Crime In Charlotte, NC

The Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department has asked CMPD and 92 other police agencies to provide assistance with security during the 2009 inauguration parade, inaugural balls, and associated events on January 20, 2009.

CMPD will be sending approximately 80 police officers from its Civil Emergency Unit (CEU) to Washington. The officers will leave Charlotte on January 18th and return on January 21st. The federal government will reimburse the salaries, overtime, and related expenses for these CMPD officers. In 2005, we responded to a similar request by sending 80 CEU officers.

A Memorandum of Understanding was negotiated between the federal government, the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police Department, and CMPD on November 1, 2008. Under that agreement, the CMPD officers will be deputized as federal marshals.

CMPD has trained and equipped over 300 of its officers as a force to deal with civil emergencies, domestic terrorism and other incidents where large scale disorder is a potential issue. CMPD is one of the few departments in the country to offer that extensive training to its officers. Participating in the inaugural events is an excellent opportunity for these officers to apply their training and gain more experience in dealing with large crowds and protestors. It also establishes a valuable partnership should our need for mutual aid arise in the future.

CMPD will make adjustments to its manpower deployment in order to minimize the impact on its staffing levels for the four days the officers are out of the city. That adjustment could result in redeployment of specialized resources or restriction of leave time.

The Metropolitan Police Department has based their request on the celebratory reactions across the country and the historic nature of this Presidential Inauguration. They anticipate the largest public turnout in America’s history.

CMPD Officers are investigating the first murder of 2009. Police say the shooting happened late Friday night along McGarry Trail.

Louis Navarre, 39, was shot and died after he tried to run to a neighbor's house for help. Police are looking for two men and a woman who ran from the scene. If you have any information, you're asked to call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.

A newborn baby boy was found abandoned early Wednesday morning in the bathroom of a McDonald’s restaurant, located in the Rivergate shopping center, off South Tryon Street.

Police say the shown suspect left the baby alone in the women’s restroom for a few minutes before someone called 911 and stated, “I'm at McDonald's at Rivergate. We found a newborn in the ladies room, and I think it's just freshly out,” she said. “It still has the umbilical cord, it's naked, and I was wondering if they could send an ambulance or somebody to pick the baby up because it's cold.”

There is no word on the identity of the child or his parents but witnesses reported seeing a man carrying the baby inside and then running away. The man who dropped the baby off is not thought to be related as he was African American and the abandoned baby is Caucasian. Other than initially being treated for hypothermia, the child is said to be in good health.

Anyone who saw the incident or has information is urged to call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.

On October 29th at approximately 5:35 pm, Mint Hill Police were dispatched to 5715 Wilgrove-Mint Hill Rd (Hickory Grove Baptist Church Ballpark) in reference to a suspicious vehicle.

Officers made contact with a black female, Kimberly Lynn Hendricks, who was in the company of a juvenile. After interviewing both Ms. Hendricks and the victim, Ms. Hendricks was charged with two counts of Indecent Liberties with a Minor.

Ms. Hendricks was employed by Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools at Crestdale Middle School. The victim of this incident was NOT a student at Crestdale Middle School. Ms. Hendricks was a custodian/guardian of the victim, but not a blood relative. Ms. Hendricks did not meet the victim while working in the school system.

The Charlotte FBI Safe Streets Task Forces needs help finding a man dressed up in a wig, suit and tie who forced customers to the ground during a bank robbery on Monday at the RBC Centura, located at 14925 John J Delaney Drive.

Investigators say the robber approached the counter, pointed a gun at the tellers and demanded they fill up two black bags he threw at them. While the tellers were putting the money in the bags, he ordered two customers to get on the ground. No one was hurt.

Bank tellers describe him as a light skinned black man about 130 pounds, 5’9” and about 26 years old. He had on a gray wig, fake beard, moustache and eyebrows. The robber was also dressed in a suit and tie. Investigators say he’s the same man who has hit more than half a dozen banks in the Charlotte area since 2004.

If you have seen this man or know anything about the robbery please contact the FBI Charlotte Field Office at 704-377-9200.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Homicide Detectives are currently investigating the shooting death of Angelo McKenzy Lee, 27.

