Crime

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.

Charlotte Mayor Announces Plan to Combat Rising Homicide Rate

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles is announcing her plan to address Charlotte's rising homicide rate. The Mayor talked about the plan after being sworn-in for her second term along with the new City Council.

CMPD Investigating Rape At University City Apartment

A violent attack inside her own apartment. A woman told police she was kidnapped and sexually assaulted in the middle of the afternoon at her University City Apartment.

Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Arrests In Iredell County

A traffic stop led deputies to a significant drug arrest on I-40 in Iredell County.

Investigators Searching For Driver, Vehicle Involved In Fatal Iredell County Hit-And-Run On Thanksgiving Day

Investigators are searching for the driver and vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run accident that left one person dead in Iredell County on Thanksgiving Day.

CMPD Makes Arrest In East Charlotte Shooting That Left Man Seriously Injured

Detectives say they made an arrest in an east Charlotte shooting that left a man fighting for his life.

"Raise the Age" Law to Take Effect Dec. 1

Big changes are coming to North Carolina's juvenile justice system. Starting December 1, 16 and 17-year-olds accused of crimes will no longer be automatically charged as adults.

Police Respond to Black Friday Fight at Carolina Place Mall

Reports of a lockdown on Black Friday at Carolina Place Mall. Police say a fight broke out between two groups near the old Sears store and JC Penney just before five o'clock Friday afternoon.

WANTED: Michael Wright

The CMPD is asking for assistance locating Michael Wright, who is wanted for disabling his electronic monitoring device.

Police Shoot Terrorist Suspect Dead On London Bridge After Stabbings

Police say the stabbings and shooting at London Bridge has been declared a “terrorist incident” and that a man who was wearing a hoax explosive vest, was shot dead.

Mother Charged With Shooting, Killing Daughter On Thanksgiving Night In East Charlotte

A mother is charged with killing her daughter on Thanksgiving night in east Charlotte.

Two People Arrested Following Homicide At East Charlotte Shopping Center

An employee of an arcade called La Casa was killed early Tuesday morning at a business complex in east Charlotte.

ONLY ON WCCB: Family of Danquirs Franklin Speaking Publicly For The First Time

As they reflect on what they're thankful for this year, they want to honor Danquirs Franklin's memory.

Police: Couple Staged Store Robbery, Then Bought Rings

A convenience store clerk in Morganton, N.C. staged a robbery with her boyfriend at the business, used the money to buy rings hours later and made a video of their engagement at a Walmart, police said.

Sheriff: Two Arrested For Starving Dogs To Death In Alexander County

Two people are facing felony charges after deputies say they starved several dogs to death in Alexander County.

Catawba County Man Charged With Having Thousands Of Images Of Child Porn

A Catawba County man is facing several felony charges after investigators say they found thousands of images of child pornography in his possession.

White House On Lockdown Due To Airspace Violation

The White House was placed on lockdown Tuesday and fighter jets were scrambled in Washington following an airspace violation, law enforcement reports.