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about 6 hours ago

Congratulations to Stephanie Escobar, who was honored as our Professional Staff Member of the Year during Police Week! As a Community Relations Specialist for our Cold Case Unit, she bridges the gap between investigators and the community, ensuring that every voice is heard and every story is valued. Her dedication to supporting victims and their families, strengthening community trust and guaranteeing that every unsolved case receives the attention it deserves, has made a profound impact on our department and the people we serve. Thank you for your commitment to justice and compassion!

CMPD's tweet photo. Congratulations to Stephanie Escobar, who was honored as our Professional Staff Member of the Year during Police Week! As a Community Relations Specialist for our Cold Case Unit, she bridges the gap between investigators and the community, ensuring that every voice is heard and every story is valued.

Her dedication to supporting victims and their families, strengthening community trust and guaranteeing that every unsolved case receives the attention it deserves, has made a profound impact on our department and the people we serve. Thank you for your commitment to justice and compassion!

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about 17 hours ago

Fatal Crash Investigation In The Eastway Division https://t.co/iWNWgsv39e

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about 22 hours ago

CMPD’s Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) Unit and the SWAT team recently executed a search warrant at 999 Arcade located in the 6400 block of East Independence Boulevard. As a result of the operation, officers seized 102 illegal gambling stations, $37,983 in U.S. currency and two firearms. · Jianwang Zhu, 40, was arrested and charged with three felony and six misdemeanor gambling offenses. · Haiong Zhang, 54, and Xiong Yang, 43, were both arrested and charged with four felony and nine misdemeanor gambling offenses. · Aaron Johnson, 34, was arrested and charged with four felony and nine misdemeanor gambling offenses along with one misdemeanor offense of providing unlicensed armed security. · Jose Garcia, 33, was issued a citation for a misdemeanor gambling offense. This ongoing investigation is part of the ABC Unit’s broader effort to target locations that enable illegal activity and contribute to violent crime in the community. The ABC Unit remains committed to working with local and federal partners in holding accountable and shutting down establishments that continue to engage in unlawful or dangerous conduct. If you have information regarding illegal gambling operations, please contact CMPD’s ABC Unit or Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600. For more information, please refer to report: 20251111-1313-02.

CMPD's tweet photo. CMPD’s Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) Unit and the SWAT team recently executed a search warrant at 999 Arcade located in the 6400 block of East Independence Boulevard.

As a result of the operation, officers seized 102 illegal gambling stations, $37,983 in U.S. currency and two firearms.

· Jianwang Zhu, 40, was arrested and charged with three felony and six misdemeanor gambling offenses.
· Haiong Zhang, 54, and Xiong Yang, 43, were both arrested and charged with four felony and nine misdemeanor gambling offenses.
· Aaron Johnson, 34, was arrested and charged with four felony and nine misdemeanor gambling offenses along with one misdemeanor offense of providing unlicensed armed security.
· Jose Garcia, 33, was issued a citation for a misdemeanor gambling offense.

This ongoing investigation is part of the ABC Unit’s broader effort to target locations that enable illegal activity and contribute to violent crime in the community. The ABC Unit remains committed to working with local and federal partners in holding accountable and shutting down establishments that continue to engage in unlawful or dangerous conduct.

If you have information regarding illegal gambling operations, please contact CMPD’s ABC Unit or Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.

For more information, please refer to report: 20251111-1313-02.

CMPD's tweet photo. CMPD’s Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) Unit and the SWAT team recently executed a search warrant at 999 Arcade located in the 6400 block of East Independence Boulevard.

As a result of the operation, officers seized 102 illegal gambling stations, $37,983 in U.S. currency and two firearms.

· Jianwang Zhu, 40, was arrested and charged with three felony and six misdemeanor gambling offenses.
· Haiong Zhang, 54, and Xiong Yang, 43, were both arrested and charged with four felony and nine misdemeanor gambling offenses.
· Aaron Johnson, 34, was arrested and charged with four felony and nine misdemeanor gambling offenses along with one misdemeanor offense of providing unlicensed armed security.
· Jose Garcia, 33, was issued a citation for a misdemeanor gambling offense.

This ongoing investigation is part of the ABC Unit’s broader effort to target locations that enable illegal activity and contribute to violent crime in the community. The ABC Unit remains committed to working with local and federal partners in holding accountable and shutting down establishments that continue to engage in unlawful or dangerous conduct.