At 7:46 a.m. on Thursday October 23, 2008, North Division patrol officers responded to a call for service in reference to a person shot at 1404 Peach Park Ln, which is off of Peachtree Rd. Upon arrival officers located the victim, Mr. Lee, inside the residence with at least one gunshot wound. He was pronounced deceased at the scene by Medic. The victim’s family has been notified.

According to an initial witness statement, the suspects were described as two black males who were seen leaving the scene in a shiny dark colored newer model Chevrolet, possibly an Impala. One black male was described as having short dreadlocks and wearing a light blue sweatshirt. There is unknown description on the second suspect.

North Division officers are currently canvassing the area and speaking with neighbors to gather additional information. Homicide detectives are currently interviewing witnesses and Crime Scene Search is processing the scene. Based on the current status of the investigation this incident does not appear to be random.

Anyone with information who wishes to speak directly to lead Homicide Detective M. Santiago can call 704-432-TIPS. In addition, Crime Stoppers can also be called at 704-334-1600.

Update: The victim in this incident has been identified as Thomas Sellers, 21. The suspect in this incident has been identified as Chanice Borum, 20. Ms. Borum was taken into custody without incident by S.W.A.T. shortly after 6 p.m. She is currently at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Headquarters building being questioned by Homicide Detectives.

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A 21-year old male was transported to Carolinas Medical Center with a stab wound to his chest. The injury appears to be life threatening at this time. The suspect in this stabbing is a female; she and the victim are known to each other. This is not a random act of violence.

The incident took place in the Shadowood Apartment Complex shortly after 5 p.m., on Wednesday, October 22, 2008. The assault took place in the parking lot area of one of the buildings of the complex. After the assault, the suspect ran into an apartment and refused to come out. She has since barricaded herself and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department S.W.A.T. Team is mobilizing.

Units in the vicinity of the apartment that the suspect ran into have been evacuated. The CMPD Homicide Unit has been notified and detectives are responding to the scene. The Charlotte Fire Department and Medic responded to the scene; Medic transported to victim to CMC.

Update: CMPD and FORT MILL POLICE have captured suspects they believe to be responsible for this recent burglary/crime spree. Curtis Belk, Tyree Belk, Jamar Belk, Darryl Manning and Joshua Squire.

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Auto Theft Unit and Robbery Unit have been working closely with Detectives from the York County Sheriff’s Office to link the robberies committed on Park Road in Charlotte on Monday, October 6, 2008, to the homicide committed in York County on Wednesday, October 8, 2008.

The chain of events are as follows:

• On October 8, 2008, the Anyday Payday Loans located on Carowinds Blvd. in York County, South Carolina was robbed; the store clerk was shot and killed during the robbery.
• On October 6, 2008, Queen City Pizza located at 2212 Park Road and the China Saute located at 2214 Park Road were simultaneously robbed with the owner of Queen City Pizza suffering a gunshot wound.
• The Zaxby’s Restaurant located at 7508 South Tryon Street was robbed at gunpoint on August 3, 2008. The manager was shot during the robbery. Those responsible also used a stolen mini-van stolen in the Steele Creek area which was recovered a short distance from the robbery. Based on the MOs, the Zaxby’s robbery may be related to the other three robberies.
• Due to the fact that these robberies are related, as well as due to the recent escalating level of violence, we want the community to increase its awareness, especially around businesses and shopping centers.
• The suspects use stolen minivans or midsized four-door sedans that can carry four to six adults. Typically, the minivan or sedan is stolen several minutes to a couple days before the robbery and is usually recovered within blocks of where the robbery occurred.
• Several of these vans were stolen in the Steele Creek Patrol Division in southwest Mecklenburg County. The minivans are usually stolen from a public parking lots or shopping centers.
• The suspects are described as black males who are covering their faces and wearing gloves.

Police are asking for the community’s help in identifying these suspects, and for any information that will help us identify these violent criminals. Please call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600, if you have any information regarding these cases.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Homicide Detectives are currently investigating the shooting death of Larry Antonio Gaither, 20.

At 2:30 a.m. on Saturday October 11, 2008, Hickory Grove Division patrol officers responded to a report of a person shot at 6701 Montezuma Trail in Charlotte . Upon arrival officers located the victim, Larry Antonio Gaither, inside the residence with at least one gunshot wound. He was transported to Carolinas Medical Center by Medic where he was pronounced deceased. The victim’s family has been notified.

