CMPD Investigates Saturday Night Shootout on Eastway Drive

Investigators with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are still trying to put together the pieces of a Saturday night shooting in Eastway Division that resulted in a car crash. According to police, the shooting could be gang-related.

Authorities say that two cars, each with several passengers, were traveling on Kilborne Drive near its intersection with Eastway Drive. The occupants inside exchanged gunfire between vehicles, which resulted in one of the cars striking a tree. Over twelve people, including some teenagers, were involved in the shooting

In all, the exchange left at least eight victims in its path. Police have five suspects, but have not made any arrests at this time.

If you have any information about this incident, call Crime Stoppers at (704) 334-1600.

Robbery Suspect Shot With His Own Gun, in Critical Condition

A fight between two pairs of men after an attempted robbery at an apartement complex left two men shot and one them in critical condition in the early morning Thursday. Charlotte-Mecklenburg police have yet to release the names of the men involved, but reports say two men attempted to rob the other pair at the Magnolia Square Apartments on Eastway Drive when a fight ensued.

One of the victims of the robbery was shot in the hand before the other victim shot one of the robbers in the head and chest with his own gun. That suspect was registered in critical condition in an area hospital.

CMPD Cracking Down on Prostitution in NODA

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department announced yesterday they are cracking down on drugs, prostitution and johns in the NODA area of Charlotte, specifically near the intersection of 36th St & The Plaza.

Police say their attempt to curb criminal activity in this area using multiple resources (including helpful citizens & undercover stings) has helped drop the crime rate in the CMPD Eastway Division and across the city. 

CMPD said within a 2 month time period, they have made 20+ arrests and obtained search warrants for 3 suspected crime ridden homes.  During the raids, they found cash, drugs and guns at all three houses.   If you look at my mugshot slideshow, you will notice a much higher rate of prostitution arrests in the past few months. 

CMPD Officer Involved Shooting in Eastway Division

Courtney Miller

UPDATES:  Homicide Unit Detectives have made four arrests in reference to the Armed Robbery from person that occurred prior to the officer involved shooting.  Eastway Division officers arrested Ronald DeWayne Deese at the scene and detained LaToya McRae.

Homicide Unit Detectives identified the remaining two suspects, LC Melton and Courtney Skie Miller and signed Armed Robbery warrants on all four suspects. The Violent Criminal Apprehension Team later arrested Mr. Melton and Ms. Miller on a traffic stop.

Officer Joshua Skipper was the first officer to arrive on scene and make contact with the robbery victim and the occupants of the suspect vehicle. As Officer Skipper waited on his backup to arrive, one of the suspects ran from the scene. Officer Skipper chased after him and a scuffle ensued on the ground as Officer Skipper attempted to place the suspect in handcuffs.

LaToya McRae

The robbery victim followed Officer Skipper as he attempted to arrest the suspect who fled the scene. Moments later, Officer Blue arrived on scene and ran towards Officer Skipper to assist placing the suspect in custody. Officer Skipper carries a backup pistol, as allowed by CMPD Directives, which came out of his holster unbeknownst to Officer Skipper while placing the suspect under arrest. The robbery victim picked up Officer Skipper’s backup pistol and walked back towards the suspect vehicle and pointed it at the suspect who remained at the vehicle. Officer Skipper then noticed that the robbery victim was pointing a handgun at the suspect who remained at the vehicle.

Officer Skipper told Officer Blue to tell the man to drop the weapon. Officer Blue at the time was unaware that the man holding the gun was in fact the victim of a robbery. Officer Blue repeatedly commanded the robbery victim to drop the weapon, at which time the robbery victim turned towards the officers and pointed the weapon directly at them. Officer Blue then fired his weapon three times at the victim, striking him once in the leg. The officers called Medic for the victim and he was transported to CMC where he was treated and released.  Officer Blue is on Administrative Leave pending the outcome of the Internal Affairs investigation into the shooting.

There will be no charges filed against the robbery victim.
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LC Melton

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Homicide Unit and ADW Unit are conducting an investigation into an officer involved shooting in the 4900 block of Central Avenue at the Central Pointe Apartment Complex. The call for service was reported at 3:22 a.m., on Sunday, September 11, 2011. The subject who was shot has been transported to Carolinas Medical Center with a non-life threatening injury to the leg.

Eastway Division Officers responded to a call for service in reference to a robbery. Upon arrival, the first responding officer encountered a vehicle in the parking lot outside 4903 Central Avenue and a subject pointing towards the car. As additional officers arrived, multiple suspects jumped from the vehicle and ran from the scene.

