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Federal prosecutors say a cyberstalking campaign targeted a vulnerable Charlotte man and ended in his death; two South Carolina residents were sent to prison.
Shot during an attempted robbery in NoDa on July 26, 2025, Pedro Aguirre says he forgives his shooter and is focused on rehab while detectives hunt for leads.
A viral video shows a CATS security guard punching and kicking a teen outside the Charlotte Transportation Center; CMPD arrested a minor at the scene.
A house fire in Leland killed two children and hospitalized two adults as SBI investigators process the scene. State data shows fire deaths remain a major concern.
A Honduran national was sentenced to 101 months after prosecutors say he sold a pistol converted into a machinegun and meth in the Charlotte area.
A person was rushed to the hospital with life‑threatening injuries after a stabbing on Statesville Avenue in north Charlotte. Police are investigating.
Union County deputies are asking for public help finding Cquila Isadora Singleton, last seen Feb. 26. She was driving a green 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe and has distinctive tattoos.
A 3-year-old was airlifted to Charlotte after a dog attack in Pageland; the owner was arrested and the animal is being held pending a seizure hearing.
Cornelius police and fire crews recovered a missing boater's body from Lake Norman off Henderson Road; the family has been notified.
A Charlotte man was sentenced to a little over 11 years after authorities found 34 bricks of cocaine, firearms and cash tied to an undercover probe. Prosecutors say the seizure totaled more than 72 pounds of cocaine.
Mooresville police are searching for 15-year-old Geidy Garcia Miralles. She left home Saturday evening and may be in Iredell or Rowan County.
Kannapolis police say social-media reports of gunfire downtown Tuesday night were unfounded; two people were arrested on disorderly conduct charges.
A North Tryon Division traffic stop in the 4900 block of Hillsboro Avenue resulted in three handguns seized and three arrests, police say.
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