Two Belmont Abbey College students were convicted of assault charges from an incident on Halloween 2024; one got 30 days suspended sentence, the other 60 days.

The CMPD is investigating an officer-involved shooting in University City Division while serving warrants. Two officers were injured, and the suspect died. The officers are on leave, and further details are pending.

Sonia Ponce died in a crash in Iredell County; her car was hit by a Ford F-150 while turning. No charges were filed as impairment or speed weren't factors.

A 79-year-old pastor, Waymon Jordan Sr., faces charges for alleged child sex crimes after an investigation by the Union County sheriff's office. He was released on a $200,000 bond.

Two fatal crashes occurred in Charlotte early Friday, with one on Sunset Road resulting in road closures and another fiery crash on The Plaza. Details remain sparse as CMPD investigates.

Charlotte police are actively investigating the homicide of 28-year-old Sumer Massey and urge public assistance in the case led by Detective Diekhaus.

A homicide in Charlotte's Freedom Division has claimed the life of 31-year-old Todd Jackson Jr., prompting an active CMPD investigation with Detective Barnett leading the case.

Multiple individuals in North Carolina were sentenced for federal firearms violations, as part of an effort to combat gun violence and illegal firearms distribution.

Bikramjit Ahluwalia was extradited from Spain to face U.S. charges in a tech support fraud scheme targeting older adults. He potentially faces 55 years in prison if convicted.

Charlotte police shut down an illegal gambling operation inside a convenience store, leading to two misdemeanor charges and the seizure of gaming machines and $13,000.

A car crashed into C&H Laundry in Statesville, causing a fire and one fatality within the vehicle. No injuries inside the laundromat were reported. Authorities are investigating.

An elderly man died after his car hit two parked vehicles and power poles in Burke County. The road closure lasted several hours for repairs. No excessive speed or impairment was involved.

UPS will lay off 99 workers at its Charlotte warehouse on May 2, due to "optimization" initiatives, affecting various positions including part-time and full-time employees.