A scuffle ensued on the ground as an officer attempted to take one of the vehicle’s occupants into custody. Officer Prince Blue noticed a subject standing nearby holding a handgun and ordered him to drop the weapon multiple times. After seeing the subject raise the handgun, point it in the direction of officers and refuse to drop the handgun, Officer Blue fired his pistol at least once, striking him once in the leg. Medic responded to the scene and transported the subject to Carolinas Medical Center. Two vehicle occupants have been detained. Detectives are canvassing the complex to determine if there are any additional witnesses to this incident.

Ronald Deese

Officer Prince Blue has been a member of the CMPD since September 14, 2009. He is currently assigned to the Eastway Division as a Patrol Officer. Detectives with the Homicide Unit are conducting the shooting investigation while Detectives with the Internal Affairs Unit will conduct a separate but parallel investigation to determine whether or not CMPD policies and procedures were adhered to during the course of the incident.

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 Fitch is the lead detective assigned to the case. In addition, you may also call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.

Two Men Arrested for Stealing Water Meters & Selling for Scrap

Pater Payne

On August 16th, representatives from the CMUD (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utility Department) notified the CMPD that they were having a problem with water meters being stolen in the Metro and Eastway Divisions.

CMPD Metro officers spoke with different scrapyard businesses which operate in the Metro Division as well as citizens who live where the thefts were occurred.

Based on this information, CMPD officers identified two individuals that were possibly involved in the theft of the water meters and members of the CMPD POST Unit initiated an investigation focusing on Paul Littlejohn and Pater Payne.

Paul Littlejohn

During surveillance, officers observed both subjects discarding conduit in the woods near the home of Mr. Payne’s daughter. Pieces of multiple stolen CMUD water meters were also recovered during this investigation.

Littlejohn and Payne were arrested and have been charged with possession of stolen goods and littering 15-500 lbs.  Payne was also charged with possession of cocaine.

This investigation is ongoing and CMPD requests that anyone with information regarding the theft of stolen CMUD water meters to please call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.

CMPD Homicide Detectives Make an Arrest for Murder of Clayton Alexander

Jason Hill

Homicide Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department have charged Jason Lamont Hill with the murder of Clayton Alexander.
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On August 1, 2011, CMPD Eastway Division officers responded to 1013 Allen Street concerning a male who was pronounced deceased by MEDIC. Upon their arrival, officers requested Homicide Detectives to respond to the scene to conduct a death investigation.

Detectives were informed by an acquaintance of Mr. Alexander that he was physically assaulted on July 30, 2011 by an acquaintance to the victim following an earlier dispute. Mr. Alexander spent the following several days at his residence complaining of abdominal pain related to the assault. On August 1, 2011, Mr. Alexander succumbed to those injuries and was discovered unresponsive in his home.

During the course of the investigation detectives collected evidence and interviewed several witnesses and were able to determine that the Jason Lamont Hill assaulted Mr. Alexander during the July 30, 2011, altercation. That assault caused serious injuries that resulted in Mr. Alexander’s death. Jason Lamont Hill was arrested on August 15, 2011, without incident by the CMPD’s Violent Criminal Apprehension Team. (VCAT)

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

Robbery Suspect Apprehended in Eastway Division

Gregory Brewton

On July 26, 2011, the CMPD Eastway Division Focused Mission Team (FMT) Officers apprehended and arrested Gregory Jeter Brewton for 2 counts of Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon, Breaking and Entering a Motor Vehicle, Larceny of Firearm, and Possession of Stolen Firearm and Possession of Firearm by Felon.

Eastway’s FMT members were conducting routine patrol when they came upon two subjects running from a vehicle. Upon further investigation, Mr. Brewton was seen getting out of the vehicle as well. The previous subjects advised officers they were just robbed by Mr. Brewton. All three subjects were taken to the Law Enforcement Center for questioning and Mr. Brewton was charged and taken to the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office.

Great job goes out to the Eastway Division’s FMT’s for their diligence in the apprehension of criminals and making the streets of Charlotte safer!!

CMPD Vice & Narcotic Unit Make $500K Heroin Bust in Charlotte

As a result of a year-long investigation, Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Vice and Narcotics Unit with assistance from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration seized 3.6 kilograms (8 pounds) of black tar heroin on Thursday, July 28, 2011.  This seizure amounts to approximately 36,000 dosage units of heroin.  The street value of these drugs is approximately $500,000.

