CMPD officers’ racist texts draw federal scrutiny as Charlotte reports crime drop

A local news story from North Carolina, reported by WCNC Charlotte.

Local News · North Carolina · October 15, 2026

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U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson says investigators will examine whether officers acted on biased messages. CMPD reports overall crime down 17%, but homicides increased.

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