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Friday, August 10, 2007

Recent Arrests in Charlotte, NC

Name : PORTER, CHRISTOPHER LYNN

* KIDNAPPING - FIRST DEGREE
* RAPE-1ST DEGREE-VICTIM 13 YEARS OR MORE-D.WEAPON
* ROBBERY WITH DANGEROUS WEAPON-BUSINESS/OTHER PLACE

Name : NELSON, JONATHAN LOGAN

* ROBBERY WITH DANGEROUS WEAPON--INDIVIDUAL

* KIDNAPPING - FIRST DEGREE

Name : JONES, ERIC LESTER

* ROBBERY WITH DANGEROUS WEAPON-BUSINESS/OTHER PLACE

Name : HUNTER, MICHAEL DALE

* IMPERSONATE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

Name : GRIER, RANDY ALEXANDER

* 2X's: ASSAULT DEADLY WEAPON/INTENT KILL/SERIOUS INJ.-GUN

Name : BING, RODDRICK OTIS

* ROBBERY WITH DANGEROUS WEAPON--INDIVIDUAL

* KIDNAPPING - FIRST DEGREE
* STOLEN GOODS - POSSESSION OF
* ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON - GUN
* RESISTING PUBLIC OFFICER

Police Looking for Kay Jewelers Robber

CMPD has asked for help in identifying the man and SUV shown in the photos above. Police say the man is responsible for robbing Kay Jewelers three times between June 29th and August 7th.

The suspect is described as a black male between the ages of 20-27, 6'4", 250 ponds with a slim line beard. His vehicle is a red, four door Ford Explorer. The SUV has two stickers on the back. If you have any information about the man or vehicle shown in the photos above, please contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 704-334-1600.

Wachovia Bank Robbery on Hovis Road

Around 10:45 this morning, three masked robbers entered the Wachovia Bank located at 5641 Hovis Road. A fourth suspect remained outside the bank in a getaway van. Police say the van the robbers used during the robbery was reported stolen and they recovered it a short time later. All four suspects are black males wearing dark clothing.

As you can see from photos taken by surveillance cameras, the men didn't enter the bank silently. The robbers forced all customers and employees to the ground during the robbery. In one photo, you can see two of the robbers handling a victim. The police haven't said what exactly happened during the bank robbery- but the photos say a lot. Thankfully, there were no injuries.

If you have any information about the robbery, please call CrimeStoppers at 704-334-1600.

Coastal Federal Credit Union Robbed

Around 2:00 this afternoon, an unknown suspect entered the Coastal Federal Credit Union located at 1835 West WT Harris Blvd. The suspect demanded cash and threatened the use of a handgun.

The suspect obtained cash and fled in a mid 1980's Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme. The car is a white, two door with a dark vinyl "landau" style roof. The suspect is described as: Black male, age in the mid 20s, 5ft 10in tall, 200 -220 pounds, yellow ball cap, tan button down shirt, blue jean pants, sunglasses, and wore a work-type plastic identification card, that was on a black lanyard around his neck.

Crime Blotter: 8/6/07-8/9/07

Click on the dates below to view some of the crimes reported by CMPD this week:
► Monday, August 6th
► Tuesday, August 7th
► Wednesday, August 8th
► Thursday, August 9th

Thursday, August 9, 2007

Pizza Delivery Driver Beaten & Robbed

A group of teen thugs planned and carried out a brutal attack against a pizza delivery driver last night. The victim, Eugene Booth, is a father of three- working to pay the bills but he ended up with a concussion and pain after these thugs finished with him.

The Papa John’s driver said he went to make a delivery on Toddville Road when he was met by 6-8 black teens. The teens robbed him at gunpoint of his cash and pizzas but they didn’t stop there… they beat him in his face and neck with a baseball bat… leaving him knocked out and injured.