If you have information regarding illegal gambling operations, please contact CMPD’s ABC Unit or Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.

For more information, please refer to report: 20251111-1313-02.

CMPD's tweet photo. CMPD’s Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) Unit and the SWAT team recently executed a search warrant at 999 Arcade located in the 6400 block of East Independence Boulevard.

As a result of the operation, officers seized 102 illegal gambling stations, $37,983 in U.S. currency and two firearms.

· Jianwang Zhu, 40, was arrested and charged with three felony and six misdemeanor gambling offenses.
· Haiong Zhang, 54, and Xiong Yang, 43, were both arrested and charged with four felony and nine misdemeanor gambling offenses.
· Aaron Johnson, 34, was arrested and charged with four felony and nine misdemeanor gambling offenses along with one misdemeanor offense of providing unlicensed armed security.
· Jose Garcia, 33, was issued a citation for a misdemeanor gambling offense.

This ongoing investigation is part of the ABC Unit’s broader effort to target locations that enable illegal activity and contribute to violent crime in the community. The ABC Unit remains committed to working with local and federal partners in holding accountable and shutting down establishments that continue to engage in unlawful or dangerous conduct.

If you have information regarding illegal gambling operations, please contact CMPD’s ABC Unit or Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.

For more information, please refer to report: 20251111-1313-02.

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2 days ago

Road Closure In The Freedom Division https://t.co/qo2EDVLCDW

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2 days ago

"People often think of gun violence as a single act committed by a single individual against a single victim. But that is not how communities experience it. A shooting is more like dropping a rock into a still lake. The impact point may be small, but the ripples spread outward in every direction. They reach parents who will never again hear their child's voice. They reach children who grow up without a mother or father. They reach neighbors who no longer feel safe on their own streets. They reach teachers, pastors, business owners and entire neighborhoods, who are forced to carry the weight of trauma long after the crime scene tape comes down.” - Chief Patterson Today we pause to remember those lost to gun violence and to support the families and communities forever changed. On National Gun Violence Awareness Day, we join residents, advocates and agencies across the country in promoting responsible gun ownership, education and safety. We're stronger when we work together. Joined by our partners at the @FBICharlotte, @USAO_WDNC, @ATFCharlotte, @DEAHQ, @MeckSheriff, @CMSPOLICE and @CharMeckDA, we spoke out about our steadfast commitment in fighting gun violence and highlighted the initiatives and partnerships being utilized as we work to keep our community safe.

CMPD's tweet photo. "People often think of gun violence as a single act committed by a single individual against a single victim. But that is not how communities experience it. A shooting is more like dropping a rock into a still lake. The impact point may be small, but the ripples spread outward in every direction. They reach parents who will never again hear their child's voice. They reach children who grow up without a mother or father. They reach neighbors who no longer feel safe on their own streets. They reach teachers, pastors, business owners and entire neighborhoods, who are forced to carry the weight of trauma long after the crime scene tape comes down.” - Chief Patterson

Today we pause to remember those lost to gun violence and to support the families and communities forever changed. On National Gun Violence Awareness Day, we join residents, advocates and agencies across the country in promoting responsible gun ownership, education and safety. We're stronger when we work together. Joined by our partners at the @FBICharlotte, @USAO_WDNC, @ATFCharlotte, @DEAHQ, @MeckSheriff, @CMSPOLICE and @CharMeckDA, we spoke out about our steadfast commitment in fighting gun violence and highlighted the initiatives and partnerships being utilized as we work to keep our community safe.

CMPD's tweet photo. "People often think of gun violence as a single act committed by a single individual against a single victim. But that is not how communities experience it. A shooting is more like dropping a rock into a still lake. The impact point may be small, but the ripples spread outward in every direction. They reach parents who will never again hear their child's voice. They reach children who grow up without a mother or father. They reach neighbors who no longer feel safe on their own streets. They reach teachers, pastors, business owners and entire neighborhoods, who are forced to carry the weight of trauma long after the crime scene tape comes down.” - Chief Patterson

Today we pause to remember those lost to gun violence and to support the families and communities forever changed. On National Gun Violence Awareness Day, we join residents, advocates and agencies across the country in promoting responsible gun ownership, education and safety. We're stronger when we work together. Joined by our partners at the @FBICharlotte, @USAO_WDNC, @ATFCharlotte, @DEAHQ, @MeckSheriff, @CMSPOLICE and @CharMeckDA, we spoke out about our steadfast commitment in fighting gun violence and highlighted the initiatives and partnerships being utilized as we work to keep our community safe.

