Thursday, May 31, 2007

Recent Arrests in Charlotte, NC


* ASSAULT WITH DEADLY WEAPON--SERIOUS INJURY - CUTTING









Name : BELK, DAVONN JEROME

* ASSAULT WITH DEADLY WEAPON--INTENT TO KILL - GUN
* POSSESSION OF FIREARM BY FELON
* DISCHARGING FIREARM INTO OCCUPIED PROPERTY









* STAT RAPE/SEX OFFN DEF >=6YR









Name : VAUGHNS, CHARLES
Alias: VAUGHN, CHARLES LEE
* LARCENY (MISDEMEANOR) - $200 & UP
* ROBBERY WITH DANGEROUS WEAPON--INDIVIDUAL
* CONSP ROBBERY DANGEROUS WEAPON







Name : BARBER, JEREMY SANCHAIZ

* DISCHARGING FIREARM INTO OCCUPIED PROPERTY
* ASSAULT DEADLY WEAPON/INTENT KILL/SERIOUS INJ.-GUN
* POSSESSION OF FIREARM BY FELON








* ASSAULT WITH DEADLY WEAPON--SERIOUS INJURY - CUTTING

Wednesday, May 30, 2007

SunTrust Bank Robber Hits Again

UPDATE: Suspect Captured

Around 11:00 this morning, an unknown white male subject entered the Suntrust Bank located at 8121 Mallard Creek Church Road. The subject was armed with a semi-automatic pistol that he displayed as he entered the bank.

This individual is believed to be responsible for robbing the same bank on May 15, 2007, and the Suntrust Bank located at 9617 Holly Point Drive, Huntersville, North Carolina, on April 25, 2007.

Anyone with information regarding the robbery or the suspect, please contact the FBI at 704-377-9200 or CrimeStoppers at 704-334-1600.

Woman Murdered by Estranged Husband

On Monday evening, Diane Locklear Hunt, 49, was found murdered in her home on Oakdale Road. Her estranged husband, Bobby Hunt, 49, is charged with her murder.

The couple is said to have a history of domestic violence problems. In February, Bobby Hunt was arrested for violating a domestic protection order requested by Diane Hunt.

CMPD's Domestic Violence Unit has a lot of information about domestic violence and resources for victims on their site.

Monday, May 28, 2007

Two Year Old is Victim of Child Abuse

On Sunday evening, police were called to an apartment on Dunlavin Way, where they found a two-year old girl severely injured. Police have not said who abused the girl, however, WBTV is reporting it was a parent.

The toddler was transported to CMC with life threatening injuries. As of today, police are still investigating and no arrests have been made.

Man Stabbed to Death on Marlowe Ave

UPDATE: 9-5-07: Police arrested Corey Eugene Moore and charged him with murdering Lavar Little.

Late Sunday night, CMPD Officers responded to 2330 Marlowe Avenue in reference to an individual stabbed. Police found 30-year old Lavar Little lying on the sidewalk next to the roadway. He was transported to CMC but died a short time later.

Police say Little was robbed and stabbed by a black male with a medium build. At the time of the attack, the suspect was wearing a white T-shirt, tan pants and a tan fisherman's hat. The suspect fled the scene on foot towards Berryhill Rd.

Anyone with information is requested to contact Charlotte-Mecklenburg Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.

Weekend Crime Summary

Click on the following links below to view some of the crimes that occurred over the weekend in Charlotte. - Charlotte Crime Blotter Information -

Friday, May 25th
Saturday, May 26th
Sunday, May 27th

Sunday, May 27, 2007

Unregistered Sex Offender Jailed

Last week, an anonymous person posted a message on the CinC message board about his sex offender neighbor named James William Kelly. Kelly had an outstanding warrant because he hadn’t checked in with the Sheriff’s Department in over a year. He posted the message because he was frustrated…he said he called Crime Stoppers, the Sheriff’s Office and 911 to report Kelly’s whereabouts but nothing happened.

According to North Carolina DOC records, James “Jamey” Kelly was convicted in 1995 for taking indecent liberties with a child, second degree rape and second degree sex offense against a child. A Judge agreed to a plea bargain and he went to jail for one year and seven months before he was paroled. In 1999, Kelly violated his parole for failing to register as a sex offender and he was sent back to jail for five years and nine months.

