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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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Southeast Charlotte Shocked by Early Morning Shooting

News Summary A peaceful neighborhood in Southeast Charlotte was shaken by an early morning shooting that left three people injured. The incident occurred around 5 a.m. on Monroe Road, prompting swift action from emergency services. As the community grapples with fear and uncertainty, concerns about safety and the motivation behind the violence linger. Local authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward as they investigate the circumstances surrounding this

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Fort Wayne Woman Embezzles Nearly $1.2 Million

News Summary Christina Robinson, a 52-year-old woman from Fort Wayne, Indiana, has pleaded guilty to embezzling nearly $1.2 million from her employer based in Charlotte, North Carolina. As the company’s controller, Robinson manipulated financial records to fund a lavish lifestyle, resulting in personal expenses exceeding $330,000. Following her guilty plea, she faces a maximum of 20 years in prison, pending sentencing. The case has drawn attention from the FBI, serving

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Search for Justice in Charlotte: Family Seeks Answers in Mother's Tragic Shooting
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Search for Justice in Charlotte: Family Seeks Answers in Mother’s Tragic Shooting

Search for Justice in Charlotte: Family’s Heartbreak Over Tragic Shooting CHARLOTTE — There’s an overwhelming sense of heartbreak and urgency as family members search for answers in the wake of a tragic shooting that left a beloved mother dead last Friday. Lashunda Shmicka McLendon, a 42-year-old mother, was shot in a parking lot on Archdale Drive, just off Nations Ford Road, sending shockwaves throughout the community. The accused, Ebonee Rahman,

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Charlotte Police Seek Public Assistance in Capturing Attempted Murder Suspect
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Charlotte Police Seek Public Assistance in Capturing Attempted Murder Suspect

Charlotte Police on the Hunt for Attempted Murder Suspect CHARLOTTE, N.C. — In a turn of events that has the city on edge, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is calling on residents to stay alert for a man wanted in connection to serious crimes, including attempted murder. The suspect, identified as Lothario Spann, is actively being sought after, and authorities are requesting the public’s help in tracking him down. Who is

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Big Trouble for Peter Thomas as He Faces 18 Months in Prison for Unpaid Taxes
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Big Trouble for Peter Thomas as He Faces 18 Months in Prison for Unpaid Taxes

Big Trouble for Peter Thomas in Charlotte! CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It’s a stormy day in Charlotte for restauranteur and reality star Peter Thomas, as he has just been sentenced to spend up to 18 months behind bars. The ruling came from a judge on Thursday, following Thomas’s guilty plea in July regarding unpaid trust fund taxes tied to his businesses, including the well-known CLUB ONE in the heart of Charlotte.

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Attention Charlotte Residents: Man Sought in Connection with Attempted Murder Case
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Attention Charlotte Residents: Man Sought in Connection with Attempted Murder Case

Attention Charlotte Residents: Man Wanted for Attempted Murder! Charlotte, N.C. – It’s not every day that a serious situation arises that calls for the community to come together. On Thursday, December 19, local police issued an urgent appeal to the public for assistance in locating a man linked to a troubling incident of *attempted murder*. The man in question, Lothario Spann, has garnered the attention of law enforcement, and officials

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Charlotte's Hollywood Connection Hits Rock Bottom: Father-Son Duo Convicted of Fraud and Money Laundering
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Charlotte’s Hollywood Connection Hits Rock Bottom: Father-Son Duo Convicted of Fraud and Money Laundering

Charlotte’s Hollywood Connection Hits Rock Bottom: Father-Son Duos Conviction Shakes Community Charlotte, NC – In a story that mixes glitz, glamour, and a dramatic fall from grace, local resident Tarik Freitekh, once a buzzing name in Hollywood and the son of esteemed restaurateur Izzat Freitekh, finds himself serving time in a federal prison after a shocking conviction for fraud and money laundering. From Celebrity Spotlight to Courtroom Drama Known for

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Unsettling Break-ins Leave Charlotte Woman Feeling Vulnerable and Exposed
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Unsettling Break-ins Leave Charlotte Woman Feeling Vulnerable and Exposed

Unsettling Break-ins Leave Charlotte Woman on Edge Charlotte, NC — It’s a chilling story that makes you stop and think. A woman from west Charlotte, who has asked to remain anonymous for her safety, is feeling increasingly vulnerable after experiencing two break-ins at her home this month. As she spoke with reporters, the fear in her voice was palpable. “I barely could sleep last night,” she confided, shedding light on

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Charlotte Woman Arrested for Insurance Fraud Following Investigation
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Charlotte Woman Arrested for Insurance Fraud Following Investigation

Charlotte Woman Arrested for Insurance Fraud In a surprising turn of events, Charlotte, N.C., has been in the news for all the wrong reasons. On Wednesday, the North Carolina Insurance Commissioner, Mike Causey, revealed that 34-year-old Shallee Smith has been arrested for allegedly committing insurance fraud. This shocking development came after an investigation by the Department of Insurance’s Criminal Investigation Division, which uncovered that Smith provided false information to Dairyland

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Tragedy Strikes at Siemens Energy Facility in Charlotte
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Tragedy Strikes at Siemens Energy Facility in Charlotte

Tragedy Strikes at Siemens Energy Facility in Charlotte CHARLOTTE, N.C. — In a heartbreaking turn of events, an employee was tragically killed at the Siemens Energy production facility in southwest Charlotte on the evening of December 18. The incident occurred around 5 p.m. at the location on Westinghouse Boulevard, where emergency medical services responded swiftly to the scene. According to the *medic team*, one individual was pronounced dead on-site. An

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