Mini "Thugs" With Guns

In the last 24 hours CMPD has arrested 5 "Teens" and charged them with murder:

The first two, Kha-Zai McIllwain, 16, and Devonterival Miller, 16, were arrested on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 by CMPD's Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT).

Both are charged in the April 9th shooting death of Virgil Hardeman Jr.

Charges include, Murder, Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon, and Conspiracy to Commit Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon.

And then there's this

On July 14, 2026, shortly before 2 a.m., officers responded to an Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Injury call for service at 1004 Lewiston Avenue in CMPD's Freedom Division. Upon arrival, officers located an unresponsive juvenile Kamarhy Sanders-Livingston, 14 in the roadway with a gunshot wound to the head. On July 22, he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased. On July 23, homicide detectives obtained arrest warrants charging Tabius Joseph, 17, Juandriqus Dempsey, 17 and a 15-year-old male juvenile with Murder. Five kids, two age 17, two age 16 and a 15 year old.

CMPD Affidavit regarding the shooting of Kamarhy Sanders-Livingston

On 7/14/2026 at 0153 hours, Freedom Division Officers responded to the area of 1004 Lewiston Ave in reference to Shooting incident. Upon arrival, officers located victim lying in the street in front of 1004 Lewiston Ave, suffering from gunshot wound to the head.

The victim was later identified as juvenile Kamarhy Sanders-Livingston, 14

During this investigation, Officers discovered that 1004 Lewiston was also shot into approximately 6 times. At this time, there is no proof that the residence was occupied at the time of this incident.

On 7/14/2026 at approximately 1100 hours was advised by Officer Kahn that he made contact with the Will of God church located at 4700 Willard St. He stated that the church had exterior cameras that may have captured the shooting incident.

Officer Kahn reviewed the footage and observed the following:

At 0150 hours on 7/14/2026 silver vehicle, believed to be Hyundai sedan, traveling Northbound on Willard St. The vehicle turned left onto Lewiston Ave towards the incident location. The vehicle made U-turn and traveled back towards Willard St. The vehicle stopped on Lewiston Ave and the headlights turned out. Shortly after, subjects exited the vehicle and muzzle flashes can be seen.

During the shooting, the vehicle began to slowly creep down the road and suddenly stopped as if the driver either wasn't paying attention to the vehicle moving or the driver was no longer in the driver's seat. It should be noted that the vehicle started creeping near the area where the victim was found.

After the vehicle stopped, two suspects ran back to the vehicle and got in. Once the two suspects were in the vehicle, it sped off northbound on Willard St towards Interurban Ave.

At the moment the suspect vehicle fled the area, male subject, identified as the male witness, Akoc Abwok, was seen walking up Willard St towards Lewiston Ave. Mr. Abwok appeared to notice the victim lying in the street on Lewiston and approached him. Mr. Abwok was seen doing something with the body, then walked to the corner of Willard St and Lewiston Ave near 4716 Willard St.

Mr. Abwok then walked back to the victim and began to do something with the body again, possibly rendering aid. Officer Kahn walked to the area where Mr. Abwok was seen walking to after messing with the victim's body. Upon arrival, he observed black Canik Mete MC9 pistol lying in the grass. It should be noted that the pistol was 9MM, which matched the caliber of the spent shell casings located on the scene.

Note: Akoc Abwok was not rendering aid, he was searching for anything of value, wallet, cellphone, money and in the process discovered a weapon. As first he didn’t take the weapon but returned to the body took the weapon and hide it in the grass nearby. Mr. Abwok is a habitual felon and has now been arrested and charged with procession of a firearm by felon and ALTER/STEAL/DEST CRIMINAL EVIDENCE.

CSS responded to collect and process the firearm. The serial number (25CT02920) was ran and it was confirmed that the firearm was reported to be stolen. See the incident report under complaint number 20260707-0610-00 for further details on the Larceny of the Firearm.

