Cornelius Police Dept.
Missing Madalina: First birthday as a teenager is today
April 11. By Mark Washburn. Cornelius Police announced they would hold another birthday observance for Madalina Cojocari, a 12-year-old who vanished in 2022. Cornelius Police have placed a box in the lobby of the station where people can place birthday cards for Madalina. They will be read aloud at a vigil starting at 7 pm […]
Suspect arrested in indecent exposure case on greenway
April 8. Cornelius Police have arrested Austin Scott Moyer in connection with a lewd act in March on a trail near the McDowell Creek Greenway. Police conducted an undercover operation after receiving numerous tips from the community. Moyer was arrested and charged with one count of Indecent Exposure after being observed on a trail behind […]
Police blotter: March 27 to April 2
Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 240328103 Fraud 12333 Bailey Rd 15:36:44 03/28/24 ASN Manor, William Arrests Arrest Charge Defendant DOB Gender Race Date Address 240327064 DWI – Level 4 Baxter, Aramis Devon 12/11/1981 F B 3/27/2024 Old Statesville Rd 240327138 (M) Domestic Violence Zapata, Amy Abigail 2/2/1994 F W 3/27/2024 Train Station […]
Police Blotter: March 20-26
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 240321068 Fraud 8231 Magnolia Estates Dr 14:05:00 03/21/24 ASN First Horizon Bank 240323039 Larceny 19501 Statesville Rd 08:50:18 03/23/24 ACT Watkins, Alexi Arrests Arrest Charge Defendant DOB Gender Race Date Address 240320008 (M) Larceny Waters, Troy Lee 5/24/1966 M W […]
Police blotter: March 13-19
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 240313079 Fraud 19601 Statesville Rd 12:50:29 03/13/24 CLO Mattress Express 240317044 Larceny 18300 Invergordon Ln 15:37:54 03/17/24 CLO Bollinger, Daniel 240318137 Larceny 21720 Catawba Av 21:58:05 03/18/24 ASN Harris Teeter 240319042 Fraud 16724 Flying Jib Rd 10:49:05 03/19/24 ASN Swisher, […]
Postponed: Fireboat, police boat, firetruck christening
March 22. By Dave Yochum. POSTPONED DUE TO RAIN: Cornelius Fire Boat 4, named the “Simon Aliotta” in honor of a four-year-old boy who died from a rare brain tumor in 2007, is back in service. The 14-year-old boat is now faster and more powerful—and ready to take on virtually any kind of lake disaster […]
Focus Friday: Local chiefs of police discuss fraud, community policing
March 15. The most common crime seen around North Mecklenburg is property crime, according to the chiefs of police who spoke this morning at the Lake Norman Chamber’s Focus Friday discussion. But among the most vexing crimes are those having to do with fraud as well as illegal drugs, including fentanyl. What’s happening today might […]
Cornelius Police asking for feedback
March 12. As part of the nationwide Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA), the department invites members of the public to offer comments through an online public portal. The comments can be in the form of commendations or concerns. The overall intent, according to a CPD press release, is to provide the participating […]
Police Blotter: Feb. 28 to March 5
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 240228083 Larceny 18635 Old Statesville Rd 19:22:02 02/28/24 CLO Circle K 240229081 Fraud 19706 One Norman Blvd 17:49:00 02/29/24 ASN Rice, Harold 240229101 B&E Vehicle 16440 Sedgebrook Ln 20:27:00 02/29/24 ASN Stitt, Ricardo 240301025 Larceny Vehicle 8301 Dunmore Dr 07:31:34 […]
Police will get forfeited assets worth $240K-plus
March 5. By Dave Vieser. At their Monday March 4 meeting, the Cornelius Town Board unanimously approved the application of $241,400 in asset forfeiture funds to assist the Cornelius Police Department. The breakdown of the funds are as follows: —$118,200 to assist the department in the operation of their K-9 police operations; —$52,000 for new […]
