Crime

UK authorities seize cocaine worth more than $130 million from a ship at London port

British authorities say they seized 2.4 metric tons of cocaine in a ship arriving in England from Panama, and the drugs are valued at almost $132 million.

17-year-old shot, killed in Rock Hill

A homicide investigation is underway in Rock Hill after a 17-year-old was shot and killed on Friday night.

One person stabbed near UNC Charlotte's campus

One person was transported to the hospital after being stabbed near UNC Charlotte’s campus.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs’ lawyer mocks sex trafficking case in closing

Sean Diddy Combs' defense lawyer says the government “badly exaggerated” its evidence against the music mogul.

Jury indicts man accused of blowing up his Dilworth home

Prosecutors say Michael Barnette poured gasoline throughout his Lombardy Circle home before setting it on fire last month.

Home reportedly owned by Brad Pitt was ransacked by burglars, police say

Police are investigating a break-in at a home reportedly owned by Brad Pitt, who has been on a globe-spanning promo tour for his new movie, “F1.”

Mother arrested after deputies say her 9-month-old baby suffered a drug overdose and dog bite

33-year-old Hali Nichols of Lenoir faces felony child abuse charges and remains behind bars on a $200,000 bond.

Morganton man charged after toddler is shot in foot

Investigators say 57-year-old Danny Berry of Morganton is charged with failure to secure a firearm and felony possession of a firearm by a felon.

Local police working with ICE for operation at a business in Kings Mountain

The Kings Mountain Police Department says it is helping Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents with a Homeland Security Investigation at a fire equipment company.

Deputies: Infant suffers drug overdose and dog bite in Caldwell County

Deputies say a 9-month-old infant is in a Charlotte-area hospital after an apparent drug overdose and injuries consistent with a dog bite.

3-year-old shot in foot by unsecured gun in Burke County

A 3 year old is in the hospital after being shot with an unsecured gun.

Monroe Police charge man in deadly hit-and-run

33-year-old Russell McCall, Junior is charged with felony hit and run and driving with a revoked license. Police say McCall hit 59-year-old Carolina-Sanchez Villa early Sunday morning, and left the scene.

16-year-old in hospital recovering after drive-by-shooting in Monroe

A 16-year-old is in the hospital recovering after a drive-by shooting in Monroe. Police believe the teen is one of the suspects, and accidently got shot by an accomplice.

6 People Face Additional Charges In Catawba Co. Mass Shooting

Six people now facing more charges in deadly mass shooting in Catawba Co.

Six people are now facing more charges in connection to the deadly mass shooting in Catawba County. A seventh person has also been charged with four counts of accessory after the fact.

One person dead after shooting in east Charlotte

One person died Tuesday evening after a shooting in east Charlotte. Medic confirmed the shooting happened on Milton Road.

From Mow Money to Mo' Problems: Lawn guy arrested for throwing massive party at client's Weddington house

Imagine hiring a Charlotte man to mow your lawn only to find out he is throwing a massive party at your house in Weddington while you are on vacation. That's exactly what Union County deputies say happened over the weekend.

Prosecution rests in Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial

The prosecution has rested in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking trial after more than six weeks of testimony from 34 witnesses, capping a more than six-week-long presentation of evidence against the hip-hop maven.