Crime

CMPD Making Progress In City's Nearly Three Dozen Homicide Cases

Since the start of 2017 there have been 28 homicides in the city, but CMPD says they are making quick progress in the majority of those cases.

NC Teen Who Planned Terror Attack In The Name Of ISIS Will Be Sentenced This Summer

The teen who planned a terror attack in the name of ISIS, and then pleaded guilty, will be sentenced in July.

Suspect Arrested After Dangerous Iredell County Chase

Deputies arrested 28-year-old Curtis Dalton Jr. after he led them on a dangerous chase Wednesday afternoon.

Woman Nearly Charged With Voter Fraud After Fulfilling Mother's Dying Wish

A 67-year-old woman narrowly avoided voter fraud charges after fulfilling her mother's dying wish of casting a vote by absentee ballot during the 2016 presidential election.

Arrest Made In 2016 West Charlotte Homicide

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have arrested a man for a fatal west Charlotte shooting in 2016.

Lancaster Couple Arrested For Stealing Mail

Investigators say they arrested a couple in Lancaster County after they found more than 100 parcels and packages addressed to other people inside their vehicle.

Residents Of The Pawtucket Neighborhood Speak Out Over Rise In Juvenile Crime

The residents of a northwest Charlotte neighborhood are voicing concern over rising juvenile crime in the area.

Suspect Arrested In NW Charlotte SWAT Standoff Had More Than 40 Prior Charges

Police say the man arrested after a 10-hour standoff with SWAT has been arrested more than 40 times in the past.

Concord Police Need Help Identifying Fraud Suspects

Concord Police say there has been an increase in identity fraud resulting from people's credit card information being stolen by card readers or skimmers.

Wanted Man Arrested Following SWAT Standoff In Northwest Charlotte

Police say they took a wanted man into custody following a SWAT standoff in northwest Charlotte Monday evening.

Two Men Will Be Sentenced Tuesday After Pleading Guilty To Lake Wylie Murders

Two suspected gang members will be sentenced Tuesday after pleading guilty to multiple charges in the murder of a Lake Wylie couple.

Police Charge 13-Year-Old Boy in South Charlotte Sexual Assaults

A 13-year-old boy is charged with two sexual assaults in South Charlotte. Investigators are calling the attacks some of the most brazen they've ever seen.

Union County Sheriff's SAFE Unit Makes Six Drug Arrests In A Week

The Union County Sheriff's Officer SAFE (Sheriff's Alcohol Field Enforcement) Unit made six drug related arrests in one week.

13-Year-Old Arrested For Violent Sex Assaults In Charlotte

CMPD has arrested a 13-year-old male in connection to two January sexual assaults.

Officials: Man Caught Attempting To Escape Mecklenburg County Jail

Officials say an inmate attempted to escape the Mecklenburg County Jail in Uptown Charlotte.

Charlotte Man, Along with Wife and Mother, Facing Sex Trafficking Charges

A Charlotte man, his wife, and his mother are facing federal charges for engaging in a conspiracy to sex traffic three minors.

Charlotte City Council to Consider Repeal of Extraordinary Event Ordinance

Proposed changes could affect security at Charlotte's largest events. City council will consider repealing the extraordinary events ordinance that gives police more power to stop and search people.