Crime

Second Man Charged In 2013 Killing Of Sleeping, Pregnant Teen In West Charlotte

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has charged a second suspect in the 2013 murder of a pregnant woman in west Charlotte.

Deputies Catch 'Roomba Burglar' In Oregon Home

Deputies say they caught a "burglar" in a house outside Portland, Oregon after they responded to a possible home invasion, but the burglar wasn't alive or a person.

CMPD Launches Educational Campaign To Explain Process Of Officer-Involved Shooting Investigations

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) is launching an educational campaign about the officer-involved shooting investigation process as well as the body worn camera video release procedure to help the community understand methods involved and timing associated with the release of information.

Three Bladed Items Recovered During Safety Screening At Garinger High School

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) conducted safety screenings in all classrooms within one campus building at Garinger High School this morning Wednesday, April 10.

Taking Rapists Off The Streets: The Challenges Of Getting A Guilty Verdict

States consider sexual assaults and rapes the most serious crimes after murder, and getting a guilty verdict in those cases is challenging.

Tax Payment Scam In Cabarrus County Prompts Warning For Residents

The Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office is investigating a letter that reportedly tried to scam a resident out of nearly $70,000.

Lancaster County Man Arrested On Child Porn Charges

An Indian Trail man is facing multiple felony charges related to the sexual exploitation of a minor.

Man Charged With Intentionally Setting North Charlotte Apartment Fire

Detectives have charged the man who they say intentionally set a fire at a north Charlotte apartment complex, causing significant damage.

CMPD Asking For Help Identifying West Charlotte Armed Robbery Suspect

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is asking for help identifying a man wanted for the armed robbery of a west Charlotte cell phone store, on Monday.

Juvenile Arrested For Armed Robbery In Catawba County

A juvenile was arrested Monday afternoon in connection to an armed robbery at a Circle K convenience store.

Huffman, 12 Other Parents To Plead Guilty In College Scheme

Actress Felicity Huffman and a dozen other prominent parents have agreed to plead guilty in the sweeping college admissions cheating scam that has ensnared wealthy families and athletic coaches at some of the nation’s most selective universities, federal authorities said Monday.

Former "Smallville" Actress Pleads Guilty In Group's Sex-Trafficking Case

With jury selection beginning at the federal case against a cult-like upstate New York group, TV actress Allison Mack pleaded guilty Monday to charges she manipulated women into becoming sex slaves for the group’s spiritual leader.

Chester Police Investigating Two Shootings

Chester Police are investigating two different shootings that happened over the weekend.

Fifteen People Arrested Following 'Operation Spring Sweep 2019' In Iredell County

On Monday morning, the Iredell County Sheriff's Department conducted Operation Spring Sweep 2019 in an effort to serve multiple arrest warrants for numerous drug crimes.

Covenant Day School Employee Arrested For Sex Crimes In Union County

Investigators say a man who worked at Covenant Day School in Matthews has been charged with several sex crimes.

Huntersville Police Department Seeking Assistance Identifying Car Break-In Suspects

The Huntersville Police Department says at least eight cars were broken into over the weekend and are asking for help identifying suspects.

Police Searching For Answers After Sunday Morning Homicide

Detectives are conducting a homicide investigation on Delta Crossing Lane after a call for service came in at 1:46 a.m. on Sunday morning.

2019 Homicide Count Climbs To 35 In Charlotte As Residents Gather To Honor Victims

There has been a spike in violence across the city as Charlotte's homicide count climbs to 35 in just four months.

Wanted By CMPD: Sidney Wayne Williams

CMPD is trying to locate Sidney Williams after they say he cut off his electronic monitor Friday.

CMPD Identifies Man Found Dead Near CPCC, Investigating As Homicide

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department says they are investigating a homicide after a man was found dead near Central Piedmont Community College.