Overnight Shooting Leaves Charlotte Man Dead

Johnny Peay

An overnight shooting left a Charlotte man dead and police looking for his killer. CMPD received a call of shots fired on Garibaldi Avenue shortly after 4:00 Thursday morning.

Authorities confirmed the victim as 24 year-old Johnny Peay, who died at Carolinas Medical Center after being shot in the back while exiting his vehicle.

The suspect is described as a black male standing 6' tall, possible with a dark complexion. He also wore glasses and was seen leaving the crime scene in a four-door silver vehicle. Police say they have no reason to classify this as a random act of violence and suspect Peay knew his killer.

If you have any information on this case, you are encouraged to call a Homicide Unit detective at (704) 432-TIPS or call Crime Stoppers at (704) 334-1600.


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Two Men Arrested for Saturday Shooting & Robbery

Eddie Williams

Two men have been arrested by Charlotte-Mecklenburg police in connection with a shooting and a robbery Saturday night.

Nineteen year-old Antonio Montgomery was charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill. Twenty year-old Eddie Williams has been charged with assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury.

The first incident occurred Saturday night at the 4100 block of Brookshire Boulevard. Police were dispatched after a man was shot by two men in a white pickup truck. The victim of that shooting was taken to Carolinas Medical Center with a gunshot wound to the abdomen and is expected to recover.

Antonio Montgomery

Shortly after that incident, two people were robbed in the Reid Park Lane area by a man driving the same vehicle. A vehicle matching that description was found in the Freedom Division by a CMPD detective. That detective recognized Williams, who has a significant criminal record, as living at the address listed for the vehicle's owner.

According to police, Montgomery drove the white truck often. Both men are accused of participating in the Brookshire Boulevard shooting, though Montgomery is accused of being the shooter.

CMPD Officers Arrest Suspect During Night Club B&E

Bobby Barrett

Freedom Division Officers with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department arrested Bobby J. Barrett (aka Bobby Taylor) on July 6, 2011, at approx. 3:00 am.  CMPD Officers responded to a commercial burglary alarm at the Savoy 2002 Nightclub located at 3930 Brookshire Blvd.

When officers arrived at the location they observed the rear door was slightly ajar. When an officer pushed the door open he observed the suspect inside of the business with a hammer in his hand. The suspect turned and ran from the officer, but was quickly apprehended.

During the course of the investigation officers determined that the suspect pried open the back door and cash registers inside of business.

Barrett has been charged with Breaking and Entering with Force.  Anyone with additional information concerning this case may forward anonymous tips to the Crime Stoppers tip line at 704-334-1600

CMPD Investigating Robbery/Murder on Tuckaseegee Rd

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Homicide Detectives and CMPD Robbery Unit Detectives are conducting an investigation into a shooting which occurred at 4709 Tuckaseegee Road. The incident was reported at 9:00 p.m. on July 5, 2011. The victim has been identified as Wuilson Helvan Reyes-Murilla.

Freedom Division officers responded to an Assault with Deadly Weapon with Injury call placed from 4709 Tuckaseegee Road. When officers arrived on scene, they found the victim lying in a small parking lot, adjacent to the business suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.

The victim was pronounced deceased on scene by Medic. Based upon initial statements by witnesses, the suspects attempted to rob the business. An altercation ensued and shots were fired. The victim was subsequently shot and succumbed to his injuries. Witnesses have been transported to police headquarters to be interviewed by detectives.

The Helicopter Unit and the K-9 Unit responded to the scene in an attempt to locate the suspects, which are described as two Hispanic males. The two men fled the area on foot. 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 K. Martin is the lead detective assigned to the case. In addition, you may also call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.

CMPD Officer Seriously Injured in Head-On Collision

On Tuesday, July 05, 2011, at 2:12 pm., CMPD Officer Jim Guard with the Freedom Division was involved in a serious motor vehicle crash.  Officer Guard was driving a marked CMPD patrol vehicle and heading south on Steele Creek Road from Brown-Grier Road towards Westinghouse Boulevard.

