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One Arrested, Another Wanted After 80-Year-Old Woman's Purse Is Stolen

One of the suspects wanted by CMPD after an 80-year-old woman's purse was snatched Monday afternoon has been arrested.

Six People Arrested In Lincoln County On Drug Charges Following Grand Jury Indictments

Six people are facing drug charges following indictments handed down by the August 2018 Lincoln County Grand Jury.

Food and Fun at Charlotte Ski Boats This Weekend

Join Charlotte Ski boats for two days of food, fun and football! On Friday, September 28th from 4-7pm celebrate Good Time Friday with food, fellowship, and fun. There will be a raffle to win a Byerly 4.6 Speedster wake surf…

Police Investigating Residential Break-Ins, Larceny Of Trailer From Statesville Roofing

Several homes in the area of Carolina Avenue in Statesville have been broken into over the past few days.

Man Fatally Struck By Car On Independence Boulevard, Driver Not Charged

A person was hit by a car and killed on Independence Boulevard on Saturday.

Investigators Have More Questions After Body of Missing Boy Found in Creek

An emotional end to the search for 6-yr-old Maddox Ritch. The missing boy's body, found in a creek not far from where he was reported missing.

120 Hours: The Search For Maddox Ritch

On Thursday, officials found what they believe to be the body of 6-year-old Maddox Ritch in a nearby creek. It was a tragic end to a six day long search for the missing child with autism.

"He's Gaston County's Boy Now." A Community Reeling Over The Loss Of Maddox Ritch

A community is in mourning as they try to cope with the news of 6-year-old Maddox Ritch's death.

Police Chief ‘Heartbroken’ After Body Discovered In Creek

The chief of a North Carolina police department said Thursday he was “heartbroken” over the discovery of a body believed to be that of a missing 6-year-old boy.

CMPD Still Seeking Info On August West Charlotte Homicide

More than a month after 21-year-old Torriano Devonte Joyce was shot to death in west Charlotte, CMPD is still seeking information on a possible suspect.

Crews Repair Gas Leak In Uptown Charlotte

Charlotte Fire Department crews are on standby as crews work to repair a gas leak near the intersection of North College Street and E Trade Street.

Deputies: Father Fatally Shot Daughter's Boyfriend After Assault

A 44-year-old man died overnight Monday after reportedly being shot on Maplewood Avenue by his girlfriend's father.

Suspect Wanted In Hickory In Armed Robbery

Police are trying to identify a man wanted for robbing a CVS at gunpoint on Wednesday.

Search Crews Discover Body Believed To Be Six-Year-Old Maddox Ritch

Search crews have found a body believed to be Maddox Ritch, the six-year-old boy who was last seen at Rankin Lake Park in Gastonia on Saturday on Saturday, September 22, 2018.

Panthers Sign Free Agent Safety Eric Reid

The Carolina Panthers have signed free agent safety Eric Reid to a one-year contract, according to the team.

Search Underway For Suspect Who Broke Into Car, Used Stolen Debit Card To Make Purchases

Deputies are searching for a man who broke into a car, stole a woman's purse and used her debit card to purchase several, pre-paid VISA cards from a store in Lincolnton.