CMPD's tweet photo. "People often think of gun violence as a single act committed by a single individual against a single victim. But that is not how communities experience it. A shooting is more like dropping a rock into a still lake. The impact point may be small, but the ripples spread outward in every direction. They reach parents who will never again hear their child's voice. They reach children who grow up without a mother or father. They reach neighbors who no longer feel safe on their own streets. They reach teachers, pastors, business owners and entire neighborhoods, who are forced to carry the weight of trauma long after the crime scene tape comes down.” - Chief Patterson

Today we pause to remember those lost to gun violence and to support the families and communities forever changed. On National Gun Violence Awareness Day, we join residents, advocates and agencies across the country in promoting responsible gun ownership, education and safety. We're stronger when we work together. Joined by our partners at the @FBICharlotte, @USAO_WDNC, @ATFCharlotte, @DEAHQ, @MeckSheriff, @CMSPOLICE and @CharMeckDA, we spoke out about our steadfast commitment in fighting gun violence and highlighted the initiatives and partnerships being utilized as we work to keep our community safe.

CMPD's tweet photo. "People often think of gun violence as a single act committed by a single individual against a single victim. But that is not how communities experience it. A shooting is more like dropping a rock into a still lake. The impact point may be small, but the ripples spread outward in every direction. They reach parents who will never again hear their child's voice. They reach children who grow up without a mother or father. They reach neighbors who no longer feel safe on their own streets. They reach teachers, pastors, business owners and entire neighborhoods, who are forced to carry the weight of trauma long after the crime scene tape comes down.” - Chief Patterson

Today we pause to remember those lost to gun violence and to support the families and communities forever changed. On National Gun Violence Awareness Day, we join residents, advocates and agencies across the country in promoting responsible gun ownership, education and safety. We're stronger when we work together. Joined by our partners at the @FBICharlotte, @USAO_WDNC, @ATFCharlotte, @DEAHQ, @MeckSheriff, @CMSPOLICE and @CharMeckDA, we spoke out about our steadfast commitment in fighting gun violence and highlighted the initiatives and partnerships being utilized as we work to keep our community safe.

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CMPD retweeted

Charlotte Area Transit System

@CATSRideTransit

2 days ago

🚨 REMINDER: Overnight Security Training Exercise Tomorrow at CTC 🚨 On the night of June 6 into the morning of June 7, CATS, TSA and local emergency partners will conduct a full-scale security exercise at the Charlotte Transportation Center (CTC). The exercise is scheduled to begin at approximately 1:30 a.m. and conclude by 4:30 a.m. on June 7. Road closures around the CTC will begin as early as 8 p.m. on June 6. If you're in Uptown overnight, you may notice: 🚓 Increased emergency vehicle activity 🚧 Temporary road closures and bus detours 🔊 Simulated loud noises and artificial smoke 👥 Role players participating in the exercise This is only a training exercise and there is no threat to the public. Please help keep emergency lines available for real emergencies by not calling 911 to report activity related to the exercise.

CATSRideTransit's tweet photo. 🚨 REMINDER: Overnight Security Training Exercise Tomorrow at CTC 🚨

On the night of June 6 into the morning of June 7, CATS, TSA and local emergency partners will conduct a full-scale security exercise at the Charlotte Transportation Center (CTC). The exercise is scheduled to begin at approximately 1:30 a.m. and conclude by 4:30 a.m. on June 7. Road closures around the CTC will begin as early as 8 p.m. on June 6.

If you're in Uptown overnight, you may notice:
🚓 Increased emergency vehicle activity
🚧 Temporary road closures and bus detours
🔊 Simulated loud noises and artificial smoke
👥 Role players participating in the exercise

This is only a training exercise and there is no threat to the public.

Please help keep emergency lines available for real emergencies by not calling 911 to report activity related to the exercise.

