Crime

Man wanted for March murder in north Charlotte arrested

It's been nine months since the murder of a 20-year-old man in north Charlotte, but CMPD says the suspected killer is now in custody.

Suspect in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO will return to New York to face murder charges

The man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare’s CEO will return to New York to face murder charges. Luigi Mangione agreed on Thursday to be extradited at a court appearance in Pennsylvania where he was arrested last week after five days on the run.

West Charlotte woman scared, angry after home is broken into twice this month

Sleep and peace of mind has been hard to come by for her this month because after her home was broken into twice in December.

Man killed by Gaston Co. officer identified

The Gaston County Police Department says 42-year-old Eric Bianchi died after an officer perceived him to be an imminent deadly threat and shot him.

2 troopers hurt during chase, crash with driver

Two NC Highway Patrol troopers are hurt after a police chase that started in Iredell County and ended in Alexander County.

school Shooting Signs What Should Parents Watch For?

Latest school shooting has some parents asking 'What are the signs?'

A 15-year-old girl killed a student and a teacher before killing herself in Wisconsin. Investigators say finding the shooter's motive is a top priority moving forward. Some parents are asking if adults may have missed any warning signs.

Police in Hickory arrest suspected drug dealer

Law enforcement in Hickory arrested an accused drug dealer after they say they found drugs, drug selling materials, guns, and more in his home.

Deputies: Cleaning woman arrested for stealing jewelry from client's home

The Iredell Co. Sheriff's Office says a woman who worked cleaning homes has been arrested and charged with stealing jewelry from a client's home.

York Co. coroner identifies man who was hit and killed on Celanese Road

The York County Coroner says the man has been identified as 44-year-old Filadelfo Portillo of Rock Hill.

One person shot in Uptown Charlotte parking lot

One person was shot on College Street in Uptown Charlotte Monday night. The investigation is centered around a parking lot at the Hal Marshall Annex building that houses several county services including the Homeless Resource Center.

Police: shots fired into CMS school bus with students on board

Police say someone shot into a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools bus Monday afternoon.

Belmont Police looking for man wanted in connection to armed robbery and vehicle theft

They say they want to speak with Mitchell Tarrell Morrison about the incident that happened on September 12, 2024.

Police: Teacher and teenager killed, six other students injured at private Christian school shooting in Wisconsin

A teacher and student were shot and killed by a teenager and six others were injured at a Christian school in Wisconsin, police say.

Teen found dead on side of road in Lincolnton

Detectives say they are investigating after a 16-year-old boy was found dead on the side of the road in Lincolnton.

Man arrested for armed robbery of vape shop in Albemarle

A 43-year-old man was arrested in connection to the armed robbery of a tobacco and vape shop in Albemarle earlier this week.

Police investigating shots fired in north Charlotte

Police conducting an investigation after hearing shots fired in north Charlotte early Saturday morning.

Rock Hill man arrested, charged with possession of child sexual abuse materials

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson says investigators got an online tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children about Elijah Demario Alexander.

Woman who falsely accused Duke lacrosse players of rape in 2006 publicly admits she lied

The woman who in 2006 falsely accused three Duke University lacrosse players of raping her has admitted publicly for the first time that she made up the story.