 

reviewed the footage as well. It appeared that, based on the location where Kamarhy was shot in the street, the location of the bullet hole, and that there was no evidence of return fire; he was shot by one of his coconspirators during the SIOD.

It's likely whoever fired from the driveway of 1007 Lewiston Ave was attempting to shoot over Kamarhy and hit him in the crossfire.

On 7/15/2026 made contact with the victim's mother, Ms. Kanisha Livingston, at CMC Main room 9002. asked her what she knew so far about what really happened and if she knew who was involved. She stated that following: Ms. Livingston stated that she could not get in touch with Kamarhy and began to get worried. She made contact with his ex-girlfriend. Makayla told her Kamarhy and his friends were at "Sky's" house. She did not know the address of the house, however she was able to describe how to get to the house. Based on her description and information gathered during this investigation, it was later discovered that Sky's residence was located at 4014 Whitehall Dr.

Upon arrival, Ms. Livingston spoke to his friend, juvenile K.S., B/M 1/12/2011, who was one of the people with the juvenile victim Kamarhy Sanders-Livingston that night. Ms. Livingston stated that K.S. initially told her that he was with girl. She asked him to take her to the location where Kamarhy was.

K.S. went with Ms. Livingston to the area of 1004 Lewiston Ave. Upon their arrival, she observed that police had the area taped off for the crime scene. She asked an officer what happened and they advised her that shootout occurred and someone was shot. They advised her that the victim was transported to the hospital.

At that time, they went to the hospital and discovered that the victim in this shooting incident was Kamarhy Sanders-Livingston.

Ms. Livingston stated that she questioned K.S. about what happened because she knew both him and Juandriqus Dempsey were with Kamarhy Sanders-Livingston prior to this incident.

He told her the following:

K.S. stated that this incident was due to beef that he had with juvenile that lives in 1004 Lewiston Ave. He stated that the juvenile shot into his grandparents' house sometime that night. Himself, Kamarhy Sanders-Livingston, Juandriqus Dempsey, and "Tobias", later identified as Tabius Joseph, B/M 5/21/2009, went to 1004 Lewiston Ave to retaliate for the SIOD.

K.S. advised her that they shot into the house at 1004 Lewiston Ave and at some point Kamarhy Sanders-Livingston was "hit". K.S. told her that he was driving the vehicle and he chose to drive away and leave Kamarhy Sanders-Livingston at the scene.

Ms. Livingston stated that K.S. told her that the vehicle they used was Hyundai that belonged to the father or stepfather of "Sky". K.S. claimed that "Sky" gave them the keys to the car and told them they could take it. Ms. Livingston stated that when she was at the Whitehall residence, male came outside and started asking where his car was that was parked in the driveway.

K.S. advised her that he crashed the car and left it at the end of Springbrook Apartments. He also advised her that he left his phone in the car. She mentioned to me that we found the vehicle already, however at the time of the interview, did not know the suspect vehicle was located.

Ms. Livingston stated she spoke to Juandriqus' mother, Jessica Dempsey, who spoke to Juandriqus. Ms. Dempsey stated that Juandriqus did not want to leave Kamarhy, however K.S. kept yelling, "we gotta go, we gotta go

While interviewing Ms. Livingston, Detectives Selph and Michael discovered the following:

On 7/14/2026 at 0158 hours, silver 2016 Hyundai Elantra SC registration 531BWN, was located in the area of 4040 Babbling Brook Way (Springbrook Apartments). The Hyundai collided with fire hydrant and sustained front dead damage. Officers reported that the steering column was damaged consistent with the Hyundai being stolen.

The Hyundai was towed by Bradley's Wrecker.

Officers discovered that the person in control of the Hyundai was Mr. Ladonix Williams, at 4014 Whitehall Dr. Officers made contact with Mr. Williams at 4014 Whitehall Dr and he advised them that he just discovered that his Hyundai was missing. See the incident report under complaint number 20260714-0158-00 for further information.

