Crime

County Employee Accused of Stealing Money From Kids' Camp

Police are investigating a county employee accused of stealing money from children.

Police Seek Help Identifying Larceny, Fraud Suspect in Wig

Gaston County Police are attempting to identify a larceny suspect last seen wearing a wig.

The Watch with Will Kennedy: How to Prevent Home Invasions

You may not be safe in your own home, even during daylight hours, even in what many consider to be safe neighborhoods.

Racial Justice Panel Split on When to Call Out Police

When do you step up to call a police officer out for unethical or unlawful behavior: after it's over or while it's happening?

Second Horse Shot in Caldwell County

A man in Lenoir says he found his horse lying dead in a field near his home last Monday. It had been shot in the head.

Family, Friends Remember Victim 1 Year After Murder

Darrell Hames died following a double shooting on Shamrock Drive. Two men are charged with the crime.

Murder Suspect Captured After 10 Years As Fugitive

Claudio Gutierrez-Cruz was taken into federal custody on Thursday by the Charlotte Division of the FBI.

Suspect Placed On Most Wanted List After Break-In

Police say they have two people in custody and are searching for another after a home break-in Friday.

Inmates Labor Used to Process Guns at Crime Scene

It would seem like a no brainer: inmates shouldn't be around weapons. But in Chesterfield County, inmates were not only allowed, they were asked, to handle stolen, loaded firearms.

Owner Sends Message to Gunman Who Shot Mini Horse

At least one gunman is on the run after shooting a woman's miniature horse with a shotgun.

Warrants Issued in Hough High 'Sextortion' Case

The suspect is a 17-year-old former Hough High School student. His mother is talking to WCCB Charlotte.

The Watch with Will Kennedy: CMPD Recruitment Efforts

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Kerr Putney says he needs more officers to combat a rising crime rate. But finding those new officers can be tough.

Police Investigating Armed Robbery On South Blvd.

Police are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying an armed robbery suspect.

Two More Suspects Arrested In Wells Fargo Bank Robbery Case

Two more suspects have been arrested for their involvement in the armed robbery of the Wells Fargo Bank on Park Road.

Police Investigating North Charlotte Shooting

Police say a man was shot Wednesday afternoon in north Charlotte.

CMPD Police Chief Kerr Putney Outlines Crime Fighting Strategy to City Council

CMPD Chief Kerr Putney says the city has grown, and the number of calls to 911 has grown, but not the number of officers in his department.

Police Search for Two Brothers in Salisbury Home Invasion

Rowan county deputies are searching for Joshua and John Meece. They're accused of breaking into an 82-year-old woman's home on Garrick Road Friday night.