The anonymous writer mentioned in his message that Kelly lived at the same address for a couple of years. The sex offender registry reported Kelly’s residence was verified in April of 2006 and anonymous claimed he still lived there. However, Kelly’s current address is listed as ‘unknown’ in the registry. If someone in Kelly’s neighborhood searched for sex offenders in their area, Kelly would not appear in the list. I believe the sex offender registry is a wonderful tool but if the information is outdated and inaccurate, it defeats the purpose entirely!

For some reason, this situation really bothered me and I was determined to find the truth. I verified with CMPD the warrant for Kelly was active. I went uptown to the Sheriff’s Office to obtain his last known address. The woman I spoke with told me the Sheriff’s Office made several attempts to locate Kelly at the address she provided to me. She said they had a signed statement from someone verifying Kelly was no longer living at the address so they issued the warrant for his arrest.

I was not convinced. The authorities dropped the ball at least three times with this guy and I had a gut feeling anonymous was telling the truth about Kelly. I wanted to check it out but I’ve never done anything like this before so I didn’t want to do it alone. I spoke with my buddy Rob Tufano at WBTV and we met at the condo complex, located off Sharon Lakes Road.

We walked up to the possible residence of Jamey Kelly and knocked on the door. To our surprise, he answered the door and identified himself. I walked off and called 911 to report Kelly and Rob continued to talk to him. It was somewhat strange because Kelly willingly spoke to Rob on camera for a long time. He told us everything… more than any of us wanted to hear…it was sick stuff.

In short, Kelly said: In 1994, he moved in with a woman and her 10-year old son as roommates. He told us he was left alone with the boy and he performed oral sex on him. He said it only happened one time- he admitted to what he did, served his time, and hasn't done anything since he got out of prison. Kelly told us he had no idea he had a warrant for his arrest. He said the Sheriff’s Office never came to his condo to check on him, which I had a hard time believing. He was hiding in plain sight!

James Kelly is sitting in jail with a $75,000 bond. The sex offender registry will be updated and his neighbors will know to keep their kids away from him. More Info

Saturday, May 26, 2007

Recent Arrests in Charlotte, NC

Name : CRAWFORD, JERMELLE DUQUAN

* ROBBERY WITH DANGEROUS WEAPON--INDIVIDUAL
* ASSAULT WITH DEADLY WEAPON--SERIOUS INJURY - OTHER
* CONSP ROBBERY DANGEROUS WEAPON







* ROBBERY (COMMON LAW) (FELONY)
* CONSP ROBBERY DANGEROUS WEAPON









* C/S-SCH II- POSSESS COCAINE
* ROBBERY (COMMON LAW) (FELONY)
* CONSP ROBBERY DANGEROUS WEAPON





* PRACTICE MASSAGE/BODYWORK THERAPY WITHOUT LICENSE
* MASSAGING A PERSON OF THE OPPOSITE SEX
* MASSAGING THE PRIVATE PARTS OF ANOTHER






* ROBBERY (COMMON LAW) (FELONY)
* CONSP ROBBERY DANGEROUS WEAPON

Friday, May 25, 2007

AMW Honors Fallen Officers

On Saturday, America's Most Wanted will air a special tribute to CMPD Fallen Officers, Sean Clark and Jeff Shelton. It will be aired on FOX at 9:00 pm tomorrow (Saturday) night. Tune in!

Crime Blotter: 05/21/07-05/24/07

Click on the dates below to view some of the crimes reported by CMPD this week:
Monday, May 21st
Tuesday, May 22nd
Wednesday, May 23rd
Thursday, May 24th

Transit Center Shooting

Yesterday afternoon, two people were shot at the uptown CATS transit center. Police say one man was shot in the groin and Medic transported him to the hospital. A second victim was grazed by a bullet but they did not sustain any injuries.

Last night, police arrested 21-year old Bobby Rochelle Hudson (R)and charged him with two counts of assault with a deadly weapon with the intent to kill. He is in the Mecklenburg County jail under a $150,000 bond.

Thursday, May 24, 2007

Park & Rec Employee Investigated for Selling Drugs

Photos By: Jonathan Jones

The Mecklenburg County Parks & Recreation Department met with police a few weeks ago to request they investigate Donald Lee Jones, a maintenance employee suspected of selling drugs on the job.