Recent Arrests in Charlotte, NC

Name : WARE, GREGORY DENARD

* ROBBERY WITH DANGEROUS WEAPON-BUSINESS/OTHER PLACE
* RESISTING PUBLIC OFFICER
* CONSP ROBBERY DANGEROUS WEAPON

Name : RANKIN, ANDREW D

* INDECENT LIBERTIES WITH CHILD
* FAIL REGISTER SEX OFFENDER

Name : KEZIAH, BRYANT KEITH

* ROBBERY WITH DANGEROUS WEAPON--INDIVIDUAL

Name :BURROWS, JONATHON MICHAEL
Alias: BURROWS, JOHNNY

* ROBBERY WITH DANGEROUS WEAPON--INDIVIDUAL

Name : BEAMON, DONNIE
Alias: GORDON, HENRY JUNIOR

* ROBBERY WITH DANGEROUS WEAPON-BUSINESS/OTHER PLACE

2nd CMS Teacher Arrested on Sex Charges

On Wednesday, police arrested a second CMS high school teacher on child sex charges. Jerry Wayne Linton, 58, is accused of sexually molesting three children under the age of 10.

Police say Linton took bare photos of two boys and a girl and forced them to partake in sexual games and activities. Two of the three victims are relatives of Linton.

Police started investigating the allegations against Linton in June and he quickly resigned from his teaching position at Butler High School.

Linton is charged with three counts of first degree rape of a child under 13, three counts of taking indecent liberties with a child and three counts of a first degree sex offense.

Wednesday, August 8, 2007

Teacher Charged with Sex Crimes

A 27-year old (former) CMS teacher, Amanda Maria Athey, (R) was charged today after a father contacted police and told them Athey was having sex with his 16-year old daughter. The girl's father provided police with lots of proof... e-mails, online chats and recorded telephone calls between Athey and his teen daughter.

Police obtained a search warrant and Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Deputies raided Athey's townhouse looking for evidence to collaborate the evidence the father provided. Police seized computers, phones, writings, photo albums and photos of the victim from Athey's home.

Amanda Athey was a freshman English teacher at Hopewell Valley High School in Huntersville. She was suspended by CMS when the sex allegations arose. Yesterday, Athey resigned from her teaching position.

Athey turned herself in to police this afternoon after she learned police had warrants for her arrest. She is charged with sexual activity between a teacher and student & three counts of taking indecent liberties with a child. The magistrate set her bond at $4,000.

Police say the incidents took place in Cabarrus County and Mecklenburg County but it is unclear how they will proceed with the case. Photo & Article: @ The Charlotte Observer

Tuesday, August 7, 2007

South Division- Crime Alert

CMPD's South Division issued the following crime alert today:

Recently, several neighborhoods experienced a pattern of vehicle and house break-ins. Early last week, several neighborhoods in the Colony and Carmel Road area were the victim of multiple thefts.

In every case, the thieves targeted only unlocked vehicles and garages. As summer ends, please help us in preventing you from becoming a victim.

Keep these tips in mind and always call 911 if you see suspicious activity or persons in your neighborhood.

Keep your garage doors closed, even if you are home. Several garages were entered when homeowners left the garage door partially open for pets.
Keep side garage doors locked.
Keep the door from your garage into your house locked.
Do not leave your car keys and other valuables inside your vehicle, even if it's parked inside the garage.
For more crime prevention tips go to http://www.cmpd.org/

Monday, August 6, 2007

Weekend Crime Summary

Click on the following links below to view some of the crimes that occurred over the weekend in Charlotte, NC:
► Friday, August 3rd
► Saturday, August 4th
► Sunday, August 5th

Saturday, August 4, 2007

Man Stabbed on Oaklawn Ave

Robert Cecil Moore, 49, was stabbed early Friday morning on Oaklawn Road. Police say Charlton Ferguson, 48, is the person responsible for the stabbing.

Robert Moore was taken to Carolinas Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. No charges have been filed against Ferguson. The case will go to the District Attorney's Office to determine if charges should be filed.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (704) 334-1600.