A man was killed in Charlotte's Eastway Division on Wembley Drive; CMPD is investigating the homicide, and the public is encouraged to share information.

A crash on Interstate 77 involved a tractor-trailer rear-ending an SUV, killing a passenger and three dogs, with charges pending against the truck driver.

A gas leak in Mooresville, which caused road closures on W. Plaza Dr, has been contained, and the affected roads and businesses have reopened.

Community activist Cedric Dean is being investigated for a Medicaid fraud scheme involving $14.5 million in claims. FBI raids targeted his properties and his HELP drug recovery program. No charges filed yet.

A school bus collided with a pickup in Charlotte, causing traffic delays and a minor injury. No students were aboard the bus heading to Palisades High School at the time.

A Vans RV7A plane at Concord-Padgett Regional Airport veered off the taxiway into a ditch; no injuries were reported, and airport operations were unaffected.

Two people were rescued from an overturned vehicle after a crash at Torrence Chapel Road & Knox Road, Cornelius, with emergency services taking 15 minutes for extrication.

Statesville Police seek public help to find missing man, Jonathan Burford, last seen October 5. He is 6 feet, 140 pounds, with brown hair and eyes. No foul play indicated. Contact police with info.

A North Carolina man was arrested in Florida for sexually abusing minors, with allegations involving the abuse of Argentinian children under his guardianship for ministry work from 2002 to 2008.

A CMS employee was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon, with the case led by CMPD's Domestic Violence Unit. Details are limited, and the incident did not involve students or faculty.

Inmate Byron Leach, charged with sexual assault, was found unresponsive in his cell in an apparent suicide. Despite lifesaving efforts, he died in hospital. The NCSBI is investigating his in-custody death.

Union County Sheriff's Office apprehended a murder suspect within 24 hours after a Taco Bell employee was fatally shot. Gilecio Ritchie was charged without bond.

CMPD's report shows an 8% drop in overall crime for Jan-Sep 2025, with violent and property crimes down 20% and 5%, respectively. Recidivism remains a concern. They advise communities to engage in safety measures and initiatives.