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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 District Attorney Rules Officers Justified in Deadly Shooting Incident

Charlotte District Attorney Rules Officers Justified in Deadly Shooting Incident CHARLOTTE – In a significant ruling earlier this week, the Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s Office concluded that the 23 officers who discharged their firearms during the tragic Shannon Park shooting were justified in their actions. This ruling follows the heartbreaking incident that took place on April 29, 2024, where four law enforcement officers lost their lives while trying to serve

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Man Arrested for Attempted Sexual Assault at Charlotte Auto Service Center

Man Arrested for Attempted Sexual Assault at Charlotte Auto Service Center Incident Details In a troubling incident that occurred on July 29th, a man was arrested in Charlotte for allegedly attempting to sexually assault a woman in the bathroom of an auto service center. The police report indicates that the suspect, identified as Eleno Cervantes, 30, followed the victim into the restroom and made aggressive advances toward her. Rapid Police

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Attempted Sexual Assault at Charlotte Auto Service Center

Attempted Sexual Assault at Charlotte Auto Service Center CHARLOTTE, N.C. – An alarming incident occurred on Tuesday that has shocked the local community. A man has been arrested following an attempted sexual assault on a woman in the bathroom of an auto service center. The Incident On July 29, police say that 30-year-old Eleno Cervantes followed a woman into the bathroom of the service center located in the 3300 block

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Rise in Sextortion Cases Worry North Carolina Officials

Rise in Sextortion Cases Worry North Carolina Officials Tripling of Sextortion Cases With summer freedom comes a quiet menace. Officials in North Carolina are growing increasingly concerned about the rise in online sextortion cases targeting teenagers. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation reports have confirmed a disconcerting pattern. Cases relating to this horrifying crime have more than tripled from 2019 to 2022, and indications suggest that we might be

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Suspect Apprehended After Theft of FedEx Truck and Two Other Vehicles

Suspect Apprehended After Theft of FedEx Truck and Two Other Vehicles Motor Vehicle Theft Spree Ends in Arrest In a baffling string of incidents on Friday afternoon, a suspect recklessly expended his felonious activities from Mecklenburg to Union and Lancaster counties, finally resulting in his capture. The malefactor had allegedly stolen a FedEx truck along with two other vehicles before he was apprehended by law enforcement officials. Cross-county Vehicle Theft

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Details Revealed in Autopsy for Gunman Involved in Charlotte Shooting

Details Revealed in Autopsy for Gunman Involved in Charlotte Shooting In a shocking incident that unfolded in Charlotte, North Carolina, new details have emerged from state autopsy and toxicology reports on the gunman responsible for the worst attack on law enforcement in recent years. Terry Clark Hughes Jr., 39, unleashed a barrage of bullets from his assault rifle, tragically taking the lives of four law enforcement officers and inflicting injuries

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Armed robbery in coffee shop
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Gunpoint Robbery at Starbucks in Southwest Charlotte, Investigation Underway

Gunpoint Robbery at Starbucks in Southwest Charlotte, Investigation Underway In a shocking event, a Starbucks in southwest Charlotte was targeted by an armed robber this week. The popular coffee chain located on Tyvola Road near Westpark Drive fell victim to the harrowing event on Monday afternoon, according to local authorities. Details of the Incident According to an investigation by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police, the suspect stormed into the Starbucks outlet and

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Man Arrested After Stealing and Crashing Amazon Delivery Truck in Charlotte

Man Arrested After Stealing and Crashing Amazon Delivery Truck in Charlotte Dramatic Chase and Arrest A male suspect was apprehended in the early hours of Friday after a dramatic chase involving a stolen Amazon delivery truck in Charlotte, North Carolina. The suspected thief had allegedly stolen the delivery vehicle, initiating a pursuit that ended with a crash in Gaston County. Chronicle of the Unusual Crime The sequence of events unfolded

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Armed Suspect Injured in Officer-Involved Shooting in North Charlotte

Armed Suspect Injured in Officer-Involved Shooting in North Charlotte Following the judicial order, bodycam footage linked to an officer-involved shooting that occurred in North Charlotte in February was released on Monday. The incident, which involved an armed man allegedly involved in drug activity, resulted in the aforementioned man suffering non-lethal gunshot wounds. The Incident The incident in question took place on a Thursday morning, February 8, on Beatties Ford Road’s

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Police: 18 cars broken into at Charlotte hospital parking deck

Police: 18 cars broken into at Charlotte hospital parking deck CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Eighteen cars were broken into at Atrium Health Main’s parking deck on Saturday morning, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police reports. The break-ins happened around 3:15 a.m. at the Blythe Boulevard location. Suspects and Stolen Items Police reports stated that two unknown suspects broke into several vehicles, and 19 victims were listed in total. Purses, computer hardware, sunglasses, cash,

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