Crime

Two Juveniles Accused Of Escaping Concord Development Center Back In Custody

Authorities say both juveniles accused of escaping a development center in Concord are back in custody.

Georgia Man Charged With Trafficking MDMA Following Traffic Stop In Iredell County

An Atlanta, Georgia, resident has been charged with trafficking MDMA following a traffic stop in Iredell County last week.

South Carolina Sheriff Accused Of Punching Woman In Face Takes Leave Of Absence

A South Carolina sheriff charged with domestic violence last week says he's taking a leave of absence.

CMPD: Stolen Gun, Drugs, Money Found Inside Vehicle Following Traffic Stop In Southwest Charlotte

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has a message for criminals following an arrest in southwest Charlotte: "Every step you take towards threatening our community with violence is not only being watched, but it’s also being analyzed."

Friends Remember Charlotte Father Killed In Weekend Double Shooting

We're learning new information about a double murder in south Charlotte. Two people were killed on Lytham Drive Saturday morning. One of the victims was a beloved father.

Man Wanted For Murdering Girlfriend In Lancaster Now Wanted For Ballantyne Homicide

The CMPD is asking for assistance locating 41-year-old Derrick McIlwain, who is wanted for the November 7th murder of 45-year-old Alvin Fletcher and also for murdering his girlfriend, Kimberly Alger, in Lancaster, South Carolina in May.

Suspect Arrested In NJ Weeks After Man Found Shot To Death In North Charlotte Backyard

The CMPD has charged 55-year-old John Copeland with the October 24th, 2019, shooting death of 29-year-old Mario Witherspoon.

Marine Deserter Sought In Fatal Shooting Of Virginia Man May Be In North Carolina

Authorities in Virginia are searching for a Marine who deserted his post in North Carolina and has since been named as a person of interest in the shooting death of his mother's boyfriend.

Kannapolis Mother Arrested, Boyfriend Wanted On Child Abuse Charges

A Kannapolis mother has been arrested on child abuse charges. Police say warrants have also been issued for her boyfriend.

Police Charge Third Suspect In May 25th Shooting That Left Woman Dead In Northwest Charlotte

A third suspect has now been charged in the deadly northwest Charlotte shooting of Monica Smith on May 25th.

WANTED BY CMPD: Brent Barrett Jenkins

Police are searching for Brent Jenkins, who they say allowed his court ordered electronic monitor to die on Friday.

Three Men Charged In 2016 Murder Of Union County School Teacher

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Detectives have charged three men in connection to the September 2016 murder of Ruijuan Guo.

Gaston County Man Charged With Sex Crimes Involving Minor

A 19-year-old Gaston County man is facing charges after allegations of sex crimes involving a minor.

Rock Hill Man Charged With Child Sex Crimes

A Rock Hill man is facing charges after authorities say he had "inappropriate physical contact" with two juvenile girls.

CMPD Searching For Three Suspects Accused Of Cutting Off Electronic Monitoring Devices

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is currently searching for three men accused of cutting off their electronic monitoring devices.

One Suspect Arrested, Second Suspect Still At Large Following Attempted Murder In East Charlotte Last Month

One suspect has been arrested and police are still trying to identify a second suspect following an attempted murder in east Charlotte last month.

Four Suspects Charged In Series Of Armed Robberies

Police have charged four suspects they say are responsible for several armed robberies at local businesses.

Secret Service Study: School Shooters Showed Warning Signs

Most students who committed deadly school attacks over the past decade were badly bullied, had a history of disciplinary trouble and their behavior concerned others but was never reported, according to a U.S. Secret Service study released Thursday.

Slayings Of Americans Show Drug War Worse This Time Around

There was a time when the violence of Mexico’s 2006-2012 drug war shocked Americans, but barely touched them. This time around — like everything else about the country’s renewed cartel conflict — it’s worse.

Police: Impaired Driver Charged In Accident That Left Several People Seriously Injured

The Concord Police Department has charged a driver they say was impaired when he crossed into oncoming traffic Saturday, causing an accident that left several people seriously injured.