Mecklenburg County Ticket Resolution Center Online

CMPD has added a new feature to its website... A link to an online traffic ticket Resolution and Information Center has been added. You can find all kinds of information on how to handle tickets and the information you will need in court to ask for a dismissal.

The site is used to negotiate speeding tickets and to resolve compliance tickets. Compliance is a term used to describe tickets given for things which can be remedied. Examples of compliance tickets are Expired License, No Registration, and No Inspection.

For a complete list, please click the links below:

For Compliance issues, Click here
For Speeding issues, Click here

A CMPD/Gang of One Community Workshop

A CMPD/Gang of One and Gang Prevention Coalition Agency and Community Workshop:
Join us for an important Workshop to learn about opportunities for funding from Gang of One through an RFP Process.

November 12, 2009
Albemarle Road Recreation Center- 5027 North Idlewild Road
(12 Noon – 1:30 pm) * Bring your own lunch!

Topics Covered:
- Learn how to identify gangs and common gang signs and symbols
- Discover why youth join gangs
- Find out about Gang of One programs and the Gang Prevention Coalition

To Learn More: Call Gang of One at 704.432.4264 or email gangofone@cmdp.org or visit website.

Drug Seizure in Mint Hill

Mint Hill Police served a search warrant in the 11100 block of Lawyers Road in reference to the occupant, Michael MacConnell, manufacturing marijuana at the residence. Officers entered the residence around 1:30pm and found over 300 marijuana plants and an elaborate indoor growing operation.

In addition to the marijuana manufacturing, officers located several chemicals which are known precursors to manufacturing other controlled substances. Mint Hill Police enlisted the help of the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) in processing the evidence. A chemist from the SBI is en route to assist with identifying the chemicals found on scene.

Michael MacConnell has been taken to the Mecklenburg County Jail and charged with the following crimes:

-Manufacture of a CS Schedule VI
-Possession of a precursor chemical to controlled substance
-Trafficking Schedule VI
-Maintain a dwelling for sale of controlled substance
-Possession of drug paraphernalia

Mountainbrook Community Indecent Exposure Arrest

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Youth and Family Services Detectives have arrested Raul Gabriel on felony indecent exposure charges.

On Wednesday, October 14, 2009, between 2:30 and 2:45 p.m. there were two reported incidents involving a similar suspect and suspect vehicle in the Mountainbrook Community off of Sharon View Road.

In both incidents, high school aged girls reported that a man pulled up to them in a white minivan and asked a question. While the girls answered the question, the suspect exposed himself to them. The victims were able to walk away without further contact with the suspect.

Warrants were obtained on Mr. Gabriel and he was arrested October 27, 2009 at Police Headquarters without incident.

The CMPD would like to thank the community for their cooperation in to help bring these cases to a resolution. Anyone with additional information regarding these cases can call Youth and Family Services Detective Donald Simmons at 704-336-2781.

Police Seeking Circle K Robber

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Robbery Unit is attempting to locate the man pictured in the shown photos.

On October 23, 2009, the suspect entered the Circle K at 1809 East Arbors Dr. The suspect started a conversation with the clerk and was talking about being overseas. He then pulled out a knife and demanded money. The suspect got the money from the clerk and left the scene in a silver Ford Taurus.

The suspect was described as a W/M, early 20’s, 5-10, 185 lbs., dark mustache and goatee. He was last seen wearing a camouflage shirt and pants with a black knit hat, black gloves and black boots. Earlier the same night, a suspect with a similar description was in the same general area loitering for money.

Anyone with information regarding this suspect’s whereabouts is asked to call the lead robbery Detective R. Andringa at 704-336-7743.

The public can also phone in anonymous tips to our Crime Stoppers tip line at 704-334-1600. Tipsters who provide important information to the case may earn a reward of up to $1,000 dollars.

Home Invasions in Mint Hill

On October 19th at 11:29 am, the Mint Hill Police answered a call regarding a home invasion in the 6600 block of Danbrooke Park Drive. The victim was home and reports that someone rang the doorbell, which the victim did not answer.

Approximately fifteen minutes later, the front door of the victim’s residence was kicked in and the victim stated that two black males, in their early twenties entered her home. The victim chased the suspects out of her house. The suspects got into a burgundy in color sedan type vehicle and fled the scene. No items were taken from this victim.

On October 20th at 11:57 am, the Mint Hill Police responded to the 7600 block of Hogans Bluff Drive located in the Olde Sycamore Subdivision. The victim reported a similar incident where suspect(s) entered the residence while the victim was present and removed two televisions and some cash. The victim saw the suspects as they were leaving the residence and driving away in a burgundy colored vehicle. No suspect description was available.

Neither victim was injured during these incidents.

Mint Hill Police encourage citizens to contact police if they are visited by suspicious persons during the daytime hours. If your home if forcibly entered while you are present, comply with any demands made by the suspects and contact police as soon as it is safe to do so. Police ask that citizens be vigilant within their neighborhoods and report any suspicious vehicles and/or persons immediately.

Anyone with further information about these two incidents is asked to contact Detective Garmon with the Mint Hill Police Department at 704-545-1085.

