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Events

Specialized Event -- Asian Festival

May 16, 2026

Special event for CMPD / Special Olympics, selling t-shirts for the event

Community Meeting -- Lamplighter Village

May 17, 2026

This is a community meeting for the Lamplighter Village Neighborhood, where of the assigned community coordinator will discuss crime stats with the residents of the community. This is a reoccurring event that occurs the second Tuesday of every month.

Community Meeting -- Shannon Park Community

May 18, 2026

Community meeting to discuss crime trends and safety measures.

Community Meeting -- Eleanor Heights

May 19, 2026

Community meeting to discuss crime trends and safety measures.
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News

Case Update: Fatal Crash Investigation in the Steele Creek Division

Published on May 14, 2026

Charlotte, N.C. – (Thursday, May 14, 2026) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s (CMPD) Major Crash Investigation Unit are investigating a fatal vehicle crash in the Steele Creek Division.

Homicide Investigation in the Hickory Grove Division

Published on May 14, 2026

Charlotte, N.C. – (Thursday, May 14, 2026) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s (CMPD) Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation originating in the 3000 block of North Sharon Amity Road in the Hickory Grove Division.

Fatal Crash Investigation in the Providence Division

Published on May 12, 2026

Charlotte, N.C. – (Tuesday, May 12, 2026) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s (CMPD) Major Crash Investigation Unit are investigating a fatal vehicle crash in the Providence Division.
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