Welcome to November Charloot!

November is going to be just nuts.

Homicide on Old Plank Road

From CMPD:

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s (CMPD) Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 6100 block of Old Plank Road in the North Division.

On Saturday, Nov. 1, at approximately 12:26 a.m., officers responded to an Assist Medic call for service in the 1600 block of Old Plank Road. Upon arrival, officers discovered a female victim who sustained a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to the hospital by MEDIC where she was pronounced deceased. 

Stella Patterson is the Charlotte City Manager's choice for Chief

Props to the FOP for extending a warm welcome to the return of Estella Patterson. The former CMPD DC's comments in the wake of the BLM riots and George Floyd idiocy has obviously been greatly discounted. Perhaps she has addressed these comments? Otherwise they seem to be massively disqualifying. 

Two arrested for a Food Lion Robbery 

20-year-old Andre Davis and 39-year-old Darnel Davis have been charged in connection with a robbery at the Park Road Food Lion grocery store in Charlotte's Sedgefield neighborhood just south of Ideal Way . Each man has been charged with common law robbery and second degree kidnapping. The older has a stunning list of arrests and yet apparently zero convictions. 

CMPD SRO on administrative leave for dealing with a hood rat.

From CMPD:

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) is actively investigating an incident that occurred this afternoon at West Charlotte High School involving a CMPD officer and a student.

On Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, shortly after 2:15 p.m., CMPD officers, including a school resource officer, were at 2219 Senior Drive when a large fight occurred near the bus lot, during dismissal. Videos of the incident, which are currently circulating on social media, show an officer physically engaging with a student. The student was transported to a local hospital where the student was treated and has since been discharged.

Following discussions between Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) and the Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s Office, a criminal investigation has been initiated into the officer’s response. This investigation is being conducted by CMPD’s Criminal Investigations Bureau. 

CMPD's Internal Affairs Bureau will conduct a separate but parallel investigation. The officer involved has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation per standard protocol.

From the West Charlotte Principal:

“West Charlotte Families, this is Principal Cook. I am reaching out to inform you of a fight that took place on our bus lot during dismissal today, a video of which you may have seen circulating on social media. We understand this footage may be disturbing. We have contacted the families of all students involved.”

“School leadership is aware and this incident is being investigated by both Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and CMPD. We will provide updates as we are able.”

“Every student deserves to feel and be safe at school. The safety and wellbeing of our students and staff remains our top priority. Thank you for your understanding and continued support of West Charlotte High School."

According to local media:

Police said that they would be launching a criminal investigation into the officer in the video, allegedly showing him slamming a female student to the ground.

Cedar's Take:

CMPD SRO is a terrible job. I don’t care how the media spins a school fight and officer force. Resisting needs to be a felony every time. With this small change eventually resisting will be the last thing people do rather than the first. In this case the female student clearly is the aggressor attacking another officer from behind with a closed fist. The CMPD Officer clearly needed to take quick and decisive action. 

Estella Patterson Chief - Updated

CMPD just announced that Estella Patterson will return to Charlotte to become the Department’s next Police Chief!

Patrol Officers are "Over Joyed" according to the FOP Lodge 9 and can’t wait for the new leadership under Stellaaaaaaa!

Props to the FOP for extending a warm welcome to the return of Estella Patterson.

I'm glad the FOP issued a positive message and hope their optimism is well founded. Let me know how this works out.

Stella Patterson is the Charlotte City Manager's choice for Chief but do the potted plants on Charlotte City Council agree? So far crickets.

How does the discrimination lawsuit with her husband filed against Charlotte Fire and the City figure into this? Apparently it was settled last week.

The former CMPD DC's comments in the wake of the BLM riots and George Floyd idiocy has obviously been greatly discounted.

Perhaps she has addressed these comments? Otherwise they seem to be massively disqualifying.