On 7/14/2026 at 1254 hours Officer M. Odum was dispatched to Bradley's Wrecker due to evidence being located in the stolen vehicle. Upon his arrival, Officer Odum observed cell phone in the driver's seat area of the vehicle. The phone had clear case on it. On the back of the phone, through the case, debit card belonging to K.S. was observed.

The phone was seized and turned in as evidence.

It should be noted that the suspect vehicle, where it was stolen from, where is was left, and the fact that officers located it shortly after the shooting incident, was consistent with Ms. Livingston's statement to me.

It should also be noted that K.S.' phone being located in the driver's seat area of the vehicle matches Ms. Livingston's statement that K.S. was the driver of the suspect vehicle.

noted that the night of the incident, both Ms. Livingston and Ms. Dempsey advised me that they knew Juandriqus was with Kamarhy Sanders-Livingston at the time of this incident.

It should be noted that his phone was off and he was unreachable for hours after this incident. Ms. Livingston stated that all three named subjects were friends and hung out together.

She knew Tabius' full name and was positive he was also involved in this shooting incident based on information provided to her by K.S..

Based on the facts listed above, believe probable cause exist to charge K.S., Juandriqus Dempsey, and Tabius Joseph with AWDWIKISI, Felony Conspiracy, Injury to Real Property.

Cedar's Take:

Can you imagine having the mental inadequacy needed to name your black child Devonterival? or Kha-Zai? Tabius? Juandriqus?

You’ve just birthed a black child and your first thought is I’m going give him a name that says up yours to all the white Racist Colonizers and Zionist sympathizers. A name that will chart his course not to success but rather prison. 

Seriously why are we not charging the parents of these thugs? I mean "Teens"?

Why Do We Continue to Live Like This in Charlotte?

DAILYN KEVIN YOUNG age 23 shot a man in the head on June 7, 2026 while driving a stolen car on I-485 in South Charlotte in the middle of the day. And then he went about his life as if it was no big deal. As Young saw it nothing ever happens to him. There are no consequences ever. So why should he stop being a thug? The replay: On 08/13/2019 he was arrested and charged with 01. INJURY TO PERSONAL PROPERTY (2912) Those charges were DISMISSED. Charged in 2023 with 1. MISDEMEANOR LARCENY 2. ASSAULT ON A FEMALE Never arrested On 02/02/2024 he was arrested and charged with 1. ASSAULT ON A FEMALE Those charges were DISMISSED On 04/14/2024 he was arrested and charged with 1. ASSAULT BY STRANGULATION 2. FELONY LARCENY 3. MISD CRIME OF DOM VIOLENCE 4. INJURY TO PERSONAL PROPERTY 5. FALSE IMPRISONMENT 6. COMMUNICATING THREATS 7. ASSAULT ON A FEMALE Those charges were DISMISSED On 11/15/2025 he was arrested and charged with 1. ASSAULT ON A FEMALE 2. INTERFERE EMERG COMMUNICATION Those charges were DISMISSED On 01/28/2026 he was charged with 1. ASSAULT BY POINTING A GUN 2. ASSAULT ON A FEMALE 3. MISD CRIME OF DOM VIOLENC 4. COMMUNICATING THREATS And was never arrested. Then between April 29 and May 3, 2026 a car was stolen in Huntersville, the same car that Young was driving on I-485 when he tried to murder a motorist. He goes on to drive the same car without fear knowing if he's arrested nothing will happen to him. Even when CMPD attempts to stop him in the stolen car he drives away and the police let him. Another 2 weeks go by before he crashes and CMPD Officers finally cuffed and stuffed him. These are only the crimes we know of, not the one's he committed and hasn't been connected to.

This violent POS ran around Charlotte for nearly two months with not a care in the world. Why do we live like this?

If you ask most of Charlotte doesn't want rehabilitation, or alternative sentencing. While they believe in second chances they also believe in protecting innocent citizens.

Unfortunately there are some people who must be simply removed from society. A hundred years ago a rope was a simple solution today permeant incarceration is the answer.

