Paul Abuzayed, 27, was located in a wooded area off West John Street in Matthews about 30 minutes after police say he robbed the Royal Cleaners, located on W. John St.
At approximately 4:55 pm, an unknown subject entered the Branch Banking and Trust Company located at 13901 Conlan Circle in Charlotte.
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Ashley Sharon Hunter, 18, is charged with attempted robbery with a dangerous weapon and possession of drug paraphernalia after she allegedly robbed and assaulted someone with a rock this morning.
From News 14 Carolina: Two Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officers are recovering this weekend after being assaulted during an arrest attempt. It happened at a home on Veronica Drive just before 1:00 am on Saturday.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in the 6000 Block of Elgywood Lane. North Tryon Division officers responded to the scene shortly before 10:00 pm last night. The victim, Darrel Christopher Berringer, was shot multiple times and transported to Carolinas Medical Center with what appears to be life threatening injuries.
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Name : OVERCASH, WANDA JEAN
Name : LOPEZ-ACEDO, RUBEN GERADO
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Name : EVANS, LAVATAE NACOMAUPDATE: All MS-13 fugitives charged in the indictment have been captured.
A federal grand jury charged 26 members of the violent gang known as MS-13 with federal racketeering and related crimes occurring in the United States and El Salvador, Attorney General Michael B. Mukasey, U.S. Attorney Gretchen C. F. Shappert for the Western District of North Carolina and Assistant Director Kenneth W. Kaiser of the FBI’s Criminal Investigative Division announced today.
The 86-page, 55-count indictment returned yesterday alleges that the defendants conspired to participate in a racketeering enterprise, called La Mara Salvatrucha, or MS-13, in the United States and El Salvador.
The indictment alleges that from 2003 to June 2008, the defendants conspired to operate as a gang; committed four murders; formed a drug trafficking conspiracy involving cocaine and marijuana; distributed narcotics; committed multiple robberies; illegally possessed firearms, including in connection with crimes of violence and narcotics offenses; committed acts of extortion and threats of violence; assaulted others, often with deadly weapons; and intimidated witnesses and obstructed justice.
“Criminal gangs such as MS-13 increasingly recognize no borders, which means that international cooperation is more important today than it ever was before,” said Attorney General Mukasey. “This case highlights the importance of, and the successes that flow from, such cooperation in the disruption and dismantling of violent international criminal organizations.”
“Gang-related violence and drug trafficking will not be tolerated. The determined efforts of federal, state and local law enforcement to root out gang activity is a top priority,” said U.S. Attorney Shappert. “Together, we will bring to justice those who disregard our laws and threaten our communities. Today's announcement is not the conclusion. It is just the beginning.”
As alleged in the indictment, the four murders committed by MS-13 members occurred in Greensboro, N.C., and Charlotte. Those involved in the murders received assistance from other MS-13 members in avoiding detection from law enforcement. In addition, MS-13 members discussed plans to murder an individual who they believed was cooperating with law enforcement.
As further alleged in the indictment, MS-13 members were required to commit acts of violence to maintain membership and discipline within the gang, including violence against rival gangs. Participation in criminal activity by an MS-13 member, particularly violent acts directed at rival gangs or as directed by the gang leadership, increased the level of respect accorded that member, resulting in that member maintaining or increasing his position in the gang and possibly resulting in a promotion to a leadership position.
“MS-13 and gangs like it use brutal violence and intimidation to control neighborhoods and further their illegal money-making activities,” said Assistant Director Kenneth W. Kaiser, FBI Criminal Investigative Division. “This indictment sends a resounding message that the MS-13 National Gang Task Force, the Transnational Anti-Gang Initiative, and other efforts of the FBI and our partners in the U.S. and overseas are proving to be effective tools in combating gang violence. Standing together, we are more formidable than any adversary.”
