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Stay informed with the latest crime news in Charlotte, NC. Our coverage includes updates on shootings, robberies, arrests, and detailed police reports. Keep up with important public safety information and crime prevention tips to stay aware and secure in your community.

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Charlotte Man Faces 10 Years In Prison For Domestic Violence

Charlotte Man Faces 10 Years In Prison For Domestic Violence Miles Ruder, CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A Charlotte man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after a jury found him guilty of aggravated domestic violence. Peter Caponi, 52, was found guilty by a jury for domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature. The incident happened near Indian Land in Lancaster County on October 10th, 2021. Officials said the

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Homicide Investigation Underway After Man Found Dead in North Charlotte

Charlotte, N.C. – Homicide Investigation Underway After Man Found Dead in North Charlotte Police Respond to Fatal Shooting A homicide investigation has been initiated following the discovery of a deceased 37-year-old man in north Charlotte early Thursday morning. Law enforcement officials received a call and promptly dispatched officers to a residence in the 1400 block of Fontana Avenue around 1 a.m. Upon arrival, authorities found the victim with a gunshot

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Police arresting stunt driver
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Man Arrested In Street Takeover in Charlotte

Man Arrested In Street Takeover in Charlotte CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A man was arrested in a street takeover on Sunday, April 7th, according to a news release. Arrest and Identity of the Suspect Police apprehended 30-year-old Joseph Didonato for his participation in the takeover. Didonato was released on bond later the same day. No further details have been provided at this time. Street Takeover A street takeover is an illegal

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Bodies of Charlotte mom, young kids found in her apartment & suspect’s vehicle, affidavit says

Bodies of Charlotte mom, young kids found in her apartment & suspect’s vehicle, affidavit says Charlotte, NC – Bodies discovered in apartment and vehicle The man charged with killing a Charlotte mother and her two young children before getting caught in California last month will remain in jail without bond due to being a “tremendous danger” to the city, a judge ruled on Monday. Benjamin Joseph Taylor is charged with

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West Charlotte Man Beaten To Death, Family Says Over Kids Fight

West Charlotte Man Beaten To Death, Family Says Over Kids Fight April 8, 2024 Emma Mondo CHARLOTTE – Jamesha West is looking for justice after her husband, Tariq Stokes, was beaten to death outside their West Charlotte home. Their daughter remembers him as always being by her side. Princess LeAnn Stokes and a friend were approached, her mom says, by younger boys who were trying to hit on them. When

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Crushed car near highway tree
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Charlotte Teen Killed, 2 Students in Critical Condition After Car Crash

Charlotte Teen Killed, 2 Students in Critical Condition After Car Crash ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Two people were killed, including a local teenager, and two Charlotte high school students are in critical condition after a single-vehicle car crash in Asheville Saturday night, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. Victims Identified Sophie Gordon, 16, of Charlotte, and Robert Fox, 19, of Illinois, were identified as the people killed. Sophie was

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Charlotte, North Carolina: Website Unavailable in Location

Charlotte, North Carolina: Website Unavailable in Location Residents in Charlotte, North Carolina were left frustrated today as they tried to access a popular website, only to be met with an error message stating: “This website is unavailable in your location.” Technical Glitch or Geo-Blocking? Many users reported encountering the error when trying to visit the website for their favorite local television station, WSOC TV. Speculation ran rife as to the

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CHARLOTTE: Man Arrested for Inappropriately Touching Female on Bus

CHARLOTTE: Man Arrested for Inappropriately Touching Female on Bus By HERE News A man was arrested in uptown Charlotte after allegedly inappropriately touching a female on a bus earlier this week. The incident occurred on East 7th Street and was reported to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department around 1 a.m. on Tuesday. Arrest Details According to an arrest sheet filed by the police, the bus driver identified the suspect as 26-year-old

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Blocked Entertainment Website Concept
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Charlotte Residents Discover Unavailability of Popular Local Entertainment Website

Charlotte: Local Entertainment Website Unavailable in Certain Locations Residents in Charlotte have recently discovered that a popular local entertainment website, known for its comprehensive coverage of community events, arts, and theater, is currently unavailable in certain locations. The website, which typically offers a wide range of entertainment news and resources for the community, has been inaccessible to users trying to access it from outside of the United States. Unforeseen Error

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Charlotte Police Work to Identify Man Who Robbed Bakery/Ice Cream Shop in East Charlotte

Charlotte Police Work to Identify Man Who Robbed Bakery/Ice Cream Shop in East Charlotte By Alex Giles Date: Apr. 3, 2024 CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Detectives from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are working diligently to identify a man who robbed a business in east Charlotte on Saturday, March 30, around 4:45 p.m. The incident took place at Panaderia La Miguelena along N. Sharon Amity Road. Surveillance Footage Reveals Details of the

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