The black tar heroin was seized from an apartment near Central Avenue. This investigation has been ongoing since 2010 and multiple agencies from around the region provided information to CMPD that eventually led to the location of this significant seizure. The investigation is still ongoing so CMPD cannot release any specific details at this time.

Anyone with information about black tar heroin or other illegal drugs is encouraged by the CMPD to call the Vice and Narcotics Anonymous Tip Line at 704-336-8423. In addition, you may also call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.

Citizens Assists CMPD to Capture B&E Suspects

James Smith

On July 13th, CMPD Eastway Division officers responded to a suspicious person call for service at a home in the 1100 block of Woodside Ave.  A witness called 911 and stated he observed two suspicious men running from the backyard of the home and noticed a rear window of the home had been broken. The witness gave 911 a detailed description of the suspects which was broadcast over the radio.

CMPD Officers coordinated a perimeter around the neighborhood in an effort to locate the suspects and within 20 minutes, an officer observed two men matching the description of the suspects and detained the men.  The witness was taken to the scene and positively identified both suspects as the men he witnessed running from the yard. James Smith had cuts to his wrist and ankle that he sustained from the broken window of the home. Officers immediately requested MEDIC and the suspect was transported to the hospital.

Derricke Morris

Eastway Division officers with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department have arrested Derricke Morris and James Smith.  Morris and Smith have been charged with Breaking and Entering with Force and Felony Larceny.

The information the witness provided by calling 911 was critical in bringing this case to a prompt resolution.  CMPD Officers in the field did an outstanding job of communicating with each other and dispatch. They coordinated an effective perimeter that enabled them to apprehend these suspects quickly before the suspects could victimize anyone else in our community! 

Anyone with additional information concerning this case may forward anonymous tips to the Crime Stoppers tip line at 704-334-1600.

Detectives Investigating Homicide on Patio Court

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) Homicide Unit are conducting an investigation into a shooting that occurred in the 2000 block of Patio Court which left one man dead. The call for service was reported at 7:19 am this morning.  The victim has been identified as Timothy Staten.

CMPD Eastway Division officers responded to 3325 Erskine Drive to investigate the report of an unresponsive male collapsed on the front porch.  When officers arrived on scene, they found a male subject suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.  Mr. Staten was pronounced deceased on scene.

Officers immediately notified Homicide Detectives and secured the crime scene.  Based upon initial witness statements, Mr. Staten was involved in a physical altercation with another male subject in the parking lot area of the nearby Creekside Retreat Apartments.  After the physical altercation ended, a witness heard at least one gunshot and saw Mr. Staten running away from the apartment complex towards Erskine Drive.

CMPD Homicide Unit Detectives are currently canvassing the apartment complex and surrounding neighborhood to identify any possible witnesses. As additional information develops in this case, I will update this post.  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 Burkard is the lead detective assigned to the case. In addition, you may also call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.  This is Charlotte's 19th homicide in 2011.

Detectives Investigating Stabbing Death on Independence Blvd

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Homicide Unit and A/D/W Unit are investigating a stabbing in the 2700 block of East Independence Boulevard in the Eastway Division. The call for service came in at 2:05 this morning.  The victim has been identified as Sammy Davis Best.

CMPD Eastway Division officers responded to a 911 call in reference to two male subjects fighting at the Charlotte Inn motel.  The first officer to arrive on scene pulled in front of the hotel along Independence Boulevard, as witnesses directed his attention to the concrete median that divides the roadway near Bojangles Arena.  The witnesses stated that one of the subjects involved in the fight was suffering from stab wounds and was lying by the median. The officer was then directed to a male subject who was walking away from the scene towards Coliseum Drive.

As officers approached the subject, he ran from them and was taken him into custody.  The subject was then transported to Carolinas Medical Center for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. Multiple witnesses have been taken to police headquarters for questioning. Based upon initial witness statements, the two subjects were involved in a verbal altercation at the motel, which turned physical as the argument proceeded towards Independence Boulevard. The victim received stab wounds and was pronounced deceased at Carolinas Medical Center shortly after his arrival.

The murder suspect, Kareem Anthony Banks, has been charged with the Murder of Mr. Best. Mr. Banks was treated and released from CMC. He will remain in the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office. Mr. Best and Mr. Banks were previously known to each other; this was not a random act of violence.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a Homicide Unit Detective. Detective Sterrett is the lead detective assigned to the case. In addition, you may also call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.