Yorktown Apartments Sexual Assault Cases

Case Update: Wednesday, November 4, 2009: The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Sexual Assault Unit has filed additional charges against Phillip George Payton for the October 19, 2009 sexual assault case that occurred at the Yorktown Garden Apartments.

DNA lab results have linked Mr. Payton to the October case in addition to the lab results that linked him to the February and September 2009 sexual assault cases that Mr. Payton was arrested for on October 22, 2009.

CMPD Sexual Assault Unit Investigators have also linked Mr. Payton to a fourth sexual assault case that occurred at the Yorktown Garden Apartments on June 10, 2008. In that case, the victim stated that Mr. Payton entered her apartment through a window, pointed a gun at her and attempted to sexually assault her. Mr. Payton is facing the additional charges of Attempted Rape and 1st Degree B&E.

Anyone with additional information regarding these cases can call lead Sexual Assault Unit Detective Mike Melendez at 704-353-0560. Additionally the public can phone in anonymous tips to our Crime Stoppers tip line at 704-334-1600. Tipsters who provide important in information relating to the case may earn a reward of up to $1,000.

Case Update: Tuesday, October 20, 2009:

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Sexual Assault Unit continues to aggressively investigate the recent sexual assault cases that occurred at the Yorktown Apartments on Tyvola Drive and are working several leads.

Sexual Assault Unit detectives and Westover Division officers have conducted numerous canvasses of the apartment complex and surrounding neighborhoods. Detectives are asking the local television stations and newspapers to broadcast and publish the shown photo.

Detectives believe this distinct spray can is important to the investigation and that the suspect left this can behind at the scene of the sexual assault that occurred on September 21, 2009.

If anyone in the public recognized an individual carrying this pictured item or has any additional information regarding these cases they’re asked to call Sexual Assault Unit Detective Mike Melendez at 704-353-0560. We’re also asking anyone in the neighborhood who notices anything or anyone suspicious to immediately call 911.

Additionally anonymous tips on these cases can be called in to our Crime Stoppers tip line at 704-334-1600. Tipsters may earn a cash reward of up to $1,000, for information helpful to the cases.

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The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Sexual Assault Unit is investigating three sexual assaults and residential burglaries that may be related.

On Monday October 19, 2009 at just after 8:00 am, Westover Division officers were dispatched to a sexual assault at the Yorktown Apartments on Tyvola Drive.

When officers arrived the victim stated the suspect broke into the apartment through the rear sliding glass door and sexually assaulted her.
On September 21, 2009 a victim stated she was sexually assaulted after the suspect forcibly broke into her Yorktown apartment.

Just after 10:00 pm on February 28, 2009, Westover Division officers were dispatched to the Yorktown Apartments, the victim told officers the suspect forcibly entered her apartment before sexually assaulting her.

On October 7, 2009 another sexual assault was reported on Kentland Drive which is adjacent to the apartment complex, but it was determined that case was not related to the three other cases at Yorktown Apartments. A suspect has been arrested in the Kentland Drive case.

Following this morning’s incident a full compliment of Sexual Assault detectives and Westover Division officers extensively canvassed the area in and around the apartment complex and will canvass the area again tonight as the residents return home from work.

Westover Divisions officers have also been working with the Yorktown Apartment management to make residents aware of the crimes. Officers have been assigned to the apartment complex for more than a month to address other incidents such as burglaries and larceny from autos.

In fact, an officer was patrolling the other side of the complex when the incident occurred this morning, but the suspect eluded the officer before his arrival. Officers and detectives have conducted numerous field interviews and zone checks within the complex during the past two months.

Based on the suspect’s physical and clothing description, we believe that one suspect may be responsible for all three crimes.

Suspect Description:

The suspect is described as a black male approximately 25 years old. He’s reported to be tall with a slim build wearing a black ski mask, gloves, black shirt, and black pants. The suspect may also have a cut on one of his fingers.

The CMPD crime lab continues to process evidence obtained from the crime scenes. CMPD encourages anyone in the area who notices anything or anyone unusual to immediately call 911.

Anyone with information regarding these cases can call lead Detective Mike Melendez at 704-353-0560 or phone anonymous tips into Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.

Arrests Made in Attempted Robbery of Young Girl

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Missing Persons Unit and Homicide Unit have arrested two men who attempted to rob a Hawthorne High School student at gunpoint on Point Lake Drive .

The incident took place at 6:00 a.m., on September 24, 2009. Jason Jenkins and Nicholas Robben have been charged with Attempted Armed Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon.

Mr. Jenkins and Mr. Robben were driving in a blue Ford Taurus yesterday morning and drove up to the student and attempted to rob her as she walked to her bus stop. After a brief exchange, the two men fled the scene driving towards Albemarle Road ; the victim was uninjured during the incident.

Today, Friday, September 25, 2009, at around 7:30 a.m., a blue Ford Taurus sedan was involved in a hit and run resulting in property damage in Mint Hill , NC. A witness followed the car to a home on Martin Lake Road and called 911.

When Hickory Grove Division officers arrived on scene, they found a gun and bandana in the car that connected Mr. Jenkins to yesterday’s Attempted Armed Robbery. A short time later, Mr. Robben voluntarily came to CMPD Headquarters for questioning in reference to yesterday’s Attempted Armed Robbery.

