Mooresville
CRIME & SAFETY
Iredell County Fire Marshal’s Office investigating cause of blaze that sent two firefighters to hospital
Two Mooresville firefighters were treated at a local hospital on Tuesday for injuries sustained while on the scene of a large debris fire. Mount Mourne Fire Department personnel and nearby departments were dispatched at 11:52 a.m. for what was initially reported as a structure fire at 130 Ritchie Foam Lane.
Two arrested after fight over job site clean-up leads to stabbing
SALISBURY — Two men were arrested after deputies said that they got into a fight over cleaning up a mess on a job site, ending when one of the men stabbed the other with a box cutter. Deputies responded at approximately 5:30 p.m. on Thursday to an industrial site located at 2075 Gold Hill Road in […] The post Two arrested after fight over job site clean-up leads to stabbing appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Man accused of killing Concord teens won't face death penalty
A man accused of killing two teenagers from Concord will not face the death penalty, a prosecutor said Tuesday. Marquan Ladrien Marshall, 20, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Jaylan Marray Jackson and Jayden Dae'shun Munson, who were killed Dec. 14 after meeting with others near the intersection of Dodge Street and Piedmont Avenue in Mount Holly to sell marijuana, according to search warrants documents prepared by Sgt. J.C. Arthurs. Marshall and Zabreon Isaiah Wallace, 18, of Mount Holly, are accused of opening fire when Jackson and Munson arrived, killing both of them, according to search warrants.
Friends, family members of Statesville murder victim pray for strength, justice
Nearly a month after a Statesville woman was found dead in her home, her family and friends remain hopeful that the individual who killed her will be apprehended and punished. A small group of people gathered at Shelbie Smith’s mother’s home for a candlelight vigil on Saturday evening to pray and to show their support for the family.
Mooresville’s top cop reflects on five-year tenure with MPD
If you want to commit a crime and get away with it, Mooresville isn’t the place to try. That’s the reputation the Mooresville Police Department has achieved since Ron Campurciani became the town’s top cop five years ago. But the atmosphere at MPD today is a sharp...
Man charged with making bomb threat against hospital
SALISBURY — A man has been charged after police said that he called Novant Rowan Regional Hospital and made a bomb threat, requiring the Cabarrus County bomb squad to respond to the hospital. Officers responded to the hospital at approximately 11 a.m. on Sunday after an employee in the emergency room notified police that they had […] The post Man charged with making bomb threat against hospital appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Pedestrian Killed by Semi Truck in Boyle Heights
A pedestrian was tragically killed after being struck by a semi-truck on the transition between the 5 Freeway and the 10 Freeway in Boyle Heights early Saturday morning. The incident occurred around 12:45 a.m., prompting a swift response from the California Highway Patrol (CHP). Immediate Response and Investigation. Upon receiving...
Stony Point Man Facing Charges In Three Counties
The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office arrested 35-year old David Earl Welch of Stony Point on June 25th and charged him with felony possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver schedule II controlled substance. As of earlier today, Welch remains in the Iredell County Detention Center under a secured bond of $30,000.
Keeping Statesville Secure: Fire and Police Chiefs on Keeping Statesville Safe and Engaged
Did you know that improper use of fire pits and fireworks can lead to serious safety hazards? Chief Kurfees and Chief Onley reveal essential fire safety regulations to follow, especially during hot and dry conditions. From supervising your backyard fire pit to managing large fireworks events, get expert advice to prevent common summer mishaps. We'll also tackle the frequent confusion between fireworks and gunshots and share strategies for maintaining public safety during high-activity celebrations like July 4th and New Year's Eve.
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