CMPD, Charlotte

Most people in street takeover were not from Charlotte, police say
After a series of weekend street takeovers saw around 500 vehicles participate, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said Wednesday that many of the organizers, came in from outside of Charlotte.
CMPD arrests two during weekend street takeover events that drew 500 people to Charlotte
One of the drivers, arrested Friday, was from New Jersey while the other, arrested Saturday, was from Georgia, police affidavits said.
Innocent bystander shot, 2 arrested after weekend Charlotte street takeovers: CMPD
CHARLOTTE, N.C. ( QUEEN CITY NEWS) — An innocent bystander was shot, two people were arrested, and 18 citations were issued following a weekend of street takeovers, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.
Live stream: Police hold press conference on 400-car Charlotte street takeover
Mecklenburg Police Department held a press conference Wednesday regarding a chaotic 400-car street takeover in Charlotte last weekend.The briefing is expected to start at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12.
Innocent bystander shot during chaotic Charlotte street takeover, police say
CMPD made two arrests, issued 18 citations, seized five vehicles and recovered one stolen vehicle this past weekend.
Hundreds gather in Charlotte street takeover, terrifying neighbors
Numerous people in several Charlotte area neighborhoods said they were terrified when groups of people reportedly took over nearly a half dozen intersections last weekend. Investigators with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said at least 100 cars started street racing before the crowd began lighting off fireworks and gunshots were fired.
CMPD crime analyst accused of manipulating DNA testing processes
A crime lab analyst with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department will soon find out if they will face criminal charges.
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28-Year-Old Man With Multiple Warrants Fatally Shot in Officer-Involved Incident in Charlotte's University City Division
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police confirm Reggie Allen Knight, 28, was fatally shot by officers while being served warrants.
Alleged attack at North Carolina high school spars calls for hate crime investigation
According to the victim’s family, a football player at the school verbally assaulted the student with racial and religious slurs before physically attacking her, punching her multiple times ...
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Two CMPD officers injured, suspect dead in shooting in northeast Charlotte neighborhood
He declined to say where they were hit. “The suspect is currently deceased on the scene and at this point, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department will be leading this investigation due to ...
2 officers shot while serving warrant in northeast Charlotte; suspect dead
CHARLOTTE — Two Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department officers were shot serving a warrant late Friday afternoon in ...
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Family of Ardrey Kell student pushes for hate crime charges after girl is injured at school
The family of a Muslim female student at Ardrey Kell High School is pushing for hate crime charges to be filed against a male student, alleging the student violently beat her and used racial slurs.
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North Carolina police stamp out two illegal gambling rings
Police in North Carolina have managed to shut down two illegal gambling operations. The first links back to another case ...
Juvenile charged in death of woman found in crashed car
The kid was already in custody at a youth development center and will be served with the first-degree murder charge.
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Crime Stoppers: Police working to identify members of trio responsible for convenience store shoplifting, assault
Detectives from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are working to identify the people responsible for shoplifting ...