The second vehicle, a Jeep Liberty SUV, was heading north on Steele Creek Road at the time of the collision.  Based upon the witness statement of a driver traveling directly behind Officer Guard, the driver of the Jeep Liberty crossed over the double yellow line and collided head-on with Officer Guard’s vehicle. This stretch of road is one lane in each direction, divided by a double yellow line.

Witnesses traveling along Steele Creek Road called 911 to report the incident and remained on scene to be interviewed by the CMPD Major Crash Investigations Unit.  Both Officer Guard and the driver (sole occupant) of the Jeep were seriously injured during the collision.  The driver of the Jeep was transported via ambulance to Carolinas Medical Center.

Due to the severity of his Officer Guard's injuries and the length of time it took to extricate him from his patrol car, he was transported to CMC via helicopter.  Officer Guard is a 22-year veteran of CMPD with a hire date of August 2, 1989.

Crime Scene Search responded to collect physical evidence and photograph the scene.  Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-336-8862 and speak with the lead Detective Sammis.  In addition, you may also call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.

If anyone would like to donate to Officer J.D. Guard, please send your check to:
April Five Organization
10612-D Providence Road, PMB 745
Charlotte, NC 28277
* 100% of donations will go to Officer Guard and all donations are tax deductible.

Missing Woman Janet Simpson Found Dead in Catawba River

Detectives with the CMPD Homicide Unit and Missing Persons Unit have confirmed they have located the body of missing person, 56-year old Janet Simpson.

Ms. Simpson was last seen in SE Charlotte on December 5, 2010. Her SUV was found in Belmont a few days later, which is about 3/4 of a mile from where her body was found today.

The body was found floating in the Catawba River off Amos Smith Road in the Freedom Division.

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.

Get-A-Way Lounge Owner Shot During Robbery

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Homicide Unit Detectives are conducting a homicide investigation at 9305 Wilkinson Boulevard, in the Freedom Division. The incident was reported at 1:58 p.m., on Thursday, October 28, 2010. The victim has been positively identified as Roosevelt Hinton.

Freedom Division officers responded to a call for service which came in as a shooting investigation. The caller, a delivery driver for Bealer Wholesale, called 911 to report that he found the owner of the Get-A-Way Lounge on the floor unconscious suffering from a gunshot wound. The witness stated that as he arrived at the lounge, he saw a black male leave the business and get into a black coupe heading west on Wilkinson Boulevard towards Gaston County.

When the witness entered the lounge to make his daily delivery, he called out to the owner who did not answer him. The witness then searched the lounge to look for the owner and found him inside the business unresponsive and called 911 to report the incident.

The motive at this initial stage of the investigation is unclear. A BOLO (be on the lookout) with a 50 mile radius was put out for the suspect vehicle. The BOLO included police departments in nearby Gaston County and the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.

Crime Scene Search responded to the scene to collect physical evidence and photograph the scene. Members of the Robbery Unit, ADW Unit and Gang Unit and ABC Unit assisted the investigation since its inception.

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

CMPD Investigating a Homicide at the Lamplighter Inn

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Homicide Unit Detectives are conducting an investigation into a shooting which left one person dead. The shooting took place outside of a room at the Lamplighter Inn, located at 4425 Eddleman Road in the Freedom Division. The incident was reported at 12:03 a.m., on Wednesday, June 23, 2010.

The victim has been identified as Demetrius Paul Gonzalez. The shooter has been identified as Darrin Maurice Miller. In addition, Iesha Chelle Murphy is charged with armed robbery in relation to this case.

Freedom Division officers responded to a call for service in reference to one person shot outside of a second story room at the Lamplighter Inn. When officers arrived on scene, they located Mr. Demetrius Gonzalez lying on the walkway suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the chest. Medic arrived on scene shortly afterwards and pronounced him deceased on the scene.

