Crime

Iredell County Fill-In Teacher Accused Of Drinking On The Job

The Iredell County Sheriff's Office says a teacher that was filling in at an elementary school was found with an empty wine bottle and appeared to be impaired.

'Happening Way Too Often': Report Delves Into Mass Attacks

As the nation reels from a week of high-profile shootings, a new report on mass attacks calls for communities to intervene early when they see warning signs of violence.

CMPD Responds To Homicide In Northeast Charlotte

According to CMPD, the killing happened in the 500 block of West Sugar Creek Road.

Police Issue Warning After Razor Blades Found Inside Gas Pump Handles At NC Gas Stations

Police in Forest City, North Carolina are warning people pumping gas to be on alert for razor blades.

Body Camera Video Released In August 2022 Officer-Involved Shooting

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has released body camera video of an officer-involved shooting that happened in August 2022.

Two Juveniles Arrested After Crashing Stolen Car Near Mecklenburg County Jail

CMPD says the two juveniles suspects crashed into a work truck near the jail before jumping out of the car and running.

Judge Has Key Rulings Before Alex Murdaugh Testimony Starts

Jury selection is continuing in the murder trial of South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh, who is accused of the 2021 killings of his wife and son.

"How Do We Do More With Less?" CMPD Addresses Staffing Shortage

Doing more with less. CMPD leadership telling City Council the police department is working to lower crime, despite being down 300 officer positions.

49 Mini-Horses, 39 Chickens Seized From Morganton Woman Accused Of Animal Cruelty

Dozens of mini-horses and chickens have been taken into Burke County custody.

State Auditor: I Made 'Serious Mistake' Leaving Accident

North Carolina's elected state auditor apologized Monday for leaving the scene of an accident last month after she drove her state-owned vehicle into a parked car, calling it a “serious mistake” and adding she would continue at her job.

Cmpd Investigating The Homicide Of A Juvenile In East Charlotte

Police: 15-Year-Old Killed While Playing With A Gun In East Charlotte

Police say the juvenile was fatally shot in the 7400 block of William Reynolds Drive which is in the Hickory Grove Division.

Police: 2 Students Dead, Teacher Hurt In Des Moines Shooting

Police say two students were killed Monday and a teacher was injured in a shooting at a Des Moines school on the edge of the city’s downtown.

Neighbors On High Alert After Mail Carrier Is Robbed, Kidnapped In South Charlotte

Postal Service Offering $50,000 Reward After Mail Carrier Kidnapped & Robbed In South Charlotte

It happened Thursday evening on Candlewood Drive near South Blvd.

Alex Murdaugh Goes on Trial in 2021 Killings of Wife, Son

As his life unraveled over the past two years, disgraced South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh didn't fight giving up his law license and said he made plenty of mistakes tied to missing client money and a financial mess that led to 100 criminal charges.