From 2020:

Chief Patterson is welcome to believe in the myth of systemic racism and white privilege all she likes. She can preach her fear of "White Nationalism" privately till it suits her. But when she represents the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department she represents all citizens of Charlotte not just non-white citizens. This makes CP wonder......What crimes of White Nationalism is she speaking of? How many have there been in Charlotte? How many hate crimes committed by Proud Boys or the White Aryan Nation? If these groups are active in Charlotte why is this the first we have heard of them? Seriously, if the KKK held a rally in Charlotte, all of three people would show up and only if the weather was nice. The only thing even close to a white supremist hate crime in Charlotte was some fool who spray painted "ALM" and All Lives Matter" on the side of the NASCAR hall of fame building. Wait for it, and the perp caught in the act was a black guy. In a community that is divided and fearful as Charlotte has become, that last thing we need is a public servant who feels free to spew hate filled rhetoric about racists and Nazis that creates a further fear and distrust in a system of laws and common equity. There is no systemic racism. People like Patterson need to stop trying to shame white people and trying to illicit white guilt. So many liberals are in terror of being seen as racist. The terror that causes white Americans to act guiltily toward minorities even when they feel no guilt. Ironic that a person who is entrusted to uphold the law would even consider speaking publicly about "White Nationalism" from the lofty perch of Deputy Chief.

Finally the question of direction.

Patterson remains committed to hiring more female officers. But why? Would we not be happy with just any qualified officers?

What about crime? What about overtime? What about traffic scofflaws? What about the "Vison Zero" putting an end to traffic fatalities in Charlotte disaster? What about CATS and the murder of Iryna Zarutska? What about the homeless?

How does one retire after 3 1/2 years of service at age 54?

Finally Cedar's Take:

Leadership is not a job title or a uniform with a bunch of stars on it. Leadership is intangible way of being. Leadership is taking the time to recognize those who toil under the radar, without hesitation and kick ass daily. Leadership is recognizing the weakness in yourself and the strengths of others.

Leadership earned and never rewarded.

That said maybe CMPD doesn't need a leader? It seemed to do ok with backwards vest wearing JJ.

Maybe just an effective manager, a budget smart bureaucrat who can report the numbers and sign the paychecks and leave the George S. Patton stuff to someone more qualified?

The Lack of Marketing Smarts at CATS

To those of you who do not use public transit this might come as a surprise. 

Marketing is not part of CATS skill set. They really don't understand pricing and human nature.

This price schedule is part of the reason no one pays to ride the Lynx Blue Line.

If you ride the Blue Line from Pineville Uptown a single trip one way is $2.20, your return at the end of the day another $2.20. To and from work is a very reasonable $4.40.

To buy a ticket you use the kiosk, stand with your back to danger and try to navigate the endless prompts. Imagine your a single white girl its raining you worked late and there is a homeless guy raging at unseen demons dancing around the Camden station platform. It's getting dark.

Are you going to buy a ticket? Hell No! Your only thought is get me outa here.

Let's look further a "day pass" is $6.60 for unlimited rides. Why? Who rides the light rail more than twice in the same day? It is not something you do for fun!

A ten ride pass - a week of to and from work is $22.00. No discount but you save yourself the hassle of buying a ticket every time from the kiosk. 

Monthly - Unlimited $88.00 sounds like a deal? Pay once have a pass for for the whole month but wait if you work five days a week and ride to and from work that's $22.00 a week at the full price and if you buy the month long pass its $88.00 so yes you get 2 or 3 days a month free. Never mind that the average worker has two weeks vacation and if you work at a bank around 11 bank holidays each year. 

Your discount for buying a month long pass is less than 5% and zero if you take a day off.

Sure make the argument that your could go to Panthers game for fee. Who in their right mind that rides to work every day of the week is going to ride to a Panthers or Hornets game?

What's wrong with this pricing model?

First it rewards no one. It doesn't reward advance purchases. If the hope is compliance then CATS should reward compliance. Buying a month long pass should be so inexpensive that there is no reason no to buy it. 

Then there's the "Senior" discount. First 62 is hardly Senior unless you're at Harris Teeter and that means you are over 55. Second real Senior don't ride the damn train and if they did they darn sure don't need a 50% discount. They are slow to get on the train slow to get off. The take up more space with their walkers and canes and they are often overweight. If anything Seniors should pay more for the inconvenience they cause. Don't believe me? Just try shopping at Harris Teeter on Senior Discount day.

CMPD's Overtime Nightmare

Recently CMPD Command implemented a new directive to limit overtime within the department.

For taxpayers. it is another example knee jerk management rather than leadership and planning and just another example of wasteful spending and endless mismanagement.  

But for Officers it is massive screw driver and a no-back hex-head stainless steel SCREW!.

As the FOP letter below outlines this new directive limits overtime to a maximum of 10 hours per seven-day work period and 20 hours with a fourteen-day work period. 

 

The FOP letter also points out to declining morale, increased attrition to other agencies and a growing sense that for Officers, their well-being is over looked.

Interesting to know that the same staffing concerns voiced two and three years ago are being down played by Command saying that CMPD will soon be fully staffed. As Redford points out the "fully" is based on outdated figures from when Charlotte had fewer resident.

It also clearly discounts upcoming retirements and transfers to other agencies. 

As CP has pointed out in the past CMPD is woefully understaffed. By comparison Boston PD has more than 2,200 sworn Officers and yet the city population is under 675,000 vs Charlotte's nearly 1,000,000 citizens. Which might explain Boston's 2024 homicide count of 36 vs Charlotte's 110.

FOP President Redford asks that the city and department either rescind the discretionary overtime policy or transition the Spectrum Arena Traffic Management to an off-duty payment system.

Most of us taxpayers are unaware of the role that over-time and secondary employment plays in the lives of our CMPD Officers. But for the vast number of these men and woman these "side gig" assignments offer additional pay that is needed to make ends met, keep the mortgage current, fund their retirement plan and hopefully pay for their kids education.

The other issue is when there's a lack of man power, the boots on the ground have to come from somewhere.

Finally the City gives a $305,000 payment to a butt hurt police chief, $1.5 million to fund a blacks only night club, $600 million to a billionaire football team owner with a losing team and $245 million for upgrades to the Spectrum Arena yet paying a CMPD Officer an extra $15 an hour for overtime sets command into panic mode. What is wrong with these people?

So how do you see it?

And one more thing..... Let's be careful out there.

CMPD Arrests Ronnie Fewell Charged with Murder Just 3 Days Out of Prison

On Friday, Oct. 10, at approximately 5:32 p.m., CMPD Officers responded to an assist MEDIC call for service in the 4800 block of Wallingford Street.  Upon arrival, officers discovered a victim who sustained a gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced deceased on scene by MEDIC.

Homicide Unit detectives responded to the scene to conduct an investigation, and Crime Scene Search responded to process the scene and collect physical evidence. Representatives from CMPD’s Operations Command, Victim Services and MEDIC also assisted. 

The victim in this case was identified as Ronald Neville, 53.

As a result of the continued investigation, homicide detectives identified Ronnie Fewell, 32, as a suspect in connection to this case and obtained warrants for his arrest.

On Tuesday Oct. 21, CMPD’s Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT) located and arrested Fewell.

Fewell was transferred to the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office and charged with the following:

Felony Murder

Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon

Felony Conspiracy

Cedar Bonus

Fewell was arrested on August 11 2023 and held in the Mecklenburg County Jail until trial in February of this year. He was convicted in February r on a plea deal offered by Meck DA Spencer Merriweather. In exchange for dropping nearly a dozen counts including AWDW Inflicting serious injury and shooting into an occupied dwelling (3 counts) was given credit for time severed and sentence to an additional si months plus 18 months of probation.

He was released from the Scotland Correctional Institute on October 7, 2025 just 3 days before killing Ronald Neville.

CMPD Affidavit:

On October 10, 2025, Westover Division officers responded to 4825 Wallingford Street, Room 146,in reference to an assist medic call for service. The 911 caller advised that she did not think the male was alive and there was blood around the victim. CFD and MEDIC arrived on scene and advised the victim had several GSWs and that there were DCCs on the ground. 

Officers arrived on scene and advised MEDIC 50 pronounced the victim deceased at 1744 hours. Homicide Detectives and Crime Scene were requested and responded to the scene.

Detectives obtained video from areas around the incident location. Video showed walking through nearby PVA, to the victim's room. The suspects then force their way into the room. After several seconds of being inside the room, they quickly leave. One of the suspects was seen with backpack that he did not have prior to going inside. The suspects then leave the motel area in the; same direction they came.

Multiple city-wide email were sent to all CMPD Sworn for the purpose of identifying the four suspects.

Two separate Law Enforcement Officials made contact with detectives on this case regarding the identity of Suspect #3. They both stated they believed he was B/M Ronnie Fewell (02/14/1993 as they were familiar with him.

Detectives compared multiple arrest photographs with video and photographs at ard around the time of the murder.

They determined that Fewell was indeed Suspect #3 and was one of the four people responsible for the murder of victim in this case.

Based on these facts, detectives believe there is probable cause to charge Ronnie Eugene Fewell (02/14/1993) with Felony Murder, Robbery With Dangerous Weapon, and Felony Conspiracy.

Mecklenburg County Bail Bond System Hopelessly Broken

Last week a Black woman Dominique Horne went on a violent rampage over a t-shirt, at a Family Dollar store she tried to force a customer to hand over the NASCAR shirt the customer had on. When the customer refused she started pushing the customer. She then left the store only to return with a gun, pointing the gun at the head of a customer and then pointing the same gun at a CMPD Officer who had responded to the call for service.

She was arrested and charged with: 

Assault on a Police Officer with a Firearm, 

Assault by Pointing a Gun (3 counts), 

Misdemeanor Child Abuse, 

Going Armed to the Terror of the People, 

Possession of Marijuana, 

Carrying a Concealed Weapon without a Permit. 

She was later released on a $1,500.00 bond.

Kylie Mast had a fight with her ex boyfriend while she was moving out of their shared apartment. At one point she slapped him with an open hand and was then arrested on one count of:

Misdemeanor Domestic Violence. 

She was later released on a $5,000.00 bond.

How does that make sense?

Family Dollar Customer Who Threatened to Shoot Everyone Released on $1,500 Bond

More than a week ago in Charlotte a woman tried to take a NASCAR t-shirt from another Family Dollar shopper.

The incident occurred on Monday (October 6, 2025) at the store on North Graham Street.

A witness told local news that it all began when a woman wanted another female customer to give the woman a NASCAR shirt she was wearing.

When that customer refused the women started fighting, then the woman ran out of the store before returning with a gun and began pointing it at people.

Media also stated that "according to the police report, the woman also had a knife, a switchblade, and a machete".

But local media down played the facts, from WSOC:

"New video shows chaos as woman waves gun inside north Charlotte Family Dollar"

The incident involving a gun at a Charlotte Family Dollar was also reported by WBTV and other outlets. On October 7, 2025, "a woman threatened shoppers with a gun at a Family Dollar on North Graham Street after a dispute over a NASCAR shirt escalated". The woman was arrested but taken for a mental health evaluation. 

WCNC -  "An argument over a NASCAR shirt at a Family Dollar on North Graham Street turned violent when one woman left and returned with a gun, threatening other customers and employees."

The argument started with a demand for the shirt and escalated to physical altercations before the suspect left and returned with a gun.

The suspect pointed the gun at customers, including a teenager who was forced into a fetal position. Police arrived, subdued the woman, and made an arrest.

News media also left out the fact that the woman pointed the gun at another women's head and then for yet for some unknown reason local news also left out the part where:

"The Officer arrived on scene and approached the front doors of the Family Dollar when the suspect, later identified as Dominique Horne, emerged from the front doors, with the firearm pointed at the Officer.

The Officer drew his service weapon and gave verbal commands for Horne to drop the weapon, in which she did and she was taken into custody."

Local media desperate to portray Blacks in a better light are lying to the public to shape the news to fit their narrative. 

Dominique Tashina Raelan Horne

(Let's be very clear the CMPD Officer risked his life on a 50/50 chance that Horne would comply. Had the Officer fired his weapon the local media would have made this a national news story.)

Family Dollar stores are a Mecca for trouble. Within the last year, there have been several incidents involving guns at Family Dollar stores in the Charlotte area. 

February 2025: Shooting near West Boulevard

Location: West Boulevard and Remount Road.

Incident: A shooting outside a Family Dollar store left one person with life-threatening injuries.

Outcome: Police investigated the scene, but no further details were immediately released. 

July 2025: Deputy-involved shooting in Harmony

Location: A Family Dollar in Harmony, N.C., approximately 60 miles north of Charlotte.

Incident: A deputy shot an armed man with a knife who was attempting to enter the store. The deputy first used a Taser, but when the man continued toward the entrance, he fired his gun.

Outcome: The suspect was taken to a hospital for treatment and will face charges upon release. No one else was injured. 

January 2024: Armed robbery in east Charlotte

Location: Albemarle Road.

Incident: Two armed suspects robbed a Family Dollar store at gunpoint, taking cash and cell phones.

Outcome: A shot was fired, but no one was injured during the robbery. Police later released surveillance footage to help identify the individuals. 

But the stupid doesn't stop there. Mecklenburg County Judge Elizabeth Trosch 

Mecklenburg County District Court Judge Judge Elizabeth Trosch

who obviously hates law enforcement released this nutcase on a bond of only $1,500.00. (Nope that's not a typo).