Based on initial witness statements, the victim was involved in a verbal altercation with another male subject and a second male subject shot the victim once in the chest. The shooter is cooperating with Homicide Unit Detectives and will be interviewed at CMPD Headquarters. A firearm was recovered at the scene underneath the second story walkway.

Although this investigation is in its initial stages, it apparent that the incident is not a random act of violence and the parties involved had some type of relationship prior to the shooting.

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

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.

CMPD Detectives Investigating a Homicide on Wilkinson Boulevard

Case Update: December 13, 2009 -3:40 p.m.: Homicide Unit Detectives have obtained a warrant for the arrest of Sabrina A. Black for the murder of Ms. Wilson. Ms. Black is described as a W/F and about 5’2” tall and 145 pounds. Ms. Black was later arrested and is currently in the Mecklenburg County Jail.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Homicide Unit Detectives are conducting a homicide investigation at 6330 Wilkinson Boulevard. The call for service came in at 1:45 a.m., on Sunday, December 13, 2009. The victim is named Mary Elizabeth Wilson.

Freedom Division officers received a call for service in reference to a shooting at Dot’s Hot Spot and upon arrival found the victim lying in the parking lot suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Medic pronounced the victim deceased on scene.

This investigation is in its initial stages. Based upon information gathered from initial witness statements, this incident began as a verbal altercation inside the club and spilled over into the parking lot. Neither the victim nor the suspect works at the club. Detectives are still interviewing witnesses to determine the events which led up to the shooting.

The suspect, a white female with long blonde hair, shot at the victim from a black Cadillac DTS four door sedan which was following close behind a white pickup truck. Both vehicles fled the scene on Wilkinson Boulevard towards Gaston County . The victim and suspect are known to each other, this was not a random act of violence.

Detectives with the Homicide Unit, ADW Unit and Gang Unit are on scene conducting the investigation. Crime Scene Search is on scene as well, photographing the scene and collecting physical evidence.

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

Homicide Detectives Investigating Homicide on Freedom Drive

Case Update: November 3, 2009: Earlier today, CMPD Homicide Detectives arrested Damine Russell Fair, for the murder of James Demarel Hardrick II. Mr. Fair was taken into custody without incident and is currently in the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office.
This case remains under active investigation. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a homicide detective. Detective S. Sarvis is the lead detective assigned to the case. In addition, you may also call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.
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Case Update: November 2, 2009, 8:10 pm: CMPD Homicide Detectives are currently looking for another vehicle in relation to the homicide investigation. There is no specific description at this time, so if anyone recognizes this vehicle or have any information about this incident, you are asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a homicide detective. In addition, you may also call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.
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Case Update: November 2, 2009, 2:13 p.m.
CMPD Homicide Detectives have located the white Ford Explorer in connection with the case and are continuing to aggressively investigate all leads. No arrests have been made at this time. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a homicide detective. In addition, you may also call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.
__________________________________________________________________ Case Update: November 1, 2009 1:39 p.m.
In reference to the homicide that occurred at 2745 Freedom Drive , CMPD Homicide Detectives are currently looking for the aforementioned vehicle, which is believed to be a white Ford Explorer with a sunroof and tinted windows. One of the windows has some damage. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a homicide detective. In addition, you may also call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Homicide Detectives are investigating a shooting at 2745 Freedom Dr , which left one person dead. The victim has been identified as James Demarel Hardrick II, DOB 07/20/1990.

Shortly after 1:30 a.m. (EDT), on Sunday, November 1, 2009, Metro Division officers responded to a 911 call for service in reference to shots fired in the parking lot of the McDonalds. When officers arrived on scene, they located the victim in his vehicle in the parking lot next to the business. Medic arrived on scene and pronounced the victim deceased shortly after arrival.

This investigation is in its early stages. Detectives with the Homicide Unit, ADW Unit, and Gang Unit are on scene and will continue to work the investigation. Crime Scene Search is on scene as well, photographing the scene and collecting physical evidence.

