Jason Stoogenke
Jason joined Channel 9 Eyewitness News as a General Assignment Reporter in September 2006. Jason's reports focus on Charlotte-Mecklenburg civic and government issues as well as the impact these have on the community.
He’s no stranger to North Carolina. He reported for three years with WRAL-TV in Raleigh. He has covered events in Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, and Pinehurst, following everything from putts to paratroopers! Before that, he reported news at WRCB-TV in Chattanooga and WDNN-TV in Dalton, Georgia. He also obtained a law degree from the University of Maryland and even draws his own courtroom sketches when cameras aren’t allowed.
He currently lives in Charlotte with his wife and daughter, the only two people who laugh at his jokes. He enjoys soccer, art, and movies… lots of movies!
Latest from Jason Stoogenke
Former CMPD officer convicted of sex assaults released from prison
The former Charlotte-Mecklenburg officer who sexually assaulted several women was released from prison Friday. Marcus Jackson stepped out of prison shortly before noon. Jackson sexually assaulted six women while he was on duty and in uniform. He pleaded guilty in 2010, got credit for the nearly 21 months he spent ...
Third former employee suing Mecklenburg sheriff
Another former Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office employee is suing the sheriff. According to his lawsuit, Justin Lloyd joined the sheriff's office in 2000, had "good performance evaluations," and even uncovered a major case. He said he found out former Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department officer Marcus Jackson was sexually assaulting women while ...
Former CRVA chief arrested on DWI, hit-and-run charges
Charlotte's embattled former tourism chief is charged with drunken driving. Troopers arrested Tim Newman Tuesday night along Interstate 77 near LaSalle Street. They said he hit a vehicle and kept going and that when they approached Newman, he had a "strong odor of alcohol" and "very slurred speech." They also ...
Deliberations head into fourth day in Edwards trial
Deliberations will stretch into a fourth day in John Edwards’ trial and there is no telling if jurors are any closer to deciding whether he used campaign money to hide his mistress. In all, jurors have deliberated on a verdict for nearly 20 hours. Edwards and his daughter, Cate, have ...
Jury at Edwards trial ends 2nd day of deliberation
The John Edwards trial will head into a third day of deliberations on Tuesday. So far, jurors have spent more than 10 hours deliberating over two days in a windowless room in the federal court building in Greensboro. It’s possible Tuesday will be another long day for the group of ...
City Council hoping to play on DNC video to attract more businesses
The Charlotte City Council hopes to bring in more companies with more jobs and they want to use the spotlight being shined on the city by the Democratic National Convention. Karen Lawrence thought her business would play some role in the DNC, but she never expected the role she landed. ...
9 Investigates: Watchdogs worried about comfort of state employees using BofA cards to spend taxpayer money
Some watchdogs and even more government insiders worry the Carolinas may be too cozy with Bank of America. Both states’ employees use BofA purchasing cards to buy things with tax dollars. Now, South Carolina tax refund checks come in the form of BofA-branded cards, unless the taxpayer specifically asks for ...
Ad attacking Romney’s business record has local ties
President Obama is running a new ad attacking Mitt Romney's business record. The ad is about GST Steel in Kansas City in the '90s. In 1993, Romney and his partners at Bain Capital took control of the company. Bain combined GST with Georgetown Steel in South Carolina, renamed the corporation ...
County manager’s budget features lowest tax rate in 8 years
Mecklenburg County taxpayers will experience the lowest county tax rate since 2004 if the Board of County Commissioners adopts Harry Hones’ recommended 2013 budget. Under Jones’ plan, the tax rate would drop by nearly 2.5 cents for every $100 of valued property. That means county residents with a home valued ...
Amendment One raises debate about businesses choosing N.C.
People from across the state are finding venues to voice their concerns about what Amendment One could mean for North Carolina's future. Many peoplesaid they feel North Carolina's decision to ban same-sex marriage is going to hurt the state's progressive image and that businesses are going to think twice about ...
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