Crime

CMPD Chief Putney Breaks Down Crime Statistics For 2019

Charlotte's top cop takes a look at the city's overall crime statistics for 2019, and the steps the city is taking to fight back

Claremont Man Arrested For Breaking Into Police Cruiser

Deputies say they arrested a man who was armed with a machete and broke into a police cruiser.

Chester County Sheriff, Lieutenant And Chief Deputy Indicted On Federal Charges

South Carolina State Grand Jury issued an indictment which alleges suspended Chester County Sheriff Alex Underwood, former Chester County Chief deputy Robert Sprouse and former Chester County Lt. Johnny Neal of public corruption.

Christmas Eve 'Shoot-out' Suspect Has Now Been Identified And Charged

After investigating, CMPD has now charged Marvin Daniel Staton for the murder of George Agee Jr. who died on Christmas Eve after a shooting at a 7-11 gas station in North Charlotte.

West Lincoln High School Basketball Coach Charged With Assaulting Fan

A West Lincoln High School basketball coach is facing charges for assaulting a fan following a basketball game Tuesday night, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office.

Man Charged With Intentionally Starting House Fire In Boone

Investigators say they arrested a man for intentionally setting a fire at a vacate home in Boone. The Boone Fire Department responded to a home on Old East King Street just after 9pm on December 26th in reference to a house fire.

Rock Hill Police Arrest Suspect For Triple Shooting That Took Place On New Year's Day

After investigating the triple shooting Rock Hill Police Criminal Investigations Division identified 25-year-old Santwan Lamontre Hart of Clover as the suspect.

Surveillance Video Released Of Wanted Suspect In Murder Of Brooks' Sandwich House Co-Founder

Detectives with the CMPD released a surveillance video showing a suspect who is reportedly connected to the murder of Brooks' Sandwich House co-founder, Scott Brooks.

Belmont Police Investigating Two Bank Robberies

The Belmont Police Department is investigating two bank robberies that happened on January 7th.

Police In Kings Mountain Have Charged A Man For The Death Of A 2-Year-Old

A North Carolina man has been charged with murder after a 2-year-old died at a hospital, police said.

How Effective Is A Violence Interruption Program?

WCCB is digging deeper into the city's plans to solve the violent crime issue following a deadly 2019. CMPD is recommending the city use a violence interruption program. The department may follow the program in St. Louis.

Rowan County Chase Ends With Officer Involved Shooting

On Monday, Rowan County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to a reported armed robbery of a female taxi cab driver near China Grove.

CMPD: Man Acted In Self-Defense During Shooting In Southeast Charlotte

Police say the man who shot and killed another man during an argument at an apartment complex in southeast Charlotte, in August 2019, will not be charged with a crime as he acted in self defense.

Wanted: Ashton Lemus

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is currently searching for Ashton Lemus after he allegedly cut off his electronic monitoring device.

Charlotte Man Arrested Following Police Chase Through Rowan County

A Charlotte man was arrested after police say he led officers on a chase through Rowan County while he was driving a stolen vehicle, according to a news release.

CMPD investigates deadly crash on Wilkinson Blvd

Officer Killed In Shooting At Florence Airport Early Sunday Morning

An officer was killed early Sunday morning in an officer-involved shooting at Florence Regional Airport, South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) said.