Detectives Conducting Homicide Investigation in Eastway Division

Eric Blackmon

UPDATE II:  The Homicide Unit obtained arrest warrants for Murder and Robbery with a Dangerous weapon on Eric Blackmon for the murder of Miguel Angel Audon’ Corado. The Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT) arrested Mr. Blackmon on Belle Bragg Way without incident and Eric Blackmon is in the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office, where he is being held without bond.

UPDATE I:  CMPD Homicide detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are attempting to identify the subject shown in the photos.  He is suspected to be driving the white Volvo shown in photo two. This subject is only wanted for questioning in regards to this homicide.  

Anyone with information as to the identity or whereabouts of this subject and vehicle is asked to call the Tip Line at 704-432-TIPS (8477) or Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600. Detective Abbott is the lead detective on this case.
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Wanted for Questioning

May 15, 2011:  CMPD Assault w/ Deadly Weapon and Homicide Units are conducting an investigation into a shooting at 1435 Wembly Drive in the Eastway Division. The call for service came in at 7:26 pm. The deceased victim has been identified as Miguel Angel Audon-Corado.

CMPD Eastway Division Officers responded to a shooting that took place in the parking lot of the apartment building. Medic pronounced the victim deceased on scene at 7:41 pm.  Based on initial statements from witnesses at the scene, an unknown black male subject approached the victim and shot him. Witnesses have been transported to police headquarters for questioning.


Crime Scene Search responded to collect physical evidence and photograph the scene.  Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a Homicide Unit Detective. Detective Abbott is the lead detective assigned to the case. In addition, you may also call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.

CMPD Officers Arrest Rape & Kidnapping Suspect

Martin Diamond

On May 18th, CMPD Officers arrested 23-year old Martin Russell Diamond and charged him with 1st degree rape, kidnapping, assault with serious injury, breaking and entering, assault with a deadly weapon and larceny.

According to police, Diamond forced his way into a home yesterday morning and he raped and assaulted an 18-year old girl.  The incident occurred in the vicinity of Curtiswood Dr & Eastway Dr. 

Martin Diamond is currently being held at the Mecklenburg County Jail with a $105,500 bond.

B&E Suspect Arrested in CMPD Eastway Division

Chris Taylor

Early this morning, CMPD Eastway Division Officers were dispatched to a burglar alarm call at CMS' Piedmont Middle School located at 1241 E. 10th Street.  Dispatch advised that they had received several alarm activations in different areas of the school.

Officers arrived on scene and found an open door in the back of the school so they established a perimeter around the building and requested a K-9 Officer.  A short time later, the suspect was located in the men's visiting team locker room carrying a backpack containing items he’d taken from the school without permission or authority.

Eastway Division officers with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department arrested Frank Christopher Taylor and charged him with Breaking and Entering with Force. The CMPD continues to urge citizens to observe and report suspicious activity by calling 911. Anyone with information on unsolved cases may forward their anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers @ 704-334-1600.

Robbery Trio Arrested in the Eastway Division

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has arrested Catrell Holloway, Gadarrius Murphy and Porschia Jordan.

On January 18, 2011, at approximately 4:30 pm, CMPD Eastway Division officers were dispatched to the 1300 block of Wembley Drive to meet with a woman who had just been robbed. The woman stated she arrived at the location to look at a car she intended to purchase. The victim was approached by the suspects and one of them asked to borrow her cell phone.

As the suspect got within reach, he grabbed the victim's purse and attempted to take it as another one of the suspects indicated he had a gun and that she needed to give up the purse. The suspects took her purse and ran towards Central Avenue.

Officers checked the electronic monitoring proximity report to determine if anyone on EM had been in the area at the time of the robbery. The data indicated that Catrell Holloway, who was on electronic monitoring, was present at the location when the robbery occurred. Officers tracked Holloway’s movements and located him and another suspect in the 900 block of Pondella Drive.

The victim was transported to that location where she positively identified the suspects as the same three who robbed her earlier. Officers recovered the victims property from one of the suspects. All three suspects have been charged with Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon and Conspiracy to Commit Armed Robbery.

Catrell Holloway is also facing additional charges stemming from an earlier incident on January 17, 2011, in which he pointed a gun at a woman on Kentbrook Drive. Holloway had been placed Electronic Monitoring for a March 11, 2010 Armed Robbery he committed on Shamrock Drive.