Based on initial witness statements, the victim was shot subsequent to an altercation in the parking lot. This incident does not appear to be a random event, but rather an ongoing dispute. Homicide Detectives are in the process of interviewing multiple witnesses. Officers are currently looking for a white Ford Expedition with a sunroof, driven by a black male, in relation to this case. The vehicle was last seen heading inbound on Freedom Drive.

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

CMPD Investigates a Homicide on Whitehall Drive

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Homicide Detectives are conducting a homicide investigation at 3840 Whitehall Dr. in the Freedom Division. The victim has been identified as Manuel Mosqueda-Savedra.

Shortly before 11:30 pm on September 11, 2009, Freedom Division officers responded to a call advising one male had been shot. When officers arrived on scene, they located the victim lying on the floor inside of the residence suffering from a gunshot wound. The Charlotte Fire Department and Medic arrived on scene and pronounced the victim deceased.

Responding officers immediately began setting up a perimeter around the neighborhood to search for any suspects. As a result of this action several individuals were stopped and identified however; at this time there is no evidence to connect these subjects to the crime. Canine and Air Support responded to assist in the search. At this point, CMPD is still searching for the suspects.

Based on witness statements gathered during the preliminary investigation- an unknown number of suspects forced their way into the residence and shot the victim inside his home.

Homicide, Robbery, Gang and Firearms’ detectives; with the assistance of Freedom and Metro Division officers conducted a neighborhood canvass. Crime Scene Search responded, photographed the scene and collected physical evidence.

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

Suspects Arrested for Robbery/Homicide at Club Nikki's

UPDATE: The suspects are: Kevin David Bishop Jr. and Demarcus Donte Ivey.

Both suspects have been charged with: Murder, Armed Robbery of Business, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, 4 counts of Armed Robbery from Person, 2 Counts of Assault with a Deadly Weapon Inflicting Serious Injury, 9 Counts of Attempted Armed Robbery & 13 Counts of Kidnapping.
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Homicide and Robbery Detectives are conducting a homicide investigation, which was the result of a robbery at 3001 Little Rock Rd., in the Freedom Division. The victim has been identified as Adrian Youngblood.

Shortly before 2:00 p.m., on September 10, 2009, a Freedom Division officer was on a traffic stop in the 6100 block of Wilkinson Blvd, one block from the scene, when he was alerted by a concerned citizen of a possible robbery and shots being fired within the club.

In addition, at 1:54 p.m. 911 received a call for service at Club Nikki’s, which is located at 3001 Little Rock Rd, in reference to an assault with a deadly weapon call advising one male had been shot. When officers arrived on scene, they located the victim lying on the floor inside of the nightclub suffering from a gunshot wound. A second victim was located inside suffering from a gunshot wound as well.

The Charlotte Fire Department and Medic arrived on scene and treated both victims. One victim was pronounced deceased on scene by Medic and the second victim suffered non-life threatening injuries.

Responding officers promptly obtained descriptions of the suspects and their vehicle. Communications broad casted the descriptions to the surrounding patrol divisions and within a short period time, Metro Division officers quickly spotted the vehicle on I-85N, exiting onto Beatties Ford Rd. A short vehicle pursuit ensued which ended when the suspect vehicle crashed and the occupants fled on foot.

Officers immediately set up a perimeter and both suspects were taken into police custody without further incident. Both suspects are being interviewed at police headquarters and once charged their names will be released.

Based on witness statements gathered during the preliminary investigation, the two suspects entered and demanded money. Witnesses also said that shots were fired inside of the club resulting in both victims being shot.

Homicide, Robbery, Gang and Firearms’ detectives; with the assistance of Freedom and Metro Division officers conducted a neighborhood canvass. Crime Scene Search was on scene as well, photographed the scene and collected physical evidence.

