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NC man dies after four-wheeler hits deer
BOONE, N.C. — A Boone man died after losing control when his four-wheeler hit a deer in the road on Saturday night, the North Carolina State Highway Patrol said. The deadly crash happened around 11 p.m. in Watauga County on Briarwood Lane near Big Hill Road. Carl Scott Norris,...
Fallen CMPD officer honored by colleagues during workout on July 4
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officers held a workout in honor of fallen K-9 Officer Brent Simpson on Thursday. The workout was held in Simpson's honor and represented his end of watch on Monday, July 1. Simpson died by suicide in west Charlotte on Monday. Download the WCNC Charlotte...
Four Killed and Nine Injured in Suspected Drunken-Driving Accident
A tragic incident rocked the community on July 1st, when a suspected drunken-driver veered off the main road, causing a devastating crash that claimed four lives and left nine others injured. The accident occurred late in the evening, sending shockwaves through the neighborhood. Authorities Arrive on the Scene. Law enforcement...
Charlotte's 4th of July Uptown Event Managed with Strategic Police Plan, Results in Drug and Weapons Arrests
Last Thursday's celebrations in Charlotte's Uptown district saw a collaborative effort by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department that resulted in multiple arrests but no major incidents. A strategic operations plan was implemented to maintain order during the public fireworks display. According to a statement from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, twelve individuals, including two adults and ten juveniles, were detained for offenses ranging from drug possession to carrying concealed weapons.
Police: Man shot in uptown Charlotte after suspect steals gun
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Police are investigating a shooting that left one person hurt in uptown Charlotte early Friday morning. The shooting happened around 3 a.m. in the area of West Trade Street, near Cedar and Fifth streets, which is just a couple blocks from Truist Field and Bank of America Stadium.
FBI Warns Of Jury Scam
The FBI Charlotte Field Office and the U.S. Attorney’s Offices for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of North Carolina are warning the public about a new, more sophisticated jury scam involving fake federal arrest warrants. The scammers call victims or send emails claiming the victims failed to report...
Increased security in uptown during fireworks show after fights a year ago
CMPD, Center City Partners, the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority, and the District Attorney's office have joined together to curb the crime in uptown and improve visitors’ perception of the city.
Missing Cabarrus County teen may be in Gastonia, police say
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Cabarrus County deputies are asking for the public's help locating a missing 14-year-old who was last seen in Charlotte earlier this week. William Jeremie Johnson was seen at a Bank of America in Charlotte on Tuesday, July 2. Investigators said they believe Johnson may be in the Gastonia area with people they haven't identified.
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