Horne bonded out Thursday October 16th at 9:29 in the evening.

Additionally Horne was "BANNED FROM ALL FAMILY DOLLAR LOCATIONS IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY. " Never mind that Family Dollar stores in neighboring counties are on their own.

Horne was also ordered to "PARTICIPATE IN OUT PATIENT MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM AND FOLLOW ALL RECOMENDATIONS/MEDICATIONS"

Plus, COMPLY WITH ANY YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES SUPERVISION ORDERS. 

As well as not possess ANY FIREARMS.

Horne's next court date is November 6th.

CMPD Affidavit

On 10/06/2025, at approximately 1536 hours, Officers responded to the Family Dollar, located at 2022 N. Graham St reference subject pointing firearm at people in the store. Multiple calls for service came in advising of the same.

Officer E. Johnson (#5448) arrived on scene first and approached the front doors of the Family Dollar when the suspect, later identified as Dominique Horne, emerged from the front doors, with the firearm pointed at Officer Johnson. 

Officer Johnson drew his service weapon and gave verbal commands for Horne to drop the weapon, in which she did and she was taken into custody. 

The firearm Horne had in her possession, Black in color Smith and Wesson M&P .380 auto was seized.

Officers made contact with the store manager, Malik Barnette, who was working the front register at the time of the incident. Barnette advised Horne started threatening another female in the store and then went to her car. 

Barnette went to the front doors to try to lock the doors when Horne returned from her car, holding firearm, pointing it through the front door at him. Barnette advised he told everyone in the store to run to the back and they all did.

Officers spoke to customer in the store, Amiya Ballenger, who advised she heard woman in the store yelling about the Anti-Christ and she grabbed her things and went to the front register. 

Ballenger stated Horne and little girl were sitting on the floor and the little girl looked uncomfortable. Horne then yelled at another woman in line saying "What the fuck are you looking at?" 

Horne and the woman then began exchanging words and began walking up one each other and Ballenger stepped between them. 

Ballenger was then pushed out the way and Horne and the other woman began fighting. Ballenger stated Horne then went to her car and grabbed something and the guy behind the register told everyone that she had gun. 

Ballenger ended up near the register and saw Horne pointing the gun at customers. Horne then walked up to Ballenger and pointed the gun at her. Ballenger stated she crouched down and Horne pointed the gun at her head and then walked away.

Officers also spoke to Renoda Stevenson, who Horne had the physical altercation with. 

Stevenson admitted that her and Horne were punching each other after she felt threatened by Horne. Stevenson also stated that Horne went to her car, retrieved gun, and then returned pointing gun at her and others.

Officers reviewed video footage which showed Horne pointing the gun around the store, while her daughter was running behind her. In the video you can see Ballenger crouching next to the counter and you can see Horne put the gun to Ballenger's head.

Officers conducted probable cause search on Horne's vehicle, 2017 Lexus NX, and located 38g of suspected marijuana (total package weight)in the center console. sheathed Winchester hooked blade was located, concealed, in between the driver seat and center console.

Horne is being charged with Assault on Gov. Official w/ firearm, assault by pointing gun x3, CCW, misd. Possession of marijuana, misd. Child abuse, and armed to the terror of the people.

CMPD Crime Stats Smoke and Mirrors?

Once again we hear that crime is down and perception that crime is bad is unfounded.

Then the  Mayor claims that "By and Large Charlotte is a safe city" yet she has 24/7 police protection despite living in the SouthPark area of Charlotte. 

CMPD just released their 3rd Quarter Crime Stats, But are the numbers real?

CMPD, using their own numbers, their own data base, distilled down to, one homicide, one event, one crime. 

Except their are two victims.

Anilkumar Patel and Pankaj Patel. 

Two shootings.

Two dead bodies. 

Reported as 1 crime. 

Should we trust CMPD numbers?

I've got questions.

I know what you're thinking - well, its an honest mistake a one off, an outlier, right?

Nope two murders equal one crime.

Gabriel Jacob Lee and Colby Cash Smith same thing months earlier.

200 North Caldwell the night of July 5. Both shot to death just minutes apart.

CMPD data says July 4, 2025. Even though CMPD press release says July 5, 2025.

But that's being picky. Right?

Again One Crime

But crime is down unless you live, work or play Uptown where murders are up 200%

The perception is that crime is out of control and that liberal judges and a liberal DA have turned Charlotte into a hellscape of crime. 

