Crime
More technology issued by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has been reported missing. The district reported having approximately $1.5 million worth of iPads, Chromebooks, and mobile hot spots lost or stolen. Some were even taken to local pawn shops. Chromebooks account for the majority of the technology stolen. Interim Superintendent Hugh Hattabaugh responded to the reports stating that […]
While overall crime rates have remained relatively flat this year, one crime concern is still a priority for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police. Officers are encountering alarming numbers of children ages 12, 13, 14, and 15 who are in possession of guns. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools campuses have found at least 25 guns this school year alone. Officials are urging […]
With the current inflation of prices for daily items, scamming is at a high. These scams are mainly schemes to get victims to send money or give access to passwords or bank accounts. Romance Scam This scam usually occurs on dating apps or social media. An impersonator may form a relationship online and claim to […]
When parents send their children off to school, they do so in hopes that they will be safe throughout the day. Parents of students at West Charlotte High School are “disappointed” after hearing about another weapon being brought on campus. A student was found with a gun on Friday, Feb. 25. Principal Donevin Hoskins confirmed […]
We’ve all been there before. Someone cuts you off while driving and you want to make sure they know it. According to new crime statistics in the Charlotte area, refraining from interactions on the road is the safest bet. The death of a CATS bus driver has caused Charlotte officials to be concerned about increasing instances […]
There have been numerous bomb threats aimed at historically Black colleges and universities throughout the country. At least seven HBCUs, including Howard University, have issued lockdown warnings following the threats. As of now, Charlotte HBCU, Johnson C. Smith University, has not received any threats. JCSU professor, Terza Silva Lima-Neves, says that the Black community must be “vigilant” […]
Remember those free at-home test kits that you can order online? Well, there’s a new scam using fake ordering links to get personal information. The BBB warns that the scam has been posted on different social media sites and appears to be legit. The website shows the United States Postal Service logo, however, it asks […]
Although it may seem like there is frequently bad news around the Queen City, the good news is the city is becoming safer. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department found that overall crime is down by 5% compared to two years ago. Charlotte’s total arrests are down by 4%, violent crime arrests are down by 3%, and gun […]
With free COVID-19 testing becoming more difficult to find, some people are willing to try wherever it seems available. Liz Coyle, executive director of Georgia Watch, warns that those seeking free tests should be careful as scammers are using their vulnerability to steal their identities. Incidents of scamming were recently reported in Atlanta after two […]
For over a year, we have wondered who fired shots during a block party on Beatties Ford Road that injured several people. Well, authorities believe that they have found the gun that was used in that incident with the help of technology and it’s only a matter of time before they will have their suspect […]
A former Walmart employee was arrested after Concord police said they crashed a car into the front doors of a store Friday morning. Concord Police tweeted, the crash happened at the Walmart store on Thunder Road near Concord Mills Mall. Concord police said the driver was a former employee who had been fired within […]
In Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis is pushing a new law that would allow citizens to shoot rioters and looters. Many people oppose this new law stating that it could create a race war in this polarized climate we’re currently living in, while others feel that this law will give them the authority they need to […]