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2 days ago

CMPD Highlights Progress and Partnership in Fight Against Gun Violence. See full release: https://t.co/x1zzHfcwQu

CMPD's tweet photo. CMPD Highlights Progress and Partnership in Fight Against Gun Violence. See full release: https://t.co/x1zzHfcwQu https://t.co/3gUCAbcWuH

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2 days ago

It's our favorite holiday! Happy National Donut Day Charlotte!!!! 🎉🙌 We're always thrilled to see our employees working together... especially on very important group projects like this one! What's everyone's go to donut order?? Gotta make sure we aren't missing out 🤔 Thanks for the inspo @HuntersvillePD, what'd you guys get? 👀 #NationalDonutDay

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3 days ago

Great work by our Westover Division officers and Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT) for their excellent investigative work and collaboration related to a recent shooting in the 500 block of Pressley Road! Their work led to the arrest of 4 individuals as well as the removal of illegal firearms and dangerous narcotics from the streets. After a shooting left two victims with life-threatening injuries, detectives used video surveillance footage of the surrounding area and intensive interviews to identify Levonte Frye, 43, Zakeia Blakley, 27, and David Parker, 31, as suspects. All three were arrested and charged with two counts of Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Kill or Inflict Serious Injury and Conspiracy. While executing searches during the investigation process, several firearms, numerous gun parts and a significant amount of suspected methamphetamine were seized. In addition, Summer Wilson, 47, was charged with Maintaining a Dwelling, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Trafficking Methamphetamine. For more information, please refer to report: 20260522-0528-00.

CMPD's tweet photo. Great work by our Westover Division officers and Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT) for their excellent investigative work and collaboration related to a recent shooting in the 500 block of Pressley Road! Their work led to the arrest of 4 individuals as well as the removal of illegal firearms and dangerous narcotics from the streets.

After a shooting left two victims with life-threatening injuries, detectives used video surveillance footage of the surrounding area and intensive interviews to identify Levonte Frye, 43, Zakeia Blakley, 27, and David Parker, 31, as suspects. All three were arrested and charged with two counts of Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Kill or Inflict Serious Injury and Conspiracy.

While executing searches during the investigation process, several firearms, numerous gun parts and a significant amount of suspected methamphetamine were seized. In addition, Summer Wilson, 47, was charged with Maintaining a Dwelling, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Trafficking Methamphetamine.

For more information, please refer to report: 20260522-0528-00.

CMPD's tweet photo. Great work by our Westover Division officers and Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT) for their excellent investigative work and collaboration related to a recent shooting in the 500 block of Pressley Road! Their work led to the arrest of 4 individuals as well as the removal of illegal firearms and dangerous narcotics from the streets.

After a shooting left two victims with life-threatening injuries, detectives used video surveillance footage of the surrounding area and intensive interviews to identify Levonte Frye, 43, Zakeia Blakley, 27, and David Parker, 31, as suspects. All three were arrested and charged with two counts of Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Kill or Inflict Serious Injury and Conspiracy.

While executing searches during the investigation process, several firearms, numerous gun parts and a significant amount of suspected methamphetamine were seized. In addition, Summer Wilson, 47, was charged with Maintaining a Dwelling, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Trafficking Methamphetamine.

For more information, please refer to report: 20260522-0528-00.

CMPD's tweet photo. Great work by our Westover Division officers and Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT) for their excellent investigative work and collaboration related to a recent shooting in the 500 block of Pressley Road! Their work led to the arrest of 4 individuals as well as the removal of illegal firearms and dangerous narcotics from the streets.

After a shooting left two victims with life-threatening injuries, detectives used video surveillance footage of the surrounding area and intensive interviews to identify Levonte Frye, 43, Zakeia Blakley, 27, and David Parker, 31, as suspects. All three were arrested and charged with two counts of Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Kill or Inflict Serious Injury and Conspiracy.

While executing searches during the investigation process, several firearms, numerous gun parts and a significant amount of suspected methamphetamine were seized. In addition, Summer Wilson, 47, was charged with Maintaining a Dwelling, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Trafficking Methamphetamine.

For more information, please refer to report: 20260522-0528-00.

CMPD's tweet photo. Great work by our Westover Division officers and Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT) for their excellent investigative work and collaboration related to a recent shooting in the 500 block of Pressley Road! Their work led to the arrest of 4 individuals as well as the removal of illegal firearms and dangerous narcotics from the streets.

After a shooting left two victims with life-threatening injuries, detectives used video surveillance footage of the surrounding area and intensive interviews to identify Levonte Frye, 43, Zakeia Blakley, 27, and David Parker, 31, as suspects. All three were arrested and charged with two counts of Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Kill or Inflict Serious Injury and Conspiracy.