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

Suspect Arrested in Wal-Mart Security Guard Robbery and Assault

On September 8, 2009 at 7:49 a.m. Freedom Division Officers responded to 3901 Hargrove Ave in reference to an assist Medic call. Upon officers arrival, they located the victim, Alvaro-Dario Galeano-Echavarria, 76, lying on the sidewalk unresponsive.

The Charlotte Fire Department and Medic responded to the scene, treated Mr. Galeano-Echavarria, and transported him to Carolinas Medical Center where he is currently in critical, but stable condition.

Based on witness statements and evidence gathered at the scene, it was determined that Mr. Galeano-Echavarria was employed as a security guard with Security Forces Inc. and was working third shift in the parking lot of the Wal-Mart located at 3240 Wilkinson Blvd.

Detectives believe the suspects approached Mr. Galeano-Echavarria while he was patrolling the parking lot and an unknown type of altercation occurred resulting in the injuries to Mr. Galeano-Echavarria. It is still unclear on the specifics of how Mr. Galeano-Echavarria ended up on Hargrove Ave. , which detectives are continuing to investigate.

On September 8, 2009, Robbery detectives worked all day and into the night developing leads from the initial investigation. Then on September 9, 2009 at approximately 10:00 a.m. CMPD Robbery and VCAT detectives went to Durham , NC in response to information they had developed.

As a result of the Robbery/VCAT detectives’ exhaustive efforts and along with the cooperation of the Durham Police Department, Raleigh Police Department, State Bureau of Investigation and the FBI’s Safe Streets Task Force, Mr. Jonathan Prince, was developed as a suspect and taken into Police custody in Durham, NC without incident at 2:00 a.m. on September 10, 2009.

CMPD Robbery detectives transported Mr. Prince back to Charlotte where he was subsequently interviewed. Mr. Prince is currently in custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office.

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

Detectives Investigating a Homicide on Wabash Avenue

Update: Homicide Detectives arrested Eddie Bell Jr., for the murder of Trudy Montgomery. Mr. Bell is in the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office; held without bond.

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Homicide and ADW Unit Detectives are currently conducting a homicide investigation at 937 Wabash Avenue in the Freedom Division. The victim has been identified as Trudy R. Montgomery, 47. The incident occurred on Tuesday, June 30, 2009, at 2:21 a.m.

Freedom Division officers responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call at a residence at 937 Wabash Avenue. When officers arrived on scene, they found the victim suffering from apparent trauma to the head. At this time the manner of death is unknown. The victim was pronounced deceased on scene. Residents of the home in which the victim lived found her inside the home and called 911.

Detectives with the Homicide Unit and the ADW Unit are conducting a canvass of the neighborhood. Crime Scene Search is on scene as well, photographing the scene and collecting physical evidence.

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

Detectives Investigating a Shooting on Westridge Dr.

UPDATE II: Two suspects have been arrested in connection to this incident. A fifteen year old juvenile has been arrested and charged with Murder, Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon and Conspiracy to Commit Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon. The juvenile’s name will not be released in accordance with North Carolina State Law.

In addition, Jonas Jermel Davis (R) was arrested earlier today by the Violent Criminal Apprehension Team and charged with Murder, Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon and Conspiracy to Commit Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon.

UPDATE: The victim, Shawtel Demond Montgomery, died at Carolinas Medical Center at 10:36 a.m. as a result of the injuries he sustained in this morning’s shooting on Westridge Dr.
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department ADW and Homicide Detectives are currently investigating a shooting on Westridge Dr. which left one man seriously injured. The victim in this incident has been identified; pending family notification his name will be released. The incident occurred on Sunday, June 7, 2009, at approximately 2:30 a.m., at the intersection of Westridge Dr and Ranch Rd. in the Freedom Division.

Freedom Division officers responded to a 911 call in reference to a suspicious vehicle in the 4400 block of Westridge Dr. When officers arrived on scene they located a male victim unresponsive inside a dark colored Ford Explorer with the passenger side door open suffering from a gunshot wound. Charlotte Fire Department and Medic arrived on scene, treated and transported the victim to Carolinas Medical Center where he remains in critical condition.

