CMPD Arrests Maryland Fugitive & Murder Suspect

Missing: William McQuain, 11

UPDATE: 10/18/11-  Sadly, William McQuian was found deceased in Maryland today.

On Thursday morning, CMPD arrested fugitive/murder suspect Curtis Maruice Lopez at the Econo Lodge off Independence Blvd.

Lopez was wanted in Montgomery County, Maryland for murdering his estranged wife, Jane McQuain, in Germantown, MD.  McQuain's 11-year old son William McQuain is still missing!

Curtis Lopez

Homicide Detectives in Maryland were hoping to find the boy with Curtis Lopez but he was found to be alone when he was arrested here in Charlotte.   

The missing boy, William McQuain was last seen on September 30th at his middle school in Maryland.

An Amber Alert was issued for William McQuain.  If you see William McQuain, please call 911.  If you have any information about his whereabouts, please call the Montgomery County, MD Police Tip Line at 240-773-TIPS or call 301-279-8000.

Detectives Investigating Homicide on Rogers Street

Derrick Huey

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Homicide Unit and A/D/W Unit are conducting an investigation into a shooting which occurred in the front yard of 3727 Rogers Street.  The call for service was reported at 10:56 pm on Thursday, October 13, 2011. The victim has been positively identified as James Love.  CMPD has charged Derrick Huey with murder.

Metro Division Officers responded to an ADW-with Injury call. When officers arrived on the scene, they found a male subject lying on the ground suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Medic arrived and transported the victim to Carolinas Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased upon arrival.

Based upon initial witness statements, Mr. James Love and Derrick Huey were involved in an altercation which led to the shooting. The two men were known to each other- this is not a random act of violence. Huey was located a short distance away and has been transported to police headquarters for questioning and booked in the Mecklenburg County Jail.

Detectives are currently canvassing the surrounding neighborhood to determine if there are any additional witnesses to the incident. Detectives are not looking for any additional suspects at this time.

Clinicians with the Child Development-Community Policing (CDCP) Program, as there were several children inside the home at the time of the incident. The CDCP is a partnership between the CMPD and Mecklenburg County Provided Services Organization. For additional information on the CDCP, click here.

Crime Scene Search responded to the call for service to process the scene and collect physical evidence/ forensic evidence. The Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s Homicide Prosecution Team responded to the scene as well.

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.

First 48 Fans: Demone Evans - Sentencing Update!

Demone Evans

Demone Lamont Evans, 26, plead guilty to two counts of second-degree murder for the 2010 murders of Tia Mitchell, 23, and Dominique McGriff, 21.


The Honorable Richard D. Boner, Senior Resident Superior Court Judge, sentenced Evans to 268-340 months (22-28 years) in prison.

DA: Heroin Trafficker Convicted; Other Drug Offenders Plead Guilty

The District Attorney’s Drug Prosecution Team prosecuted six defendants the week of October 3-7, 2011, in Mecklenburg County Superior Court.  Two cases were called for trial and four defendants entered guilty pleas before the Honorable Yvonne Mims Evans and the Honorable Hugh B. Lewis, Superior Court Judges.

Rudolph Brooks

Juan Partida Rodriguez, 27, was tried for 1) two counts of conspiracy to traffic in heroin, 2) two counts of trafficking in heroin and 3) possession with intent to sell or deliver heroin. The jury returned a verdict of guilty on all charges. Judge Lewis sentenced Rodriguez to 140-168 months in prison.

Rudolph Brooks, 38, was tried for 1) eight counts of trafficking in heroin, 2) one count of sale of heroin, and 3) three counts of possession with intent to sell or deliver heroin. Judge Evans declared a mistrial, as the jury deadlocked and was unable to reach a unanimous verdict.

Four defendants plead guilty before their cases were called for trial:

William Richardson, 56, plead guilty to possession with intent to sell or deliver heroin. Judge Lewis sentenced Richardson to 16-20 months in prison.

Joel McCutchen

Joel McCutchen, 33, plead guilty to two counts of obtaining a controlled substance by misrepresenting oneself as a licensed practitioner. Judge Evans sentenced McCutchen to 45 days in the county jail; that sentence was suspended pending his successful completion of 12 months of supervised probation.

