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Wanted Man Arrested Following SWAT Standoff In Northwest Charlotte

Police say they took a wanted man into custody following a SWAT standoff in northwest Charlotte Monday evening.

Who Will Police Unincorporated Mecklenburg County

CMPD has patrolled the areas, now county commissioners have terminated that agreement, and a new plan will have to take its place

CMS Student Assignment Update Happening Tuesday

Superintendent Ann Clark will present a plan to the school board Tuesday that will also include changes to the boundary lines.

New Outreach Christian Center Damaged By Fallen Tree

A west Charlotte Church is assessing damages after storms and heavy rains caused a tree to fall on their building Monday afternoon.

Two Men Will Be Sentenced Tuesday After Pleading Guilty To Lake Wylie Murders

Two suspected gang members will be sentenced Tuesday after pleading guilty to multiple charges in the murder of a Lake Wylie couple.

Wilkes County Man Rescued From Rushing Flood Waters

Officials say two men are lucky to be alive after being trapped in their pick-up truck by rushing flood waters.

Police Charge 13-Year-Old Boy in South Charlotte Sexual Assaults

A 13-year-old boy is charged with two sexual assaults in South Charlotte. Investigators are calling the attacks some of the most brazen they've ever seen.

Union County Sheriff's SAFE Unit Makes Six Drug Arrests In A Week

The Union County Sheriff's Officer SAFE (Sheriff's Alcohol Field Enforcement) Unit made six drug related arrests in one week.

Rock Hill Family Dollar Closed After Sign Collapses

Family Dollar in Rock Hill is closed after storms caused a sign at the front entrance to collapse.

I-85 To Shut Down For Construction Late Thursday

As work continues on the I-85 widening project in Cabarrus County, crews will begin setting girders for the South Main St. bridge over I-85 Thursday night, April 27, weather permitting.

13-Year-Old Arrested For Violent Sex Assaults In Charlotte

CMPD has arrested a 13-year-old male in connection to two January sexual assaults.

Hornets Fan Shop Gets New Location

Hornets Sports & Entertainment today announced plans to switch the locations of the Box Office and Hornets Fan Shop at Spectrum Center.

Alert: Police Seek Assistance in Locating Alexis Mitchell

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Missing Persons Unit is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 18-year-old Alexis Mitchell.

Officials: Man Caught Attempting To Escape Mecklenburg County Jail

Officials say an inmate attempted to escape the Mecklenburg County Jail in Uptown Charlotte.

Charlotte Man, Along with Wife and Mother, Facing Sex Trafficking Charges

A Charlotte man, his wife, and his mother are facing federal charges for engaging in a conspiracy to sex traffic three minors.

Charlotte City Council to Consider Repeal of Extraordinary Event Ordinance

Proposed changes could affect security at Charlotte's largest events. City council will consider repealing the extraordinary events ordinance that gives police more power to stop and search people.