18-year-old arrested after high-speed chase begins at Union County high school. A three-year-old child abducted from Union Mill in Rutherford County has been found safe in Oakboro. #clt #cltnews #cmpd, Mecklenburg County Active Inmates April 29th, Healthy Headlines: Injury Tips For Student Athletes, Fans Welcome No. At his first court appearance Friday his $115,000 bond was bumped up to $800,000, according to WSOC. Then, at around 12:45 p.m., the vehicle was seen traveling near Park and Johnston roads. Her family says she was an innocent victim, struck by a stray bullet. Check out the Mecklenburg County mugshots from Tuesday, April 25th. Additionally, 28-year-old Christa Brooke Harding has been charged with possession of a stolen vehicle, according to the CMPD. Watch Live. Harding has felony arrest history from Texas and was new to the Charlotte area. Police say they arrested a Lenoir man after investigating several overdoses involving local high school students who all reported using similar vape pens prior to overdosing. In these situations, police are in a no-win situation. Charlotte, NC 28208 (704) 374-3500; Public Inspection File. Harding is seen blowing through a red light and t-boning another vehicle at the end of the crash, around 1:30 p.m. PUBLISHED 10:40 AM ET Dec. 27, 2022 CHARLOTTE, N.C. One person died after a police chase in west Charlotte Tuesday morning. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Departments helicopter initially began following a vehicle after a break-in was reported just before 11 a.m. is a weekly in-depth look at politics in Charlotte, North Carolina, South Carolina, and beyond with host Ben Thompson. Check out theGaston County mugshots from Sunday, April 16th. 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During the chase in July 2022, Harding allegedly stole multiple vehicles and crashed head-on into an innocent bystander in Charlotte's Ballantyne neighborhood. The CMPD pursuit policy prohibited us from chasing this suspect up until the point when the suspect carjacked the last vehicle, not knowing if an abduction had taken place. Waxhaw native Saldiveri becomes first player from his Union Co. school drafted into NFL, Police searching for driver in deadly hit-and-run in Salisbury, Gaston County man accused of shooting, injuring 3 extradited to NC, Deputies: 2 shot at large gathering in Boone, 4 Years Later: UNC Charlotte students recollect on solemn anniversary of campus shooting, Medic: 1 person killed in north Charlotte fire, PLAN AHEAD: Latest Weather Forecast Video. Detectives need your help identifying a suspect accused of stealing more than $18,000 of electronics from a Walmart in Gastonia. The driver continued on until about 1:30 p.m. when he ran through a stoplight and crashed into another car. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is now facing questions over why it took so long to stop Harding and why there were no emergency alerts sent to residents, but police Chief Johnny Jennings said officers didnt pursue at first because it wasnt a crime dangerous to life.. Statesville Police say they have three people in custody after a 19-year-oldwas shot and killed and another teen was injured. A Mecklenburg County Courthouse clerk has been arrested and charged with attempted robbery with a dangerous weapon. >> In the video below, watch the full CMPD news conference. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. >> CMPD released a sequence of events during the high-speed chase through Charlotte Wednesday. 2023 Cox Media Group. Police say they arrested a man after two people were seriously hurt during a shooting at Romare Bearden Park in Uptown Charlotte. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere. Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. After that, the suspect stole three additional vehicles and drove erratically through multiple parts of Charlotte and into Lancaster County, S.C. before returning to the Charlotte area. Officers are investigating the death of a teen after an attempted armed robbery in Concord. This flight map shows how much ground hes covered. Chase finally ended when the stolen SUV crashed into a pick-up truck on South Blvd & East Blvd in South End. Police say two men from Charlotte were arrested in Mooresville after officers responded to a suspicious activity call and found that the men were armed with several weapons. They crossed over into South Carolina but came back after a local sheriffs deputy tried to pull them over, the release said. A man has been arrested on five charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police arrested Tyler Harding after a wreck at East Boulevard and South Boulevard in the Dilworth neighborhood ended the pursuit Wednesday afternoon. Video footage has been released after a fire was set at a strip mall in Gastonia. They searched tracks on the light rail and . Fortunately this did not end with anything tragic.. BE THE FIRST TO KNOW: Sign up here for QC News