Jean Brown, 52, plead guilty to obtaining a controlled substance by fraud. Judge Evans deferred sentencing of Brown, pending her successful completion of 12 months of supervised probation.

Shawn Lee, 25, plead guilty to possession of cocaine. Judge Lewis sentenced Lee to 8-10 months in prison.

Diamond Cab Driver Stabbed near Old Eastland Mall

A Diamond Cab Company driver was viciously stabbed during a robbery around 11pm near the old Eastland Mall.  The driver, Kofi Awutey, is in serious condition at CMC.

Kofi Awutey was rushed to the hospital with what police call life threatening injuries.  The owner of the cab company said the passenger was picked up on Albemarle Rd and called from a pay phone.

If you have any information that could help police, please call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.

Occupy Charlotte Protestors Uptown

Photo Credit: Occupy Charlotte

UPDATE:  Two protestors arrested for walking in the roadway after warned by police.

According to the Occupy Charlotte website, the protestors you see in various spots uptown are to non-violently protest Corporate America.

However, CMPD is closely watching via watchtower to make sure no laws are broken and the crowd stays in control. 

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Detectives Conducting a Shooting Investigation in the Freedom Division

UPDATE: Mr. McConico has been charged with an Infraction for CCW Permit Violation (fail to disclose that he had a valid permit and was carrying a concealed handgun when approached by an officer). Note, the first violation of this General Statute is an infraction; subsequent offense are a Class 2 Misdemeanor. Mr. McConico was also issued a criminal summons to appear in court by a magistrate for Shooting a Firearm in the city limits.

The vehicle, a 2011 Jeep Compass, which struck the sedan occupied by Mr. McConico and his wife was located yesterday unoccupied at Marshall Acres Drive and Barry Oaks Circle, off the 8300 block of Wilkinson Boulevard. The Jeep is a rental vehicle and it has been reported stolen. At this time it is unknown if any of its occupants were struck by gunfire. This investigation remains active.
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Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Homicide Unit are conducting a shooting investigation at 6200 Freedom Drive. The call for service was reported at 9:46 this morning. CMPD Freedom Division Officers initially responded to a Hit & Run call approaching a construction zone. Multiple calls for service immediately came in to 911 stating that shots were fired at the scene.

When officers arrived on scene, they located a small sedan and its two occupants. The sedan was rear-ended by a light colored SUV, which fled the scene on Freedom Drive towards I-85. The passenger of the sedan, Terry McConico, is an off-duty Detention Officer with the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office. He has been employed by the MCSO since January 14, 1998. Mr. McConico exited his vehicle and ran after the suspect vehicle and fired his personal weapon at least twice at the suspect vehicle as it fled the scene.

At this time, it is unknown if the vehicle or any of its occupants were struck by gunfire. The driver of the sedan, Mr. McConico’s wife, was transported to an area hospital for treatment of injuries she sustained in the crash. The CMPD Homicide Unit is investigating the case, which is standard practice in all law enforcement related shootings.

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

DA's Homicide Team: Quarterly Report for July 2011-September 2011

Thirty-one defendants were convicted in homicide cases during the months of July, August and September of 2011:

July 7, 2011
Ishmael Castle, 20, pled guilty to accessory after the fact to assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury in connection with the 2010 killing of Michael P. Smith, 29. He is awaiting sentencing on the charge.

July 13, 2011
Christopher Patrick Jones, 20, was tried for 1) first-degree murder and 2) possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, for the 2009 murder of Benizer Graham, Jr., 22. The jury returned verdicts of guilty on both charges. The Honorable F. Lane Williamson, Superior Court Judge, sentenced Jones to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the murder charge, plus 16-20 months in prison for the firearms charge.

July 14, 2011
JaHoward Jones, 19, pled guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The Honorable F. Lane Williamson, Superior Court Judge, sentenced Jones to 14-17 months in prison.

July 22, 2011
Selina Shiuli, 32, pled guilty to 1) second-degree murder, 2) attempted first-degree murder, and 3) assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury, for the 2007 murder and attempted murder of her two daughters, ages 6 and 1. The Honorable Yvonne Mims Evans, Superior Court Judge, sentenced Shiuli to 225-288 months in prison.

