A state law that cracks down on street takeovers has helped the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department curb the dangerous trend that has plagued the streets. The new law criminalized the ...

One Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer was inside a cruiser and another was standing next to it while diverting traffic when a Honda Civic rear-ended the vehicle and the driver fled on foot.

Overall crime in Charlotte rose in 2024 as violent crime spiked, according to police. Police reported 7,413 offenses in 2024 compared to 7,215 in 2023, as well as 111 homicides compared to 89 the year ...