Many of the defendants are unlawfully present in the United States. Fernandez-Gradis and Guajardo-Garcia have also been charged with returning to the United States unlawfully after having been deported. If convicted, the defendants charged in the RICO conspiracy count face a maximum of 20 years in prison. Thirteen of the 26 defendants face enhanced penalties of up to life in prison as a result of their alleged participation in acts involving murder and drug trafficking that furthered the RICO conspiracy.
The Hobbs Act robbery count, attempted robbery count and extortion conspiracy count each carry a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison. Defendants convicted of tampering with a witness also face a maximum of 20 years in prison. The obstruction of justice charge carries a maximum 10 year prison sentence. Those charged with conspiracy to obstruct justice and tampering with witnesses face a maximum of five years in prison as do those charged with possession of a firearm in connection with a crime of violence.
Defendants charged as aliens or felons in possession of a firearm or possession of a firearm and ammunition face a maximum prison sentence of 10 years on each count. The charged counts of cocaine distribution and possession with intent to distribute each carry a maximum prison sentence of 20 years. The charge of conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute cocaine in excess of five kilograms and marijuana carries a penalty of 10 years to life in prison. The charge of being an accessory to assault with a deadly weapon in aid of racketeering carries a maximum 10 year prison sentence.
Those defendants charged with assault with a deadly or dangerous weapon face a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison and those charged with firearms offenses related to drug trafficking face a maximum prison sentence of five years in prison. Defendants convicted of illegal use of a communications facility face a maximum sentence of four years in prison. The defendants charged with illegally entering the United States after being deported face a maximum prison sentence of two years.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Kevin Zolot, Jill Rose and Adam Morris from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of North Carolina and Trial Attorney Sam Nazzaro from the Criminal Division’s Gang Squad Unit.
VIEW: Bill of Indictment & 26 defendants named in the indictment
CMPD Officers arrested 58-year old Sallie Saxon Wamsley and charged her with misdemeanor larceny today. - Read post about 'Charlotte's madam' from last November -
At tonight's city council meeting, members voted unanimously to spend $369,075 to fight property crime in Charlotte.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police detectives are investigating the shooting death of Servando Barriquera Roldan, 32. The shooting occurred just after 4:30 am at 6338 Countryside Drive off of North Tryon Street.
CMPD Homicide detectives are ready to serve 22 warrants for suspects in 23 murder cases. They just need to locate the individuals responsible for these crimes.In all cases, detectives are looking for the public's help in locating the suspects so they can face the charges against them and give the victims' families at least some measure of relief. Anyone with information about any of the suspects featured here should call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or 911.
Mecklenburg County Commissioner Bill James would like to introduce a law that would make it illegal for registered sex offenders to go to any Mecklenburg County park and recreation center.
The following sex offenders are classified as a recidivist or they committed an aggravated sex offense:
* Link: NC Sex Offender Registry
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CMPD robbery detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the brutal assault of an elderly woman that left her with serious injuries. The incident occurred at 7525 Mary Jo Helms Drive around 12:30 this afternoon.
CMPD receives over 50,000 requests each year for police response to alarm calls. Of those responses, 98% are determined false. To reduce the number of false alarms that CMPD responds to and allow the officers to concentrate on other areas of crime prevention and law enforcement- REGISTER YOUR ALARM every year!
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* ROBBERY WITH DANGEROUS WEAPON--INDIVIDUAL
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Shortly after 3:00 am, someone opened fire outside the IHOP restaurant located on Woodlawn Road. One person was hit in the arm during the shooting and seven cars sustained bullet hole damage.
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CMPD Homicide detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding a shooting this afternoon at a home on Marlowe Avenue that resulted in the death of one person and injury to a second. The deceased victim has been identified as 20-year old Jeffery Boular.
From Neighbors For a Safer Charlotte:
From WCNC: Police are looking for a trio who robbed a convenience store clerk at gunpoint. It happened at the Sam’s Mart on S. Polk Road on June 7.
CMPD Homicide Detectives have issued a murder warrant for Erasmo Paz, 32, in connection to a deadly shooting early Sunday morning at the Lempira II Restaurant and Bar on South Boulevard.
From the CMPD University City Division Captain:
