Crime

Two Shot in Busy Charlotte Intersection

A shootout in a busy North Charlotte intersection New Years Day. Local police heard the gunshots and stopped it in progress. CMPD says quick reaction by officers may have prevented the first murder of 2016.

Gastonia's First Murder of 2016 Under Investigation

Police in Gastonia are investigating the first murder of the year off Jefferson Avenue.

Two men arrested after Union Co. break-in

Union County Sheriff's deputies arrested two men after deputies say they broke into a home in Marshville.

Police: Man arrested after stealing, wrecking patrol car

A man is in custody today after police say he stole and wrecked an officer's patrol car early Friday morning.

Gaston Co. Murder Suspect Arrested in Charlotte

A man was found dead in the trunk of a burning car in Gaston County. CMPD has arrested a suspect, saying the murder happened here in Charlotte.

Police Searching For Wanted Man

Police are searching for a man who is wanted on outstanding warrants.

Police: Body found in Gaston Co. may be connected to Charlotte shooting

A body found in a burning vehicle in Gaston County may be connected to a shooting in Charlotte, according to police.

Man Wanted for Lancaster Murder Arrested 1 Year Later

It's taken more than a year, but a man wanted for murdering his girlfriend in Lancaster is in jail.

Gastonia Family Mourns 21-Month-Old Riley

Heartbreaking news for a Gaston County family. A toddler struck in a hit and run accident at her home has died from her extensive injuries. Police say they've identified the driver, but no charges have been filed.

2 Arrested in Suspected Terror Plot

Two men are in jail, accused of plotting terror attacks at various locations in Brussels on New Year's Eve.

Police: Men Wanted For Breaking Into Store On Christmas Day

Police need help locating two breaking and entering suspects in west Charlotte.

Lincolnton Mother Charged With Involuntary Manslaughter After Child Found Dead

Police have charged a mother with involuntary manslaughter after her six-month-old was found dead on Christmas Eve.

Lincoln Co. Sheriff looking for armed robbers

The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office is investigating an armed robbery at the Dollar General on NC Business 16 South.

'Affluenza' Teen Ethan Couch And Mother Detained In Mexico

The so-called 'affluenza' teen Ethan Couch and his mother, who were being sought by Texas authorities, have been detained in the Pacific resort town town of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Mother Arrested After Baby Found Dead Inside Home

Patricia Ginyard says her neighbor Jason Allen is heartbroken over the death of his 6-month-old boy.

Brothers Charged with Child Abuse, Assault

Two Statesville brothers face child abuse and assault charges after a knife fight.

Two Men Accused Of Robbing Several Charlotte Businesses

Police say they arrested two men wanted for robbing several businesses in Charlotte.

No Charges Against Officers In Shooting Death Of 12-Year-Old

An Ohio grand jury has decided not to return an indictment in the 2014 police shooting death of 12-year-old Tamir Rice, prosecutor Tim McGinty said Monday.

Woman Caught On Video Throwing Dog

It's a case of suspected animal abuse caught on camera in California.

Chicago Police Shooting of Grandmother, Teen Draws Criticism

Bettie Jones, known in her Chicago neighborhood for her work with anti-violence community groups, was killed by police responding to a domestic disturbance just hours after she hosted family on Christmas Day.