Gastonia Man Sought By Police In Shooting Death Of Teenage Girl

Santonio Eskridge, 19, has been charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of Nivia Danger, 14, who was shot Tuesday afternoon.

Veteran Mecklenburg County Deputy Fired After DUI Arrest: Sheriff

Gregory Hilliard spent more than seven years with the county but Sheriff Garry McFadden said such conduct won't be tolerated by the agency.

CMPD Homicide Investigation After Body Found Sunday In Park

The man's body was discovered in the Pressley Road neighborhood after cops responded to a "check the welfare" call on Manchester Drive.

Security Guard Charged With Sexual Assault Of Juvenile

The security guard is accused of sexually assaulting a juvenile he was transporting to a Charlotte medical facility, police said.

Child Killed As More Than 80 Shots Fired Into Charlotte Home

Charlotte police said the young child died after a barrage of more than 80 rounds were fired into the home shortly before midnight.

Search On For Murder Suspect After Woman Found Dead In Art Studio

Malek Moore, 29, is wanted on murder and kidnapping charges, and should be considered armed and dangerous, CMPD said.

Witness Tips Lead To Swift Arrest In Road Rage Homicide: CMPD

Thanks to numerous witnesses coming forward, police had the suspect in the fatal I-85 shooting in custody within three hours, CMPD said.

Missing 8-Year-Old Charlotte Girl Located, Reunited With Family

Charlotte police asked for the community's help locating Shakiah Bohanan, 8, who had been missing since 10 a.m. Thursday.

1 Dead In NC School Shooting, Suspect Identified As Student

The shooting suspect was taken into custody without incident Wednesday evening, Forsyth County Sheriff's Office said.

Impaired Driver Crashes Into Car, Kills 38-Year-Old Man: CMPD

Gustavo Leobardo Lopez-Cuarez, 38, was killed Saturday afternoon when his vehicle was hit head on, according to Charlotte police.

Police Peacefully Deescalate Armed Standoff In North Charlotte

The armed man who threatened to harm himself was taken to a hospital for medical evaluation, and was the second such incident this week.

Armed Standoff Ends Peacefully As Charlotte Police Deescalate

The armed man who threatened to harm himself was transported to an area hospital for medical evaluation, CMPD said.

Missing Charlotte Man Found Dead In Virginia: CMPD

Brian John Kemppainen, 39, was last seen by his family Aug. 10 near his home. Police said foul play is not suspected in his death.

Search On For Missing 39-Year-Old Charlotte Man: CMPD

Brian John Kemppainen, 39, was last seen Aug. 10 near his home and is believed to be driving a black Harley-Davidson motorcycle, police said

4-Year-Old Shot By Juvenile Who Found Unsecured Gun: CMPD

Police believe the 4-year-old child was shot accidentally after another child found an unsecured gun in a west Charlotte home Monday.

CMPD Identifies 18-Year-Old Gunned Down In Charlotte Parking Lot

Police have launched a homicide investigation after a man was fatally shot and another left wounded early Saturday morning.

Police Search For Damaged Dodge Charger In Fatal Hit, Run Case

Crime Stoppers is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the driver behind a fatal hit-and-run, CMPD said.

Missing 63-Year-Old Charlotte Man Located: CMPD

Melvin Pharr, who was reported missing to police July 30, was located Tuesday, Charlotte police said.

Police Search For Masked Arcade Armed Robbery Suspect

The suspect was wearing a surgical mask when he robbed the Galaxy 1 Arcade on North Tryon Street before dawn Saturday, police said.

2 Charged In Attempted Murder Case Of Duke Energy Worker: CMPD

Two suspects were charged with the attempted murder of a Duke Energy line technician who was shot June 18, CMPD said.

Police Search For Gray F150 Truck In Fatal Hit & Run Probe

Police are searching for the driver of a pickup truck who they say struck and killed a man crossing North Tryon Street, then fled.

Moving Scams Cost 3 Metro Families More Than $100K, Possessions

Scammers posing as professional movers, loaded up the families' personal belongings, took partial payment, then disappeared, police said.

Search On For Missing 16-Year-Old In Charlotte: CMPD

Scot Stines, 16, was last seen July 6 at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte, and is believed to be on foot, CMPD said.

2 Dead Along Light Rail Tracks At Site Of Recent Fatal Crash

The two men were struck by a light rail train while memorializing the death of a man hit by a train at the same spot one week earlier.

Search On For Missing 63-Year-Old Charlotte Man: CMPD

Melvin Pharr, 63, was reported missing in Charlotte Friday and is believed to be on foot, CMPD said Tuesday.

Found Remains Are Missing 78-Year-Old Charlotte Man: CMPD

Eleven months after 78-year-old David Crawford was reported missing, his remains were located near his home on Lasalle Street, CMPD said.

CMPD Probe Underway After Fatal Light Rail Train Crash

According to a police account, the driver of the truck drove around crossing arms and into the path of the train.

NC Man Gets 8 Years In Prison For Snapchat Solicitation Of Minors

Jason Kelly Inman, 41, of Mount Airy, North Carolina was convicted in federal court of targeting at least four male victims under 16.

Claymore Mine Replica Found In Charlotte Prompts Police Response

A replica of a military explosive device was spotted along Queens Road West Thursday, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said.

Body Located In Lake Wylie Amid Search For Missing Man

The body of a "possible drowning" victim was located in Lake Wylie Friday morning, according to York County Sheriff's Office.

Police Identify Man Fatally Shot Near West Charlotte Park

An investigation is underway after a 33-year-old man was found shot in west Charlotte Wednesday night. Here's what police are saying.

Charlotte Police See Double-Digit Rise In Rape, Stolen Firearms

So far this year, rape cases reported to CMPD are up 42 percent compared to this time last year, according to police data.

SWAT Team Takes Barricaded Suspect Into Custody After Standoff

The man accused of firing a gun during a domestic dispute surrendered after barricading himself for hours in an apartment near Uptown.

Single-Car Accident Kills Driver, Leaves Child Seriously Injured

CMPD said impairment is suspected to be a factor in a single-vehicle accident that killed one and left a child with serious injuries.

$30M Lawsuit Claims Wrongful Death In Andrew Brown Jr. Shooting

Attorney Bakari Sellers said Brown "did not get justice in life, and so far he hasn’t even gotten justice in death.”

Shooting Victim In SW Charlotte Hospitalized With Hand Injury

Investigators are looking for a suspect in this mid-afternoon shooting.

Tips Lead Police To Woman Wanted In Bank Robbery Case: CMPD

Charlotte police said they have charged a 27-year-old woman for the July 6 robbery of a southeast Charlotte Wells Fargo bank.

South Charlotte House Fire Displaces Family Of 4

More than two dozen firefighters responded to the scene and had the fire under control in about 40 minutes, Charlotte Fire said.

Shootings Into Occupied Homes, Vehicles On The Rise In Charlotte

A reward is being offered for information into the death of Sherilyn "Alicia" Drew, who was killed when suspect opened fire on her home.

Search On For Woman Wanted In Charlotte Wells Fargo Bank Heist

According to police, the woman passed a threatening note to a bank teller before bolting from the building with cash.