CMPD Officer Arrested

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police (CMPD) officer, Malcolm Joseph, was arrested Friday night and charged with simple assault after allegedly pushing "Teen" Evan Brown age 17 off his bicycle in Uptown Charlotte. Brown and a group of "teens" were apparently riding recklessly and disrupting traffic.

The incident occurred around 2 a.m., Friday morning leaving the cyclist with a scratches on his wrist, back  and a bruised elbow.

Evan Brown told a local news media outlet that he "and some friends were riding bikes and then popped some wheelies."

That apparently got Officer Joseph’s attention, and the officer allegedly parked very close to the teen.

Evan Brown told the news reporter: “He pulls in there, stops his car, he opens his door, and just like that, he tackles me pretty much”.

Apparently the teen was recording their antics so the local news aired a shaky video where  you can hear Evan ask “Can I get your name and badge number? I was literally riding a bike down the street, and you decided to push me over”.

Then Officer Joseph is heard saying “It’s all on camera, bro; you all are doing wheelies all through the traffic. It’s lawful because I can catch you while you all are in traffic; you all are doing reckless driving.”

CMPD’s Criminal Investigations Bureau launched an investigation into the incident. After Officer Joseph voluntarily met with detectives, investigators obtained a warrant charging him with simple assault.

CMPD’s Internal Affairs Division is also conducting a separate administrative investigation. Joseph has been placed on unpaid administrative leave pending the outcome of that investigation.

Department records show Joseph joined the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department on Sept. 3, 2024, and is assigned to the Central Division.

Despite turning himself in and being a Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Officer, Meck Co Magistrate Blackwell set the Officer’s bond at $2,500 secured because he lives in Rock Hill and is considered a flight risk. The Officer was finally released after 2 a.m. Saturday morning.

CMPD Chief Patterson:

"No one is above the law, especially those of us entrusted to uphold it. The alleged actions of this individual are troubling and does not reflect the values of our organization. CMPD is committed to building community trust through transparency and accountability.” 

CMPD Affidavit:

On June 17, 2026 around 0210 hours the victim, Evan Brown, called 911 and reported that he was assaulted by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer. The victim stated that he was riding bicycle in the Uptown Charlotte area with group of friends when they passed two police vehicles that had their lights on and were stopped on the road for traffic stop with a vehicle. The victim stated that several of the people riding bikes with him were doing "wheelies" in the roadway as they drove by the officers. 

The victim stated that he and his friends continued riding and turned down side street to go to where their cars were parked. He stated that police vehicle suddenly drove past him, stopped, and then the officer got out of the car. The victim stated that the officer said something and then shoved him while he was riding the bicycle causing him to fall off onto the pavement and scrape his back and hit his head. 

The victim stated that he did not do anything to the officer or say anything to him prior to getting shoved.

The victim advised that the officer did not arrest him or detain him. He stated that the officer was upset about the group riding and doing wheelies. The victim advised the officer asked him for his name and age. The victim stated that he told the officer his name was Evan and that he was 17 years old. The victim advised that the officer was "trash talking" him and his friends.

Sgt. Reno with CMPD responded out to 407 W. Palmer St. where the incident took place. Sgt. Reno spoke with the victim in person who told him the above information. The victim informed Sgt. Reno that he did not do anything wrong or speak to the officer at all and got shoved off his bike for no reason. The victim stated that he wanted to press charges.

The victim had several larges scrapes on his hip, upper back area, and arm. The victim also stated that he had knot on the back of his head. Photos were taken of the victim. He also provided short video from his cell phone which showed his interaction with the officer after the assault. In the video the officer told the victim his code number was 7735 and that he was Officer Joseph.

CMPD Detectives began investigating the incident and viewed Body Worn Camera video from Officer Malcolm Joseph. The BWC showed Officer Joseph standing in the roadway on S. Mint Street assisting with crash. Several people can be seen riding bicycles in the background and making noise. Officer Joseph entered his patrol vehicle, made U-Turn and followed the bicycle riders. Officer Joseph pulled onto W. Palmer St., stopped his vehicle, and opened the door. Officer Joseph said, "What's that hot shit y'all talking about?" and

shoved the victim as he was riding past the patrol vehicle. This caused the victim to flip off his bicycle and land very hard on the pavement. Officer Joseph then began to tell the victim and several other people that he watched them do wheelies through traffic. 

