Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department

Join us on April 27 at Bank of America Stadium for the eighth Tunnel to Towers Charlotte Climb. With each step, we will honor the four law enforcement officers who lost their lives during the tragic events of April 29, 2024. Registration is now open at https://lnkd.in/e-F2eCjv. ? $55 for Adults ? $45 for Military/First Responders ? $20 for Teens (13-17) ? $10 for Kids (12 & under) ? $5 for Spectators

Join us as we go Behind the Badge with Criminal Intelligence Division Detective Stafford on this month’s blog. See what he has to say about his role at CMPD and how the work he does impacts patrol. Click our link bio to read the full blog!

Yesterday, our Westover Division attended the monthly “BBQ for Blue” held by the West Blvd. Ministry. These monthly events help CMPD officers and West Blvd. Ministry maintain a close partnership to keep up their great work in the area. Thank you for all you do, we can’t wait to continue working with you!

Between April 23rd and May 14th, 2024, CMPD officers across the Central, Independence, University City and Metro divisions arrested the same 13-year-old suspect three times for either operating or being a passenger in a stolen vehicle. The teen was already on electronic monitoring (EM) for an armed robbery incident during the same stretch of time. Based on EM data, officers were able to determine the teen participated in a shooting into an occupied home on May 13th, 2024. He was charged with two counts of resisting arrest, three counts of possession of a stolen vehicle, shooting into an occupied dwelling, conspiracy to commit aggravated assault and damage to property. Click the link in our bio to view the 2024 Annual Report and learn more!

One of the unique opportunities CMPD provides is our dual-sport unit. The dual-sport unit in the Central division covers our greenways, light rails and other areas that are hard to access via traditional patrol vehicles. Say hi next time you see them. They may even have stickers.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has introduced CMPD - SWITCH (Safety Wellness Initiative Towards Community Households) to allocate more resources and investigators to address shooting into occupied dwellings (SIOD). These crimes impact entire communities. Watch as Sgt. Brathwaite with CMPD SWITCH explains the new initiative and how you can get rewarded for information that leads to an arrest.

This week, our North Tryon Division held a community roll call in the Hampshire Hills community. It was held at Unity Park and was very well attended. These roll calls allow community members to meet and interact with the officers that patrol their neighborhoods and exchange resources. Great job, North Tryon!

The CMPD Community Engagement Division recently joined our REACH (Respect Engage Accountability Character Honesty) Enrichment Program participants at Frankie's of Charlotte to talk about dating and making good choices in their relationships. When the conversations ended, officers and participants competed against each other at the go-kart course and in the arcade.

On June 26, 2003, at approximately 7 p.m. a suspect entered the Jiffy Lube at 3717 Freedom Drive and demanded money from employee John Muller. During the incident, the suspect shot and killed Muller. Despite the continued work of detectives, the suspect in this case has not been identified. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS to relay information. The public can also leave information anonymously with Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or https://lnkd.in/eheXG4xX. For additional information about this case, reference complaint number: 20030626-1904-00.

Excellent work from the Freedom Division coordinating with Westover, Metro and University City Divisions, Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT), Juvenile Accountability and Diversion Empowerment (JADE) team and the Crime Gun Suppression Team (CGST) to take 11 firearms off the streets. On Jan. 28 and Jan. 30, Freedom Division officers responded to calls for service on Cantwell Street related to shooting into an occupied dwelling. During the investigation, detectives identified five suspects who were involved in both the Jan. 28 and Jan. 30 incidents – four juveniles and one adult. On Feb. 18, four search warrants were executed with a total of 11 firearms seized as well as a large amount of ammunition. All five suspects were charged with multiple felonies related to this investigation. The teamwork and dedication of multiple divisions and specialized units across the CMPD led to a successful resolution in these violent crimes. For more information on this case, reference complaint numbers: 20250128-2057-00 and 20250130-0147-00.