ADW and Homicide detectives, along with Freedom Division officers canvassed the neighborhood for any potential witnesses. Crime Scene Search units processed the scene for physical evidence.

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

6/5 & 6/6: Reported Robberies

CMPD reported the following robberies on June 6, 2009:

6500 Wisteria Dr.
Division 26 Westover
6/6/2009 - 14:25
Robbery from Person - Armed
The victim reports being robbed by an unknown B/M suspect. The victim was getting items out of his SUV when he was approached by the suspect that pointed a black semi auto hand gun at him and demanded money. The suspect fled the scene on foot.

8400 Maclphine Park Dr.
Division 17 Independence
6/6/2009 - 12:38 Robbery from Business - Strong Arm
The victim reports he was robbed by a known B/M suspect. The victim attempted to run and fell, while he was on the ground the suspect punched the victim in the face. The victim stated that he handed he suspect money from his pocket, but the suspect threw the money back to him when another person approached.

5800 Monroe Road
Division 17 Independence
6/6/2009 - 03:33
Robbery from Person - Strong Arm
The Hispanic male victim advised that he walked from his apartment into the common area of the apartment community and observed two black males talking. The victim stated that the black males quickly approached him and grabbed him, demanding money. The victim stated that the suspects were both muscular and very intimidating.

3700 Michigan Ave
Division 07 North Tryon
6/6/2009 - 03:23
Robbery from Person - Strong Arm
The victim stated that while he was walking home, he was approached by three black males. The victim stated that the suspect beat him up and stole his wallet.

3900 Carlyle Drive
Division 27 Freedom
6/6/2009 - 00:38
Robbery from Business - Armed
The victim stated that he was making a Pizza delivery when he was approached by the listed suspects, one of which acted like he had a gun under his jacket, who demanded, and then took the listed property from the same.

CMPD reported the following robberies on June 5, 2009:

4100 E. WT Harris Blvd
Division 07 North Tryon
6/5/2009 - 22:23
Robbery from Person - Armed
The victim reported that suspect #1 got in the victim's unlocked passenger door while the victim was stopped at a stoplight. The suspect struck the victim in his face and displayed a handgun. Suspect #1 ordered the victim to drive to a nearby ATM where suspect #2 was waiting. The suspects forced the victim to withdraw money from the ATM, which the suspects took from the victim. The suspects then punched the victim several times before they fled the scene in a vehicle.

1000 Valley Ridge Road
Division 27 Freedom
6/5/2009 - 22:09
Robbery from Person - Armed
The suspects forced entry into the victim's residence without consent from the victims, while the victims were located inside the residence. The suspects used a firearm to pistol whip the victim causing serious lacerations to the victim's head and face. The suspects then took the victim's cell phone and wallet while the victim was still in possession of his property.

200 Stamey Circle
Division 26 Westover
6/5/2009 - 21:51
Robbery from Person - Armed
The two unknown B/M suspects robbed him at gunpoint and took the victim's wallet and car keys.

8500 Bellhaven Blvd
Division 11 North
6/5/2009 - 20:39
Robbery from Person - Armed
The listed W/M unknown suspect attempted to rob the store located at 8450 Bellhaven Blvd on 6/5/2009 at approximately 8:35 pm. The suspect pointed a handgun at the victim. No items were taken.

7200 Albemarle Road
Division 12 Hickory Grove
6/5/2009 - 14:43
Robbery from Person - Strong Arm
On the above date and time at the above listed address, the listed victim stated that the listed suspect intimidated her and made her give him money.

2500 Dunlavin Way
Division 06 Eastway
6/5/2009 - 13:06
Robbery from Person - Armed
The victim stated that he was robbed by two BM suspects armed with guns. One suspect is clean shaven, wearing a black t-shirt, is about 5' 5" tall and 170 pounds. The other is about 5' 6" tall, 170 pounds, wearing a white t-shirt and jeans.

