Four people were injured early Tuesday in a crash at Carmel Road and Pineville-Matthews Road that involved a CMPD cruiser. Authorities say one person is critically wounded and the cause remains under review.

A former McDowell County counselor has been sentenced to a minimum of 28 years after pleading guilty to sex crimes involving a 14-year-old student. The case began when parents flagged messages in February 2024.

The Department of Justice awarded North Carolina more than $2 million to speed testing of sexual-assault kits and guard against future backlogs. Officials say the money will boost lab capacity, investigations and victim services.

A Lowell traffic stop led deputies to find about 15 kilograms of cocaine and a concealed 9mm, and two men were booked on trafficking and weapon charges.

CMPD’s review board suspended an officer without pay after a viral October video showed a student slammed at West Charlotte High; the officer is no longer an SRO.

CMPD has released surveillance stills of three people wanted in a Hickory Grove home invasion that left the homeowners assaulted and robbed of cash. Tips may be eligible for a reward.

A Rock Hill man tied to a massive Lake Wylie fentanyl lab was ordered to serve 25 years in federal prison after prosecutors say he continued arranging shipments while jailed.

A shooting and a separate vehicle strike in northeast Charlotte left multiple people with life‑threatening injuries, MEDIC reported.

A Charlotte man was arrested after police say he shot a family member on Hovis Road; court papers allege a .380 Smith & Wesson was used and the suspect is jailed without bond.

A Tesla dashcam captured a masked man slashing tires at a west Charlotte EV charging row; police say they are investigating. Drivers and city officials want answers.

A person was shot at Blue Olive Lounge in Fort Mill and taken to a Rock Hill hospital, York County deputies say.

A worker was critically injured Monday morning at a FedEx ship center on Yorkmont Road near Charlotte Douglas Airport, emergency crews said.

A planned fight at Leinbach Park escalated into gunfire Monday morning, sending multiple people to hospitals and putting nearby schools on secure hold.