Homicide detectives are currently interviewing witnesses; at this time there is limited suspect information. The suspect is currently described as a dark skinned black male in his 30’s, bald, 170-200 pounds with a beard, wearing a light colored button down shirt and blue jeans. He was seen leaving the scene in a dark colored vehicle. Based on the current status of the investigation this incident does not appear to be a random act of violence.

Anyone with information who wishes to speak directly to a homicide detective can call 704-432-TIPS or can call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.

Officer Mike Haney of the Providence Division was working a burglary suppression patrol in the Dilworth neighborhood Wednesday morning when he observed two suspicious persons on Springdale Avenue .

Officer Haney approached the two subjects and initiated a voluntary contact with them. The subjects gave Officer Haney permission to pat them down and the officer located numerous digital cameras and personal electronics in one of the subject’s pockets.

The two subjects were also carrying a backpack with an airport luggage tag on it. Officer Haney used the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s online reporting system, KBCOPS, to search for prior police reports involving the name on the tag.

Finding a prior report, Officer Haney made contact with the person whose name was on the tag and they confirmed that no one should be in possession of that backpack. Other officers responded to the victim’s home in the 600 block of Olmsted Park Place and found evidence of a burglary.

The two subjects were taken into custody and both have been charged with felony breaking and entering and larceny after breaking and entering.

Arrested were:
- Teiresias Deandrea Metts- Metts has been arrested 15 times in Mecklenburg County since 2003.
- Todd Eric Boderick- Boderick has been arrested 10 times in Mecklenburg County since 2003. Boderick is currently on probation.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s North Division officers have taken into custody the individual responsible for the sexual assault involving a 12 year old CMS student from earlier this morning at 3200 Dalecrest Dr. in North Charlotte.

At approximately 8:16 a.m. on Wednesday, October 8, 2008 officers responded to call for service in reference to an individual who had just been raped. According to the victim’s statement she advised that while waiting to catch a CATS bus at the Transit Center to take her to her CMS bus stop a man approached her and followed her onto the CATS bus.

The victim advised that she got off the CATS bus in the Tanglewood Community to catch her school bus and the suspect followed her off of the bus.

The CMS bus had already left the bus stop so in turn the victim began walking to a relative’s house that was nearby. Approximately one hundred feet from the bus stop the suspect grabbed her, forced her into a wooded area fifteen feet from the roadway, and sexually assaulted her. Several witnesses nearby heard the victim screaming for help and went to investigate. When the witnesses were running to the aid of the victim, the suspect began running away. At this time the witnesses jumped into a van, followed the suspect up the street, and caught him about three blocks away. The witnesses detained the suspect until officers arrived on scene.

Marcus Maurice Kennedy was arrested for the sexual assault and was charged with First Degree Rape and Kidnapping. Mr. Kennedy’s arrest history in Charlotte-Mecklenburg goes back to 1996 including twenty-one prior arrests, ten misdemeanor and two felony convictions. Some of his prior arrests include charges of assault, larceny, damage to property, trespassing, loitering, possession of stolen property, and carry a concealed weapon.

According to the Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s Office, Mr. Kennedy pled guilty to indecent liberties with a minor on September 2, 2002, pled guilty to failing to register as a sex offender in Mecklenburg County on November 6, 2006 and has a pending drug charge as of October 8, 2008.

Kennedy was transported to Police Headquarters and interviewed by Detectives from the Special Victims Division. He is currently being held in the Mecklenburg County Jail.

UPDATE: Homicide detectives presented this case to the District Attorneys Office for review. Upon review of all the information and evidence in this case, the district attorneys office has determined that the homeowner acted in self defense when he came home and walked into his own home and was confronted by Mr. Quinn. The homeowner was threatened and feared for his life when he shot Quinn. No charges will be filed against the homeowner.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Homicide Unit detectives are investigating the shooting death of Timothy Michael Quinn. The shooting occurred shortly after 3:30 p.m.