August 2, 2011
Daniel Foster, 35, was tried for 1) first-degree murder, 2) discharging a firearm into an occupied vehicle, and 3) possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, for the 2010 murder of Willie Hopper, II, 31. The jury returned verdicts of guilty on all charges. The Honorable Robert C. Ervin, Superior Court Judge, sentenced Foster to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the murder charge, plus 113-146 months in prison for the remaining charges.

August 11, 2011
Rodarius Frieson, 22, and Ronaldo Frieson, 25, each pled guilty to second-degree murder for the 2008 murder of Larry O’Faire, 57. The Honorable Yvonne Mims Evans, Superior Court Judge, sentenced Rodarius Frieson to 100-129 months in prison and sentenced Ronaldo Frieson to 142-180 months in prison.

August 18, 2011
Sabrina Black, 26, was tried for first-degree murder for the 2009 murder of Mary Wilson, 23. The jury returned a verdict of guilty to the charge of voluntary manslaughter. The Honorable Timothy S. Kincaid, Superior Court Judge, sentenced Black to 62-84 months in prison.

Demaris Goodson, 29, pled guilty to felony death by vehicle and involuntary manslaughter for the 2010 death of Maurice Fernandez McDowell, 23. The Honorable James W. Morgan, Superior Court Judge, sentenced Goodson to 24-38 months in prison.

August 29, 2011

Before the Honorable Timothy S. Kincaid, Superior Court Judge:

Artives Freeman, 27, pled guilty to 1) second-degree murder and 2) possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, for the 2006 murder of Latahnya Berry, 46. Freeman was sentenced to 176-221 months in prison.

Kevin Powell, 30, was tried for first-degree murder for the 2007 murder of Jamarr Flowers, 28. The jury returned a verdict of guilty to the charge of second-degree murder. Powell was sentenced to 189-236 months in prison.

September 1, 2011

Before the Honorable Richard D. Boner, Senior Resident Superior Court Judge:

Steven Elam, 41, pled guilty to 1) second-degree murder and 2) two counts of robbery with a dangerous weapon, for the 2004 murder and robbery of Ronnie Page, 32, and the 2004 robbery of Juan Ramirez, 23. Elam was sentenced to 384-489 months in prison.
Jonathan Fitzgerald, 19, and Danielle Holmes, 18, each pled guilty to 1) second-degree murder, 2) robbery with a dangerous weapon, and 3) conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon, for the 2010 murder and robbery of Oscar Chavez, 28. Fitzgerald and Holmes were each sentenced to 246-323 months in prison.

Cherelle Griffin, 20, pled guilty to 1) second-degree murder and 2) discharging a firearm into an occupied vehicle, for the 2010 murder of Devon Clement, 20. Griffin was sentenced to 239-305 months in prison.

Kevin Hernandez, 17, pled guilty to 1) conspiracy to commit first-degree murder and 2) encouraging gang activity, in connection with the 2010 murder of Alenjandro Leon-Martinez, 34. Hernandez was sentenced to 204-255 months in prison.
Justus Moss, 31, pled guilty to 1) second-degree murder and 2) discharging a firearm into an occupied vehicle, for the 2008 murder of Demetrio Calvillo, 36. Moss was sentenced to 221-284 months in prison.

Tiarice Robinson, 24, pled guilty to second-degree murder for the 2005 murder of Corey Stowe, 17. Robinson was sentenced to 189-236 months in prison.
September 14, 2011

Damien Derale Watson, 27, was tried for first-degree murder for the 2008 murder of David O’Bryan Barber, 23. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty.

September 16, 2011

Demone Evans, 26, pled guilty to two counts of second-degree murder for the 2010 murders of Tia Mitchell, 23, and Dominique McGriff, 21. The Honorable Richard D. Boner, Senior Resident Superior Court Judge, sentenced Evans to 268-340 months in prison.

Nathaniel Pass, 28, pled guilty to second-degree murder for the 2008 murder of Jeffrey Williams, 27. The Honorable Yvonne Mims Evans, Superior Court Judge, sentenced Pass to 120-153 months in prison.

September 26, 2011

Before the Honorable James W. Morgan, Superior Court Judge:
Adrian Alcala, 27, pled guilty to 1) second-degree murder and 2) robbery with a dangerous weapon, for the 2010 murder of Thomas Lee Oleary, 53. Alcala was sentenced to 207-258 months in prison.

