Crime

Charlotte's High Murder Rate Has Some Calling For A Return Of The City's Homicide Task Force

Activists are calling on the City of Charlotte to bring back the Homicide Task Force.

Belmont Police Investigating Armed Robbery

Police are investigating after someone robbed the Park Street Family Dollar at gunpoint Friday.

Four Suspects Charged In Overnight Vehicle Break-Ins

CMPD has charged four suspects for vehicle break-ins that happened overnight in southwest Charlotte.

4 Suspects, Including 2 Juveniles Charged In Multiple Breaking And Entering Cases

Four teens have been charged in connection to two breaking and entering cases Thursday morning.

Police Investigating After Swastika Drawn On Jewish Family's Home In Southwest Charlotte

Police are investigating a possible hate crime after a Jewish family reported that someone drew a Swastika on their home in southwest Charlotte.

Pedestrian Hit And Killed In Northeast Charlotte

Police say a pedestrian was hit and killed early Friday morning in northeast Charlotte.

Rowan County Teacher Charged With Second Sex Offense Involving Middle School Student

A Rowan County teacher has been charged with a second count of indecent liberties with a student.

Information Wanted On Burke County Breaking And Entering Suspect

Deputies are asking if anyone can help identify a person who may be connected to a breaking and entering investigation.

Suspect Accused Of Armed Robbery In Hickory Walmart Parking Lot Arrested

Police are looking for the man they say robbed a person at gunpoint in a Walmart parking lot Wednesday night.

Former CMS Substitute Teacher Facing Additional Charges of Sexual Misconduct

More students have come forward accusing a former Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools substitute teacher of sexual misconduct. Mint Hill police are looking into the new accusations.

Domestic Violence Call Turns Into A Homicide In North Charlotte

CMPD says they are investigating the city's 66th homicide after a man was shot inside a north Charlotte home.

Gaston County Man Tries To Set Himself On Fire After Setting Home On Fire, Fleeing Police

A Gaston County man has been arrested after setting his mobile home and vehicle on fire, and leading police on a chase early Thursday morning.

Keith Scott Family Speaks Out on One Year Anniversary

One year after Keith Lamont Scott was shot and killed by CMPD Officer Brentley Vinson, his family speaks out. Meanwhile, Charlotte Uprising and clergy and city officials gathered with protesters to remember Scott and the events following the shooting last year.