Jeff A. Chamer

5 days ago | yahoo.com | Jeff A. Chamer

One week ago, residents in a Dilworth neighborhood were suddenly awakened when a home exploded on their street. The Charlotte Fire Marshal said it was done intentionally, but an arrest hasn’t been announced. And the lot where the explosion occurred remains a pile of brick and rubble, taped off by law enforcement. Some neighbors living nearby said they have more questions than answers since the home at 1645 Lombardy Circle exploded on May 2. AdvertisementAdvertisementWho did this? And why?

1 week ago | charlotteobserver.com | Jeff A. Chamer

Four people were shot - one fatally and two critically - at a mini mart in Charlotte, officials said Monday. MEDIC said it transported three patients from 340 Archdale Drive in southwest Charlotte. A fourth person was dead at the scene. CMPD said it was investigating the case as a homicide. Further details were not available. Police work the scene of a shooting at Archdale Minimart & Laundry on Monday afternoon. Initial reports from officials said four people were shot, one fatally.

1 week ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Jeff A. Chamer

Four shot, one fatally, at mini mart in Charlotte, officials sayFour people were shot — one fatally and two critically — at a mini mart in Charlotte, officials said Monday. MEDIC said it transported three patients from 340 Archdale Drive in southwest Charlotte. A fourth person was dead at the scene. CMPD said it was investigating the case as a homicide. Further details were not available. Why is CMPD chief threatening to sue Charlotte over former councilman?

1 week ago | charlotteobserver.com | Jeff A. Chamer

Chief Johnny Jennings of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is considering suing the city, and the City Council is considering "settling" with him even though no lawsuit has been filed, Charlotte Observer news partner WSOC reported. In an exclusive story, WSOC's Joe Bruno reported on Friday that the Charlotte City Council went into closed session on April 28 to discuss the situation, and voted on whether to "settle" the potential lawsuit.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Jeff A. Chamer

Chief Johnny Jennings of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is considering suing the city, and the City Council is considering “settling” with him even though no lawsuit has been filed, Charlotte Observer news partner WSOC reported. In an exclusive story, WSOC’s Joe Bruno reported on Friday that the Charlotte City Council went into closed session on April 28 to discuss the situation, and voted on whether to “settle” the potential lawsuit.