CMPD Detectives Conducting a Homicide Investigation in the Eastway Division

UPDATE: Homicide Unit Detectives have charged the following four suspects with the murder of Mr. Leon-Martinez: Kevin Hernandez, Joel Munos, Cruz Diaz-Pena and Yaair E. Uresti.

Earlier today, officers with the Civil Emergency Unit, personnel with the Charlotte Fire Department and detectives with the Homicide Unit retraced the path that the SUV fled the crime scene from and located a total of three firearms which were in the possession of the suspects at the time of the murder.

The weapons were thrown from the SUV during the pursuit by Eastway Division Patrol Officers. The timely response and outstanding effort put in by Eastway Division Patrol Officers made it possible for a quick resolution to be brought with the arrest of the four suspects involved. The first responding officer’s observations at the scene and subsequent actions during the pursuit proved to be invaluable during this investigation.

Homicide Unit Detectives worked tirelessly throughout the day interviewing witnesses and suspects in order to sign warrants against all four of the suspects at the scene of Mr. Leon-Martinez’ murder.
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Homicide Unit Detectives are conducting a homicide investigation at 1601 Eastcrest Drive in the Eastway Division. The incident was reported at 4:13 a.m., on Sunday, September 26, 2010. The victim has been positively identified as Alenjandro Leon-Martinez.

Eastway Division officers responded to a call for service in reference to a male subject who had been shot in the parking lot of Mount Crest Apartments. An Eastway Division officer in close proximity to the shooting actually heard at least one gunshot while pulling into the parking lot and saw a white SUV leaving the lot.

A pursuit involving Eastway Division officers ensued onto Briarcreek Road and Commonwealth Drive which terminated when the SUV wrecked at the dead end of Commonwealth Drive. Multiple subjects fled the SUV subsequent to the wreck. Two subjects were taken into custody at the scene of the wreck; one additional subject who fled on foot was detained a short distance away.

The K-9 Unit assisted in the search for a fourth subject who fled the SUV; he has not yet been located. When officers arrived at the shooting, they located the victim lying in the parking lot suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Medic arrived and pronounced the victim deceased on scene at 4:22 a.m. Witnesses to the shooting have been taken to police headquarters to speak with detectives. The subjects inside the SUV will also be taken to headquarters to speak with detectives.

Crime Scene Search responded to the scene to collect physical evidence and photograph the scene. The Gang Unit assisted with the investigation from its inception.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a Homicide Unit Detective. Detective Purdy is the lead detective assigned to the case. In addition, you may also call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.

Heroin Drug Deal Ends in Murder on Central Ave

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Homicide Unit Detectives are investigating a stabbing that occurred at 4945 Central Avenue, which left one person deceased. The victim has been identified as Oscar Alvarado Chavez.

Shortly after 12:00 p.m. on August 22, 2010, Eastway Division officers responded to a call for service in reference to an assault with a deadly weapon.

The investigation revealed that the victim met with the suspects to sell them heroin. The suspects, Danielle Alexandria Holmes and Jonathan Tyler Fitzgerald robbed and stabbed the victim during the drug transaction.

When CMPD Officers arrived, they located the victim in a vehicle suffering from apparent stab wounds. The victim was pronounced deceased on scene by Medic. B

Based on initial witness statements, the suspects arrived in a white Chevrolet Camaro and were seen getting into in the victim’s vehicle, which is a green Honda Accord. An altercation ensued and a short time later, the white male and white female suspects were seen running from the victim’s vehicle and left the scene in the white Chevrolet Camaro, with North Carolina tag ZVE-4763.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a homicide detective. Detective T. Burkhart is the lead detective assigned to the case. In addition, you may also call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.

Arrest made in B&E at Chapel of Christ the King

At 8 p.m., on August 16, 2010, two witnesses stated that they observed a suspect inside the kitchen area of their church. As one witness dialed 911 to report the incident, the suspect escaped by crawling out of a window and pushing his way past the second witness.

CMPD Eastway Division Officers responded to the scene and circulated the area; however, they were unable to locate the suspect in the area. An Eastway Division Burglary Detective was able to solve this case and sign warrants on Emmanuel Eugene Charles, on August 18, 2010.

Mr. Charles was already in the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office for a larceny offense which he committed on August 17, 2010, at the Food Lion located at 3207 Eastway Drive. He is under a $5,000 bond for this B&E.

