Crime

Operation "Road Watch" ends on successful note

Friday, May 17th, 2013, 2:39pm

The Highway Patrol completed its Operation "Road Watch" campaign after a two-day intensive enforcement effort on I-85 in Cleveland and surrounding counties.

During the two-day event, which began on Tuesday, May 14, and ended on Wednesday, May 15, Troopers concentrated on commercial motor vehicle violations as well as focused their attention on motorists who were driving aggressively around big trucks, speeding, tailgating, and driving aggressively.

Established in 2007, Operation "Road Watch" was designed to improve commercial motor vehicle safety as well as the efficiency of commercial vehicle operations.

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Report: Man gets out of car at red light, slaps other driver in face

Submitted by Nick Needham on Thursday, April 25th, 5:20 pm

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- Police in Charlotte issued a citation to a man for getting out of his car at a red light and slapping another person.

The incident was reported on April 24 at 4:05 p.m. on the 3900 block of Colony Road, according to the report from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.

The victim told police that they were driving slowly down Colony Road behind another vehicle when it sped out from behind them and got in front.

When both vehicles stopped at a red light, the man got out of his vehicle, walked backed to the victim's vehicle and slapped the victim in the face with an open hand, according to the report.

The suspect then returned to his vehicle and left the scene. The victim was not injured.

Police located the man in a nearby shopping center and issued a citation for a simple assault.

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“No Need 2 Speed” Campaign cites 14,542 motorists in NC

Submitted by WBTV Web Staff

Thursday, April 11th, 2013, 1:19pm

“No Need 2 Speed” Campaign cites 14,542 motorists in NC

A total of 42,290 traffic and criminal citations were issued statewide during this year’s “No Need 2 Speed” campaign, which ran March 25 through 31.

Law enforcement officers from across the state partnered with the Governor’s Highway Safety Program to increase enforcement in an effort to put a stop to one of the main causes of crashes and fatalities on North Carolina’s roads – speeding.

“Law enforcement’s presence on our roads is imperative to reminding motorists to obey speed limits, and we greatly appreciate their dedication to keeping our roads safe,” said Becky Wallace, director of GHSP.

Officers also issued 3,157 safety belt and 587 child passenger safety violations and 1,111 drug charges.

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Macy's employee embezzled thousands of dollars at SouthPark store, police say

Submitted by Nick Needham on Monday, March 25th, 3:26 pm

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- Police in Charlotte have charged a Macy's employee with embezzlement after they say she stole nearly $3,000 from the department store.

The incidents occurred from Sept. 29, 2012 until February 20 of 2013, according to the report from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.

Shamika Freeman, 27, of Charlotte, is charged with embezzlement.

Freeman was a Macy's sales associate at the store's SouthPark location.

Police say Freeman was being questioned by the company for 17 questionable refund transactions between September and February, according to the report.

Police say she admitted to issuing the refunds even though the items being returned had not been paid for.

Freeman but all of the refunds on store gift cards and gave them to an unknown person.

The total value of the gift cards is estimated at $2,603.50.

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Report: Man flashed private parts at South Park mall

Submitted by WBTV Web Staff

Tuesday, February 26th, 2013, 5:37pm

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- Police in Charlotte are looking for a potential flasher at South Park Mall.

The incident was reported on Monday at 11:33 a.m., according to the police report.

A 22-year-old female told police a man that a man exposed his private parts to the victim at the mall in an unwanted sexual gesture.

No arrest have been made or suspect description released.

Police say they have a suspect in mind and are trying to locate him.

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CMPD recruiting for Citizens on Patrol pogram

Submitted by WBTV Web Staff

Friday, February 1st, 2013, 6:22pm

CMPD recruiting for Citizens on Patrol pogram

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is currently recruiting dependable and dedicated citizens for its Citizens on Patrol (C.O.P.) program.

The C.O.P. program was established as a means of assisting the citizens of Mecklenburg County and the CMPD with community patrols using volunteer members to perform civic services.

CMPD will be offering training classes for citizens from March 12 to May 31. After graduation, C.O.P. members dedicate a minimum of 16 hours a month of volunteered time to assist police officers and the community.

Some of the duties of C.O.P.

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Man convicted for murder of Flying Biscuit co-worker, unborn child

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Thursday, January 24th, 2013, 6:36pm

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)-

The man accused of killing a co-worker and her unborn child pleaded guilty to all charges Thursday.

In Mecklenburg County Superior Court, Mark Anthony Cox, 23, was sentenced to two life sentences for the double murder of Danielle Watson and her unborn child. The agreement allows him to avoid the death penalty and allows Watson's family to avoid the pain of a trial.

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