Police investigated Donald Jones' drug selling activities and today investigators received reliable information about a drug deal going down (involving Jones) on Dr Carver Rd. Undercover officers approached Jones to arrest him and he ran into the woods.
Jones was located and arrested within minutes but by the time police got to him, he had rid himself of any drugs he may have been carrying. Police were still able to arrest him for resisting an officer since he ran. Only the guilty run so I think it is safe to assume he ditched the drugs in the woods.

Cold Case Unit: First Sex Assault Conviction

In January 2006, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department formed a sexual assault cold case unit. The cold case unit is comprised of only two detectives but they have produced exceptional results. To date, the cold case unit has reviewed 159 cases. They have obtained warrants and/or indictments in 10 cases, cleared 8 cases with arrests and they cleared another 7 cases (identified suspect but either the suspect is deceased, the victim declines to pursue or district attorney declined to prosecute)

One of the cold cases the unit solved has made its way through the court system and led to a conviction. On May 11th, Ardis Ray Fuller, 53, was convicted on all counts of kidnapping and rape. He was sentenced to 42-52 years in prison. Based on his age, he will spend the rest of his life in prison.

Fuller raped a young woman on August 31, 2003. The attack occurred on Thorton Rd and police say Fuller held a knife to the victim's throat and forced her into the backyard of her residence. Once there, he raped her.

In addition, police say they linked Fuller to two other sexual assault cases. On November 28, 2002, Fuller physically and sexually assaulted a woman on Wilkinson Blvd. On May 15, 2003, Fuller physically and sexually assaulted a woman on Carlyle Drive.

Wednesday, May 23, 2007

Captured: Terry Young

UPDATE: 6-1-07: Terry Young was captured.

Police are looking for Terry Brodrick Young, (R) who is wanted by CMPD for murder. Investigators connected Young to the homicide that occurred on Columbus Circle in April.

Two other men, Jermaine Thompson and Jason Thompson were arrested earlier this month for their participation in the murder.

Police say Young is considered armed and dangerous. If you know his whereabouts or have any information that could help police, please call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.

Man Shot and Killed Overnight

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police responded to 5212 Kildare Drive early this morning in reference to a man shot. Police arrived on the scene and found 30-year old Dwylan Markey McDowell shot to death.

Police say McDowell was shot in the leg at a different location and was dropped off on Kildare Drive by an unknown man and woman.

Police are looking for a gold Chrysler with a temporary Georgia license plate. If you have any information, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 704-334-1600.

Domestic Violence Protection Order Fails Victim

Police say 25-year old Melissa Kirchner obtained a domestic violence protection order against John Markus Banks (R) when he threatened her life. Unfortunately, the protection order did not protect Kirchner from Banks' last night.

Police say a witness saw John Banks inside Kirchner's apartment and called the victim to warn her of the problem. Kirchner called the police and began checking her apartment for Banks.

Banks attacked Kirchner outside of her apartment by pushing her down and strangling her until she nearly lost consciousness. Two neighbors witnessed the assault and came to the victim's aid by beating Banks until he released Kirchner.

Kirchner and Banks were transported to Carolinas Medical Center where they received medical treatment for their injuries. Police arrested Banks and charged him for Violation of a restraining order 50B (two counts), Breaking and Entering and Attempted Murder by Strangulation.

Tuesday, May 22, 2007

Recent Arrests in Charlotte, NC

Name : RORIE, KEON
- More info about arrest-


* RAPE-2ND DEGREE BY FORCE AGAINST WILL OF VICTIM







* ASSAULT SCHOOL EMPLOYEE/VOLUNTEER - NON-AGG PHYS FORCE
* DISORDERLY CONDUCT IN/INJURIES TO PUBLIC BUILDINGS










* ASSAULT WITH DEADLY WEAPON--SERIOUS INJURY - CUTTING









* ROBBERY WITH DANGEROUS WEAPON--INDIVIDUAL
* CONSP ROBBERY DANGEROUS WEAPON
* ASSAULT BY POINTING A GUN
* GOING ARMED TO THE TERROR OF THE PEOPLE






Name : MEADOWS, ANGELO CORDDORIO

* ROBBERY WITH DANGEROUS WEAPON-BUSINESS/OTHER PLACE

Monday, May 21, 2007

Mother Murders Newborn Daughter

UPDATE: Police say the autopsy revealed Flores killed her baby girl by stabbing her in the neck at least seven times.