The victim stated that it was not him. Officer Joseph and the subjects in the area began talking back and forth about what happened and why he pushed the victim. Officer Joseph then got into his vehicle and left the area without taking any police action.

Detectives viewed BWC video from Officer Thompson who was the second officer on scene at the crash on S. Mint St. After the incident Officer Joseph pulled up to Officer Thompson and said, "I caught one of them motherfuckers and pushed him off his bike."

Detectives conducted an interview with the victim who confirmed the same story that he told Sgt. Reno. The victim stated that the officer never put his flashing lights on or his siren to try to stop them. The victim stated that he had no interaction with the officer prior to being shoved.

Detectives also interviewed witness who stated that he observed a police vehicle with steady blue lights on pull onto W. Palmer St. The witness stated that he saw an officer step out of the patrol vehicle and shove the victim which caused him to fly off the bicycle that he was riding. 

The witness stated that he did not see the victim do anything wrong. The witness stated that the officer did not have flashing lights or siren on.

Detectives interviewed Officer Joseph about the incident. Officer Joseph admitted to shoving the victim and stated that he felt like he assaulted the victim.

Based statements from the victim, witness, and officers, and based on the BWC video which clearly showed Officer Joseph shove the victim without provocation which caused injury, Detectives believe probable

se exists for Simple Assault.

Cedar's Take:

We have a group of  "Teens" doing wheelies Uptown in traffic at 2:00 a.m. and a CMPD Officer trying to restore order Uptown dealing with parentless mini thugs. 

While the above image is AI - who hasn’t encountered homeless and drunks and teens on bicycles Uptown and wanted to do the same?

So what's up with this? Active suspension without pay. Seriously? CMPD is down how may Officers? 

Atlanta has an authorized force of 2,200 and a population of 550,000

Boston has 2,500 and a population of 675,000

Charlotte 1,400 and our population is over 900,000

Charloot is so cooked.

And this is not exactly a great recruiting tool.

Seriously WTF?

Officer Smith Poem AI Generated

AI is troubling. But beyond faked Iran photos there's this. I asked "Google" to give me the poem that is inscribed on the CMPD Officer Robert L. Smith Memorial at the Mecklenburg County Park. Instead of giving me the text of the poem on the front of the granite monument it generated the following poem.

This is AI generated:

Here is a poem dedicated to the memory of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer Robert Louis Smith, who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

The quiet streets of Charlotte slept,
While in the dark a vigil kept.
Young Robert walked the midnight line,
Where duty's call and courage shine.

With flashlight raised to pierce the gloom,
He faced the sudden, crashing doom.
A rifle's roar, a sudden spark,
A hero taken in the dark.

For seven years he held the shield,
And swore that he would never yield.
Though only twenty-seven years,
His loss remains through passing tears.

Let Mecklenburg remember well,
The brave who in the shadows fell.
A memory bright, a guiding light,
A guardian of the Carolina night.

Officer Smith's sacrifice continues to be honored alongside other fallen heroes, ensuring his seven years of service to the Charlotte community are never forgotten.

Everything above is AI generated with zero input.

Incarceration Saves Lives

Last year on April 10, 2025, Jeremiah Lee Cunningham age 21 was released from the Mecklenburg County Detention Center. He had been held since his arrest on domestic violence charges on March 8, 2025.

Less than 2 hours after his release he was gunned down in the middle of the afternoon in an apartment parking lot at 7128 Wallace Road in southeast Charlotte. 

                                   

Life in Charlotte's Independence Division is cheap as the judge who reduced Cunningham's bail signed his death warrant. 

But the madness doesn't stop there.

CMPD Officers responded to the crime scene last year and quickly made an arrest.

