A Gaston County car accident claimed the life of 29 year-old Michael Roberts Saturday in the early morning hours. Roberts, a native of Raleigh, was driving his Kia Optima on Chapel Grove School Road when he went off the right side of the road. The accident ejected Roberts, who hit a tree and was pronounced dead at the scene when medics arrived.
Gaston County police and GEMS paramedics responded to the accident after it was reported to Crowders Mountain Fire and Rescue shortly after 3:30 Saturday morning. North Carolina State Troopers reported that alcohol and excessive speed may have been a factor in the crash. The section of road where Roberts crashed is a 45 mph zone.
Authorities have not yet been able to determine Roberts' connection to Gaston County or where he was going at the time of the accident.
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Monday, September 10, 2012
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
UPDATE: Leah Walton Convicted of Manslaughter, Sentenced Jail Time
UPDATE: Walton was sentenced today to 31-47 months in jail and ordered to pay $30,000 in restitution. $18,000 will go to cover the medical costs of Lisa McIe, the surviving victim of the accident while $12,000 will go to the family of Susan Karabulut, who was killed in the crash. In addition to the restitution and jail time, Walton was ordered to forfeit her car.
In a case that has made Charlotte headlines for years, Leah Anne Walton, 23, was convicted Monday of involuntary manslaughter and assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injuries. She will be sentenced today and faces as much as 5 years and 11 months in prison for running over two nurses sitting on the sidewalk of Craig Avenue, killing one of them.
Susan Karabulut was killed after Walton's 2001 Volkswagen Beetle crossed center, hitting Karabulut and fellow nurse Lisa Mcle.
Walton was also convicted of driving without liability insurance, possession of marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. By entering a not-guilty plea, Walton turned down a plea deal which could have possibly given her probation or jail time.
In a case that has made Charlotte headlines for years, Leah Anne Walton, 23, was convicted Monday of involuntary manslaughter and assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injuries. She will be sentenced today and faces as much as 5 years and 11 months in prison for running over two nurses sitting on the sidewalk of Craig Avenue, killing one of them.
Susan Karabulut was killed after Walton's 2001 Volkswagen Beetle crossed center, hitting Karabulut and fellow nurse Lisa Mcle.
Walton was also convicted of driving without liability insurance, possession of marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. By entering a not-guilty plea, Walton turned down a plea deal which could have possibly given her probation or jail time.
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Young Girl Killed in Accidental Shooting on Archdale Drive
Editors Note: Please let the following post encourage and remind you to double-check all of your firearm safety devices-- especially of you ever have children in your home! The CMPD has a great safety resource page on their website and offer FREE gun locks to all citizens at each CMPD division office.--------------------------------------------------
Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Homicide Unit and Assault with a Deadly Weapon Unit are conducting an investigation into a shooting which left a 4-year old girl dead on Archdale Drive at 1:22 this afternoon.
CMPD Steele Creek Division Officers responded to an apartment at the Highlands Apartment Complex to investigate reports of a shooting with injury. Officers arrived on the scene to find the CFD and Medic treating a 4-year old girl for a gunshot wound. She was transported to Carolinas Medical Center where she was pronounced deceased.
Homicide Detectives are in the process of interviewing the other young children and the adult who was inside the apartment at the time of the shooting. A total of 5 children, including the victim, were inside the apartment at the time of the shooting with ages ranging from 6 months to 11 years old.
Detectives charged Mr. Erin Melendez with Storing a Firearm in a Manner Accessible to a Minor. CMPD says they are not looking for any suspects in connection with what is believed to have been an accidental shooting.
Detectives with the Special Victims Division assisted in the investigation as well as clinicians with the Child Development-Community Policing (CDCP) Program. The CDCP is a partnership between the CMPD and Mecklenburg County Provided Services Organization.
Crime Scene Search responded to the call for service to process the scene and collect physical evidence. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a Homicide Unit Detective. Detective Jolly is the lead detective assigned to the case. In addition, you may also call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.
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