Freedom Division officers responded to a call for service regarding the shooting of a man who had broken into the home of the resident on Toddville Road. When officers arrived, they found Mr. Quinn still on scene, suffering from at least one gunshot wound.

The Charlotte Fire Department and MEDIC performed CPR and transported the victim to Carolinas Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased.

Evidence at the residence indicates that Mr. Quinn had broken into the home at 2032 Toddville Road. The homeowner returned home and noticed a strange vehicle in his driveway and also noted that his side door had been kicked in. The resident entered his home, confronted Mr. Quinn and gave him orders to get on the floor. Mr. Quinn did not comply and advanced towards the homeowner, who shot Mr. Quinn at least one time with a handgun.

The homeowner called 911 to report the incident. The homeowner voluntarily accompanied CMPD officers Police Headquarters for an interview. Crime Scene Investigations and Homicide Unit Detectives collected evidence.

Anyone with information about this incident can now call 704-432-TIPS and you will be able to speak to a Homicide Unit detective directly. Detective Osorio is the lead detective working this case. In addition, the public can still call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 with any information.

On Monday, October 6, 2008, Andre L. Corbett, 28, and Niles M. Belk, 34, both of Charlotte, North Carolina, were sentenced to 141 years and 99.5 years in federal prison, respectively, for committing several armed robberies throughout the local area from 2004 - 2007.

After a trial in December 2007, a federal jury convicted Corbett and Belk of conspiring to rob three Food Lion supermarkets and two Dollar General stores together. Additionally, the jury convicted Corbett for robbing a First Citizen’s Bank branch and a Sam’s Mart convenience store, for obstructing justice, threatening a federal law enforcement official, and sending a threatening letter through the U.S. mail.

According to information produced at trial, during the robberies Corbett and Belk covered themselves head-to-toe, preventing their victims from identifying them. Trial evidence showed that Salisbury Police Department Detectives Brian Cooper and Thomas Wilsey caught the armed defendants as they were trying to escape, with guns drawn, from the final robbery. Then according to testimony and evidence introduced at trial, U.S. Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives Special Agent Darren Solomon and other investigators connected the defendants to the earlier robberies.


Trial evidence showed, for example, that law enforcement recovered from Corbett’s cell phone photographs of the money from two robberies that he took within minutes after the crimes. Also, evidence revealed that Corbett wore the same shirt in the bank robbery that he had worn for his driver’s license photo one week earlier, and that Belk wore the same distinctive gloves in some of the robberies.

In announcing the sentences, Gretchen C.F. Shappert, the United States Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina, stated, “The defendants terrorized numerous victims during their armed crime spree. We thank the law enforcement officers who had the investigative skills to connect the crimes, and the victims who had the personal strength to come forward and do their civic duty by testifying. In the end, the defendants’ stiff penalties show that armed violent criminals will reap what they sow.”

The following agencies participated in the investigation of this case: the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives, City of Salisbury Police Department, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, City of Stallings Police Department, North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, and Union County Sheriff’s Office. The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Steven R. Kaufman and Kimlani M. Ford.

Wouldn't it be great if our state Judges would hand down sentences like this!

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Robbery Detectives are investigating the robbery of the China Sauté Restaurant and the Queen City Pizza Depot. The restaurants are situated next to each other at the 2200 block of Park Road in the Providence Division. The initial call for service came in at 9:44 p.m., on Monday, October 06, 2008.

Providence Division officers responded to the robbery calls in reference to multiple black male suspects robbing both stores at gunpoint. The suspects fled the area in a mini van that was stolen from the 8000 block of South Tryon on October 4, 2008. The mini van was recovered tonight, a short time after the robbery near Kirkwood and Magnolia. Crime Scene Search is processing the robbery scenes and the recovered stolen vehicle for evidence.

Joel Doliveck, co-owner of the Queen City Pizza Depot, was shot in the leg by one of the suspects during the course of the robbery. Mr. Doliveck was able to give a brief statement on scene before being transported to Carolinas Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries. He will be interviewed by a robbery detective once he is in stable condition and out of surgery. CMPD Robbery detectives responded to the scene and are currently interviewing the store owners of the China Sauté. No one was injured during the robbery from the China Sauté Restaurant. ADW Unit detectives responded to the scene as well to assist with questioning.