Both men will shortly be in the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office, facing Attempted Armed Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon charges.

Anyone with additional information regarding this case is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600. Tipsters remain anonymous and may earn a reward of up to $1,000.

CMS Teacher Arrested for First Degree Rape

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Special Victims Division arrested John Patrick Bush and charged him with First Degree Rape- Victim Under 13.

The incident took place on September 1, 2009, at Smith Academy of International Languages, which is located at 1600 Tyvola Road . Mr. Bush is employed with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools as a teacher, and the victim is a CMS student.

The investigation was initiated after the victim informed her parents about the crime. The victim was referred to Pat’s Place Child Advocacy Center .

Man Stabs Girlfriend & Leaves with Children- Amber Alert Issued

UPDATE II: Mr. Harris was arrested tonight in the 4700 block of Wildwood Avenue . He was a passenger in a vehicle and was taken into custody without incident by members of the CMPD SWAT Team and VCAT.

In addition, members of the Firearms Unit and Vice and Narcotics Unit assisted in the apprehension of Mr. Harris, who has been charged with the Attempted Murder of his girlfriend, Shakete Young. The Mercury Grand Marquis, in which Mr. Harris fled the scene, has been located at a separate location. It will be taken to CMPD headquarters to be processed for evidence.

UPDATE I: The two young girls have been located. They are alive and well. Police are still seeking information on the whereabouts of Mr. Harris and the vehicle he was last seen driving. CMPD Homicide Detectives have obtained a warrant on Mr. Harris for the Attempted Murder of Shakete Young

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Homicide Detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis that was seen leaving the scene of an assault at 313 Benjamin Street .



The vehicle is beige or champagne in color and has four doors; NC tag: YRY-7698. Maurice Jermaine Harris is the driver. He is about 5’10” tall, has shoulder length braids and is wearing a blue and red t-shirt with blue jeans.

Mr. Harris took his two young girls with him as he fled the apartment. Their names are as follows: Markayla Harris, BF, 06/15/2006 & Malaya Harris, BF, 01/09/2009.

Mr. Harris is suspected of stabbing the girls’ mother and then fleeing the area in their vehicle. CMPD Homicide Detectives are in the process of obtaining a warrant for attempted murder on Mr. Harris. He is considered armed and dangerous.

Alert the public that if they see the vehicle, Mr. Harris, or either of the girls, to call 911 immediately.

Man Makes Silent Demand During Bank Robbery

The Safe Streets Task Force is seeking the public’s help in identifying a bank robber who demanded money from tellers at the BB&T at 8558 University City Boulevard just before ten ‘o’clock this morning.

Witnesses in the bank say he’s a white man, in his mid 40’s, about 6 feet tall and weighs about 200 to 220 pounds. He was wearing a yellow straw hat, and had beard stubble on his face. He gave the teller a black bag with a note attached demanding money. No customers were in the bank at the time of the robbery. No weapon was shown.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Charlotte Division of the FBI at 704-377-9200 or CrimeStoppers at 704-334-1600.

Pregnant 15-Year old Teen Shot & Killed at Bus Stop

Royce Mitchell

UPDATE II:   A Federal appeals court has upheld a decision to send Royce Mitchell back to prison for 2 1/2 years because his sexual relationship with Tiffany Wright violated the terms of his 2007 release from Federal prison. 

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police have not charged anyone in Tiffany's murder and the D.A.'s Office dismissed all sex charges against Mitchell when the paternity test of the baby proved Mitchell was not the father of Tiffany Wright's child.

Mitchell was sentenced in 2002 in New York to six years in prison after pleading guilty to his role in drug trafficking conspiracy.  When he was released from federal prison in 2007, he was placed on four years of supervision and moved to Charlotte.

UPDATE I:  Although he has not been charged with murder, the main suspect in Tiffany Wright's murder is her adoptive brother 36-year old Royce Anthony Mitchell.  He was arrested today and charged with statutory rape and indecent liberties with a minor after Wright told Detectives she had a consensual sexual relationship with Mitchell and she believed he was the father of her unborn child.
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Tiffany Wright,  15

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Detectives are investigating a homicide that occurred in the 6700 block of Mallard Creek Road. The victim has been identified as 15-year old Tiffany Wright.  Wright was a student at Hawthorne High School. 

Shortly before 6:00 am, University City Division officers responded to a call advising one person had been shot. When officers arrived on scene, they located the victim lying in the street suffering from a gunshot wound. The Charlotte Fire Department and Medic arrived on scene and transported the victim to CMC-Main where she died a short time later.

Ms. Wright was 8 months pregnant at the time of the shooting. The baby was  delivered and transported to CMC-Main, but they were unable to save the child with the injuries it sustained in the shooting.

Responding officers immediately began setting up a perimeter around the neighborhood to search for a suspect. Detectives are aggressively working the case and have several promising leads. Based on witness statements gathered during the preliminary investigation the suspect(s) shot the victim while she was at the bus stop.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a homicide detective. Detective B. Fitch 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.