Alerts and get breaking news sent straight to your inbox Several Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officers and a K-9 unit arrived at the scene on Howie Circle off Eastway Drive near The Plaza. Charlotte, NC 28208 (704) 374-3500; Public Inspection File. CHARLOTTE, NC Police in Charlotte, North Carolina have arrested a driver after a pursuit Wednesday morning. A substitute teacher has been arrested after deputies say he was found with alcohol and marijuana in his possession. CHARLOTTE, N.C. Two people were seriously injured when a police chase from outside Mecklenburg County ended in a crash on Albemarle Road Tuesday morning, Charlotte-Mecklenburg police. The CMPD pursuit policy prohibited us from chasing this suspect up until the point when the suspect carjacked the last vehicle, not knowing if an abduction had taken place. A search warrant led to the arrest of a Catawba County man after deputies seized drugs and a stolen vehicle from a home in Newton, according to a news release. Per policy, he said they do not pursue vehicles unless lives are in danger. Check out the Gaston County mugshots from April 20th. One person is dead and another is injured after a shooting in Steele Creek, according to CMPD. State police can use it, but Channel 9 learned they were never asked to get involved in Wednesdays chase. A three-year-old has been shot and killed on O'Hara Drive in southwest Charlotte, according to police. During the chase in July 2022, Harding allegedly stole multiple vehicles and crashed head-on into an innocent bystander in Charlotte's Ballantyne neighborhood. Suspect charged in fatal Rock Hill shooting captured in Charlotte, police say Updated April 20, 2023, 1:25 PM Crime & Courts Two arrested for mail theft ring that hit upscale neighborhoods in. The driver was driving erratically and swerving around other vehicles. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. He described the incident as a "no-win situation," and also said that police pursuit could have elevated the danger to the public. When she got out of her car to check on the other driver, the suspect stole her SUV and continued to flee. Police chase in stolen car ends with Charlotte K9 officers. All rights reserved. The thief then drove north, nearly hitting a pedestrian at one point when the stolen car drove on a sidewalk. The chase, which lasted over. Check out the Gaston County mugshots from Wednesday, April 26th. Shortly after the break-in, investigators spotted a stolen pickup truck speeding and swerving on Interstate 77 near Clanton Road in south Charlotte. Strong to severe storms forecast for parts of Charlotte region, NWS warns, Suspect in Charlotte police pursuit faces new charges and possible extradition, Sister of suspect in Charlotte police pursuit went into Walmart after trying to get in stolen car, Suspect in Charlotte police pursuit gets testy with judge; bond increases to $800,000, Im going to try to stop him: Driver rams alleged car thief during chase, Police pursuits can be dangerous for bystanders. Support my work with a digital subscription, Charlotte City Council member Braxton Winston announces bid for statewide office. Person found with traumatic injuries in Charlotte has died, homicide detectives say. A murder suspect turned himself in after being mistakenly released from the Mecklenburg County Detention Center. He also added that stop sticks were used multiple times in an attempt to end the chase. A police helicopter never lost sight of the suspect or stolen vehicles and none of the thefts was a car jacking but involved the thief hopping into vacant, running cars, Jennings added. The Lincoln County Sheriffs Office School Resource Officers continued active shooter training Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at Lincolnton Middle School. Police say they arrested a Gastonia man on several outstanding drug warrants. "global": { FCC Applications. A Texas man, Tyler Harding, led Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officers on a pursuit across the city and into parts of South Carolina on Thursday, July 7, 2022. The suspect will likely face multiple counts of auto theft and multiple counts of hit and run, according to Jennings. Officers with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department were called to a home on Teresa Lane near Thompson Avenue shortly after 6pm on Sunday, March 26th in reference to a domestic violence assault with a deadly weapon. A 26-year-old driver has been charged with multiple offenses after he was accused of stealing four cars and leading police in an hours-long pursuit across the Charlotte area Wednesday. A short time later, the truck went to a Walmart on South Tryon Street, where the driver jumped out and stole a gold-colored car in the parking lot. I will prioritize the health, safety and well-being of workers all across the state, Winston, who is Charlottes mayor pro tem, vowed. The car then headed north on South Boulevard, where it could be seen driving on a sidewalk, coming within feet of a person standing nearby. A man was seriously injured after a hit and run in north Charlotte. While this subject poses a danger to the public, a police pursuit could have escalated that danger. Police said the driver and passengers then jumped out of the car and ran. It was the fourth vehicle he stole Wednesday. