Crime

Police Arrest Suspect Accused Of Robbing A South Charlotte Bank

A man is behind bars after police say he robbed the PNC Bank in Dilworth Monday afternoon.

Sentencing Phase Begins For White Ex-Cop Who Shot Black Man In Charleston, SC

A white former police officer who shot an unarmed black man to death in the back as he fled a traffic stop never had any “racial animus” toward minorities in the community, his attorney said Monday.

Police Searching For Armed Robbery Suspect In Lancaster

Officials are looking for a man who robbed the Dollar General on Pageland Highway Sunday night.

Man Charged In Disappearance Of 3-Year-Old Mariah Woods Appears In Court

Earl Kimrey faced a judge for the first time since being charged in the disappearance of 3-year-old Mariah Woods.

Man Charged in Connection with Mariah Wood's Death Faces Judge

The man charged in connection with the death of a 3-year-old in Eastern North Carolina faces a judge today.

CMPD Says A String Of Burglaries And Sexual Assaults May Be Connected

Investigators are trying to determine whether several burglary and sexual assault cases throughout the city are connected.

Police Charge Two Suspect In Series Of Armed Robberies

Police have charged two suspects for their involvement in a series of crimes in November.

City Of Charlotte Settles Lawsuit Against Exonerated Rape Suspect

The City of Charlotte and Timothy Scott Bridges have agreed to a $9.5 million settlement after Bridges served more than 25 years in prison and was subsequently issued a Pardon of Innocence by then-Gov. Pat McCrory.

More Sexual Harassment Claims to Come for Charlotte Eye Doctor

More sexual harassment claims are on the way for a well-known Charlotte eye doctor. We've learned a third lawsuit is about to be filed against Jonathan Christenbury. Doctor Christenbury surrendered his license to the North Carolina Board.

Man Leads Authorities On Chase In Charlotte, Crashes Into School Van

A man is in custody after leading law enforcement on a high speed chase and running into a school van with children on board.

Southeast Charlotte Home Invasion Suspect Arrested, Additional Suspects Wanted

Police have arrested one of the men they say broke into a southeast Charlotte home Tuesday and robbed the victims inside. Tyreese Beasley, 20, is charged with Armed Robbery and Conspiracy to Commit Armed Robbery.

Maiden Police Arrest Cherryville Teen Accused Of Arson

Police have arrested the suspect accused of setting fire to an unoccupied building back in June.

Suspect Who Climbed On Roof To Avoid Arrest In Northwest Charlotte Identified

The CMPD is trying to talk a man off a roof in northwest Charlotte, after he fled from police attempting to serve him armed robbery warrants.

Man Charged With Murder For Kings Mountain Stabbing

A man is in custody following a fatal stabbing in Kings Mountain earlier this week.

Death Investigation Underway In Cornelius

Officials are investigating after a person was found dead in a home Wednesday night.

Andrew Murray Plans to Tackle Violent Crime, Gangs, and Opioid Crisis as U.S. Attorney

He's credited with turning around the public perception of the Mecklenburg County District Attorney's Office. Now Andrew Murray is stepping into his new role as U.S. Attorney for North Carolina's Western District.

CMPD Asking for Public's Help Catching Armed Robber

A serial robbery suspect is on the run. He's wanted for hitting five businesses in Charlotte over the past two weeks. In four of those cases he pulled guns on employees.

Suspect Commits Suicide After Shooting At Police, Barricading Himself In Home

Police say a man who opened fire on officers with an assault rifle and then barricaded himself in his home was found dead inside from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.