Crime

CMPD Officer Arrested For Prescription Fraud

Officer Jennifer Wolfe was arrested for illegally obtaining prescription opioids Tuesday.

Gaston County Police Investigating After Shots Fired Into Officer's Home

Police are investigating after someone fired several shots into the home of a Gaston County Police officer Monday morning.

Officials Hope Monday's Search Will Provide New Information On 2003 Cold Case Disappearance

Investigators used cadaver dogs and ground penetrating radar Monday to search several sites that may offer new information in the 2003 disappearance of Bernadette Rodko.

Man Charged With Trafficking Meth In Catawba County

Deputies arrested Ailon See Friday evening after they say he delivered roughly two pounds of Crystal Methamphetamine to undercover detectives.

Police Arrest Suspect That Has Been Wanted Since April

CMPD says Todde Houston has been taken into custody.

CMPD: Security Guard Justified In Fatal Shooting Of Robbery Suspect

CMPD says a security guard at an east Charlotte business was justified in a fatal shooting last week.

Chesterfield County School Bus Driver Charged With DUI

Officials say a bus driver servicing the Pageland area was arrested for suspected DUI.

No Injuries Following SWAT Situation At East Charlotte Motel

Police say no one was injured after an armed robbery turned into a SWAT situation in east Charlotte.

Argument Between Roommates Leads To Deadly Lincoln County Shooting

One person is dead after an argument between roommates leads to a deadly shooting in Lincoln County Friday night.

CMPD: One Killed In West Charlotte Accident, Driver Charge With DWI

Details have emerged after one person died in an accident on Beatties Ford Road Friday night.

Hickory Police Warn Residents Of Jury Duty Phone Scam

Police are warning residents to be aware of a phone scam involving claims of a failure to report for jury duty.

Three Suspects Arrested For Cornelius Vehicle Break-Ins

Police arrested three suspects overnight accused of breaking into vehicles.

Suspect Charged With Killing Lancaster Teen

Deputies have charged 25-year-old Travis Belk with the August 18th murder of 17-year-old Daquan Blackmon.

Lincoln County Teen Charged With Child Sexual Assault

A Lincoln County teen is facing sexual assault charges.

Sexual Assault Charges Dropped On Former Davidson Baseball Player

Sexual assault charges against former Davidson baseball player George Coleman, known as Ward, have been dropped.

CMPD Holds Community Safety Forum

Chief Kerr Putney and other officers answered questions Thursday night about recent crime in east Charlotte.

District Attorney: Burke County Deputy Lawful In Shooting Of Man With Pellet Gun

UPDATE: The Burke County District Attorney has concluded that the Burke County officer who shot a man holding CO2 pellet gun acted lawfully.

Dutch Police Detain Suspect In Concert Terror Threat

Alerted by a detailed tip from Spanish colleagues, Dutch police arrested a man early Thursday and said he was suspected of preparing an attack on a concert in Rotterdam by an American rock band.

Man Arrested For Having Loaded Handgun In Carry-On Luggage At Charlotte Airport

Police say they arrested a man for having a loaded handgun in his carry-on luggage at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

CMPD Searching for Third Suspect in East Charlotte Robbery

CMPD is currently looking for a 3rd suspect in an East Charlotte robbery.