Police have charged 20-year old Esther Flores with killing her newborn baby daughter, Esmerelda Garcia Flores.

Police say they were called to Blythe Ridge Court shortly before 7pm on Saturday for a report of a woman bleeding. Medic transported Flores to the hospital and a doctor discovered she had just given birth.

Police and Medic went back to Flores' residence and found the baby wrapped in plastic grocery bags on the bathroom floor. The baby was already dead.

Flores wasn't charged until after an autopsy was performed on the baby this morning. Investigators are not saying how the baby girl died.

Weekend Crime Summary

Click on the following links below to view some of the crimes reported by CMPD which occurred over the weekend in Charlotte, NC:

Saturday, May 19, 2007

Man Found Slain in Cemetery

Willie Vanderick Ashmore was found shot to death early this morning at the main entrance of the Elmwood Cemetery. The cemetery is located at the corner of 5th & 6th Street.

The CMPD Homicide Unit is investigating the case. If you have any information, please call Crime Stoppers @ 704-334-1600.

Friday, May 18, 2007

Three Men from Mint Hill Charged with Murder

*Updated*

The three men who were wanted by Mint Hill Police turned themselves in today. Beau Baskin, (Top) Daniel 'Heath' Baskin, (Middle) and Russell Nelson McGee (bottom) are all charged with murder, conspiracy and three counts of assault with a deadly weapon, causing serious injury.

Police say the Baskin brothers and McGee beat 20-year old Andrew Chester to death and assaulted three other people early Sunday morning on Williams Road, which is located in Mint Hill.

According to a search warrant obtained by The Charlotte Observer, here is what happened:

Chester and three other people were riding four wheelers on trails in the woods that come out in front of the Baskin home. One of the riders started doing burnouts in the Baskin's yard.

One of the three suspects threw an object at Chester, which hit him in the head and he was knocked unconscious. His four wheeler ran over his body.

The Baskin brothers and McGee were not finished with Chester. As Chester lay on the ground unconscious, the three suspects continued to beat Andrew Chester by kicking, hitting and beating him with an aluminum baseball bat. In addition, the three suspects assaulted the three other people who were with Chester.

Police were called and found Chester unconscious but still breathing. He was transported to the hospital in critical condition and he died the following day.

All three suspects are in the Mecklenburg County Jail without bond.

More Info

Crime Blotter: 05/14/07 - 05/17/07

Click on the dates below to view some of the crimes that were reported by CMPD this week in Charlotte, NC:

Monday, May 14th

Recent Arrests in Charlotte, NC

Name : CARR, RUBIN


* ROBBERY WITH DANGEROUS WEAPON--INDIVIDUAL
* CONSP ROBBERY DANGEROUS WEAPON








Name : GILMORE, EUGENE


* ROBBERY WITH DANGEROUS WEAPON-BUSINESS/OTHER PLACE
* CONSP ROBBERY DANGEROUS WEAPON







Name : JONES, JEFFREY TODD

* ROBBERY (COMMON LAW)










Name : CIARMOLI, JAMIE S

* ROBBERY WITH DANGEROUS WEAPON--INDIVIDUAL










Name : WRIGHT, AARON ANTONIO

* RAPE-1ST DEGREE-VICTIM UNDER 13
* STAT RAPE/SEX OFFN DEF >=6YR
* 2X's: INDECENT LIBERTIES WITH CHILD

Thursday, May 17, 2007

Church Thief Wanted by Police

UPDATE: Charles Hinton was arrested. He is in the Mecklenburg County Jail on an $11,000 bond.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police are looking for 42-year old Charles Everett Hinton. (R) Police believe Hinton is the man responsible for breaking into St. Peter's Catholic Church, located on S. Tryon Street in May.

Police say they linked Hinton to the church burglary when they found one of the church's stolen keyboards at a pawn shop on South Blvd. Hinton's fingerprint was on file at the pawn shop and employees were able to identify Hinton as the man who pawned the keyboard.

