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Congratulations to Stephanie Escobar, who was honored as our Professional Staff Member of the Year during Police Week! A...
06/07/2026

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 Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) Unit and the SWAT team recently executed a search warrant at 999 Arcade located in...
06/06/2026

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 fi****ms.

· 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.

"People often think of gun violence as a single act committed by a single individual against a single victim. But that i...
06/05/2026

"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 FBI - Charlotte, U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of North Carolina, ATF, Drug Enforcement Administration - DEA, Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office, Charlotte NC, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Police Department and Charlotte-Mecklenburg District Attorney's Office, 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.

06/05/2026

National Gun Violence Awareness Briefing - June 5, 2026

06/05/2026

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 Huntersville Police Department what'd you guys get? 👀

Great work by our Westover Division officers and Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT) for their excellent investiga...
06/04/2026

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 fi****ms 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 fi****ms, 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.

06/03/2026

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!

06/02/2026

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.

Shoutout to our June employees of the month for their exemplary service and outstanding commitment to our community! Con...
06/02/2026

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

Operation Queen City Safe delivered significant disruption of criminal activity across key corridors in our Central Divi...
06/01/2026

Operation Queen City Safe delivered significant disruption of criminal activity across key corridors in our Central Division this past weekend through strategic enforcement efforts and incredible collaboration! Officers worked proactively to curb narcotics activity, take illegal fi****ms out of circulation and intervene with individuals contributing to violence.

This effort was only possible through our strong partnerships with NCSHP, ALE, Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office, Department of Juvenile Justice, PSS Cats Security, Mecklenburg County ABC and Mecklenburg County Parks and Rec. Together, we expanded enforcement capabilities and strengthened safety across our community. Thank you to everyone committed to keeping Charlotte safe!

✅ 238 traffic stops
✅ 68 citations
✅ 18 arrests
✅ Approximately 233.3 grams of narcotics seized
✅ 12 fi****ms seized
✅ More than $1,200 in US currency seized

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