Train hits, kills man in southeast Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A 48-year-old man was killed Saturday morning after being struck by a train in southeast Charlotte, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. Officers responded shortly after 9:45 a.m. Saturday along Monroe Road. They arrived to find Daniel Kotrman unresponsive alongside the...
Multi-vehicle crash in south Charlotte injures four, causes I-485 backup
Four people were seriously injured in car crash involving multiple vehicles Friday evening on Interstate 485 in south Charlotte, MEDIC said. Nine people in six vehicles were involved in the crash, which occurred between Pineville Road and Park Road, MEDIC said. The crash occurred at 7:36 p.m., according to DriveNC ....
Two Suspects Arrested in Providence Division Homicide Case by Charlotte Police
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) confirmed the arrest of two individuals in connection with a homicide investigation in the Providence Division. After an investigation, detectives identified 33-year-old Rethanachantra Em and 32-year-old Borein Ngiem as suspects and obtained warrants for their...
Deputy thrown from squad car as it flips, hits pole, crashes in ditch, NC...
A deputy rushing to a call was thrown from his patrol car when it flipped and crashed in the dark, according to the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office. It happened around 10:45 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, in China Grove, as multiple deputies were helping China Grove police capture an armed suspect on foot. “Two of the...
Police recover $3,500 in stolen merchandise from SouthPark Mall
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department detectives arrested four people at SouthPark Mall for organized retail theft, recovering approximately $3,500 in stolen merchandise.
Early Morning Blaze Engulfs Charlotte Apartment Building, No Injuries Reported
Early this morning, a fire erupted in an apartment building located at the 5900 block of Farm Pond Lane in Charlotte. The Charlotte Fire Department was on scene at approximately 5 a.m. after a report of an apartment building ablaze. Upon arrival, firefighters faced "heavy fire conditions, with fire through the roof...
Plane crashes outside of Charlotte, N.C.
A plane believed to be carrying former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family crashed outside of Charlotte, North Carolina. The Cessna C550 crashed while landing at at the city-owned airport, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
One Person Dies in Waxhaw House Fire
One Dead After Devastating House Fire in Waxhaw I woke up this morning reading about a tragic incident in Waxhaw […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.
Charlotte map collector preserves North Carolina’s mapping history
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Since the Declaration of Independence was signed nearly 250 years ago, maps have played an important role in the development of our country, including here in North Carolina. But interestingly enough, some of the most important maps in North Carolina weren’t about roads or how to...
MEDIC locates missing 84-year-old Charlotte woman
Police announced that they were searching for a missing 84-year-old Charlotte woman on Saturday morning.