Charles Everett Hinton is a registered sex offender and convicted felon. In the past year and a half, Hinton has racked up numerous breaking and entering and larceny charges. Hinton was convicted twice in the past year for some of his felony breaking & entering charges. As usual, Hinton was sentenced to probation (which means nothing) and was set free to terrorize the citizens of Charlotte. In fact, the church break-in came less than a month after his most recent sentencing on April 20th.

Based on all the above facts, it is clear Hinton is on the fast track to destruction. He hasn't learned his lesson and continues to prey on others to get what he wants... I wonder how long it will take for the court system to see this? If you have any information on the whereabouts of Hinton, please call CrimeStoppers at 704-334-1600.

Officer Killer Eligible for Death Penalty

Demeatrius Montgomery, the man charged with killing Officer Sean Clark and Officer Jeff Shelton, appeared in court this morning. The hearing was set for a judge to decide if the state could seek the death penalty against Montgomery.

The Clark and Shelton families attended the hearing today along with many uniformed officers. As Montgomery was brought into the courtroom, Officer Clark's father stood up and glared at the man accused of murdering his son. (More Info)

Montgomery's defense attorney, Duane Bryant, tried to prevent prosecutors from seeking the death penalty. Bryant stated three reasons why the state should not make this a capital murder case. He said the state did not prove aggravating factors and the indictment did not provide enough information on the charges against Montgomery. Lastly, defense attorney Duane Bryant stated the death penalty is cruel and unusual punishment.

In the end, Superior Court Judge Don Bridges ruled Montgomery is eligible for Death Penalty and the state could proceed with capital murder charges against him.

NC Racial Justice Act

If you haven't already, check out Tara Servatius' column in this weeks Creative Loafing.

Servatius discusses the North Carolina legislature's recent step toward becoming the nation's second state to pass a Racial Justice Act, legislation that gives defendants the opportunity to challenge the death penalty based on studies showing racial bias...

Wednesday, May 16, 2007

Possible Cop Killer Arrested in Charlotte

Walter Fayall III, 24, was arrested in Charlotte early this morning on a Federal weapon charge, according to CMPD. Fayall is considered a 'person of interest' in the disappearance of a South Carolina constable.

The South Carolina constable named Robert Bailey, 67, disappeared after a traffic stop on Monday night. The volunteer police officer's patrol car was found burning at the scene of the traffic stop.

South Carolina Sheriff's Officers say they found the hat the officer wore to identify himself as a constable, along with two semi-automatic handguns, bullet casings and a lot of blood scattered in the street. Officials say the shell casings appear to have come from two guns, one of them Bailey's.

Tuesday, May 15, 2007

Bank Robber Hits Second SunTrust Bank

UPDATE: Suspect Captured

The SunTrust Bank located at 8121 Mallard Creek Road was robbed today at approximately 10:00 a.m. by a lone male suspect. This same man is alleged to have robbed the SunTrust Bank in Huntersville on April 25, 2007.

The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 5' 8", 190 lbs, mid 30's with an average build. Anyone with information regarding the robbery or the suspect, please contact the FBI at 704-377-9200. Photos of the suspect are shown below.

Car Thief Crashes Car when Victim Fights Back

Around 1:30 this afternoon, a man was inside a store when he witnessed Robert McClinton (R) stealing his car from a parking lot located near the corner of Independence Blvd and Idlewild Rd.

The victim ran to his car and jumped in the car window as the car thief started to drive away with his car. McClinton crashed the car into one of the pillars at the shopping center and ran from the scene. McClinton was apprehended by police at the corner of Monroe Rd. and Idlewild Rd.

The scary part of this incident is that a baby was behind the window in the path of the car and could have been killed by this thug! As usual, Robert McClinton has an extensive criminal record and he is only 17! Since February of 2006, McClinton has been arrested eight times. If he went to court for any of his prior charges, they were dismissed because he does not appear in the NC DOC database.

Photos By: Jonathan Jones

Monday, May 14, 2007

Man Arrested for Brutal Rape

UPDATE: 5/15/07: Dewan Antonio Garris (R) turned himself in to police today. He is in the Mecklenburg County Jail under a $210,000 bond.

Last Friday, Dewan Antonio Garris broke down the back door of a residence on Camp Greene Street where a mentally disabled woman was home alone.