John Hornes, 57, pled guilty to second-degree murder for the 2010 murder of Cleamard Chisholm, 58. Hornes was sentenced to 124-158 months in prison.

September 29, 2011

Before the Honorable James W. Morgan, Superior Court Judge:

Anthony Daniels, 32, pled guilty to second-degree murder for the 2010 murder of Monica Murphy, 30. Daniels was sentenced to 126-161 months in prison.
Larry Gilchrist, 22, pled guilty to two counts of discharging a firearm into an occupied vehicle in operation in connection with the 2010 killing of Deandre Kidd. Gilchrist was sentenced to 80-105 months in prison.

Byron Sadler, 17, pled guilty to 1) involuntary manslaughter and 2) possession of a handgun by a minor, for the 2010 death of Jamal Pinkney, 18. Sadler was sentenced to 16-20 months in prison. Sadler was sentenced to an additional 30 days in jail; that sentence was suspended pending his successful completion of 18 months of supervised probation.

Wesley Woodling, 28, pled guilty to second-degree murder for the 2009 murder of Joseph Muse, 26. Woodling was sentenced to 114-146 months in prison.

Before the Honorable F. Lane Williamson, Superior Court Judge:

Corey Grant, 29, pled guilty to second-degree murder for the 2009 murder of Jimmy Deshawn Sanderlin, 24. Grant was sentenced to 201-251 months in prison.

Kevin McClain, 28, pled guilty to 1) second-degree murder and 2) first-degree burglary, for the 2009 murder of Manuel Mosqueda-Sevedra,53. McClain was sentenced to 180-225 months in prison.

Robert Lee Parker, 56, pled guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the 2011 death of Richard Alweil, 49. Parker was sentenced to 19-23 months in prison.

Cruz Pena, 20, pled guilty to 1) conspiracy to commit first-degree murder and 2) attempted armed robbery, in connection with the 2010 murder of Alenjandro Leon-Martinez, 34, and the attempted robbery of another person. Pena was sentenced to 276-350 months in prison.

Woman Stabbed at Club Scorpio

Early Sunday morning, a 27-year old woman was stabbed by two unknown people while inside Scorpio's nightclub, located on Freedom Drive.

The female victim was taken to Carolinas Medical Center-University where she was treated and released.

If you witnessed this occurrence or have any information concerning this stabbing, please call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.

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Woman Kidnapped, Robbed & Sexually Assaulted on Mission Hills Rd

Daven Teeter

UPDATE: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Detectives have arrested Daven Lorenzo Teeter in relation to this case. He was arrested in the 1800 block of Vinton Street and charged with 1st Degree Rape, 1st Degree Sex Offense, 1st Degree Kidnapping (2 counts), Breaking and Entering, Armed Robbery, and Communicating Threats.

Analysis of evidence collected has led Detectives to seek these charges and anyone with any additional information about this case or the case from October 4, 2011 are encouraged to contact Detective Carol Owens at 704-336-6030.


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Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) Robbery Unit and Sexual Assault Unit are conducting an investigation into a robbery and sexual assault of a woman at her residence on Mission Hills Road, which is located in the Independence Division.  The victim’s identity is being withheld. The call for service came in at 1:13 pm.

Independence Division officers responded to a call for service placed by the victim after she was released. The victim advised that an unknown subject entered her residence and sexually assaulted her. He then drove to a bank and attempted to withdraw funds from her account. The victim was released near 2412 Beatties Ford Road, where she called 911.

The suspect is described as a black male with dreadlocks, wearing a white t-shirt and tan shorts. Crime Scene Search responded to the scene to photograph it and collect physical evidence.



Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600. Anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest of the suspect is eligible for a cash reward up to $1,000. Detective Owens is the lead detective assigned to the case.

'Teflon Shea' Roseboro: One of Charlotte's Finest Thugs with 40+ Arrests & No Prison Time

SHEA ROSEBORO

5/1/2012- Shea Roseboro is still at it... he was arrested today for DWI & DWLR.... it never ends!


UPDATE VI: 11/1/11- Shea Roseboro was arrested again today for DWLR & Assault on a female.

