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Statesville couple busted in heroin trafficking investigation

A Statesville couple have been arrested by the Statesville Police Department and Iredell County Sheriff’s Office for transporting over 170 grams of Heroin into the Statesville area. The couple was suspected of selling heroin and had been the subject of an ongoing investigation being conducted by both agencies. 

Brandon Lamar Adams, 28, and Kayla Latrice Daye, 26, both of Statesville were arrested on multiple drug charges. Detectives found over 170 grams of heroin valued at over $60,000 in the couple’s residence. 

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Sharon Amity death now ruled homicide

There’s an update concerning the Sharon Amity death. The victim has now been identified as Alva Richard Brewer. Earlier Tuesday his family was alerted of his death, which has now been ruled a homicide. 

Homicide/ADW detectives continued their search of Brewer’s home this morning and found additional explosive devices.  CMPD bomb squad returned to the scene and declared all of the devices safe. 

Crime Scene Search and CMPD detectives are still searching the residence for more evidence Tuesday afternoon.

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Update: Sharon Amity neighbor speaks on community death

Ralph Mello lives on Lyttleton Road. He was a neighbor to the man who was found dead in his home on Sharon Amity Road. Mello was asked if the police in his neighborhood frightened him. “This is not distressing because you see the police presence,” said Mello, but he continued “It’s like someone died and then they found explosive devices in the home that’s what all the commotion was, well, so it’s kind of like no time to be upset because it’s over.” 

Mello also told reporters that the man walked everywhere he went because he did not have a car. The man also appeared to have some sort of physical disability.

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Update in Westover murder

UPDATE: At Tuesday, March, 18, 2014 the Westover homicide victim was identified. The victim has been identified as Isaac Ray Carelock of Charlotte. The thirty-four-year-old’s family has been notified of his death. CMPD detectives have also identified and interviewed the shooter in this case. The case will now face review from the District Attorney’s Office to determine if charges will be filed. 

If you have any information about this please call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective. You may also call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or visit the Crime Stoppers website at http://charlottecrimestoppers.com.

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Westover homicide under investigation

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide/ADW Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 3100 block of Morning Drive in the Westover district. 

Officers in the Westover district responded to a breaking and enter call where the boyfriend of a resident was attempting to force entry to the front door of the residence.  When the officers arrived on scene, they discovered a male subject with an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced dead on the scene by Medic responders. At this time, the victim’s identity is unknown. 

As of March 17, 2014 the shooting appears to be domestic related. CMPD detectives are interviewing family members who were inside the home at the time of shooting. Detectives are also interviewing neighbors in an effort to locate witnesses to the shooting.  As more information develops, CMPD will release it to us. 

The Crime Scene Search team responded to a call to process the scene and collect any physical evidence on the premises. Representatives of the Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s Homicide Prosecution Team also responded to the scene. 

If you have any information about this please call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective. You may also call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or visit the Crime Stoppers website at http://charlottecrimestoppers.com.

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Charlotte Man On Run From Police

A Charlotte man is wanted by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department on outstanding warrants. Carlton Ardrey is wanted for interfering with an electronic monitoring device, larceny of a firearm, and felony larceny charges.  On October 16, 2013 Ardrey was court ordered to wear a   CMPD electronic monitoring device as a condition of his release. Ardrey cut off his electronic monitor and his last known location was 6341 Countryside Drive in Charlotte. 

If you have any information on the whereabouts of Mr. Ardrey, immediately call 911 or Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.