A CMPD officer, Joel Medina, is charged with extortion and disclosure of private images, involving the threat of sharing explicit content for money. He's on unpaid leave, and an internal probe is underway.

Charlotte police arrested Dekhole Figueiredo-Clark after he hit a pedestrian with his car during a stunt and fled, leading to a high-speed chase involving multiple law enforcement units.

Members of the Mecklenburg County Crisis Intervention Team were honored by NAMI North Carolina for their exceptional service in mental health emergency response.

Tropical Storm Debby causes delays and cancellations at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, with passengers facing stranded luggage and disrupted travel plans. Airlines offer fee waivers for flight changes.

Carolina Panthers coach Dave Canales is contemplating if quarterback Bryce Young should play in the preseason, balancing the need for experience with injury risks.

Officer Joel Medina of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department was arrested on charges of extortion and disclosure of private images, casting a shadow on the department's integrity.

Charlotte, NC, is facing unsettled weather with showers and thunderstorms starting today with a 70% chance of precipitation. The National Weather Service also warns of possible flooding rain later this week due to Tropical Cyclone Debby.

A Concord man was arrested for allegedly killing his brother after a domestic dispute, with the incident reportedly not being a random act of violence.

Lancaster police arrested 21-year-old Jimmy Kenneth Knight for the murder of Jaime Leonives Paz Nejera. Knight was already in custody for unrelated charges and has been denied bond.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control is overcapacity, facing euthanasia decisions, and urging the community to adopt, foster, or host dogs to relieve the situation.

A nine-foot Burmese python blocked a Greensboro driver from their car, leading to a safe removal by local animal control and police, raising questions about exotic pet regulations.

Terrance Howard, former Alabama football player, died from injuries sustained in a car accident after stopping to check on others in a minor collision.

Anthony Valladares, 17, was found dead on Highway 52 South in Wadesboro, suspected to be a hit-and-run victim. Authorities are investigating and seeking the driver involved.