UPDATE V:  9/29/11-  Shea Roseboro was arrested AGAIN for driving while license revoked. (Editors Note: This is really getting ridiculous. Shea Roseboro clearly has NO REGARD for the law yet he is arrested over 40 times in the past 5 years and serve no prison time!)  

UPDATE IV:  9/13/11-  "Teflon Shea" was arrested again today for driving while license revoked.

UPDATE III:  8/5/11- Shea Roseboro was popped again for a probation violation.  He is back on the streets already...  why do they bother??

UPDATE II:  7/19/11- Shea Roseboro was arrested AGAIN on 7/16/11... this time for selling drugs.  He posted his $5,000 bond and was back on the streets within hours.  "Next time you get arrested, tell them you want "Shea Roseboro treatment"

Shea Roseboro

UPDATE:  6/16/11- Shea Roseboro was arrested again and released the same day after posting $5,000 bond.

6/1/2011- It never ends in Mecklenburg County!  The 'revolving door' of the justice system is enough to make me spit nails!  I was skimming through today's arrests and I could not believe my eyes when I saw Mr. Shea Roseboro pop up on the screen AGAIN!
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I've been blogging about Shea Roseboro since Sept 2008 after he shot a 14-year old boy on October Ct.  At that time, his arrest record was already a mile long (18 arrests since 8/07)  He never spent a day in prison for shooting the boy so....

Shea Anthony Roseboro

In April 2010, Shea Roseboro shot a man on Lakewood Ave. He was out of jail being tracked by 'electronic monitoring' at the time- so he "cut and ran."  The VCAT Team searched and found Roseboro so back to jail he went...  33 times since he turned 16 years old.  I can only imagine his juvenile record!

On May 6, 2011, the Mecklenburg County District Attorney's Office released the following statement: "Shea Roseboro, 21, pled guilty to interfering with an electronic monitoring device and damaging computers. Roseboro was sentenced to 15-18 months in prison, suspended for 36 months of supervised probation with 120 days in jail by Judge Constangy."

Can someone please tell me why Shea Roseboro was given a $500 bond and is back out on the streets... after getting arrested again today?  Shea Roseboro is 21 years old.  He has shot two people, has been arrested in Mecklenburg County 33 times in 5 years and he is STILL walking the streets of Charlotte!  Sick yet?

Links:  DOC Record, Meck Arrest Record (Select 'All' under Arrest #), D.A.'s Press Release (pdf)

CMPD Investigating Homicide at Emerald Bay Apartments

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Homicide Unit Detectives are conducting an investigation into a shooting which left one person deceased. The incident took place at 5013 Cherrycrest Lane, which is located in the Steele Creek Division. The call for service was reported at 8:07pm.  The victim has been positively identified as Keith Deonte Patterson.

Steele Creek Division officers responded to the Emerald Bay Apartments to investigate a report of an ADW. When officers arrived on scene, they located the victim suffering from a gunshot wound and was pronounced deceased on scene. Witnesses have been transported to police headquarters to provide statements. Detectives are canvassing the neighborhood in an effort to identify any additional witnesses and are also looking for a red BMW, occupied by several Hispanic males.

Crime Scene Search responded to the call for service to process the scene and collect physical evidence. ADW, Vice, Gang, K-9, and Aviation Units responded to the scene along with the Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s Homicide Prosecution Team.

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

CMPD's October Officers of the Month

Kwo

Freedom Division Officer Cheng Kwo has worked this area since July of 2005, and over the last year has begun demonstrating leadership qualities that have made him an exceptional asset to the Division.

He has become a consistently productive officer and over the summer, when the Division knew they would be faced with strong challenges in maintaining our crime reductions with school out of session, Officer Kwo utilized his training and aptitude in traffic enforcement to focus on key target locations in his response area as a way to ensure a presence there, identify potential offenders and prevent possible criminal activity.

In addition, he has sought out opportunities to engage in a greater problem-solving role in his response area, volunteering to work directly with response area coordinators on multiple projects and volunteering for a specialized assignment to allow more direct action on specific problems.

Brito

Independence Division Officer Jonathan Brito has recieved several recent postive comments concerning his professionalism and work ethic from members the department and the community He is to be commended for his observations, proactive policing, selfless acts and thorough police work.

For these actions and Officer Brito’s everyday actions Officer Brito has been awarded Officer of the Month for October 2011.