A man arrested in Boca Raton last week is accused of distributing fentanyl that killed a Catawba County man in February 2025. Authorities say he’s awaiting extradition.

Nine years after Shania Hammonds was found dead, her family renewed a public plea as detectives continue to re-test evidence. Authorities are asking anyone with tips to come forward.

A person was taken to the hospital with life‑threatening injuries after a shooting near North Tryon and Atando Avenue in north Charlotte. Authorities say details are limited as the scene is investigated.

Eric Neigenfind died after being hit by a car in Charlotte; driver Tony Hawk stayed at the scene, with no immediate signs of speed or impairment causing the crash.

An overnight shooting on David Cox Road in north Charlotte has police investigating; officials released limited details as detectives work the scene.

An 18-year-old was arrested Feb. 9 after video tied him to a Feb. 2 vandalism at Bessemer City High that damaged athletic facilities, buses and offices.

Travonte Tate pleaded guilty to assaulting a police K9 named Apollo and resisting arrest. He received a five-year sentence for animal cruelty and an eight-year sentence for the latter charge. Apollo has recovered and returned to duty.

The FBI’s Charlotte office is asking potential victims or witnesses connected to ex‑Raleigh officer Tremale Cogdell to complete a new intake form. Investigators say he may have targeted women while on duty.

A pedestrian was killed in a vehicle collision on Starnes Randall Road in east Charlotte early Monday morning.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating a homicide on Timber Hollow Drive where one person was fatally shot, and a person of interest was detained.

Engine 39 and Battalion Chief 7 responded after flames were seen in a garage on the 1900 block of Dugan Drive. No injuries reported in the department's initial update.

A fatal collision on Central Avenue closed lanes in east Charlotte Sunday night as CMPD investigated the scene.

SBI agents are investigating after Hickory officers shot a 35-year-old man who allegedly approached a patrol car with a knife. He was taken to Carolinas Medical Center and investigators are seeking witnesses.