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Pair arrested on drug charges Thursday morning; another for resisting

Dec. 28. [Updated 2:45 pm Dec. 29] Terrell Jordan Calliste, 30, and Charles Edward Logan, 36, were arrested on drug charges at 9:26 Thursday morning, according to the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office. Calliste was charged with Possession with Intent to Sell or Deliver (PWISD) cocaine as well as possession of drug paraphernalia and a firearm. […]

Apply: Cornelius Police Citizens Academy

July 26. The Cornelius Police Dept. is accepting applications for the Fall 2023 Citizens Academy which launches on Sept. 5. The academy, which is designed to enhance communications between the public and law enforcement, will be held each 6-9 pm Tuesday through November, with the exception of one Saturday class. Topics Police Administration & Management […]

Challenges crossing the street

US pedestrian deaths are at highest level in decades. Here are some tips from Chief Baucom

JuneĀ  27. By Dave Yochum. More than 7,500 pedestrians were killed in motor vehicle accidents last year, continuing a troubling trend of elevated rates that began in 2020. Indeed, deaths of people walking surged 19 percent between 2019 and 2022. Pedestrian deaths rose a troubling 77 percent between 2010 and 2021, compared to a 25 […]

Police blotter: June 14-June 20

As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 230615059 Larceny 17637 Harbor Walk Dr 15:32:20 06/15/23 ASN Zuiderveen, Todd 230616041 Larceny 9208 Westmoreland Rd 11:27:08 06/16/23 ASN Hill, Ronald Arrests Arrest Charge Defendant DOB Gender Race Date Address 230614028 (F) Conspire Traffic Opium/Heroin Alexander, Tina Marie 8/14/1977 F […]

Missing: Humpty Dumpty gone from popular sculpture

Missing: Humpty Dumpty in front of Cornelius Elementary

June 12. By Dave Yochum. The Humpty Dumpty in front of Cornelius Elementary School has been missing since he was last seen sitting on a wall. Ann Wolfmayer said she was walking her granddaughter to school on Thursday when they noticed that part of the six-foot-tall sculpture was missing. Humpty sat atop a brick wall […]

Police Blotter: April 26-May 2

As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 230426131 Larceny 20329 W Catawba Av 22:17:31 04/26/23 CLO Taco Bell 230428105 Larceny 19212 W Catawba Av 18:45:00 04/28/23 ASN Jimenez, Jonathan 230430024 B&E Vehicle 9805 Parma Dr 07:38:00 04/30/23 ASN Tarquinio, Paul 230430024 B&E Vehicle 9805 Parma Dr 07:38:00 […]

Gina Patterson

Gina Patterson: Lead detective on Madalina case

PROFILE | By Dave Yochum May 3. Madalina Cojocari was last seen five months ago, causing an outpouring of concern not just in Cornelius, but all over the world. There are a dozen Facebook pages where members try to crack the case. The posts are not as frequent, but her 12th birthday was observed at […]

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While CMPD speed detectors haven’t been properly certified for years, that’s not the case in Cornelius

Feb. 20. By Dave Yochum. If you’re thinking you might be off the hook for a speeding ticket because of the radar certification fail at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Dept., no such luck up here. Cornelius Police use an outside vendor for radar certifications, and there are “no issues” with the certifications for CPD units, says Chief […]

Police blotter: Incidents, arrests, citations Jan. 11-17

As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 230111054 B&E Residential 20132 N Main St 12:14:00 01/11/23 ASN Camp, Emma 230112078 Larceny 10018 Psalms St 14:00:00 01/12/23 ASN Willis, Keosha 230113089 Fraud 10309 Bailey Rd 15:00:00 01/13/23 ASN Holland, Jessica 230114084 B&E Vehicle 8220 Dunmore Dr 13:54:31 01/14/23 […]

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National Night Out is Aug. 2

Aug. 2. Cornelius Police and the Parks & Rec Dept. are hosting National Night Out at Bailey Road Park from 6 pm to 8 pm. It’s a fun way to meet local public safety officers and stand together to promote safety, awareness and neighborhood unity. The weather this evening looks clear and dry. Cars ‘n’ […]