Crime

Federal Authorities: Charlotte Woman Sentenced To Prison For Bank Fraud

A 58-year-old Charlotte woman was sentenced to five years in prison on Tuesday for bank fraud, according to authorities.

Police: 2 More Warrants Issued To Iredell County Teacher For The Rape Of A Student

On Monday, August 8th, Iredell County deputies served two more arrest warrants on former teacher Elizabeth Bailey for Felony Statutory Sex Offense with a Child Under 15 and Misdemeanor Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor.

CMPD: West Charlotte Murder Suspect Killed During Shootout With Officers

Detectives have opened a homicide investigation after finding a victim suffering from a fatal gunshot wound in west Charlotte Wednesday evening.

Police: Three Women Arrested On Fraud Charges In Iredell County, Could Be Wanted Elsewhere In Southeast

Lincoln County Sheriff's deputies have charged three women with stealing a purse and using credit cards from the purse to purchase gift cards. Deputies believe the women could be part of a larger group involving thefts across the Southeast.

CMPD: Man Arrested For Stealing Marked Police Car

CMPD arrested a man Saturday morning for allegedly stealing a marked Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office vehicle.

CMPD Asks For Help Identifying Assault Suspect

CMPD is asking for the public's help identifying a suspect involved in an assault on July 24th that left a victim with serious injuries.

AP: 9 Wounded In Shooting Outside Cincinnati Bar, Police Say

At least nine people were wounded — none critically — in a shooting outside a Cincinnati bar early Sunday, police said.

Gastonia Police: Man Arrested For Car Jacking And Attempted Murder

A man is facing charges after he jumped in the driver's seat of a woman’s car, and shot into a parked vehicle before speeding off.

Teen Murder Suspect Arrested in Rock Hill

A teen has been arrested after an extensive murder investigation in Rock Hill. Zi'Quavious Caldwell, 17, was taken into custody on August 6th regarding the death of 20-year-old Terron Hubert.

AP: SUV Barrels Through Native American Parade; 15 Injured

New Mexico officials say a drunk man barreled an SUV through a parade that celebrates Native American culture and that least 15 people were injured, including two Gallup police officers

Man Arrested After Shooting Into Occupied Vehicle

A man is arrested after firing a shotgun into an occupied vehicle during a domestic dispute on Thursday. August 4th.

Scammers Threaten Residents While Demanding Fake Jury Duty Fees

Scammers are using the names of Catawba County sheriffs to threaten people into paying fake jury duty fees.

CMPD: Nanny Candidate Faces Charges After Stealing From Home

CMPD officers have arrested a suspect who stole items from a victim's home after interviewing for a nanny position.

Police: Drug Dealer Arrested In Caldwell County

Deputies arrested a Methamphetamine and Fentanyl dealer during a traffic stop in Caldwell County on Thursday.

Police Find Gunshot Victim Dead In Northeast Charlotte

Detectives have opened a homicide investigation after finding a gunshot victim dead in northeast Charlotte early Friday morning.

Gastonia Authorities Investigating Arson Attempt at Tony's Ice Cream

Recently released surveillance video shows an unidentified suspect breaking open a window on the side of Tony’s ice cream before throwing an incendiary device inside early Thursday morning.

Feds Charge 4 Police Officers In Fatal Breonna Taylor Raid

The U.S. Justice Department announced civil rights charges Thursday against four Louisville police officers over the drug raid that led to the death of Breonna Taylor, a Black woman whose fatal shooting contributed to the racial justice protests that rocked the U.S. in the spring and summer of 2020.

Russian Judge Convicts WNBA's Griner, Gives 9-Year Sentence

A judge in Russia convicted American basketball star Brittney Griner of drug possession and smuggling Thursday and sentenced her to nine years in prison for drug possession and smuggling.

Alex Jones Concedes Sandy Hook Attack Was "100 % Real"

Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones said Wednesday that he now understands it was irresponsible of him to declare the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre a hoax and that he now believes it was “100% real," a day after the parents of a 6-year-old boy killed in the attack testified about the suffering, death threats and harassment they've endured because of what Jones has trumpeted on his media platforms.

Catawba County Man Arrested For Opioid Trafficking

Deputies have arrested and charged a Catawba County man for trafficking in opioids.