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Security officer survives shooting because of body armor www.privateofficer.com
August 12, 2009
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. Aug 12 2009 — A security guard was treated and released from Carolinas Medical Center after he was shot while patrolling a new school in northeastern Mecklenburg County.
Family members said Christopher Allen Waller, 24, of Guard One Protective Services, is doing remarkably well at his Rowan County home.
Waller told police he was making his rounds to check the outside of Stoney Creek Elementary School off Mallard Creek Road when he came across two men on the property just before 11 p.m. Tuesday.
He said the men began to drive off and one pulled out a gun and fired on him. The bullet struck Waller in the chest, but the guard was wearing body armor and the bullet lodged in the vest.
Family members credit the bulletproof vest for saving his life. They said it was given to him by his father.
Waller was taken to the hospital to be treated for minor injuries from the gunshot.
Investigator said the two men may have been looking to break into the school.
Police released vague descriptions of the men and the car they are looking for. One of the men is a heavyset black man about 5 feet 8 inches tall. He had dreadlocks and was wearing dark clothing. The second black man was wearing a red hooded sweatshirt. Investigators said they are looking for a red Honda Civic with a North Carolina tag that starts with TYP-9.
Stoney Creek is one of six new Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools set to open in two weeks.
Family members said Christopher Allen Waller, 24, of Guard One Protective Services, is doing remarkably well at his Rowan County home.
Waller told police he was making his rounds to check the outside of Stoney Creek Elementary School off Mallard Creek Road when he came across two men on the property just before 11 p.m. Tuesday.
He said the men began to drive off and one pulled out a gun and fired on him. The bullet struck Waller in the chest, but the guard was wearing body armor and the bullet lodged in the vest.
Family members credit the bulletproof vest for saving his life. They said it was given to him by his father.
Waller was taken to the hospital to be treated for minor injuries from the gunshot.
Investigator said the two men may have been looking to break into the school.
Police released vague descriptions of the men and the car they are looking for. One of the men is a heavyset black man about 5 feet 8 inches tall. He had dreadlocks and was wearing dark clothing. The second black man was wearing a red hooded sweatshirt. Investigators said they are looking for a red Honda Civic with a North Carolina tag that starts with TYP-9.
Stoney Creek is one of six new Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools set to open in two weeks.
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UNCC assistant dean arrested for theft www.privateofficer.com
July 2, 2009
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. July 2 2009 — An assistant dean of students at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte is accused of stealing thousands of dollars from the university.
Ashley Postell, 27, was arrested on six counts of embezzlement.
According to police reports, Postell admitted to stealing about 2,000 from fraternity and sorority funds. Detectives are now checking to see if any additional funds were stolen.
Postell has been with UNCC since 2006, and she oversees all Greek activities on campus.
She bonded out of jail, but she wasn’t home when Eyewitness News stopped by Wednesday.
University officials said Postell is now on paid administrative leave.
Ashley Postell, 27, was arrested on six counts of embezzlement.
According to police reports, Postell admitted to stealing about 2,000 from fraternity and sorority funds. Detectives are now checking to see if any additional funds were stolen.
Postell has been with UNCC since 2006, and she oversees all Greek activities on campus.
She bonded out of jail, but she wasn’t home when Eyewitness News stopped by Wednesday.
University officials said Postell is now on paid administrative leave.
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Bank robber surrenders to police minutes after heist www.privateofficer.com
June 21, 2009
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. June 21 2009 — Police said the suspect in a bank robbery Friday didn’t get very far.
According to Charlotte-Mecklenburg police, Herbert Bines, 52, robbed the Wachovia Bank at 4111 N. Tryon St. at 9:30 a.m. He allegedly slipped the bank teller a note, took the money and fled.
Capt. Mike Smathers, with CMPD, said there was a dye pack in with the money, and Bines was caught very soon after near the North Tryon Division substation, next door to the bank in a building that also houses a library and a Joblink office.
“I can only speculate that he just thought he was going to get captured, so he surrendered to an officer,” Smathers said.
Customers coming by the bank Friday afternoon found the doors locked, and were surprised to learn what had transpired.