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Officers say they didn't lose sight of the suspect thanks to aviation and coverage of the events. The chase, which lasted over two hours, came to an end in Charlotte's South End area after a crash near the intersection of East Boulevard and South Boulevard. He left a women in the pick-up truck behind. Chopper 9 then spotted a white-colored pickup truck, that police said was also stolen, speeding and swerving on Interstate 77 near Clanton Road in south Charlotte just before noon. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. All Rights Reserved. CHARLOTTE, N.C. A suspect at the center of a lengthy police pursuit that spanned across Charlotte Wednesday is facing charges, police say. Rock Hill Police are investigating a shooting that left a 19-year-0ld injured. Family members say the victim, 20-year-old Tyceria Alexander, was walking to a job interview when he was shot. The pursuit ended in a crash in Charlotte's South End, where the suspect surrendered to police. During the July chase, Harding allegedly stole multiple vehicles and crashed head-on into an innocent bystander in Ballantyne. Police: Officer shot at on busy Kannapolis highway before police chase By WSOCTV.com News Staff April 24, 2023 at 11:22 pm EDT By WSOCTV.com News Staff April 24, 2023 at 11:22 pm EDT But before the wild chase ended, a gray pickup truck takes the law into his own hands and rams the Infinity from behind. 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I see the guy just cut through and almost hit a couple of cars thats when I was like, You know what, Im going to try to stop him, the pickup truck driver told Action 9s Jason Stoogenke. WATCH: https://t.co/bNJQgYp3DF pic.twitter.com/9Ep4fz45wY. SUBSCRIBE:Apple Podcasts||Spotify||Stitcher||TuneIn||Google Podcasts. 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Hours-long high-speed chase through Charlotte ends in crash at busy intersection. Deputies say a school resource officer at Piedmont High School in Union County used her training to help safeguard a school and stop narcotics from being distributed in the community. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WTVD) -- Charlotte police officers chased a vehicle driving recklessly through North Carolina and South Carolina on Wednesday. He had prior charges of felony evading arrest in Texas, WSOC reported. Charlotte police chased a vehicle driving recklessly through North Carolina and South Carolina Wednesday. The owner of one of the stolen vehicles spoke to media outlets, and said she was worried about the danger to the public and the lives put at risk. Related: Hours-long high-speed chase in south Charlotte ends in crash, driver in custody. "Think before you do something foolish like that because it's gonna change his life," she said. @SpecNews1CLT pic.twitter.com/PU4DidhC9Z. and is owned by WCNC Charlotte's parent company TEGNA. The driver refused to stop and led police on a chase. Check out theYork County mugshots from the week of Sunday, April 16th. Police are on the scene of a homicide investigation. Send us your photos! A recent high-speed chase in Charlotte, North Carolina, highlighted the problem of casualties in hot pursuits in the state. Police say a teen was shot in the leg after someone opened fired on a home in northwest Charlotte overnight. @wsoctv pic.twitter.com/Y634w00KwE. A woman was taken into custody after a police chase in east Charlotte on Aug. 25, 2022. Police say Harding has a felony arrest history from Texas and was new to the Charlotte area. Authorities said a Jeep was stolen. Harding has been charged with four counts of vehicle theft, two counts of felony hit and run, possession of a stolen motor vehicle, felony fleeing to elude arrest, burglary, and numerous . According to WSOC, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's helicopter began following a vehicle after a reported home break-in just before 11 a.m., authorities said. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police released new body cam video from an officer-involved shooting that happened back in September. Our Spectrum News app is the most convenient way to get the stories that matter to you. