Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police charge additional suspect in death of 3-year-old Asiah Figueroa

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The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit has announced charges against an additional suspect in the murder of three-year-old Asiah Figueroa. The incident occurred on September 8, 2021. On September 20, 2024, 25-year-old Datonio Stephens was arrested. At this time, Stephens is charged with Murder, Attempted Murder (Eight Counts), Shooting into an Occupied Dwelling (Nine Counts), … Read more

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer shot during traffic stop on East Arrowood Road

Update – CMPD reports that its officers responded to an assault with a deadly weapon on East Arrowood Road around 7:25 p.m. on Sunday. Around 7:28 p.m., Real Time Crime Center detectives identified a possible suspect who may have been involved in the prior call. Officers initiated a traffic stop in the 200 block of East … Read more

Charlotte Police investigating shooting of 2-year-old female on Sunday morning

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The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating the shooting of a 2-year-old victim who suffered life-threatening injuries. CMPD reports that its officers responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call in the 5000 block of Evoke Living Lane around 1:40 a.m. on September 15, 2024. At the scene, officers found that multiple apartment homes had … Read more

Charlotte Police investigating triple shooting at Airbnb on Hollow Drive

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The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is currently investigating a triple shooting at an Airbnb. CMPD reports that its officers responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call in the 1600 block of Hollow Drive around 1:21 a.m. on September 15, 2024. CMPD confirms the location was an Airbnb that was rented for an event. At … Read more

Charlotte Police investigating possible murder-suicide on Kings Parade Boulevard

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The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is currently investigating a homicide that occurred on Friday. CMPD reports that its officers responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call in the 9200 block of Kings Parade Boulevard around 1:19 p.m. on September 13. At the scene, responding officers found two victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Both victims … Read more

Charlotte Police investigating homicide after missing 15-year-old found deceased

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The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a homicide after a missing 15-year-old was found deceased. CMPD reports that detectives with the Homicide Unit and Missing Person’s Unit are investigating a homicide in the Steele Creek Division. On September 4, the family of 15-year-old Anthony Smith reported him missing. CMPD’s Missing Persons Unit carried out an … Read more

Charlotte Police investigating after man shot dead on Caronia Street

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On Sunday, a man was fatally shot on Caronia Street in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating the homicide. CMPD reports that the incident happened in the 2200 block of Caronia Street just after 1 p.m. on August 11, 2024. Westover Division officers responded to an assault with a deadly … Read more

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer Joel Medina charged with Extortion and Disclosure of Private Images

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The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has announced an arrest of a CMPD officer for Felony Extortion and Felony Disclosure of Private Images. Officer Joel Meinda was arrested and charged with one count of each. CMPD’s Special Victims Division interviewed Medina on August 5, 2024. Following the interview, Medina was taken into custody and transported to the … Read more

Charlotte Police investigating fatal shooting with four victims on Shamrock Drive

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Four people have been shot in Charlotte, North Carolina. One victim is dead and three others are at area hospitals. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department reports that its Homicide Unit is investigating a homicide in the 3500 block of Shamrock Drive. Around 11:30 p.m. on August 2, 2024, CMPD officers responded to the aforementioned area for … Read more

Charlotte Police investigating homicide on Shadow Elm Drive

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The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is currently investigating a homicide. CMPD reports that Homicide Unit detectives are investigating a homicide in the 800 block of Shadow Elm Drive. At this time, one person has been pronounced deceased. No other details are available at this time. The provided address is 839 Shadow Elm Drive in Charlotte. N' … Read more