Now a little more than a year later the 21 year old's killer Jamykel Blackmon is back on Charlotte's streets.

The charges against the aledged killer Blackmon have been dismissed.

But it doesn't stop there, the Mecklenburg County DA also dismissed the 2022 arrest for hit and run as was the charge of reckless driving to endanger.

Also unrelated to the shooting death of Cunningham. Additional charges brought against Blackmon for discharging a weapon inside city limits 2 counts of Carrying a Concealed Gun, were also dismissed.

More about the murder and the DA's reasoning for the dismissal below.

CMPD Affidavit:

On April 10 2025, at 1219 hours, Independence Division Officers responded to an assault with deadly weapon with injury call for service at 7128 Wallace Road. 

The 911 caller advised that they heard to gunshots and could see male lying on the ground. Upon arrival, Officers located the victim, Jeremiah Lee Cunningham (B/M, 03/05/2004), with multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced deceased by Medic Smith at 1230 hours. 

Detectives processed the scene, which was the parking lot at 7128 Wallace Road. Detectives located discharged cartridge cases and found that the victim was on CMPD Electronic Monitoring. The victim was released from jail, placed on the monitor, and arrived at the location. 

Detectives spoke with Citizen 1, who was identified, that stated that they were in the parking lot when the incident occurred. Citizen stated that they heard the gunshots and saw a young B/M wearing black skull cap holding firearm.

Detectives spoke with Citizen 2, who was identified, that stated the description provided by Citizen was that of an individual that lived in 7128 Wallace Road, Apartment F, which is on the second floor of the building.

Citizen is familiar with the residents in 7128 Wallace Road. Citizen explained that this individual is the oldest son of the leaseholder and prior to the murder, Citizen saw this individual wearing black and red beanie.

Detectives spoke with Citizen 3, who was identified, that stated that after the shooting they heard someone run up the stairs to the second floor.

Detectives reviewed the victim's history and found that his home address while on CMPD Electronic Monitoring Wallace Road, Apartment F.  The victim was arrested at this address on 3/8/2025. Detectives

reviewed the BWC from that arrest and found that officers spoke to an individual that was wearing black and red beanie. That individual identified themselves as Jamykel Blackmon.

Detectives researched the leaseholder for 7128 Wallace Road, Apartment F. Birth records show that Jamykel Blackmon (B/M, 7/12/2005)is the oldest son of the leaseholder. Additionally, Jamykel Blackmon has outstanding OFAs which list his home address was 7128 Wallace Road, Apartment F. 

Detectives received a Crime Stoppers Tips regarding this investigation. One tip explained that the shooter was the son of the leaseholder for 7128 Wallace Road, Apartment F. The second tip provided his name and an a arrest photograph for Blackmon.

Based upon the facts, detectives are seeking the charge of First Degree Murder on Jamykel Blackmon.

                    

Mecklenburg DA's decision to dismiss the charge of murder.

On April 10, 2025, Jeremiah Cunningham was fatally shot and killed in the Wallace Wood Apartments parking lot soon after 12:00 PM. Police were called by apartment residents who did not report witnessing the actual shooting, but heard gunshots. The apartment complex did not have any working surveillance cameras at the time.

Police spoke with multiple witnesses. Many witnesses only reported hearing shots and seeing group of people run away from where the victim was ultimately located. One witness reported being outside with that group, but told police she did not see who shot Mr. Cunningham. 

Another witness, a cab driver, initially told police she didn't see anything and then later reported being witness to the shooting. 

In later statements, this witness reported seeing young black man run away from the shooting scene holding firearm. She was able to give basic clothing description. This witness told police this man she saw holding gun helped her with clothing earlier in the day and that her daughter said that man who helped with clothing was man who lived in apartment in building 7128. 

However, when the cab driver was shown picture of the defendant, she stated she did not recognize him. Police confirmed the defendant lived in Apt. through housing authority and birth records.