These numbers don't help the perception.

Timothy Massey a Weapon of Mass Destruction

There’s more to Massey (whose mug shot is making the rounds on social media) than what you see. 

At 6'2' and nearly 300 pounds Massey should be playing defense for the Panthers, unfortunately he's the poster child for repeat offenders and a justice system that is hopelessly broken.

In short he is typical of what’s wrong with Charlotte - he was picked up last month (September 24, 2025) on drugs and a weapon charge for carrying a Glock with a switch making it full auto resulting in a WMD charge (possessing a weapon of mass destruction).

Timothy Massey Photo Courtesy MSCO

The CMPD Affidavit:

On September 24th, 2025, around 1910hrs, Officers were patrolling the area of 730 High Meadow Ln. This area is known high crime area with numerous drug and violent crime complaints and calls for service. 

As Officers were patrolling, they observed black male wearing all black with black backpack holding plastic bag of green leafy material of what Officers knew to be marijuana.

The male was tossing the plastic bag filled with marijuana to person on second-floor balcony but missed his throw and again grabbed the bag filled with marijuana. 

At this time, Officers approached on foot to speak with him, and he fled at the sight of Officers.

Officers began chasing him on foot and he refused to stop and ignored police commands to stop and was apprehended short while later. 

While being detained, the male who was later identified as the defendant, Timothy Massey began reaching to the front of his waistband. A black Glock handgun fell out of his pants and onto the ground along with the plastic bag filled with marijuana that Officers initially observed.

The firearm was not initially observable when Officers saw the defendant.

Upon closer observation of the firearm, Officers recognized from their training and experience that an auto-sear was inserted into the slide of the handgun. An auto-sear is an aftermarket device which converts the firearm from being semi-automatic to fully automatic and is defined as weapon of mass destruction under NCGS 14-288.8. 

(Background - An auto sear and a "switch" are both illegal devices used to convert semi-automatic firearms into fully automatic machine guns. They achieve the same end result but are designed for different types of firearms. Federal law classifies both as machine guns, making their possession or sale illegal. Glock switches are auto sears designed for use on Glock pistols. They attach to the back of a Glock's slide and interfere with the internal trigger mechanisms.)

Photos representative of the presumed weapon

The defendant also does not have concealed handgun permit.

The seized marijuana was weighed at 22 grams.

The firearm is black Glock 22 .40 caliber handgun (BUGA831). 22-round magazine was loaded into the firearm with round in the chamber.

The defendant did conceal handgun on his person which was equipped with an auto-sear and is defined as weapon of mass destruction. 

The defendant did possess 22 grams of marijuana with the intent to distribute the marijuana. 

The defendant did resist Officers in their duties by fleeing on foot and ignoring lawful commands to stop.

Yet less than 24 hours later he’s released on a no cash bail via PTR (Pre Trial Release). But  pre trial release was never designed for these sort of crimes.

So what is PTR?

PTR was put in place decades ago to vet low level misdemeanor offenders for no bail release if they met basic requirements (job and residency).  

In Mecklenburg County Pretrial Services assists the courts in making release decisions for defendants awaiting trial.

Key functions of Mecklenburg County Pretrial Services 

Assessments: Conducts standardized, validated assessments, such as the Public Safety Assessment (PSA), on qualifying defendants. The PSA uses objective data to evaluate a defendant's risk of future criminal activity and failure to appear in court.

Recommendations: Provides the court with risk assessments and bail recommendations, guided by the county's Release Conditions Matrix. These recommendations are not binding, and the ultimate decision rests with a judicial official.

Supervision: Offers various levels of pretrial supervision for eligible defendants who are referred by a judicial official and agree to the terms. These services are intended to minimize unnecessary detention for those who do not pose a serious risk to the community. 

Changes to pretrial release policy: In March 2019, Mecklenburg County changed its bail policy by removing the monetary bail schedule and implementing the non-financial Release Conditions Matrix. This was intended to reduce the use of financial bail and ensure a more uniform process. 

Still WMD wasn’t in the plan. Why this POS was released on a zero bond via PTR is unknown.

Sheriff McFadden's soft on crime policies:

If you search the Mecklenburg County Sherriff's website for arrest information this is what comes up for Timothy Massey:

Just 3 arrests.

However if you search elsewhere this is what comes up.

And this, this and this.....

