Crime

Deputies: Man shoots himself to avoid going to court in Rowan County

Deputies say a man shot himself in Rowan County in an attempt to avoid his court hearing and a possible prison sentence.

What the Tech: Spotting Hidden Cameras

There has been growing concern about hidden cameras, and it doesn't help that they continue to get smaller and smaller. There have been countless stories about people finding cameras in bedrooms and bathrooms while on vacation.

CMPD investigating after person stabbed in Wesley Heights

An investigation underway in west Charlotte after a stabbing in the Wesley Heights neighborhood. It happened early Tuesday morning at the intersection of West Morehead Street and Freedom Drive.

Suspects wanted for breaking into tobacco store in Kings Mountain

Police are searching for two suspects wanted for allegedly breaking into a tobacco store in Kings Mountain.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots March 2nd

Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Monday, March 2nd.

What the Tech: Tax Season and Scam Protection

Scammers often exploit urgency and confusion to steal personal information, making tax season a prime time for fraud. Criminals may attempt to intercept refunds or file false returns in your name.

2 charged with felony child abuse after baby tests positive for narcotics

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested Alyssa Woody and Brandon Treadway and charged with them with felony negligent child abuse.

Woman wanted in Salisbury deadly hit-and-run

Police are looking for a woman wanted in connection to a fatal hit-and-run accident in Salisbury back in February.

Lincoln County couple arrested after child exposed to narcotics, deputies say

A Lincoln County couple is facing charges after their 19-month-old child was exposed to narcotics, according to the sheriff’s office.

Police investigating deadly shooting in Morganton

A man is dead after a shooting in Morganton on Sunday.

Texas bar shooting leaves 3 dead and 14 wounded as FBI investigates possible terrorism

Authorities in Texas say a gunman opened fire outside a bar in a popular entertainment district in Austin and killed two people early Sunday.

DNA evidence helps solve 1979 cold case

Investigators made an arrest this week after using advanced DNA technology to identify a baby who was left at a North Carolina landfill almost 50 years ago.