Police searched Apt. and were not able to locate a firearm. At least one other black man lived in the apartment at the time of the murder and search, Defendant did make statement on recorded jail call that he shot Mr. Cunningham in self-defense. 

Without the defendant's statement on recorded jail call, the State could not prove beyond reasonable doubt his identity as the perpetrator of the murder of Jeremiah Cunningham. 

If the State were to admit the defendant's jail call at trial,

it would then require the jury be instructed on the law of self-defense. 

At trial of this matter, the State would have the burden of proving beyond reasonable doubt that the defendant did not act in self-defense. 

No witness to the shooting or events leading up to the shooting has been located and, based upon the other available witness statements, the State at this time cannot disprove the defendant's claim of self-defense in this shooting.

Based on the foregoing, the State does not have reasonable likelihood of success at trial and cannot meet its burden of proving the defendant guilty beyond reasonable doubt of this offense.

Manchette Attacker Kills 5 Year-Old Son

Jehaaz-Akil Kaliq Echoles was charged on July 9, 2026 with murder by Pineville, North Carolina Police Officers.

 Jehaaz-Akil Echoles Photo Courtesy MCSO

He was out on bail on a previous DV charges from earlier this year.

The details are disturbing. Just after midnight a woman identified as Shakira Schenck, total Pineville Police that the father of her child, (Jehaaz-Akil Echoles age 5), broke her front door down and forced entry into her residence. (Jehaaz-Akil does not live at the residence). He then entered his sons room and shut the door. She stated she heard commotion and when she opened the door, Jehaaz-Akil fled from the room and out of the apartment. She observed that her son was bleeding and was unresponsive. The boy was transported to Atrium Health Pineville, where he was pronounced deceased. The wounds on the victim appear to have been done using some type of edged weapon. He had multiple wounds to his neck, head, and arms. With the assistance of CMPD, Jehaaz-Akil was located at a Taco Bell in Pineville and was he was taken into custody and transported to the Pineville Police Department. He requested an attorney and did not speak with officers.

According to sources Echoles forced his way into the former girl friend's apartment a with the intent of attacking the child. His weapon some sort of manchette. When Pineville Officers arrived the mother was standing in the parking lot holding the 5 year old. Police did not wait for Medic and elected to take the child to Atrium Pineville in their unit. The child did not survive.

Echoles has a history of violence with a prior conviction and 2 recent attacks on two other women from earlier in 2026 as well as an arrest Assault in Gaston County. While he was given a $5,000 bond in the most recent case it was processed through Pre-Trial Release and thereby unsecured. This was agreed to by the Meck DA's Office.

But now the DA's opinion of Echoles has changed:

"According to the district attorney defendant has pending offenses for domestic violence and one prior conviction of assault on female. The facts of the case are significantly disturbing. Defendant is presumed to be held on no bond due to the nature of the offense. Defendant is significant risk to the community. Defendant is significant danger and shall be held without bond. The presumption has not been overcome." Meck County Deputy Clerk of Superior Court for Judge Jonathan Rex Marvel

Cedar's Take:

Somewhere beyond the second or third arrest within 3 years the courts need to accept the pattern and stop releasing violent suspects. This clown had a history of violence attacking 2 other women over the last 3 months. Incarceration saves lives.

Positive News - Charlotte Police Officer Robert L. Smith Park

The good folks at Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation have delivered on their promise to repair the Officer Robert L. Smith Memorial at the county's Robert L. Smith Park located at 1604 Little Rock Road.

The monument had been damaged a couple years ago during the George Floyd Protests and sadly no one noticed. Thank you to the following: Chris Hunter - Superintendent Park and Recreation Susan Rodriguez-McDowell - Mecklenburg County Commissioner Dan Redford - Charlotte FOP Lodge 9 President Everyone who reposted, commented and liked the original post on "X" and here on Cedar Post's Meckburbia.

Officer Robert Louis Smith E.O.W. January 15, 1987

"Rest easy brother, we have the watch."

The original post is here: Charlotte Police Officer Robert L. Smith Park