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CMPD Ensures a Safe and Successful July 4th Celebration in Uptown Char

Published on July 05, 2026

Charlotte, N.C. – (Sunday, July 5, 2026) – The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) successfully executed a comprehensive, strategic operations plan to ensure the safety of thousands of visitors in Uptown Charlotte during Saturday’s America 250 celebration. The holiday festivities, which featured live entertainment, a drone show, and a fireworks display, concluded with no major incidents

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Fatal Crash Investigation in the Central Division

Published on July 03, 2026

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s (CMPD) Major Crash Investigation Unit are investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash in the Central Division.

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Fatal Crash Investigation in the North Division

Published on July 03, 2026

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s (CMPD) Major Crash Investigation Unit are investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash in the North Division.

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Public's Assistance Requested in Missing Person Investigation

Published on July 03, 2026

Charlotte, N.C. – (Wednesday, June 17, 2026) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s (CMPD) Missing Persons Unit are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 74-year-old Samuel Huggins.

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Update: Public's Assistance Requested For Found Child

Published on July 02, 2026

Charlotte, N.C. – (Thursday, July 2, 2026) – The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a found child.

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Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the Freedom Division

Published on June 30, 2026

Charlotte, N.C. – (Tuesday, June 30, 2026) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s (CMPD) Freedom Division are conducting an Assault with a Deadly Weapon With Intent to Kill or Inflict Serious Injury investigation in the 900 block of Wabash Avenue in the Freedom Division.

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Three Arrested in Nine-Year-Old Homicide Cold Case

Published on June 23, 2026

Charlotte, N.C. – (Tuesday, June 23, 2026) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s (CMPD) Cold Case Unit have identified three suspects in connection to a 2017 homicide case.

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Fatal Crash Investigation in the North Division

Published on June 22, 2026

Charlotte, N.C. – (Monday, June 22, 2026) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s (CMPD) Major Crash Investigation Unit are investigating a fatal collision that occurred in the North Division.

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CMPD Continues Proactive Citywide Safety Efforts

Published on June 22, 2026

Charlotte, N.C. – (Monday, June 22, 2026) – The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) delivered another strong weekend of proactive enforcement, community protection and coordinated crime reduction efforts through two major initiatives: Queen City Safe and Center City Weekend High Visibility Enforcement.

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Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation in the Metro Division

Published on June 20, 2026

Charlotte, N.C. – (Saturday, June 20, 2026) – On Saturday, June 20, 2026, shortly before 5 p.m., CMPD Dispatch received a Shooting Into an Occupied Vehicle call for service from a victim in the 2300 block of North Tryon Street. Shortly after that call, an off‑duty officer assigned to the CATS light rail was flagged down by this same victim.

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CMPD Ensures a Safe and Successful July 4th Celebration in Uptown Char

Fatal Crash Investigation in the Central Division

Fatal Crash Investigation in the North Division

Public's Assistance Requested in Missing Person Investigation

Update: Public's Assistance Requested For Found Child

Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the Freedom Division

Three Arrested in Nine-Year-Old Homicide Cold Case

Fatal Crash Investigation in the North Division

CMPD Continues Proactive Citywide Safety Efforts

Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation in the Metro Division

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