Detectives Investigting a Homicide on Rocky Mount Ct.

Update: CMPD Homicide detectives have charged Tanya Renee Dixon with the murder of Mr. Young.

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Homicide Detectives are currently investigating a shooting on Rocky Mount Ct., which left one man deceased. The victim in this incident has been identified as William Thomas Young, 27. The incident occurred on Monday, June 1, 2009, at approximately 9:24 a.m., at 5823 Rocky Mount Ct. in the Freedom Division.

Freedom Division officers responded to an assist Medic call for service at 5823 Rocky Mount Ct. When officers arrived on scene they discovered that an altercation had taken place inside the residence. At approximately 10:00 a.m., CMPD officers received a call for service that a man was being treated for a gunshot wound at Mercy Hospital. He was pronounced deceased shortly after arrival. Detectives determined that the man who was deceased at Mercy was involved in the altercation that took place on Rocky Mount Ct.

Based on the preliminary investigation and witness statements, the deceased individual and suspect are known to each other. Detectives are currently interviewing witnesses at police headquarters.

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

Homicide Detectives Investigate Homicide on Tuckaseegee Road

Case Update: Family notification for the victim in last night’s homicide at 4400 Tuckaseegee Road has been completed by Homicide detectives. The victim is Scott Larnell Jones.
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Homicide Detectives are investigating a homicide at 4400 Tuckaseegee Road. The incident occurred on Monday, March 2, 2009, at 9:08 p.m. in the Freedom Division.

Freedom Division officers responded to a call for service in reference to a shots fired call where one person had been shot. When officers arrived on scene they located a male gunshot victim lying in the back yard of 4400 Tuckaseegee Rd. Charlotte Fire Department and Medic arrived on scene, treated the victim, and transported him to Carolinas Medical Center. The victim underwent surgery on Monday, March 2, 2009 and died Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at 1:45 a.m. due to the injuries he sustained. The male victim has been identified, pending family notification; the victim’s name will be released.

According to witness statements, they observed an altercation between the victim and an unknown suspect, shots were fired, and then a burgundy Dodge Charger occupied by several subjects was seen leaving the scene.

While the ADW unit conducted the initial investigation, when the victim passed away the case was transferred to the Homicide Unit.

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

CMPD Officers Round up Students Skipping School

From WCNC: Police say it's no secret that truant students drive up the crime rate, so they want to put those kids back in school. NewsChannel 36 spent the day with Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officers Steve Arnold and Mike Sardo as they rounded up teens on the streets. Sardo and Arnold work in the Westover Division's truancy program.

"We recognized him from yesterday," Arnold said as the officers picked up a 14-year-old boy. "We had taken him back to school yesterday." "You can see here he's got 131 unexcused absences," Arnold said.

NewsChannel 36 questioned the teen and he told us he was on his way to school when he was arrested. "I want to go to school. I want to show some support for my family. I want to show a role model for my little brother," the teen said.

If the students are below the age of 16, the officers take them back to school and give them a lecture on the way. "I like to hear what you said about being a role model to your brother, but if he sees you skipping school or coming home in a police car or getting arrested or in trouble he's going to follow in your footsteps," Sardo said.

Thanks to a federal grant, the officers spend most of their day looking for kids skipping school with the goal of cutting crime. "If some of these kids are out here walking around they are not in school. They get together, 'Hey, let's break into a house. Let's break into a car,'" Arnold said.

The officers know where the students who skip like to hang out and they make it a point to show up there. Some of the targets are tram stations and convenience stores.

"They come in here trying to buy cigarettes and alcohol. You just know they are not supposed to be here," said Lindsey Arnautovic, who owns a convenience store on Woodlawn Road.

Westover is one of three divisions with a truancy program. The others are Freedom and Metro. If this program works, it could be expanded across the city.