Queen City Overwatch Launched | Raleigh News

Raleigh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 10, 2026 · 1m

Charlotte’s streets are getting a serious safety overhaul as North Carolina State Highway Patrol, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police, and Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office launch “Queen City Overwatch” — a bold, coordinated crackdown on street takeovers, illegal racing, and reckless driving. With the District Attorney’s Office backing up enforcement, authorities are targeting not just the chaos but the crimes behind it: stolen cars, illegal guns, drugs, and open warrants. Last year’s 35 documented takeovers led to 112 arrests, 62 cars seized, and 61 guns confiscated — and this year’s operation is…