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Man accused of impersonating an officer, making arrests - WCNC
"I feel cheated in a way because, first of all, the law is there to protect and serve," said a man who was arrested by Echols but did not want to be identified. “He said I ran a stop sign in the apartment complex.” While the state gave Echols the green ...
Police: University Club Apartments sees spike in crime - WCNC
The first guy had his gun pointed," said one of the two victims who did not want to be identified. "They had the gun to my head, and they had me pinned up against the wall while the guys ran though our house.” Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officers say ...
Police create strategy team to combat shoplifting - WCNC
I mean, it's their full time job,” said a CMPD undercover investigator who did not want to be identified. The Cannon Pharmacy is one of the largest locally-owned chains in town. Helen Moffat is well aware of the problems shoplifting can bring.
Gaston County 5th grader accused of bringing guns, knives to school - WCNC
Especially with all the cases we've had with other schools in the past, very disturbing," said a mother who did not want to be identified. Her son was given one of the knives by the 5th grader. "Shocked and all. I could not believe it was so close to ...
Man posing as deputy steals $340 from 73 year old woman - WCNC
She did not want to be identified but said she heard a knock on the door of her house last Friday afternoon. There was a man there claiming to be with the sheriff's office and he said he was looking for some robbery suspects and some stolen cash.
Obama could face election-year jam on gay marriage - WCNC
A person close to the Obama campaign said the president's re-election team is wary of the platform effort and prefers to let the president move on the issue at his own pace. People familiar with the campaign's thinking requested anonymity in order to ...
Police searching for man who broke into 2 east Charlotte homes - WCNC
I never expected this to happen because it seemed like a pretty good neighborhood," said a woman who did not want to be identified. One night last week she stepped outside for a smoke and left her 8-week-old newborn in the kitchen.
Driver charged after 2 children hit, killed by truck - WCNC
"It was only a matter of time before someone was injured or killed on this street," said one woman who did not want to be identified. Police charged the truck driver, Dirk Jerome Brown, with two counts of misdemeanor death by a motor vehicle.
Charlotte judge hands out unique ruling in custody battle - WCNC
The woman, who asked not to be identified, says her children's father is David Kennedy, and she's concerned about their safety because Kennedy was indicted by a federal grand jury in November for cocaine trafficking. “She is always going to continue to ...
Report: Man assaults 2 Dunkin' Donuts workers on S. Tryon - WCNC
The victims did not want to be identified when NewsChannel 36 spoke to them on Thursday. No customers were inside the Dunkin' Donuts in the 9000 block of South Tryon Street when the attacks happened. The victims said the suspect came into the store ...
Family disputes claims of police brutality - WCNC
Williams had been accused of shoplifting from the store on December 5th, but police have said she was taken into custody because she refused to give her name. After being placed in the back of an officer's car, the car's dashboard camera shows Williams ...
Bats disturbing one CMS high school - WCNC
I don't feel safe with my daughter back in that hall,” said one student's mother, who did not want to be identified. Principal Matt Hayes says when they closed the hole the first time around, some bats were trapped inside. “By closing the hole, ...
Sources: Chiquita moving headquarters to Charlotte - WCNC
by NewsChannel 36 Staff CHARLOTTE, NC -- Chiquita Banana is moving its corporate headquarters from Cincinnati to Charlotte, according to sources close to the situation. The Charlotte Chamber of Commerce has scheduled a press conference for 4 pm Gov. ...
Police investigate east Charlotte home invasion - WCNC
“I feel like I've been violated," said the victim, who did not want to be identified. The robbery occurred in his home off City View Drive near Independence Boulevard. He's lived here for three years. "You've paid money for the house, and you just kind ...
Woman fights off attacker at bus stop - WCNC
“You can't fight all the time, but I was like, 'You are not getting what I got," said the victim, who did not want to be identified. The woman not only stood her ground, she prevented the thief from taking anything. "I was doing everything. ...
Woman robbed at Arboretum ATM - WCNC
“He came out of nowhere, just slid up the side of my car," said the victim, who did not want to be identified. Her life changed in just a few seconds. "I feel very blessed to be here." She pulled up to use the Wachovia ATM around 8:45 pm She said she ...
Woman robbed at Arboretum ATM - WCNC
“He came out of nowhere, just slid up the side of my car," said the victim, who did not want to be identified. "I feel very blessed to be here," she added. She pulled up to use the Wachovia ATM around 8:45 pm She said she was careful. ...
Woman hit by light rail train - WCNC
“The lady, she was just walking, and I guess she wasn't paying attention,” said one witness who did not want to be identified. “I could see she had like a gash in her head and when something happens to the head, you know, that's not good. ...
Financial firm owner in jail after taking shot at innocent man - WCNC
The victim, who did not want to be identified, tells NewsChannel 36 that Bennett walked towards him "I could see the barrel everything, and he wasn't trying to conceal it at all," the victim, 23, said. He found himself on the business end of that ...
Police arrest burglar after neighbors make a citizens arrest - WCNC
“Cops, they do their job, but at the same time they can't be everywhere,” said one of the neighbors, a 27-year-old man who did not want to be identified. The burglary occurred Wednesday night at a home in the 2200 block of Century Oaks Lane. ...
Police look for person who fired gun into church - WCNC
It shot through the window," said a 79-year-old woman who did not want to be identified. She was in the church at the time, participating in the senior lunch program. "I heard a loud noise but I thought something fell in the fellowship hall. ...
Gaston County man accused of indecent liberities with 3 children - WCNC
said a neighbor, who did not want to be identified. Scarboro's is behind his house but in plain view from the street and other neighborhood homes. there is only a white picket fence surrounding it.The neighbor also said that Scarboro would also walk to ...
Family witnesses store clerk shooting - WCNC
“He asked me don't let him die,” said the witness who did not want to be identified. “He didn't want his kids to see him die. It about tore my heart out. My heart really goes out to the family." Patel's wife and three children were in the store at the ...
Second house fire ruled arson in Cornelius neighborhood - WCNC
"I want to know what's going on," said a neighbor, who did not want to be identified. The house destroyed Tuesday was empty and for sale. Neighbor Ruben Soule says he looked out the window and saw the fire burning on the bottom deck. ...
Mother, son shot in east Charlotte - WCNC
"There's a brother whose 16 who got shot in the upper stomach and in the leg, and the mother got shot in the lower stomach,” said a neighbor, who did not want to be identified. Police say the victims' injuries are not life-threatening. ...