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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.

Family Of Keith Lamont Scott Speaks To WCCB Following Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting

Family members speak to WCCB, Charlotte's CW reporter Courtney Francisco following the fatal shooting of Keith Lamont Scott.

Gaston County Man Arrested For Child Porn

A Gaston County man has been charged with Sexual Exploitation of a minor following an investigation.

Belmont Armed Robbery Suspects Arrested In Charlotte

Belmont Police say two suspects accused of an armed robbery on Monday have been arrested by CMPD.

South-East Charlotte Shooting Under Investigation

Police are investigating after a man was shot in the shoulder on Fannie Circle early Tuesday morning.

Jordyn Dumont Case Social Worker Resigns

We're working to find out as much as we can, while that gag order is in place.

Police Looking For Suspect After Man Shot Following Break-In In South Charlotte

CMPD is looking for a suspect after a man was shot in south Charlotte over the weekend.

Multiple Agencies Are Investigating Human Remains Found In Burke County

Multiple agencies are investigating human remains that were found in a burnt vehicle on Canoe Creek Way in Morganton, N.C.

Victim ID'ed After Sunday Morning Shooting On Brookshire Blvd

CMPD have identified the victim from the shooting this morning as 33-year-old Darius Deon Chapman.

One Dead, One Injured In Shooting In Northwest Charlotte

Police are investigating a homicide in northwest Charlotte.

Rutherford County Deputy Sheriff Shot While On Duty

Officials with the Rutherfordton Police Department say they were dispatched to a possible suicidal person with a gun at 7:53 am on Saturday morning.

Suspect Charged With Murder In North CLT Homicide

Police have charged 36-year-old Jeffvory Hughey with the murder of 35-year-old Jonathan Vereen, who was shot dead inside a North Charlotte Home.

Congressman Pittenger And House Financial Service Committee To Investigate Wells Fargo

Congressman Robert Pittenger and House Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling have announced an investigation in to the alleged fraud by Wells Fargo.

Two Men Arrested In Statesville For Possession Of Methamphetamine

Statesville Sheriffs have arrested two men after discovering illegal drugs during a traffic stop.

Homicide Detectives Investigating Man Found Dead In Boarding Home

Police are investigating a homicide in north Charlotte that happened Friday morning.

Man Jailed After Setting Fire To Woman

An Albemarle man accused of dousing a woman with gasoline and setting her on fire is locked up tonight on a million dollars bond.

Heroin Dealer Pleads Guilty In Connection With Overdose Death

A convicted heroin dealer pleads guilty after a Monroe man dies from a drug overdose.

Former Charlotte Mayor Patrick Cannon Released From Prison

Former Charlotte mayor Patrick Cannon has been released from prison.

Police Arrest Man Accused Of Setting Woman On Fire In Albemarle

Police are searching for a man accused of throwing gasoline on a woman during an argument and setting her on fire.

Gastonia PD Looking For Fraud Suspect

Gastonia Police are looking for a woman accused of stealing identities and making fraudulent purchases throughout the city.

The Watch with Will Kennedy: Burglary by Vehicle Targets Gun & Pawn Shops

CHARLOTTE, NC -- There was a time when criminals used crowbars and hammers to break into a business. But these days, the crooks are going bigger. Burglary by vehicle is a crime on the…

Teen Behind Bars For Shooting BB Gun At Bus

Police say 17 year old Jose Delgado shot at the bus around 8:45 this morning, which was headed to Idlewild Road Elementary.

Lincoln County Couple Accused Of Taking Child On Drug Deals

Investigators say a couple from Lincoln County took a child with them on drug deals.

Union County Teacher Shot In South End Dies

We're learning more about moments right before a Union County elementary teacher was shot in the head friday night in South End. Ruijuan Guo's boyfriend told police the couple were walking with a friend, when the gunman tried to rob them.

Police: Teen Arrested After Shooting BB Gun At School Bus

CMPD officers arrested a 17-year-old Wednesday morning after they say he shot a BB gun at a school bus in east Charlotte.

Football Player Charged In Crash That Killed North Meck High School Cheerleader

Police have charged a teenager in a deadly accident that happened in Huntersville.

Suspect In The Murder Of A Shelby Police Officer Arrested In Rhode Island

Rhode Island State Police say they have arrested Irving Fenner, Jr. who is charged with the murder of Shelby Police Officer Tim Brackeen.

3 Suspects Wanted After Man Shot And Robbed In Southwest Charlotte

CMPD says they are looking for three suspects after a man was shot and robbed on South Tryon Street Tuesday night.

Chester Police Arrest Man Accused Of Robbing 2 Gastonia Convenience Stores

Chester Police have arrested Christopher Feaster, 40, in connection to multiple armed robberies in North Carolina.

Victim Identified In South Charlotte Homicide

CMPD is looking for suspects after a man was shot and killed in south Charlotte overnight.

Fenner's Ex: Turn Yourself In

Tafara Hoyle talked with WCCB Charlotte Tuesday and also apologized to Officer Brackeen's family.

Shelby Police Officer Death: Officers Make Arrests

SHELBY, NC -- After days of searching, Shelby Police start making arrests in the case of Officer Tim Brackeen's murder. To see previous report, click here. WCCB Charlotte first reported to you Tuesday…

Body Of Fallen Shelby Police Officer Escorted To Funeral Home

The body of fallen police officer Tim Brackeen was escorted from Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte to a funeral home in Shelby.

Hickory Man Convicted Of Trafficking $5 Million In Methamphetamine Sentenced

A Hickory man convicted of trafficking 50 kilograms of methamphetamine was sentenced by a District Court Judge on Tuesday.

Citizen Complaint Leads To Drug Bust In Lenoir

A citizen complaint led to a drug bust in Lenoir.

CMPD Investigating Overnight Break-In At Cash America In East Charlotte

Police are looking for the suspects that backed a truck into the Cash America in east Charlotte overnight.

Suspects Wanted After Two T-Mobile Stores Robbed At Gunpoint

Police need help identifying two men accused of robbing multiple T-Mobile stores at gunpoint.

Police Investigating Gastonia Homicide

Police are investigating after a man was found dead inside his home Monday night.

"Joby's Law" Gaining Momentum

The woman at the center of story calls herself "pro-gun, anti-idiot." She's been an NRA member for more than ten years. But she wants a new gun law, after a neighbor's stray bullet hit and killed her horse. And she's got the attention of a local Republican lawmaker.

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