You get the picture. This 22 year old is a POS. He's been arrested over and over yet because the MCSO refuses to keep prior arrests "live" on their web site Massey doesn't seem so bad with just 3 arrests.

When McFadden is asked about this his response is we aren't hiding anything, that information is available in person. Let's face it McFadden hides the criminal records of these people because doing otherwise would be racist.

But there's more....

Despite all these arrests Massey has zero convictions ZERO!

You can thank Mecklenburg DA Spencer Merriweather for that. Because convicting a young black thug and gang member would be wait for it...... RACIST!

But CMPD is trying their best:

CMPD Officers were following up on a prior shooting when they were alerted to a match to the weapon (Glock with a switch) that was recovered from suspect Massey.

CMPD Affidavit:

On August 26, 2025, Officers were dispatched to 4904 Reagan Dr for shot's fired call for service. This location is the Garden Inn hotel.

The call for service stated that there was drive by shooting and multiple vehicles were struck in the parking lot. Call for service stated that the shots were fired five minutes prior to the 911 call being made. Call for service stated that no one was injured from the shots being fired.

Upon arrival to the scene, officers met with Megan Smith, who is the manager at 4904 Reagan Dr. Smith stated she was woken up by hearing gunshots outside. Smith stated when she walked outside, she noticed that her 2012 Hyundai Sonata was shot into. Smith stated she then looked around the property and saw more glass on the ground from the lobby and found that several rooms had also been shot into.

While at the scene, was able to obtain the video and located person who knew to be Timothy Massey arguing with another person knew to be Delawn Moore. After few minutes of arguing, they walk out of that camera view. short time later Massey is seen inside the hotel with firearm running towards the direction of the gunfire. 

Many shots are fired and then Massey is seen running back into the hotel.

On 9/24/2025, (Det. T. Hinton) received an IBIS/NIBIN lead inference to this incident and found that there is correlation between the fired evidence from this scene, other shooting scenes as well as an arrest where firearm was seized from Timothy Massey. 

During this arrest, Massey was found with the firearm on his person

that is believed to be directly related to the shootings based on the NIBIN correlation.

I believe it is reasonable to believe that Massey had intent to shoot Delawn Moore during this incident and it is proven that the gun was fired due to the NIBIN matching the firearm seized from him to the casings located on scene.

Massey’s arrest was drug related and the 300 pound clown ran (not far) with the weapon and was arrested. Then excellent police work tied the weapon to a shooting at the Hilton Garden Inn Hotel a month earlier on August 25th. Shell casings matched the weapon in Massey’s possession during his arrest. Video also tags Massey.

But since he has been released by MCSO and PTR it took nearly 3 weeks for CMPD to catch up to him again. Had he not been released on PTR the second arrest would have been simple. 

Still his bail now set at $100,000 cash, which is far too low for a violent felon.

Cedar's Take the system is broken. Thugs like Massey are running lose on Charlotte streets because the Mecklenburg County DA is important and the sheriff wont's even let taxpayer's know the facts.

CMPD Officers are doing their part but command wants to blame "perception" and "repeat offenders" and not call out the DA and judges and sheriff who are the real problem. 

3rd Quarter CMPD Crime Stats and Press Conference October 15, 2025

Straight outta Crenshaw (Da Ford) CMPD Crime numbers. 

Posted just as they were distributed. No judgment is made or inferred. The actual press conference is at the bottom. - CP

Published on October 15, 2025

CMPD Third Quarter Report: Violent, Property and Overall Crime Decrease as Department Tackles Public Perception

Third quarter report highlights an 8% drop in overall crime and a 20% decline in violent offenses.

Charlotte, N.C. (Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025) – Today, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) released its third quarter public safety report for January through September 2025, showcasing a substantial decline in crime citywide. The data reveals a notable drop in overall crime, a decrease in violent offenses and continued progress in reducing property-related incidents.

These encouraging trends reflect the department’s commitment to data-driven policing, innovative crime prevention strategies and the unwavering dedication of officers working in close partnership with the community.

Through the first nine months of the year, overall crime has decreased 8% compared to this same time last year. Charlotte experienced a 20% reduction in violent crime, which includes homicides, rapes, robberies and aggravated assaults which encompass shootings. Property crime, which includes residential and commercial burglary, auto theft and larceny, is down 5%.