Anyone with information in this case is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.

On September 5, 2008, the suspect shown in the photos above entered the Circle K located at 4925 East Independence Blvd. He first asked for directions from the clerk. While the clerk was writing directions, the suspect produced a handgun and demanded money from the clerk inside the store. The clerk gave the suspect money. The suspect fled the scene towards Farmingdale Rd.

A ninth grade student at Myers Park High School brought a loaded gun to school Wednesday, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools officials said.

The school resource officer got a tip that the student had a gun on campus. When the officer searched 17-year-old Adrian McLeod, he found a loaded .38 revolver and confiscated it, CMS says.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police tell NewsChannel 36 that McLeod had three rounds in the gun and one round in his pocket. He is not being cooperative with police, they say.

No students or teachers were harmed or threatened, CMS says. McLeod has been charged with a felony for possessing a firearm on school grounds. Police are investigating, and McLeod will be disciplined based on the CMS Code of Student Conduct.

Deputy Police Chief Jerry Sennett announced that he will retire from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department on November 1, 2008.

Chief Sennett began his CMPD career on September 5, 1979 and has served in Patrol, Vice and Narcotics, Training, and Support Services during his tenure with the department. He is currently the Deputy Chief over CMPD’s Field Services Group South. Chief Sennett has been a strong proponent of community policing and has been instrumental in building partnerships between CMPD and a variety of community organizations.

In announcing his retirement, Chief Sennett stated, “It has been an honor for me to spend 29 years at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department and to be a part of the department’s evolution into one of the finest urban police departments in the country. I have had the privilege of working with talented and dedicated officers and value the relationships that we have built with the community. I felt that it was time to move on to the next chapter in my life and I look forward to using the experience I have gained to meet new challenges.”

Chief Rodney Monroe praised Chief Sennett’s service to CMPD: “Jerry Sennett has served this department and this community with distinction for 29 years. He has been a tremendous asset to me during my first few months in the department; he has helped me understand the department’s history, structure, and procedures and has been a valued advisor as we have worked through our recent reorganization. We will miss Jerry’s experience and guidance but I wish him well as he moves on to other opportunities.”

City Manager Curt Walton also praised Chief Sennett’s 29 years of service: “Jerry has been instrumental in many areas and, in particular, leading our Support Services and Field Services Groups. His leadership, contributions and accomplishments go far beyond this organization. His work with citizens, families, and victims of crime truly showed his commitment to and passion for law enforcement. The relationships he helped build with residents, neighborhoods, businesses and local officials are a testament to how well he served our organization.”

Chief Sennett’s successor will be announced at a later date.

UPDATES:
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Kyle Fleischmann, 24, (Shown R) is missing and his family is asking for anyone with information to come forward and help police find him.

Kyle was last seen early Friday morning in uptown, where he left Buckhead Saloon around 2:15 am. He hasn't been seen nor heard from since. Kyle's family and friends are concerned because it is unlike him to disappear.

Kyle Fleischmann is 6'0" and 180 pounds. He has green eyes and brown hair. He was last seen wearing jeans, a black T-shirt, and black dress shoes.

If you have any information or saw Kyle early Saturday morning, please call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or America's Most Wanted at 1-800-CRIME TV. $50,000 reward offered.

Early this morning, a Hispanic male was approached in the parking lot of the apartments at 1600 block of Eastcrest Dr. by a black male who robbed him. During the robbery, the victim was struck multiple times in the head with a handgun.

The suspect fled in a red pickup truck occupied by other individuals. The victim flagged down nearby patrol officers and the vehicle was stopped. The following individuals were charged:

Immanuel Adel Walker:
- Armed Robbery, conspiracy to commit armed robbery, and resisting arrest.
- Walker is on probation for the 2/13/2007 armed robbery of B’s coin laundry in Mint Hill after being given a plea to common law robbery.
Ronald Dewayne Deese:
- Armed robbery, carrying a concealed weapon, possession of a stolen firearm, and conspiracy to commit armed robbery.
Angelica Hope Peeler:
- Armed robbery and conspiracy to commit armed robbery
- Driving while license revoked.
Anthony Alexander Robinson:
- Armed robbery and conspiracy to commit armed robbery