Local Crime

SBI Investigates Claims On Lowell Officer

Allegations that a Lowell police officer got a 14-year-old pregnant are spreading fast across the small town. The State Bureau of Investigation is looking into the claims of inappropriate behavior.

McCrory Issues Warning For Coastal Residents

Governor Pat McCrory is cautioning residents and visitors to closely monitor the weather forecast and to pay careful attention to directions from local officials as the second tropical system in less than a week heads towards North Carolina’s coast.

Kings Mountain Man Pleads Guilty To Tax Evasion

A Kings Mountain man who set up straw companies to evade income taxes and used the cash from his business to build an underground bunker pleaded guilty to tax evasion and possession of an unregistered firearm.

Suspected Impaired Driver Now Charged with Murder

CHARLOTTE -- A suspected impaired driver involved in a deadly crash on South Tryon Street earlier this month has now been charged with murder. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police say Kelly Ann Conkin was discharged from the hospital Monday and Β was served with…

Questions About Search for Jordyn Dumont

Behind the scenes questions are now coming to light. A local police chief is being called on to explain why he called off the search for a missing three-year-old girl. It is a touchy subject, but this conversation is gaining steam in Gaston County.

Friends Confirm Remains Found Are Sandy Le

A family friend tells WCCB Charlotte a body found today near the Mecklenburg-Cabarrus County line is that of a missing Charlotte woman. CMPD says evidence in the disappearance of Sandy Le led them to a wooded area off Robinson Church Road where they found the remains.

Police Searching For Suspects In Gastonia Murder

GASTONIA, NC--Β Gastonia Police are searching for who killed a Gastonia man. Officers were called to a home on North Vance Street shortly before noon.Β 62-year-old Tony Cook was dead on the floor surrounded by…

Malaya Heun Trial Postponed

The trial for her accused killers was supposed to start Monday. We've learned it's been postponed indefinitely, and, one of the suspects also out of jail on bond.

2Q CMPD Crime Stats Reveal Disturbing Trends

CHARLOTTE, NC --Β Second quarter crime stats are out for Charlotte, and the numbers are disturbing. CMPDΒ says violent crime continues to rise. Vehicle thefts, and thefts from vehicles, are also spiking. "Our aggravated assaults…

Couple Charged With Murder In Toddler's Death

Disturbing details out tonight on the death of a Charlotte toddler police now have ruled a homicide. The medical examiners office says the two year old had burns and bruises both new and old.

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