Customer Madie Smith said, “You got to be kidding. Someone would be that dumb? That ignorant? Really.”
Eyewitness News is waiting to learn from the FBI, which has jurisdiction in bank robbery cases, exactly what charges Bines will face.
According to Charlotte-Mecklenburg police, Herbert Bines, 52, robbed the Wachovia Bank at 4111 N. Tryon St. at 9:30 a.m. He allegedly slipped the bank teller a note, took the money and fled.
Capt. Mike Smathers, with CMPD, said there was a dye pack in with the money, and Bines was caught very soon after near the North Tryon Division substation, next door to the bank in a building that also houses a library and a Joblink office.
“I can only speculate that he just thought he was going to get captured, so he surrendered to an officer,” Smathers said.
Customers coming by the bank Friday afternoon found the doors locked, and were surprised to learn what had transpired.
Customer Madie Smith said, “You got to be kidding. Someone would be that dumb? That ignorant? Really.”
Eyewitness News is waiting to learn from the FBI, which has jurisdiction in bank robbery cases, exactly what charges Bines will face.
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Charlotte teacher arrested for indecent liberties with student www.privateofficer.com
June 12, 2009
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CHARLOTTE, NC June 12 2009 (WBTV) – A middle school band instructor has been charged with taking indecent liberties with a student at a Charlotte high school, police said.
Richard Priode, 44, of Green Lea Court in Charlotte, teaches band at Sullivan Middle School in Rock Hill, police said. The relationship between the two happened while Priode taught at South Mecklenburg High School in 2007.
Priode, who was arrested early Thursday morning, faces a felony charge and was held on a $25,000 bond in the Mecklenburg County Jail.
The incidents allegedly occurred at South Mecklenburg High School, where Priode used to teach, police said. The incident allegedly was reported in April, but Priode was still able to secure a job in the Rock Hill School System.
Elaine Baker of the Rock Hill School System said the schools conduct a thorough background check on every potential employee. However, nothing showed up on Priode’s background check.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools says, Priode worked for the district for two school years from 06 to 08. He was given a thorough back ground check as well. No red flags popped up. Then CMS tells me Priode simply left a year ago for a new job. The job was the one at Sullivan Middle School.
CMPD contacted the school district’s personnel department this morning to let them about the case.
Rock Hill School District tells me CMPD notified them today of the arrest of Priode. CMPD says they didn’t inform them sooner because they don’t notify employers about situations like this until they have probable cause to proceed with the case.
Rock Hill Police says they were never informed of any current investigation on Priode.
Richard Priode, 44, of Green Lea Court in Charlotte, teaches band at Sullivan Middle School in Rock Hill, police said. The relationship between the two happened while Priode taught at South Mecklenburg High School in 2007.
Priode, who was arrested early Thursday morning, faces a felony charge and was held on a $25,000 bond in the Mecklenburg County Jail.
The incidents allegedly occurred at South Mecklenburg High School, where Priode used to teach, police said. The incident allegedly was reported in April, but Priode was still able to secure a job in the Rock Hill School System.
Elaine Baker of the Rock Hill School System said the schools conduct a thorough background check on every potential employee. However, nothing showed up on Priode’s background check.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools says, Priode worked for the district for two school years from 06 to 08. He was given a thorough back ground check as well. No red flags popped up. Then CMS tells me Priode simply left a year ago for a new job. The job was the one at Sullivan Middle School.
CMPD contacted the school district’s personnel department this morning to let them about the case.
Rock Hill School District tells me CMPD notified them today of the arrest of Priode. CMPD says they didn’t inform them sooner because they don’t notify employers about situations like this until they have probable cause to proceed with the case.
Rock Hill Police says they were never informed of any current investigation on Priode.
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Police pursuit of shoplifters ends in death www.privateofficer.com
May 23, 2009
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CHARLOTTE, NC May 23 2009 (WBTV) – A police chase resulted in fatal vehicle crash in northeast Mecklenburg County Friday afternoon.
