Crime

Monroe Man Now Facing Over 50 Felony Sex Crime Charges

A 68-year-old man is facing 30 additional felony sex crime charges involving victims dating back to the mid 1970's.

Albemarle Man Charged After Stealing Handgun, Running From Police

Police have arrested and charged a man they say threw a stolen handgun out of his car and then led officers on a chase Sunday afternoon.

Schools Face Vexing Test: Which Kids Will Sexually Attack?

The children who sexually assault other children may be the popular jocks, the loners or anyone in between. There is no typical attacker, no way for schools to predict who might inflict that kind of torment on a classmate.

Garinger High Student Arrested For Assaulting Girlfriend, Officers On Campus

Police say a Garinger High School student has been arrested for assaulting his girlfriend and two officers on campus.

Four Arrested For Cock Fighting In Rowan County

Four men have been arrested in Rowan County, after an investigation into cock fighting claims.

Two People Shot Outside East Charlotte Hookah Bar

CMPD is investigating after two people were shot outside of an east Charlotte hookah bar.

National Campaign Raises Funds To Bail Moms Out Of Jail For Mother's Day

Seven local moms will get to spend Mother's Day with their kids after being bailed out of jail.

Lawyers: Wells Fargo Created About 3.5 Million Fake Accounts

Lawyers suing Wells Fargo on behalf of aggrieved customers say the bank may have opened about 3.5 million unauthorized accounts, far more than the figure bank and regulators disclosed last year.

Man Who Claimed He Was Kidnapped, Robbed And Stabbed Earlier This Week Found Dead

Police say the man who told investigators he was kidnapped and robbed early this week has been found dead.

3 Juveniles Charged In Series Of Home Break-Ins

Police have arrested and charged three male juveniles in connection to a series of breaking and entering cases in east Charlotte.

Woman Charged With Attempted Murder After Shooting In Conover

Investigators say they arrested a woman for shooting into a car at an intersection in Conover, injuring one person.

Waxhaw Man Facing Multiple Drug Charges

Deputies say they arrested a Waxhaw man on multiple drug charges after searching his home.

Rowan County Woman Arrested After Dead And Decaying Cats Found Behind Couch In Home

A Rowan County woman is facing several animal cruelty charges after investigators found three dead cats behind a couch in her home and the skull of another cat under a bed.

The Watch with Will Kennedy: Combating Rising Crime in Charlotte

CMPD says violent crime in Charlotte is up more than 36% over the five-year average.

Prosecutors Say South Meck Teacher Promised Grades For Sex Acts

A local high school teacher accused of inviting students to his home and offering high grades in exchange for sex acts. Shocking claims about a South Meck high school educator. The teacher appeared in court Thursday where the D-A's office described in detail the charges against him.