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Events

National Night Out 2026

August 04, 2026

The next scheduled National Night Out is Tuesday, August 4th 2026.

National Night Out is designed to:
- Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness
- Generate support for crime prevention
- Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police community relations
- Send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

Click here to register for the event.

Community Meeting -- Oaklawn Park

August 03, 2026

Community meeting to discuss crime trends and neighborhood solutions.

Community Meeting -- Grier Heights

August 03, 2026

Grier Heights Community Meeting

Community Meeting -- Dilworth Community Association

August 05, 2026

Dilworth Community Meeting. Contact Officer HIll to confirm location.
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News

Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the Central Division

Published on August 02, 2026

Charlotte, N.C. – (Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation at the intersection of E. 5th Street and N. McDowell Street in the Central Division.

Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the North Division

Published on August 02, 2026

Charlotte, N.C. – (Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 3600 block of Bardot Drive in the North Division.

Fatal Crash Investigation in the Westover Division

Published on July 31, 2026

Charlotte, N.C. – (Friday, July 31, 2026) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s (CMPD) Major Crash Investigation Unit are investigating a fatal vehicle collision that occurred in the 1200 block of Remount Road in the Westover Division.
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