'More resources would absolutely help': CMPD chief on what's needed to enforce traffic violations
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department hopes a $50,000 grant from the state to enforce traffic laws will reduce the ...
CMPD chief says more resources are needed to enforce traffic laws
The department is set to get a $50,000 grant to enhance traffic enforcement in certain areas. Portrait of Gen. Mark Milley ...
Donald Trump inauguration: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officers to provide security
At least 100 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officers will provide crowd control and perimeter security at Donald Trump’s ...
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CMPD reported a slight drop in crime last year, but some categories rose
Crime in Charlotte is down overall, but violent crime is rising. Youth crime and shootings into occupied homes remain a ...
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Four members of multi-million dollar auto theft ring sentenced
Four members of a theft ring that stole more than 100 high-end vehicles worth millions of dollars from dealerships located across the United States were sentenced in federal ...
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Local News Roundup: Charlotte discusses safety, transit, and more; Duke's CEO steps down; Respiratory viruses impact hospitals' guidelines
CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings briefs City Council on police policy in the face of rising homicides, but gets some pushback on ...
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CMPD Report Provides Look at 2024 Crime Stats in Charlotte
CMPD released its end-of-year report Thursday, reporting a 3% drop in overall crime victimization as violent crime rose by 3% ...
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Winston-Salem experiences 33 homicides in 2024, a 31% decrease from the previous year
Among the county’s 39 homicides, the city had 33 killings in 2024. That represents a 31% decrease in the 48 homicides in 2023 ...
NC won’t cooperate with other states’ investigations into abortion providers, Stein orders
Gov. Josh Stein on Thursday ordered state agencies not to cooperate with investigations into medical professionals who ...
Charleston school officials propose big starting salary increase for entry-level teachers
Charleston County School District Superintendent Anita Huggins said the district anticipates raising entry-level teacher ...
CMPD Chief Jennings proposes adding roles to civilian response team
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings presented updates about the newly formed citizen accident response team.
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Council Quickies: SAFE Charlotte, Rail Trail Bridge and More
Charlotte City Council held its first business meeting of the year on Monday, with an action review update of CMPD’s SAFE ...