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) Police have identified the man accused of being at the center of Wednesdays hours-long pursuit through Charlotte. A woman is behind bars and charged with sex offenses involving a minor. Locked On is the leading podcast network forlocal sportsand is owned by WCNC Charlotte's parent company TEGNA.Listen to Locked On here. They tried to do a traffic stop but said the driver kept going. By Bob D'Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk. PUBLISHED 2:41 PM ET Jul. Police say the suspect then stole 3 additional vehicles. READ MORE: What rules do CMPD officers follow during chases? Police identify suspects in hours-long high-speed chase in Charlotte. Check out the Gaston County mugshots from Saturday, April 22nd. CMPD follows car in south Charlotte Chopper 9 Skyzoom was overhead as police follow a car in south Charlotte. "This is absolutely appalling that someone would have this much disregard for the general public," Jennings said. #clt #cltnews #cmpd. At one point during the chase, a civilian driver attempted to ram into the back of the suspect, but his truck became disabled. CHARLOTTE, N.C. A suspect at the center of a lengthy police pursuit that spanned across Charlotte Wednesday is facing charges, police say. I know there will be questions about the length of time, Jennings said. All ofWCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. North Carolinas elected auditor has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor for leaving the scene of a December crash in which she drove her state-owned vehicle into a parked car. We were not in this area where we could pursue, based on our policy, until the last time he stole that last vehicle, he told the Observer moments after the suspects arrest. Elizabeth Townsend According to authorities, the high-speed chase started at the. Troopers say they are investigating a hit-and-run collision resulting in the death of a pedestrian on Thursday, April 13th. A 16-year-old was arrested Wednesday morning in connection to a double homicide in North Charlotte over the weekend. var field59 = field59 || {}; Check out the Gaston County mugshots from Tuesday, April 11th. CHARLOTTE Chopper 9 Skyzoom followed a two-hour high-speed police chase Wednesday, where a man drove recklessly through the Carolinas, hitting two other drivers. Meet the WBTV News Team! CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WTVD) -- Charlotte police officers chased a vehicle driving recklessly through North Carolina and South Carolina on Wednesday. The suspect then got out of the car with his hands raised in surrender. The last vehicle, a black SUV, was stolen after the suspect crashed into another car at the intersection of South and East boulevards. Police in the Charlotte, North Carolina area are in pursuit of a stolen vehicle. CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Charlotte police officers chased a vehicle driving recklessly through North Carolina and South Carolina on Wednesday. The second suspect and passenger identified in yesterdays incident is Christa Brooke Harding (DOB 03/10/1994). A 61-year-old victim has died as a result of his injuries from the March 27th shooting. The driver crashed one vehicle and jumped into another as a woman got out to check on the people inside the other car. Check out theGaston County mugshots from Monday, April 17th. The police chief says officers followed the pursuit policy precisely.. Gaston County Police say Robert Singletary turned himself into police in Tampa, Florida, for his involvement in a shooting that left two people seriously injured. It was only then that police decided to engage because they thought someone may have been in the vehicle in a hostage situation, the chief later said. Tyler Harding is facing numerous felony charges in connection with the incident, including four counts of vehicle theft, three felony counts of larceny of a motor vehicle and two counts of felony hit-and-run. Flashpointis a weekly in-depth look at politics in Charlotte, North Carolina, South Carolina, and beyond with host Ben Thompson. CHARLOTTE, N.C. 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The man drove around the city at high rates of speed, sometimes on the wrong side of the road, on sidewalks, and through shopping center parking lots. High speed pursuit across #CLT ends after 2 hours. LIVE UPDATES --> https://t.co/S9Be7Rp4Il pic.twitter.com/NIj2OdKHHY. The CMPD pursuit policy prohibited us from chasing the suspect up until the point when the suspect carjacked the last vehicle, not knowing if an abduction had taken place," Jennings said in a statement. UNION COUNTY, N.C. A suspect is in custody after police say they pursued a stolen vehicle through multiple counties. Police are investigating a homicide in southeast Charlotte. Detectives from the Gastonia Police Department have charged 34-year-old Nicholas Alexander Helms of Lowell, North Carolina, and 45-year-old Danny Carlton Gosnell of Gastonia with multiple counts of theft and breaking and entering related to multiple thefts from storage units in Gastonia. The truck went to an area Walmart. Deputies say they arrested a registered sex offender with outstanding charges after he fled on foot during a traffic stop. Back in Charlotte, they went into a Walmart parking lot and switched vehicles again, cops and video show.