This page covers criminal activity, law enforcement, the justice system and public safety in Charlotte. Reporting follows investigations, court proceedings and policy changes that impact community security.
Thieves stripped AT&T copper wire from a northwest Charlotte utility pole, leaving Paw Creek homes offline while police arrested four men.
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A Mecklenburg County courtroom will decide if prosecutors pursue capital punishment for the stabbing of a refugee.
The family of the late Mary Collins has formed Mary's Voice to seek accountability for crime victims in Charlotte.
A 67-year-old man faces felony charges after attempting to rob two Charlotte bank branches on Tuesday.
A pedestrian was hospitalized with serious injuries after being hit by a train on Wednesday.
Seven suspects face murder charges following a deadly retaliatory shooting that left a four-year-old child dead.
This section follows investigations, arrests, police department policy updates, and court outcomes. Coverage extends across the city and the communities around it, wherever a public safety issue develops. Trends in incident reporting often correlate with shifts in staffing levels and department resources across the municipality. Increased attention to policy transparency remains a significant factor in how the justice system is monitored.
