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Sexual Assault Suspect Arrested and Charged in 33-year-old Cold Case

Published on April 23, 2026

Charlotte, N.C. – (Thursday, April 23, 2026) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s (CMPD) Cold Case Unit, with assistance from CMPD’s Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT), have arrested and charged a suspect, Willie James Little, 57, in a 33 year old sexual assault cold case.

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Fatal Crash Investigation in the University City Division

Published on April 23, 2026

Charlotte, N.C. – (Thursday, April 23, 2026) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s (CMPD) Major Crash Investigation Unit are investigating a fatal collision that occurred in the University City Division.

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Update: Public's Assistance Requested in Missing Person Investigation

Published on April 21, 2026

Charlotte, N.C. – (Tuesday, April 21st, 2026) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Missing Person Unit are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 78-year-old James Garrett.

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Fatal Crash Investigation in the North Tryon Division

Published on April 19, 2026

Charlotte, N.C. – (Sunday, April 19, 2026) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s (CMPD) Major Crash Investigation Unit are investigating a crash involving a Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Lynx train and pedestrian in the North Tryon Division.

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Homicide Investigation in the Metro Division

Published on April 19, 2026

Charlotte, N.C. – (Sunday, April 19, 2026) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s (CMPD) Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 2300 block of Dundeen Street in the Metro Division.

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CMPD Reports First‑Quarter Crime Reductions Driven by Partnerships

Published on April 16, 2026

Charlotte, N.C. (Thursday, April 16, 2026) – The Charlotte‑Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) released its first quarter public safety update today, reporting significant reductions in violent crime and highlighting partnership‑driven, proactive strategies that continue to strengthen community trust.

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Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the Steele Creek Division

Published on April 15, 2026

Charlotte, N.C. – (Wednesday, April 15, 2026) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s (CMPD) Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 7200 block of Forest Point Blvd. in the Steele Creek Division.

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Fatal Crash Investigation in the Independence Division

Published on April 15, 2026

Charlotte, N.C. – (Wednesday, April 15, 2026) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s (CMPD) Major Crash Investigation Unit are investigating a fatal collision that occurred in the Independence Division.

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Armed Felon Who Fired Into A Charlotte Apartment Sentenced To Prison

Published on April 10, 2026

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A convicted felon who fired a gun into an occupied apartment was sentenced today for illegally possessing a firearm, announced Russ Ferguson, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.

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Case Update: Homicide Investigation in University City Division

Published on April 09, 2026

Charlotte, N.C. – (Thursday, April 9, 2026) - Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are conducting an assault with a deadly weapon investigation in the 100 block of East McCullough Dr. in the University City Division.

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Sexual Assault Suspect Arrested and Charged in 33-year-old Cold Case

Fatal Crash Investigation in the University City Division

Update: Public's Assistance Requested in Missing Person Investigation

Fatal Crash Investigation in the North Tryon Division

Homicide Investigation in the Metro Division

CMPD Reports First‑Quarter Crime Reductions Driven by Partnerships

Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the Steele Creek Division

Fatal Crash Investigation in the Independence Division

Armed Felon Who Fired Into A Charlotte Apartment Sentenced To Prison

Case Update: Homicide Investigation in University City Division

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