According to a spokeswoman with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD), officers with the Concord Police Department were pursuing a vehicle involved in a theft from the Concord Mills mall into Mecklenburg County.
The suspect vehicle struck another vehicle head-on at the intersection of Polk Road and Mallard Creek Church Road.
A passenger who was in the car that was struck by the speeding vehicle died at the scene.
In addition the fatal victim, at least five people were injured and transported to the hospital. Two of those people suffered life-threatening injuries.
The intersection of Mallard Creek Road and Polk Road was closed throughout the evening rush hour according to fire officials as officers with the CMPD are investigating the crash.
Police have not released the name of the victim yet.
According to a spokeswoman with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD), officers with the Concord Police Department were pursuing a vehicle involved in a theft from the Concord Mills mall into Mecklenburg County.
The suspect vehicle struck another vehicle head-on at the intersection of Polk Road and Mallard Creek Church Road.
A passenger who was in the car that was struck by the speeding vehicle died at the scene.
In addition the fatal victim, at least five people were injured and transported to the hospital. Two of those people suffered life-threatening injuries.
The intersection of Mallard Creek Road and Polk Road was closed throughout the evening rush hour according to fire officials as officers with the CMPD are investigating the crash.
Police have not released the name of the victim yet.
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Second driver charged in drag racing deaths in Charlotte www.privateofficer.com
April 30, 2009
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. April 30 2009 — A judge set bond Wednesday for the second driver charged in a deadly street racing crash.
Carlene Atkinson, 44, turned herself in to police Tuesday.
Police said she was racing 20-year-old Tyler Stasko earlier this month when Stasko crashed into another car, killing a woman, her 2-year-old daughter and a boy in his car.
Atkinson is facing three counts of second-degree murder.
Carlene Atkinson, 44, turned herself in to police Tuesday.
Police said she was racing 20-year-old Tyler Stasko earlier this month when Stasko crashed into another car, killing a woman, her 2-year-old daughter and a boy in his car.
Atkinson is facing three counts of second-degree murder.
The judge set bond at $3 million.
Stasko bonded out of jail last week.
Stasko bonded out of jail last week.
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Charlotte police nab hospital theft suspect www.privateofficer.com
April 19, 2009
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. April 19 2009 — Police have identified a woman that has been accused of stealing from patients at Carolinas Medical Center numerous times and other area businesses.
Investigators said that the woman they identified asTywana Mobley, 46, was captured on security video and has arrested and charged with two counts of credit card fraud and one count of larceny in connection with crimes at Carolinas Medical Center, schools and other local hospitals.
Investigators believe Mobley also walked into Sterling Elementary in Pineville and tried to steal from an assistant principal. No charges have been filed in that case.
Police captured Mobley Friday afternoon and say that she may also face additional charges. Anyone who knows anything about this incident should call CrimeStoppers at 704-334-1600.
Investigators said that the woman they identified asTywana Mobley, 46, was captured on security video and has arrested and charged with two counts of credit card fraud and one count of larceny in connection with crimes at Carolinas Medical Center, schools and other local hospitals.
Investigators believe Mobley also walked into Sterling Elementary in Pineville and tried to steal from an assistant principal. No charges have been filed in that case.
Police captured Mobley Friday afternoon and say that she may also face additional charges. Anyone who knows anything about this incident should call CrimeStoppers at 704-334-1600.
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Thief Turns Gun On Security by; Rick McCann www.privateofficer.com
October 16, 2007
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CHARLOTTE N.C. Oct. 16, 2007
Police have identified the man who allegedly robbed the Nordstrom store at SouthPark Mall on Monday and then went on the run while officers on foot and in the air tracked his whereabouts. Police say that Monday afternoon a man they now know to be James Fields entered the store and officers say that Fields immediately headed for the fine jewelry department where he began stealing a quantity of jewelry from the department store.
When security personnel approached Fields, they say he pointed a handgun at them and then fled on foot.Officers chased the suspect into a neighborhood off Park Road, just north of Fairview Road but was not able to locate him. Charlotte police spent several hours combing the area with police dogs, shotgun toting officers and a helicopter above but could not capture him.
Fields is still on the loose.
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