TSA officers at Charlotte Airport found a knife and saw blade hidden in a passenger's cane during screening, with options given to the passenger for the cane.

The Union County Sheriff's Office in Monroe, NC, arrested two and seized drugs, weapons, and cash during an operation.

An early morning crash on I-485 in west Charlotte resulted in one fatality, involving a motorcycle. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause.

Two people were injured in a balcony fire at a Charlotte apartment. Firefighters and MEDIC responded, with one victim reportedly having life-threatening injuries. The complex reiterated a ban on open flames.

Gabriel Hamrick, 33, was arrested for felony indecent exposure to a minor at a Charlotte skate park after exposing himself to a 12-year-old. He obtained a $50,000 unsecured bond post-arrest.

A fatal crash on Albemarle Road in east Charlotte resulted in one death and a minor injury; the area near a Lowe's was closed for investigation. Traffic was disrupted for hours.

A repeat juvenile offender in Charlotte has been linked to over 100 vehicle break-ins, raising concerns about the effectiveness of the juvenile justice system.

Phillip Leggett from Charlotte was sentenced to over 8 years for illegal firearm possession, including a "ghost gun", highlighting concerns about unregistered firearms.

A man died in a rollover crash in Belmont when his vehicle collided with another exiting a parking lot. The other driver, cooperating with the investigation, may face charges.

Marquis Bynum of Charlotte was sentenced to 12 years for possessing child sexual abuse material and violating federal release, with lifetime supervision and a sex offender registry to follow.

Gaston County Police seek help solving the theft of a lawn mower trailer and scrap copper from a Bessemer City backyard. They released a video of a suspect and request information, referencing case 2025-00036176.

A vehicle overturned on NC 48, with the stable female driver rescued by Gaston Fire & Rescue. Lane closures were brief as multiple agencies responded and the scene was cleared.

Stallings police seek help to find vandals who defaced Blair Mill Park with blue spray paint on benches and signs. The community is urged to contact Detective Webster with any information.