A domestic dispute at Fairmarket Place escalated into an hourslong police standoff that ended peacefully. Court filings say the 42-year-old allegedly pointed a shotgun at his mother.

A pedestrian was killed on the 3900 block of The Plaza Friday night. CMPD closed the roadway as detectives investigated.

A CMPD cruiser was struck while responding to a break‑in call in Huntersville; the officer is expected to recover. Three people were detained and two charged after appliances were allegedly taken from vacant units.

Gaston County police say 37‑year‑old Okevius Bigger was arrested in Clover and extradited to Gaston County on multiple fentanyl and meth trafficking charges.

Union County warned residents after a confirmed measles case visited a QuikTrip in Indian Trail on Jan. 30. Officials say the virus can linger in the air and urge vigilance.

CMPD arrested three teens and a juvenile after detectives linked a vehicle break-in to a northwest Charlotte shooting; suspects face felony counts including firing into an occupied dwelling.

A Rock Hill man received eight years after pleading guilty in the stabbing of K‑9 Apollo. The dog survived and has recovered.

A K-9 named Bo located a missing 13-year-old boy with special needs during a snowstorm in Gastonia, North Carolina, within two hours of his disappearance.

Concord Police arrested Devin Griffin and William McDaniel for a February 1 shooting on Fairington Drive. Both face multiple charges including first-degree murder and are held without bond. An ongoing investigation seeks community assistance.

A CMPD officer sustained non-fatal injuries after a collision while responding to a burglary. The incident resulted in the arrest of two suspects, highlighting the risks faced by law enforcement.

Fatal shooting on Callabridge Court, Charlotte, leads to one death; CMPD investigates with no suspect details yet released. Public urged to share information.

Trella Uptown, a new mixed-income development in Charlotte blending affordable and market-rate units, has been inaugurated to foster diverse community living.

Alleged violent offender Travice Smarr was arrested on February 5, 2026, by Gastonia Police and U.S. Marshals for charges including assault and kidnapping.