Police Launch "Adopt an Offender" Program

WBTV: CMPD Officers in the Eastway Division have launched a program to help keep tabs on repeat offenders. The "Adopt an Offender" program was launched six months ago.

Police say each officer in the division is assigned to keep track and research at least one offender in the area. They are responsible for learning where the offender lives and who the offender associates with.

The offenders are put on a watch list, their pictures are posted in the office and officers keep track of who is doing what. Police say there are about one hundred officers in the division and each patrol officer could be assigned to at least three or four offenders at time.

"If you're out offending and an officer drives by and calls you by your first name, it may make you think twice about going out in the field and offending again." said Sgt. M. Sloop

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Detectives are Investigating an Armed Robbery/Shooting in Freedom Division

UPDATE II: Davenon Farmer is being charged with Assault with a Deadly Weapon on a Government Officer in regards to shooting at a CMPD Patrol Sergeant which took place near Allenbrook Elementary School, subsequent to the robbery of the Thomasboro Grocery store, on April 30, 2010.

Ms. Harvell, Mr. Farmer, Mr. Edwards and Mr. Smith are also being charged with R/W/D/W and Conspiracy to commit R/W/D/W for the ABC store robbery at 4020 Brookshire Blvd, which was committed at 10:41 a.m., on Wednesday, May 5, 2010. This case remains under active investigation and additional charges may follow suit.

UPDATE I: Davenon Farmer, wanted for the robbery of the Thomasboro Grocery on April 30, 2010, was arrested earlier today, May 5, 2010, along with three other suspects for a robbery from person which was committed at 3:29 p.m., along the 1200 block of Seigel Avenue.

After the commission of today’s robbery, Mr. Farmer was one of three male suspects and one female suspect who fled the area up Interstate-77 in an effort to elude capture. Officers from Eastway Division got behind the suspect vehicle and after a brief pursuit which consisted of two minutes, all four suspects were taken into custody for today’s robbery on Seigle Avenue. In addition, Mr. Farmer was charged with the outstanding warrants from the robbery of the Thomasaboro Grocery which occurred on April 30, 2010.

In regards to the robbery today along Seigle Avenue, here are the names and charges of those arrested:

* Kedi Turnonda Harvell; Armed Robbery, conspiracy to commit armed robbery, traffic charges relating to the pursuit.
* Davenon Alexander Farmer; Armed Robbery (aid and abet) from today’s case, conspiracy to commit armed robbery, Armed robbery warrant from Friday, Conspiracy to commit armed robbery from Friday.
* Michael Erwin Smith; Armed Robbery, Conspiracy to commit armed robbery, possession of a stolen firearm (2 counts), possession of firearm by felon, Possession of Marijuana
* Jarrett Terrell Edwards; Armed Robbery, Conspiracy to commit armed robbery, possession of a stolen firearm (2 counts), possession of firearm by felon, Possession of Marijuana

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UPDATE: Davenon Farmer (Photo Right) is wanted for Armed Robbery from the Thomasboro Grocery that occurred on April 30th.

Warrants have been signed for Robbery. Anyone with information in this case is asked to contact Detective Abbott at 704-432-TIPS. In addition, you may also call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Armed Robbery Unit, ADW, and Homicide Unit Detectives are conducting an investigation into a robbery that took place at 235 Bradford Drive (Thomasboro Grocery Store) shortly before 8:00 p.m. on April 30, 2010 in the Freedom Division.

Freedom Division officers responded to a call for service at 235 Bradford Drive for an armed robbery. Two masked armed suspects entered the store and demanded money. The victims complied and the suspects fled the scene in a white van displaying a 30-day tag. Officers were on scene and circulating the area, when an on duty patrol sergeant got behind the suspect vehicle.



The Sergeant followed the suspect vehicle while calling for additional patrol units. The vehicle drove to Allenbrook Elementary School where they came to a stop. Four suspects in the vehicle jumped and ran. One of the suspects turned and fired at the CMPD Sergeant. The Sergeant did not return fire and was not injured during the foot pursuit.

Two of the suspects are described as black males, one in his late teens, thin build, wearing dark brown clothing. The other is described as wearing all black clothing. The photo above is that of the suspects.

Officers were able to set up a perimeter immediately following the foot pursuit. K-9 was called to locate a track. ADW, Armed Robbery, Gang, Homicide and Vice Unit Detectives are all on scene as well as the Aviation Unit. Crime Scene arrived on scene to photograph 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 D. Abbott is the lead detective assigned to the case. In addition, you may also call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.