A new neighborhood‑focused unit called Queen City Safe and Sound is getting a City Council spotlight from Danté Anderson as Charlotte retools its public‑safety approach.

Bradenton police say an elder-fraud probe found linked investment and romance scams that cost a local man six figures; a North Carolina woman was arrested and faces extradition.

Neighbors in west Charlotte discovered a woman dead at a Catherine Simmons Avenue home; early reports say foul play is not suspected while investigators work to determine cause.

A person was hurt in a shooting at the Walmart on Callabridge Court in northwest Charlotte; police say injuries were non-life-threatening and the investigation is ongoing.

A man wanted on out-of-state felony warrants was arrested after a Flock camera flagged his van; police seized the vehicle and packages while the multi-state investigation continues.

Seven people tied to a Guatemala-linked smuggling ring were sentenced this week; prosecutors say migrants paid about $5,000 each and assets including homes and vehicles were seized.

The superintendent at Field Day Park in Clover surrendered after deputies say he diverted more than $60,000 in cash from park rentals and programs; investigators are asking cash payers to come forward.

Two people were taken to hospitals with life‑threatening injuries after an early‑morning shooting on Pressley Road in southwest Charlotte. Police are investigating.

An 18-year-old Hopewell High student was arrested May 21 after allegedly threatening to retrieve a gun from his truck. School staff and a campus SRO located the weapon and detained him.

Two people were wounded in an early‑morning shooting in Rock Hill; both suffered non‑life‑threatening injuries and detectives have taken over the probe.

A 16-year-old was detained after a 3D‑printed handgun was recovered at a Huntersville bus stop near North Mecklenburg High; police have filed juvenile weapons charges.

A two-alarm house fire struck SouthPark late Wednesday; crews contained the blaze and no civilians were hurt. Investigators are now probing the cause.

CMPD is investigating a homicide in NoDa after early‑morning gunfire on North Davidson. Detectives are asking anyone with information or video to call the homicide tip line.