CMPD is investigating a fatal crash in south Charlotte that occurred late Tuesday night at North Community House Road and Upper Avenue, causing road closures.

Iredell County law enforcement arrested nine in drug raids and placed several children in protective services.

K-9 Cali, a respected drug detection dog, died after over seven years serving CMPD's Airport Unit. She was instrumental in seizing over 23,000 pounds of drugs and $8 million.

Two Charlotte men, Marcus Worrell and Kwamane Herriott-Cox, were charged with murder and additional felonies after a fatal stabbing and hit-and-run incident.

A mother fired a gun to break up a fight at a Charlotte back-to-school event, causing panic but no injuries, leading to her arrest and charges including going armed to the terror of the people.

Lincoln County reported its seventh rabies case of 2025 involving a skunk in a dog kennel; the dog, vaccinated, is monitored post-exposure. The county stressed the need for pet vaccinations.

A van crashed into an ATM and a bank in Midland, critically injuring the driver. Agencies worked to secure the scene and restore power. The investigation is ongoing.

Charlotte Fire Department responded to a pre-dawn house fire at 3000 Cutchin Drive, with $355,000 in damages; no injuries reported. The blaze was controlled by 2:39 AM and determined to be accidental.

A man fatally shot himself after an 8-hour police standoff at a Holiday Inn in Kings Mountain, which began following a wellness check for a missing person.

Gunshots interrupted a west Charlotte health fair; no injuries occurred, and no immediate arrests were made. Details are unclear, and CMPD's response is noted.

A fatal crash on I-277 in Uptown Charlotte resulted in the death of Peter Jacob Didier and injured another. The collision occurred early Saturday, involving a Honda Civic and a Ford Explorer. Police are investigating the accident.

Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office has announced Operation Bus Watch for National Traffic Awareness Month, targeting school bus and school zone safety to reduce traffic incidents.

Three individuals were arrested by Gaston County Police on meth trafficking charges after a lengthy investigation by their Special Investigations Unit.