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Two Arrested In Lincoln County Theft Ring
LINCOLNTON, N.C. – Two Charlotte residents are facing multiple felony charges for their involvement in four separate theft cases, according to a news release. The release states that 23 year-old William Munoz-Pineda and 24-year-old Laura Redden were identified as suspects in cases involving the theft of trucks, trailers, a side by side, a zero-turn lawnmower and an attempted theft of a motorcycle.
15 charged in largest child predator operation in Mooresville PD’s history
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Fifteen men have been charged for internet crimes against children as part of ‘Operation Artemis,’ Mooresville Police announced on Friday. The operation ran from May 28 to May 30 and involved multiple local, county, state, and federal agencies. To date, Mooresville...
Police: Teens steal car at gunpoint, lead CMPD officers on multi-county chase
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Two teens were accused of stealing a car at gunpoint and leading Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police on a multi-county car chase. The 13 and 14-year-old suspects were denied secure custody orders. Police said on Tuesday, the duo held a victim at gunpoint around 9 p.m. along South Summit...
Lawsuit says Gaston County police officer caused wreck
A woman and her child allege in a lawsuit filed against Gaston County that an off-duty Gaston County Police Department officer critically injured the child in a wreck last year. According to the lawsuit, Austin Reed Hildebrand was speeding east on Dallas Cherryville Highway near Cherryville on May 2, 2023,...
Gastonia Police looking across state lines to recruit officers
GASTONIA, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – The Gastonia Police Department is recruiting across state lines. Chief Trent Conard is offering up thousands of dollars in hopes that officers from the Palmetto State will make North Carolina home. Fifteen thousand dollars is a big chunk of money, and Chief Conard...
Teens Arrested in Charlotte After Interstate Chase in Stolen Vehicle From Huntersville
Several teenagers led police on a chase across state lines from York County, SC, into Charlotte, NC, after allegedly stealing a car from the Huntersville area. The event unfolded on Monday when the stolen vehicle caught the attention of the York County Sheriff's Office, which initiated the pursuit. As reported by WBTV, the chase continued until heavy traffic conditions prompted the deputies to halt their pursuit for safety reasons.
Security measures could intensify surrounding political rallies, conventions following Trump rally shooting
The assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump is leading some safety and security experts to predict more vigilance for political rallies and events for any major candidate, both Republican and Democratic.
Belmont Police launch tool to help approach “at-risk” residents during emergencies
BELMONT, N.C. (WBTV) - The Belmont Police Department launched an ‘At-Risk Resident’ reporting program after their patrol officers shared challenges they were facing out in the community when they arrive on the scene of a 911 call. “We only have very limited information and we have to make...
Home off Oak Brook Drive heavily damaged by fire (Photos)
Personnel for South Iredell Fire – Rescue along with Mooresville, Shepherds, Mount Mourne and Atwell fire departments responded to a structure fire off Oak Brook Drive near Mooresville on Wednesday morning. After being dispatched about 9:30 a.m., arriving units were met with heavy smoke coming from the one-story structure.
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