Crime

Warrants Detail Previous Accusations Against Donnell Melton

Police have narrowed their search for a so-called survivalist accused of kidnapping his stepdaughter. Tuesday, WCCB acquired warrants for another case involving Harland "Donnell" Melton.

Newton Man Pleads Guilty to Indecent Liberties With Child

A Newton man will spend at least 16 years in prison for sex crimes involving a young girl.

You're Being Watched: A WCCB Special Report

A WCCB Charlotte investigation has uncovered just how helpful the cameras are for police making arrests and closing criminal cases.

Serial Thief Targeting Young Victims

Police say they're catching up with the suspect they think could be responsible for ten break-ins in two days, all at the same apartment complex.

Police: Man Exposed Himself In Walmart Parking Lot

Police are searching for a man accused of exposing himself in the parking lot of a Walmart.

Six Arrested Following Rowan County Drug Investigation

Six people have been arrested by the Rowan County Sheriff's Office for controlled substance violations that occurred between September and December of 2014.

Deputies: Father Shoots Son After He Threatened To Burn House Down

Police say a man shot his son after he threatened to burn the family's home down.

Search for Kidnapping Suspect Spans Several States

The Chesterfield Co. Sheriff says Donnell Melton's car and tent were found Monday night in Lancaster County. With the new information, the sheriff says he believes Melton is near the border of Lancaster and Chesterfield Counties.

Racial Slur Painted On Rock Outside Rock Hill School

School officials say someone painted a racial slur on a rock outside a Rock Hill high school.

Suspect in Infant's Murder Will Not Face Death Penalty

WCCB learned Monday that a Newton man charged with the murder of his girlfriend's 17-month-old son will not face the death penalty if he's convicted.

Llama Owners: They Cut Her in Half

Deputies arrested three men who they say tortured and mutilated a family's pet llama.

Police: Two Juveniles Confess To Breaking Into More Than 30 Homes In Charlotte

Police arrested two teenagers for their involvement in more than 30 break-ins in Charlotte.

Cabarrus County Courthouse Evacuated After Reported Bomb Threat

The Cabarrus County courthouse has been evacuated after a reported bomb threat.

Two Arrests in Murder of York County Parents

Two arrests in the case of a mother and father murdered in their Lake Wylie home leaves a neighborhood relieved.

Five Suspects Arrested In Drug Raid

Union County Sheriffs carried out a search warrant on the residence of a suspicious heroin dealer.

Police Investigating Powdery Substance Sent To Samaritans Purse

Officials are investigating a package sent to Samaritan's Purse headquarters in Boone Friday.

Police Searching For Counterfeit Money Suspect

Gaston County police are looking for a woman who tried to use counterfeit money.

Police Searching For Hit And Run Suspect

Police are searching for a driver who ditched his luxury car after he crashed into a power line pole and a bus stop.

Search is On for Car that Should be Easy to Spot

A shiny, black, new Camaro has been used as the getaway car in several home break-ins. The crimes happened last week but the car keeps being seen in town as recently as Thursday.

Fraternity Members Charged With Hazing

Omega Psi Phi is suspended from JCSU's campus. Police arrested five of the fraternity brothers earlier this week.