CMPD charged a 24-year-old man with first-degree murder and first-degree rape after a 19-year-old woman was found dead in east Charlotte. The investigation remains active and detectives are seeking tips.

Morven fire chief William N. Stubbs was arrested and faces felony drug, explosives and weapons charges after investigators allege he burned an abandoned home. Court records and local reporting say the probe is ongoing.

A Post & Courier investigation shows deadly delays and costly settlements in South Carolina jails — and offers a warning for North Carolina's new pretrial law.

A man was arrested after police say he forced someone into an apartment, fired shots and led officers on a chase in east Charlotte. He now faces multiple felony counts.

Three teens were arrested after a Cheraw shooting that killed a 20‑year‑old, authorities say. The sheriff's office is asking residents to step forward with tips.

Wadesboro Mayor Pro Tem Garrett Snuggs was arrested after court papers say he threatened a law‑enforcement officer. He faces a misdemeanor communicating‑threats charge and is due in court May 22.

Gaston County’s FAST team arrested Helen McKnight, who was wanted on multiple trafficking and manufacture-related drug counts. Authorities say the arrest was made without incident.

A Kannapolis woman was arrested after deputies say they found a loaded handgun and suspected cocaine during a traffic stop on Charlotte Highway. She faces felony drug and weapons charges.

Gavril Sandu was extradited from Romania and arraigned in Charlotte on charges tied to a decade-old vishing scheme; prosecutors say he faces up to 30 years in prison.

A crash at State Street and Ambassador Street in west Charlotte sent one person to the hospital; emergency crews and utility workers responded. Investigators are on scene.

A late-night crash on I-77 after officers tried to stop a stolen vehicle left one person dead. A suspect was taken into custody, police say.

CMPD’s Vice & Narcotics Unit says three people were arrested and police seized suspected cocaine, meth, firearms and cash after a search prompted by a community tip.

Engine 23 led the response to a house fire in the 5700 block of Mollys Place early Monday. The department reported flames showing but offered few details in its initial alert.