Crime

Authorities In Catawba County Investigating After Convenience Store Robbed By Man In Skeleton Mask

Authorities in Catawba County are investigating after a man in a skeleton mask robbed a convenience store on Sunday night.

Two West Rowan Middle School Teachers Charged With Sex Offenses Involving Student; Third Man Wanted

Two West Rowan Middle School teachers are facing sex charges involving a student, according to the Rowan County Sheriff's Office. Authorities are also looking for a third man who is accused of sex offenses with the same juvenile.

S.C. Human Trafficking Annual Report Shows Huge Increase In Number Of Victims

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the release of the South Carolina Human Trafficking Task Force’s 2019 Annual Report today at the Statehouse. The report details the efforts of the State Task Force to protect victims, prosecute traffickers, and prevent human trafficking from happening in South Carolina.

Attorney General Josh Stein Reminds North Carolina Military Community To Watch for Scams

Attorney General Josh Stein released consumer protection information to help military service members and their families as service members from North Carolina deploy overseas in response to international events. The military community is frequently targeted by scammers and con artists.

Man Attacks Fort Lawn Police Chief, Officials Say

Chester County Deputies responded to an incident on Shirley Road in Fort Lawn on Friday after receiving information that a law enforcement officer was in need of assistance.

Man Shot Multiple Times In Uptown Charlotte Friday Night

According to police a man was shot multiple times Friday night at an apartment complex parking lot in uptown Charlotte.

CMPD Is Requesting The Public's Help To Identify Three Robbery Suspects

CMPD is asking for the public's help with finding three suspects who robbed a Quik Trip in East Charlotte on Monday.

Lancaster County Sheriff's Office Searches For Fake Cop

The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office is now investigating a report that a man is impersonating a police officer.

North Carolina Couple Says They Were Scammed Out Of $100K

A North Carolina couple says they were scammed out of $100,000 in the pursuit of winning a fake $10 million sweepstakes, according to the sheriff’s office and the victims.

Man Accused Of Kidnapping Ex-Girlfriend Could Get Life Term

Federal prosecutors have charged a man with kidnapping his ex-girlfriend in North Carolina while out on bond on an assault charge.

CMPD Launches Investigation To Determine If 13-Year-Old Girl Was Victim Of Sex Trafficking

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's Human Trafficking Task Force is investigating after they were contacted on January 1st regarding a 13-year-old who was being treated at Atrium Health and possibly the victim of sex trafficking.

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.