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
Bystander shot, killed trying to break up argument in Philadelphia's Kensington section
Police say an innocent bystander was shot and killed in the Kensington section, while she tried to break up an argument that escalated into gunfire.
Woman, child dead after fire breaks out in Philadelphia rowhome; 2 others severely burned
The Philadelphia Fire Department is investigating a double fatal fire in the Summerdale section of the city.
Philadelphia police ID woman killed in arson fire; suspect facing murder charges
The blaze broke out in a tightly packed neighborhood of rowhomes in the 1800 block of East Russell Street around 4:30 a.m.
Wilmington man charged in deadly Delaware crash that killed mother, 10-year-old daughter
DeJuan Robinson is facing two counts of murder, as well as additional charges after police say he fled a traffic stop and ran a red light at a high rate of speed, crashing into two vehicles, including a family's minivan.
Mother, 10-year-old child killed by speeding driver fleeing traffic stop in Delaware
A woman and a child are dead, and six others are injured, after a speeding driver ran a red light, crashing into a family's minivan.
Incoming college freshman in Delaware loses nearly everything after car break-in at hotel
It was particularly painful for the student's single mother, who saved up the entire summer to make sure he had everything he needed.
Flyers frustrated trying to get home through Philadelphia airport amid weather delays
Frustrations are growing at Philadelphia International Airport after Sunday night's storms left travelers stuck.
25-year-old man gunned down at Philadelphia park
Neighbors tell Action News they heard as many five gunshots go off.
Man killed in Kelly Drive crash after driver makes illegal turn remembered as 'community servant'
Sources tell Action News the driver who caused the crash was working for a rideshare service at the time.
Souderton parents demand resignation of school board member after lewd comment about Kamala Harris
A meeting of the Souderton Area School Board was canceled after parents demanded the board address a member's lewd comment about Kamala Harris.