Crime

WANTED: Davon Watlington

The CMPD is asking for assistance locating a man wanted for disabling his electronic monitoring device.

Man Suffers Life Threatening Injuries After Being Shot In Chest In Rock Hill

Police say a SWAT standoff on Brownstone Road in Rock Hill could be related to an earlier shooting on Jefferson Drive, which left a man with life-threatening injuries.

Charlotte Man Sentenced To More Than 19 Years For Sex Trafficking Minor

Willie Dishon Matthew Obadiah, 32, of Charlotte, North Carolina, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Beth Bloom to 235 months in prison today for sex trafficking a minor.

Hickory Man Charged With Sex Crime Involving Minor

A Burke County man has been charged with a sex crime involving a minor following an investigation by the Burke County Sheriff's Office.

CMPD Identifies Man Who Died After Being Found Shot In Burning Car In East Charlotte; Suspect In Custody

The CMPD has charged 60-year-old Lambert Smith with the murder of 49-year-old Perry Bostic in east Charlotte earlier this week.

Sailor Kills 2 Civilians, Self At Pearl Harbor Shipyard

An active duty U.S. sailor whose submarine was docked at Pearl Harbor opened fire on three civilian employees Wednesday, killing two and then taking his own life just days before dignitaries and veterans descend on the base for the 78th anniversary of the Japanese attack.

Remains Of Woman Missing From Charlotte Since 2016 Found In Iredell County; Homicide Investigation Underway

The remains of a woman missing since 2016 were found in Iredell County earlier this year and now detectives are investigating a homicide.

Rock Hill Man Wanted For Attempted Murder After Hitting Girlfriend In Head With Gun During Argument

A man is wanted for attempted murder following a domestic incident at a Rock Hill apartment complex on Tuesday night.

Families Pay Tribute To Loved Ones During Annual Memorial Tree Lighting

A somber ceremony in Charlotte as families who've lost loved ones violently gathered to remember their lives.

A Salisbury Cold Case Closed After 35 Years

A search warrant obtained by WCCB Charlotte's Alexandra Elich gives new information as to how DNA solved the murder of Reesa Trexler.

Two Men Charged In Theft Of CBD Stolen From Lincoln County Business

Two people have been charged in the November 12th break-in at a business in Lincoln County that sells CBD.

Iredell County Couple Charged With Stealing, Pawning "Large Amount" Of Tools

Two people have been arrested after allegedly stealing tools from a Mooresville man and pawning them in Iredell and Rowan County.

Two Arrested After Lincoln County Traffic Stop Leads To Stolen Vehicle Recovery, Drug Discovery

Two people have been arrested after a traffic stop in Lincoln County resulted in the recovery of a stolen vehicle and the discovery of several different drugs and drug paraphernalia.

U.S. Marine Charged With Illegally Flying Guns From N.C. Into Haiti

A U.S. Marine caught smuggling guns into Haiti told investigators he wanted to help the country’s military learn marksmanship and defeat “thugs” causing instability there, according to a criminal complaint.

Stolen Dog Found After 6 Months, Local Couple Arrested

A happy ending in a high profile lost dog case. The French bulldog has been found, six months after vanishing. The animal's owner is talking only with WCCB TV. Two people have been charged with a felony for stealing the dog, while police still work the case.