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After recently discovering an unsecured fence and detecting the odor of burnt plastic on CMS property, Freedom Division officers conducted an area check to determine whether a fire or other hazard was present. During their inspection, they were approached by a truck occupied by four individuals. As officers approached the vehicle, they observed a comforter laid out in the bed of the truck with small copper wires poking out from under it with what appeared to be a cutting instrument on top. During a probable cause search of the vehicle, officers located approximately $3,000 worth of AT&T copper wire that had been cut down, as well as climbing gear – ropes, a harness and shoe spikes. The individuals were transported to the Freedom Division and interviewed by detectives. It was determined that the wire was cut down from a location outside of Charlotte and brought back to the incident location to be stripped and burned before it could be sold. Ph Ren Y, Y Menh Nie, Vuh A and Son Nguyen were all arrested and charged with Felony Possession of Stolen Property, First Degree Trespassing and Felony Conspiracy. Son Nguyen was also charged in relation to an additional copper theft incident. Copper theft is a significant crime that extends far beyond the value of the stolen material. These incidents can cause power outages, damage critical infrastructure, disrupt essential services and require expensive repairs that ultimately impact residents, businesses and taxpayers alike. Shoutout to our Freedom Division officers for their attention to detail and persistence in working to disrupt and prevent copper theft. For more information, please refer to report 20261024-0916-00.

This week we celebrated the extraordinary work of our November employees of the month! These individuals are the epitome of going above and beyond for your community. We are proud to recognize the dedication and excellence they bring to this department every day. Officer Hudson - Westover Division Officer Tropeano - Westover Division Officer Maso de Moya - Westover Division Detective Dossett - Independence Division Officer Stewman - Hickory Grove Division Officer Coles - Hickory Grove Division Officer Chickoree - Freedom Division Leandro Lescailles - Professional Staff, Administrative Specialist Lead Congratulations, keep up the great work!

As we head into the holiday season, we wanted to remind everyone of these quick tips to stay safe when meeting someone for an online sale: ✅ Choose a public, well-lit spot — Safe Exchange Zones are ideal, but any busy place with lighting and foot traffic works. There are more than a dozen Safe Exchange Zones at Charlotte area QuikTrip locations! 📍 Tell someone your plan — Always let a friend or family member know where you're going and who you're meeting. 👥 Bring a friend — There's safety in numbers. Even one friend makes a difference. 💡 Trust your instincts — If something feels off, it probably is. Cancel or walk away. Your safety comes first. #SafeExchange #MeetSmartMeetSafe

Focusing on our Westover Division, our Queen City Safe initiative had another successful weekend of disrupting criminal activity! Alongside our partners at the ALE, @FBICharlotte and @MeckABC, our officers conducted targeted enforcement operations to address areas with frequent quality-of-life concerns. ✅ 87 traffic stops ✅ 36 citations ✅ 19 arrests ✅ 9 illegal firearms seized ✅ Approximately 105.57 grams of narcotics seized

The countdown to graduation is on for Recruit Class 205 as they started their final week of the academy today! 👀 In anticipation of their graduation this coming Friday, Chief Patterson, along with other executive command staff and recruitment and training leadership, joined them last Friday morning for their final group workout as recruits. It was a great morning of team bonding and encouragement as they round the final corner of their academy journey and prepare to take their first steps as official Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officers. 🙌

Final score: CMPD 1, Charlotte FC Staff 5. In our defense... they're headed for the playoffs! 😅😉 Our CMPD soccer team had an amazing time facing off with the Charlotte FC staff in a friendly match last week! It was an incredible experience and a great opportunity to build relationships through the game we all love. Thanks @CharlotteFC for the invitation, the competition and a memorable match. Best of luck in the playoffs! 🙌

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Charlotte's Youth Protection Ordinance starts today! Anyone under 17 years old and younger must be home by 10 p.m., any day of the week. There are several exceptions including traveling to or from work, school or religious event or if they are accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. This proactive measure is designed to reduce the risk of victimization, limit exposure to criminal activity and help ensure young people are safe, supported and set up for success. This ordinance is designed to provide another layer of protection for young people while also supporting parents, guardians and our community's shared commitment to safety. While this effort is about protection not criminalization, it is important to remember that this is now the law. Like any law, compliance is expected, and violations may result in enforcement action. Together, we can help ensure our youth are safe, our neighborhoods remain secure and our community continues to thrive. Click the link in our bio to learn more.

