Chief Kerr Putney and Charlotte Mayor Jennifer Roberts held a news conference Wednesday morning following the fatal officer-involved shooting of a man in Charlotte.

Community Activists Hold News Conference Following Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting

Community activists held a news conference at The Village at College Downs Wednesday after a man was shot and killed by police in Charlotte.

Protesters In Charlotte Police Shooting Injures Officers, Shutdown Highway

Authorities used tear gas to disperse protesters in an overnight demonstration that left about a dozen officers injured in North Carolina's largest city and shut down a highway after the fatal shooting of a black man by Charlotte police who said he was armed and posed a threat.

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