A fatal collision involving a Weatherspoon Security vehicle and a pedestrian occurred on Albemarle Road in Charlotte, prompting a police investigation.

Ioannis Vlahos is charged with felony hit-and-run and other offenses after the fatal injury of Mark Hendel in Charlotte. The CMPD is seeking public assistance in the ongoing investigation.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police investigate a Steele Creek area homicide where a victim with gunshot wounds was found dead, and are seeking public assistance.

A monkey from Zootastic Park in Troutman, Iredell County, is loose, prompting a search by local animal services and warnings for residents not to approach.

A 65-year-old woman, Meta Howze King, died after being hit by a truck in Charlotte. Driver Floyd Bankhead was not impaired and is cooperating with police. The investigation is ongoing.

A traffic stop at UNC Charlotte involving a stolen car, two suspects, and an infant caused a brief campus alert. An erroneous NinerAlert suggested gunfire, later corrected. The university will review their alert system.

A juvenile was fatally shot in a southwest Charlotte townhome community; CMPD is investigating the homicide, which occurred early on a Wednesday morning.

Lincoln County reports three new rabies cases, involving a skunk, raccoon, and a kitten. Local officials urge residents to update pet vaccinations and secure pet doors.

Burke County warns residents of scam calls impersonating the local 911 center, using caller ID spoofing to trick them into providing money or personal information.

Over 20 cars were broken into at a Nelly concert at the PNC Music Pavilion, with windows shattered and items like guns and a Bible stolen. No arrests reported yet.

Michael James Moretz was arrested on felony murder charges for the deaths of Michael Hallyburton and Joseph Byrd, with his court appearance set for September 18, 2025.

A shooting in Charlotte led to one death, while another victim is critically injured; police investigation is active, and public assistance is requested.

Gastonia Police reported over 2,500 property crimes in 2024, using their Real-Time Crime Center and Flock technology to solve cases, including one with damages over $3,000.