“Patrol officers are the most visible part of our department. They are in our communities building relationships, deterring crime and providing services to our Charlotte residents. Every day, our officers intervene in disputes, stop crimes in progress and prevent violence without it ever making the news. The progress we’re making in reducing violent crime is the result of strong, ongoing teamwork and we remain committed to a safe Charlotte” said Deputy Chief Jackie Bryley.

Overall, the CMPD saw decreases in the following offenses:

• Homicides are down 24%
• Aggravated assaults are down 19%
• Robberies are down 22%

Proactive measures such as officer-initiated efforts and firearm seizures are up significantly through the first half of the year:

• Officer-initiated efforts are up 18%
• Firearm seizures are up 25%
• Arrests are up 15%

Data alone cannot capture the real impact crime has on victims and their families. While overall and violent crime have both declined significantly, if you are the victim of a crime or know someone who has been victimized, it can shape your perception of safety in Charlotte.

To tackle public perception while addressing areas of opportunity, CMPD recently launched our Entertainment District Unit (EDU) and the CROWN Culture Initiative. The EDU is a specialized, high-visibility proactive policing unit focused on making Uptown and South End nightlife safer. The CROWN Culture Initiative (otherwise known as Center City’s Restoration of Order, Wellness, and Nonviolence) is a focused, high-impact effort through elevated police presence, strict enforcement, and close collaboration with our community partners. The goal with both initiatives is to restore public confidence, reduce crime and reinforce safe, livable streets.

In addition to these focused initiatives, the strategic deployment of Crime Reduction Units (CRUs) in the four patrol service areas is supporting long-term crime reduction. These units work tirelessly to identify and target high-crime areas, reducing victimization and creating a safer community. Previously operating as division-specific teams, CRUs were reorganized on July 5, 2025, as service area-level units for stronger resource deployment.

Since July 2025, CRUs have assisted in 1,256 traffic stops and 450 arrests, seizing 282 firearms and approximately 36,530 grams (over 80 pounds) of narcotics across all 13 divisions.

Despite the encouraging progress in the first nine months of 2025 in reducing overall crime, repeat offenders continue to inflate crime stats and victimization numbers across the city, negatively contributing to the perception of public safety.

“We continue to see a troubling pattern: a disproportionate number of violent incidents and property crimes are being committed by individuals with extensive criminal histories—many of whom continue to cycle through the justice system without facing meaningful consequences,” said Sergeant Todd Martin of the Southeast Service Area Crime Reduction Unit. “The cycle of catch and release does not reduce crime in our community.”

Inconsistent accountability for repeat offenders—both adults and juveniles—undermines community safety and places an undue burden on victims, neighborhoods and law enforcement resources. Public safety remains a community-wide effort.

Individuals can take simple precautions like locking their vehicles, securing valuables and removing firearms from vehicles. Residents and visitors are encouraged to report suspicious activity by calling 911 or sharing information anonymously calling Charlotte Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600, using the Charlotte Crime Stoppers P3 Tips Mobile App or by visiting the Charlotte Crime Stoppers website.

Residents and businesses can play a crucial role in reducing and solving crime by participating in the Connect Charlotte program. Residents can confidentially register their security cameras through the program’s secure online portal—enhancing neighborhood awareness and contributing to a stronger, citywide safety network. Businesses can integrate their security systems to enhance safety, improve response times and support investigations.

The CMPD’s 2025 Third Quarter Public Safety Report statistics follow national standards set by the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) summary statistics.

The following statistical breakdown provides a snapshot of crime through the Third Quarter of 2025 compared to the Third Quarter of 2024.

• Violent crimes: 4,506 offenses in 2025 compared to 5,622 offenses in 2024.
• Homicides: 62 in 2025 compared to 82 in 2024.
• Aggravated assaults: 3,494 in 2025 compared to 4,311 in 2024.
• Rapes: 127 in 2025 compared to 183 in 2024.
• Robberies: 821 in 2025 compared to 1046 in 2024.
• Property crimes: 26,522 offenses in 2025 compared to 27,974 in 2024.
• Residential burglaries: 1,239 in 2025 compared to 1,322 in 2024.
• Commercial burglaries: 1,824 in 2025 compared to 1,751 in 2024.
• Larcenies from automobiles: 7,716 in 2025 compared to 7,697 in 2024.
• Vehicle thefts: 4,627 in 2025 compared to 5,850 in 2024.
• Arsons: 96 in 2025 compared to 116 in 2024.