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32 Charged in Drug Bust, 12 Still Wanted

32 people have been charged in a Kannapolis drug roundup. 12 people are still wanted by police.

Court Rules in Favor of Transgender Student in Restroom Access Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals ruled in favor of a transgender student on restroom policy that requires transgender students to use “alternative, private” facilities.

Deputies: Two Arrested After Drug Dealer Calls Detective By Mistake

Investigators say two people were arrested after a woman inadvertently called an undercover detective thinking he was someone else.

Officers And Suspect In Tuesday's Fatal SWAT Standoff Identified

CMPD has released the names of the officers and suspect who were involved in Tuesday's early morning SWAT standoff in west Charlotte.

SWAT Enters West Charlotte Home, Doesn't Find Suspect

Police say the SWAT team entered the home on Shad Court where a wanted suspect had reportedly barricaded himself inside, but did not find the suspect.

Police Make Arrest In Robbery That Left Employee Shot At East Charlotte Business In 2016

Police say they have arrested a man who shot an employee at a business in east Charlotte in November 2016.

SUV Hits CMPD Officer Head-On; Everyone Expected To Be Okay

The CMPD officer and two others involved in a late night head-on collision are expected to be okay.

The Cost to Leave CMS, What's Next for The Town of Matthews

Matthews Mayoral Task Force on Education met to discuss the future of breaking away from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools to form their own district.

Road Work On Independence Blvd Set To Continue

A plan to widen Independence Boulevard is back on track in East Charlotte.

West Charlotte HS Band Director Arrested

A West Charlotte High School band director is out on bond after police say he sexually assaulted a student for years. Police say the abuse went on from 2010 to 2014. Now CMPD is reaching out to the public to find out if there are other victims.