While executing searches during the investigation process, several firearms, numerous gun parts and a significant amount of suspected methamphetamine were seized. In addition, Summer Wilson, 47, was charged with Maintaining a Dwelling, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Trafficking Methamphetamine.

For more information, please refer to report: 20260522-0528-00.

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3 days ago

Case update. See full release: https://t.co/kxRVIrNyZ0

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Public's Assistance Requested in Missing Person Investigation https://t.co/tlbyJZ8azP

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See full release: https://t.co/kxRVIrNyZ0

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Case update. See full release: https://t.co/RaKFt2U8fI

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Homicide Investigation in the Freedom Division https://t.co/dREp6FrVnk

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Case update. See full release: https://t.co/RaKFt2U8fI

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3 days ago

Road Closure in the Providence Division https://t.co/rpl3Vzlwmu

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4 days ago

If our K9s had walk-up songs... 🐾⚾ Had to hop in on this trend with our explosive K9s as their music taste is the bomb! 💣 Our K9s are always ready to step up to the plate with explosive enthusiasm and dynamite dedication. Our explosive detection extraordinaries always go above and beyond to sniff and protect!

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5 days ago

We love seeing young people active and outdoors, but e‑bike misuse is creating dangerous situations on our roads. We’re seeing more juveniles riding them recklessly on busy roads without regard for traffic laws. That puts riders, drivers, and pedestrians at risk. E‑bike misuse can result in bike seizures, juvenile charges and most importantly — serious injuries or fatalities. Let’s work together to keep our streets safe. Parents: please talk with your kids about responsible riding and the laws that apply to e‑bikes. Safety isn’t optional, it’s life‑saving.

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CMPD Announces Strong Results from Ongoing Queen City Safe Efforts. See full release: https://t.co/mxyPp5oyq1

CMPD's tweet photo. CMPD Announces Strong Results from Ongoing Queen City Safe Efforts. See full release: https://t.co/mxyPp5oyq1 https://t.co/qcc2I5FZFr

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Shoutout to our June employees of the month for their exemplary service and outstanding commitment to our community! Continuously going the extra mile, these individuals are not just a staple of our department but an integral part of making our city a better place for everyone. Thank you for all of your hard work! Officer Norwood - North Tryon Division Officer Diaz - Westover Division Officer Caldwell - Providence Division Officer Clark - Freedom Division Detective Misty James - Crimes Against Children Rozelle Gipson - Professional Staff, Employee Wellness

CMPD's tweet photo. Shoutout to our June employees of the month for their exemplary service and outstanding commitment to our community! Continuously going the extra mile, these individuals are not just a staple of our department but an integral part of making our city a better place for everyone. Thank you for all of your hard work!

Officer Norwood - North Tryon Division
Officer Diaz - Westover Division
Officer Caldwell - Providence Division
Officer Clark - Freedom Division
Detective Misty James - Crimes Against Children
Rozelle Gipson - Professional Staff, Employee Wellness

CMPD's tweet photo. Shoutout to our June employees of the month for their exemplary service and outstanding commitment to our community! Continuously going the extra mile, these individuals are not just a staple of our department but an integral part of making our city a better place for everyone. Thank you for all of your hard work!

Officer Norwood - North Tryon Division
Officer Diaz - Westover Division
Officer Caldwell - Providence Division
Officer Clark - Freedom Division
Detective Misty James - Crimes Against Children
Rozelle Gipson - Professional Staff, Employee Wellness

CMPD's tweet photo. Shoutout to our June employees of the month for their exemplary service and outstanding commitment to our community! Continuously going the extra mile, these individuals are not just a staple of our department but an integral part of making our city a better place for everyone. Thank you for all of your hard work!

Officer Norwood - North Tryon Division
Officer Diaz - Westover Division
Officer Caldwell - Providence Division
Officer Clark - Freedom Division
Detective Misty James - Crimes Against Children
Rozelle Gipson - Professional Staff, Employee Wellness

CMPD's tweet photo. Shoutout to our June employees of the month for their exemplary service and outstanding commitment to our community! Continuously going the extra mile, these individuals are not just a staple of our department but an integral part of making our city a better place for everyone. Thank you for all of your hard work!

Officer Norwood - North Tryon Division
Officer Diaz - Westover Division
Officer Caldwell - Providence Division
Officer Clark - Freedom Division
Detective Misty James - Crimes Against Children
Rozelle Gipson - Professional Staff, Employee Wellness

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