Police say Garris raped the woman and beat her before he took off. Police have obtained warrants for Garris on the following charges: Rape, Sex Offense, Breaking and Entering, Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Assault on a handicapped person.

Weekend Crime Summary

Click on the following links below to view some of the crimes reported by CMPD which occurred over the weekend in Charlotte, NC.

Reminder: City Council Meeting Tonight

Please come to the city council meeting tonight to help our police officers and firefighters get a pay raise this year! If you wish to speak during the public hearing, please contact the City Clerk's office at 704-336-2248 to sign up.

If you can't make it to the meeting, please e-mail or call city council members and let them how you feel. The police need our help! For nine years the city council hasn't approved a pay raise for our veteran officers. It is about time they did!

The city council meeting will be held at 7:00pm in the Meeting Chamber of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, located at 600 E. 4th St. See you there!

Sunday, May 13, 2007

Police Week 2007

National Police Week
** May 14th-20th **

In 1962, President Kennedy signed a proclamation which designated May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as "Police Week."
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Whereas the police officers of America have worked devotedly and selflessly in behalf of the people of this Nation, regardless of the peril or hazard to themselves. The officers have safeguarded the lives and property of their fellow Americans; and by the enforcement of our laws, these same officers have given our country internal freedom from fear of the violence and civil disorder that is presently affecting other nations. These men and women by their patriotic service and their dedicated efforts have earned the gratitude of the Republic.
~~~

The following events will take place to commemorate Police Week in Charlotte-Mecklenburg. Come out and support our officers!

Tuesday, May 15th
* National Peace Officers Memorial Day. All flags should be lowered to half staff on this day.
* Memorial Wreath Laying Service at the Police Memorial across from CMPD Headquarters at 12 noon. Immediately following this brief ceremony, survivors of officers killed in the line of duty, members of law enforcement agencies in Mecklenburg County and their families and friends will walk to First Baptist Church, 301 S. Davidson St., for a service honoring the 33 local, state and Federal peace officers killed in the line of duty.

Wednesday, May 16th
* CMPD holds its Awards Ceremony recognizing CMPD Officers, civilians and citizens with the department's highest honors. Ceremony occurs at 5:30pm at the Police Academy.

Friday, May 18th
* The Police Community Relations Awards will be announced at noon in a ceremony at the Government Center.
* The Auxiliary of the Fraternal Order of Police #9 hosts a Candlelight Service at Sharon Memorial Gardens at 8:30 pm. Chief Darrel Stephens will speak at the service. Candles for all slain officers are floated in the small lake near the monument.

Man Shot on Cherrycrest Lane Dies

Early Saturday morning, CMPD was called to the 5100 block of Cherrycrest Lane in reference to someone shot. Police located Gerson Aguilar in the parking lot suffering from at least two gunshot wounds. He was transported to CMC with life threatening injuries and later died.

Police say the shooter in this incident was coming to the aid of a female friend that was involved in a domestic dispute with her ex-boyfriend. Gerson Aguilar, the brother of the ex-boyfriend, began assaulting the man that was trying to help the female. The altercation escalated, resulting in Aguilar getting shot.

Police say the case will ultimately be presented to the District Attorney's Office to decide if charges will be filed.

Saturday, May 12, 2007

Recent Arrests in Charlotte, NC

Name : CALDWELL, ERIC D
-19 arrests since 7/04-

* POSSESSION OF FIREARM BY FELON
* POSSESSING STOLEN FIREARM
* C/S-SCH II- P/W/I/S/D COCAINE
* MAINTAIN DWELL/MV KEEP/SELL CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE





Name : JOHNSON, EDDIE LOUISE
-20 arrests since 8/04-

* ROBBERY (COMMON LAW) (FELONY)









Name : THOMPSON, JERMAINE TAVARIS
- More Info -
* MURDER
* C/S-SCH II- CONSPIRE TO SELL COCAINE









Name : DYCUS, STEVEN


* SECRET PEEPING
* INDECENT EXPOSURE








Name : DAVIS, SANQUAN RASHAD

* ROBBERY WITH DANGEROUS WEAPON-BUSINESS/OTHER PLACE
* CONSP ROBBERY DANGEROUS WEAPON