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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 Chase Ends With 2 Suspects In Custody After Robbing Bank

Two bank robbery suspects are in custody after a police chase ends in Northwest Charlotte.

Maintenance Issues Prompt Emergency Landing For American Airlines Flight

An American Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing this morning at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

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.

School Board Wrestles with Prayer Policy, Aiming to Avoid Lawsuit

For nearly a month, the school district attorney has been crafting a policy that would allow people to pray, but won't end in a lawsuit for discrimination.

CMS to Vote on Charter School Lease Termination

More than a hundred students could be without a place to learn next year. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board is expected to terminate a 10-year lease agreement with Veritas Community School.

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.

Residents Worry Rain May Cause Mud Slide

Residents in one Lowell neighborhood are worried they may have to evacuate if a massive wall of mud collapses.

Lake Norman Chamber, Legislators Look for Alternative to Toll Lanes

New opposition to toll lanes on I-77 between Charlotte and Mooresville. We've learned local legislators are working on an alternate plan.

Robbery Suspect Strikes Again; Police Still Trying To Identify Him

Police still need your help trying to identify a man now accused of robbing two different pharmacies.

UPDATE: Man Arrested For Shooting Mother In East Charlotte Home Invasion

Police say they arrested the man who shot a mother in her east Charlotte home last week.

Panthers' Cam Newton Catching Heat For Ripping Down Packers Sign Before Game

The Carolina Panthers are 8-0 after a win over Green Bay, but now Cam Newton is making headlines for reasons other than his on field performance Sunday afternoon.