Our officers had an amazing time at our trick-or-treat festival in Romare Bearden this afternoon! 🎃 It was a wonderful day of candy, games, activities, music and smiles. Thank you to everyone who came out and made it so special and to all the partners who helped make all the fun possible!

Happy Halloween from CMPD! 🎃 Wishing everyone a spooktacular day! We thought a spooky photoshoot with a few of our airport K9s (and a couple special guests thrown in) was the perfect way to help get you in the Halloween spirit - these were the best we could get... 😅😂 Who thinks these should be their official uniforms moving forward? 😉

As we wrap up Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we wanted to highlight a recent conviction sought by our Domestic Violence (DV) Unit. On March 20th, 2023, a detective from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s DV Unit was following up on a case involving Jamil Jaaber, 48. Mr. Jaaber, was in custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office, after being arrested two days earlier, and charged with the following: · Assault by Strangulation · 2nd Degree Kidnapping · Assault on a Female · Communicating Threats · Interfere with Emergency Communications While conducting the follow up to this investigation, the detective discovered Mr. Jaaber had made threatening statements to multiple individuals, involved in multiple cases of his, over several months. Between April 7th, 2023, and May 5th, 2023, the detective obtained additional warrants on Mr. Jaaber resulting in charges for six counts of Intimidating a Witness and three counts of Felony Stalking. Mr. Jaaber has an extensive criminal history, going back over 30 years, and has been convicted of numerous offenses including: · Habitual Felon · Possession of Firearm by Felon (x3) · Assault by Pointing a Gun · 2nd Degree Kidnapping · Breaking and Entering · Robbery with Dangerous Weapon · Second Degree Murder On June 5th, 2026, Jaaber was convicted on the charges of Intimidating a Witness, Felony Stalking, False Imprisonment, Assault on a Female and two counts of Habitual Felon. Mr. Jaaber was sentenced to over 24 years and transferred into the custody of the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction. This recent conviction shows the work that our dedicated DV Unit detectives do every day to bring victims justice in their cases. Thank you to @MeckSheriff and @CharMeckDA for their assistance in this case. If you, or someone you know, is experiencing domestic violence, please call 911 or visit our DV unit’s page for more resources. #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth

It's almost time for trick-or-treating! 👀🎃 Join Lt. Fletcher as she walks through some important safety reminders for kids, parents and drivers to help keep your Halloween weekend safe and fun!

Our North Division had a wonderful time at the Independence Hill Baptist Church Trunk-or-Treat this week! It was a great night filled with costumes, candy and community connections. In addition to all the fun, our officers hosted a community roll call there as well, helping strengthen relationships and engage with residents in a meaningful way. Thank you to everyone who came out and made it such a memorable night! 🎃🍬

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On Oct. 27, at approximately 10:36 a.m., Independence Division officers responded to a Robbery call for service at Wells Fargo located at 1607 Sardis Road North. Officers learned a suspect entered the bank and demanded money. The suspect left without obtaining any money from the bank. Officers were able to obtain a suspect description which was used to positively identify the suspect as Anthony Watson, 67. A department-wide BOLO was issued. At approximately 12:37 p.m., Central Division officers responded to an Armed Robbery call for service at Wells Fargo located at 301 South Tryon Street. An alleged armed suspect demanded money from the teller before exiting the bank. The description of the suspect matched Watson’s description from the Independence case. With assistance from CMPD’s Real Time Crime Center, officers were able to quickly identify and apprehend Watson nearby. Watson was transported to the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office and charged with Felony Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon and Felony Common Law Robbery. He is currently being held without bond. For additional information on these cases, please refer to reports 20261027-1036-01 and 20261027-1237-02.

Our officers had a monstrously good time at our monster-themed Halloween trunk-or-treat for our special needs community on Monday! 🎃 Seeing all the smiles, awesome costumes and unforgettable moments reminds us why events like this matter so much. Thank you to everyone who came out and helped make the evening safe, inclusive and full of Halloween fun for everyone.

Happy National First Responders Day! Today, we honor the heroism and courage of our officers and our dedicated partners in law enforcement, fire, EMS and dispatch. To the men and women who run toward what others run away from, every single day, we salute you. Thank you for answering the call and ensuring our community remains safe and supported. #NationalFirstRespondersDay