Domestic Dispute
Cornelius Cares: $1,600 raised for officers involved in shooting
The town’s police force knows “Cornelius Cares” after one of the most devastating incidents in the department’s history May 2. Residents came together for police to the tune of $1,600 in nickels, dimes, tens and twenties during the Cornelius Cares police fund drive over the next 10 days. It all happened after a double shooting […]
Grey Ferrell released from jail
May 9. Greyson Auguste-Russell Ferrell, the 16-yer-old Cornelius boy charged with attempted first-degree murder as well as other charges, has been released from Mecklenburg County Jail on $1 million bail. He was arrested a week ago at his mother’s home in the 19400 block of Coachman’s Trace after allegedly firing at Cornelius Police Lt. James […]
Police chief says vest saved officer’s life; officials thank community
May 4. By Michael Mezquida. At a press conference on the steps of the Cornelius Police Department, the mayor and police chief thanked the community and surrounding agencies for their support in connection with the shooting of Cornelius Police Lt. James Quattlebaum. “I really think this is the story, the positive story of how we all […]
Lt. Quattlebaum in ‘great shape,’ will be discharged soon
Mayor Chuck Travis has just left Lt. James Quattlebaum’s room at CMC Main where the Cornelius Police officer is about to be released. “He is in great shape and great spirits,” Travis said, explaining that he and other officers are heartened by the support from the community. Quattlebaum was shot late Saturday morning responding to a domestic […]
Ill will for police apparent on Facebook page
May 4. The 16-year-old who has been charged with attempted murder in the shooting of Cornelius Police Department Lt. James Quattlebaum exhibited a visceral hatred of police on his Facebook page during the past couple of months. Grey Ferrell’s Facebook posts include such comments as “if i was rich i would offer rewards for badges,” […]
Police officer shot responding to domestic dispute
May 2. A Cornelius Police officer was apparently shot while responding to a domestic call. Medic transported the officer to CMC Main for treatment. Police said a suspect is in custody. There were no further details from the police department at 1 pm. A neighbor said shots were first heard around noon. Police from Huntersville, Davidson are on […]
