Charles Watson
Prior to joining the Action News team, Charles was an Atlanta-based news correspondent for a national outlet. Charles was responsible for monitoring and responding to news, not only in Georgia, but in seven other states across the southeast. As a correspondent, he was on the ground reporting on multiple national stories, including the deadly condo collapse in Surfside, Fla., the beating death of Tyre Nichols at the hands of Memphis police, the search for Gabby Petito, the murder trial and guilty verdict of disgraced South Carolina lawyer, Alex Murdaugh, the funeral of Lisa Marie Presley, and countless tornadoes and hurricanes.
Before calling Atlanta home, Charles was stationed in Jackson, Miss. where he worked as a Multimedia Reporter. There, Charles enterprised stories and produced reports for online publications and local news stations across the country. He also covered 2020 Presidential candidates as they tried to win over voters. Charles has also worked as a reporter covering news in the New York/New Jersey region. He got his start on the Delmarva Peninsula at a local news station in Lewes, Del.
Born and raised in South Philadelphia, Charles is a former student of Meredith Elementary School in Queen Village, a proud member of Central High School's 269th graduating class, and an alumnus of Temple University where he earned a bachelor's degree in journalism.
When he's not reporting news, Charles enjoys spending time with family and friends. He also enjoys exploring hidden gems in the city with his wife and trying new restaurants. Rooting for the Eagles, Sixers, Phillies, Flyers and Union keep him pretty busy as well.
Charles's Stories
Man arrested after off-duty Philadelphia officer robbed of gun; several others sought in connection
Police are looking to identify several people they want to interview in connection to a robbery of an off-duty Philadelphia police officer.
2 pedestrians struck by car after helping crash victim in Delaware
Action News obtained surveillance video that appears to show two people helping another person following a collision.
Nearly 100,000 people pack Wildwood beach for Donald Trump rally
This event marked Donald Trump's first campaign event in Wildwood since he ran for re-election in 2020.
Protesters march in University City after police dismantle Penn's encampment
Pro-Palestinian protesters marched near the University of Pennsylvania Friday night hours after police dismantled a two-week encampment at the Ivy League campus in Philadelphia.
Police across 2 Pa. counties search for 'Birthday Bag Bandits' who targeted CVS stores
Police said the men fled from the locations in a four-door, dark-colored sedan.
Security during Passover heightened amid rise in antisemtic incidents, warning from FBI
The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia says it had to increase security after a rash of incidents, including a bomb threat against chapters in Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Pittsburgh and Lehigh Valley earlier this month.
'She saved my son': Taco Bell manager in Bucks Co. springs into action when baby stops breathing
Natasha Long said it was as if a guardian angel had appeared out of nowhere to help her baby start breathing again.
Possibly impaired driver shot after hitting parked vehicle in Strawberry Mansion, police say
Philadelphia police say a man was shot after crashing his car into parked vehicles in the city's Strawberry Mansion section.
New surveillance video shows moments leading up to deadly gun battle at Fairmount gas station
Police say a security guard, who was working at the gas station, exchanged gunfire with a 39-year-old man.
PA Turnpike warns E-ZPass users of texting scam looking for financial information
Customers who receive an unsolicited text, email, or similar message suggesting it is from E-ZPass or another toll agency should not click on the link provided.