CMPD Arrests Auto Burglar

Terrence Denzel Robinson

The man police say is responsible for a string of auto break-ins and thefts is now behind bars in Mecklenburg County.

Twenty year-old Terrence Denzel Robinson was arrested Saturday by Charlotte-Mecklenburg police. Robinson is charged with multiple counts of misdemeanor larceny and breaking and entering of a motor vehicle.

Robinson's arrest comes after DNA evidence linked him to larceny cases which occurred in May. Police are still investigating if Robinson may be responsible for more crimes and have asked anyone with helpful information to call Crime Stoppers at (704) 334-1600.

Suspect in Teen Kidnapping Faces Incriminating DNA Evidence

Freddie Grant

Freddie Grant, 52, has been arrested in Columbia, SC on charges of kidnapping a 15 year-old teenager in August. While he awaits trial, the convicted felon has declined to help authorities locate the missing girl.

Gabrielle Swainson was last seen on August 18, when her mother Elvia woke her momentarily before going to work at about 3:45 in the morning. Both Gabrielle and her iPhone were missing when Elvia returned home from work later that morning.

The missing iPhone's location has been traced by police to the house of Freddie Grant, who was romantically involved with Elvia. When investigators executed a search of Grant's property, they discovered duct tape containing Gabrielle Swainson's DNA.

According to Richland County authorities, Grant had mowed the Swainson's lawn on the day before her disappearance. Grant is also the lead suspect in another case of a missing person. Adrianna Diana Laster, of Elgin, was last seen in 2011 on Labor Day. She was 28 years old at the time of her disappearance and had lived in the same house as Grant, who was reportedly the last person to see her.

Grant has an extensive criminal record spanning nearly 25 years between South Carolina and Florida. He is accused of taking Gabrielle by force during the early morning of August 18th. For South Carolina authorities, the search for the missing teen continues without the aid of suspect Freddie Grant.

DNA Assists Homicide Detectives Solve 2007 Robbery & Murder Case

Bobby Johnson

On May 2, 2007, Anita Rychlik, a 45-year old motel manager was shot in the head and killed during an armed robbery.  She was working for the Thrift Motel, which is located at 3700 North Tryon St.

In 2007, witnesses stated that three suspects approached the security guard who was later identified as Mrs. Rychlik’s husband. The suspects pistol whipped the security guard and entered the room he shared with his wife. A struggle then gunshot were heard a short time later before the suspects ran from the location.

CMPD has announced they have solved the homicide and have arrested Bobby Johnson, Antonio Lee Chaney and Joshua Raphael Chaney. All three suspects have been charged with the robbery and murder of Anita Jean Rychlik.

New information and DNA evidence linked the three suspects to the murder.  All three suspects have been apprehended without incident and have been charged with Murder, Armed Robbery and Conspiracy to Commit Armed Robbery. They remain in the Mecklenburg County Jail and are currently being held without bond.  Anyone with additional information concerning this case may call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 704.334.1600.