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Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
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Three man arrested after accuses of cashing $130,000 worth of forged checks at Statesville convenience store
STATESVILLE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Three men were arrested Wednesday after being accused of cashing fraudulent checks at a Statesville business. According to the Iredell County Sheriff's Office, deputies received a call from a convenience store on Houpe Road, where an employee expressed concern about the legitimacy of checks they had been receiving. They had reportedly been used since the beginning of the month to obtain more than $130,000. Shots fired after suspected road rage incident near I-77 in Statesville This business then contacted the sheriff's office to to report forged checks. Deputies say later in the afternoon, three suspects returned to the store and attempted to pass more checks. Store employees called the sheriff's office, and deputies located the three suspects: Juan Dario Carcomo, Merin Arnoldo Sorto-Mata, and Ezequiel Cruz Garcia. When the suspects saw the deputies, they allegedly ran, and a foot pursuit ensued. Multiple sheriff's office canines arrived to track the suspects, and two of the suspects were immediately located. The third suspect was soon located and arrested after resisting the deputies, which led to him being hit with a Taser. All three suspects were arrested and taken to the Iredell County Detention Center. Juan Dario Carcamo, 29, of Texas, was charged with: Two counts of Misdemeanor Resist, Obstruct, and Delay of a Law Enforcement Officer Felony Conspiracy Two counts of Felony Uttering a Forged Instrument, and Felony Possession and Transporting a Counterfeit Instrument. Magistrate M. Russel gave him a secured bond of $10,000. Merin Arnoldo Sorto-Mata, 23, of Houston, Texas, was charged with: Felony Conspiracy Two counts of Misdemeanor Resist, Obstruct, and Delay of a Law Enforcement Officer. He was given a secured bond of $6,500. An immigration hold was placed on this suspect; his address his listed as homeless Ezequiel Cruz Garcia, 23, of Statesville was charged with: Two counts of Misdemeanor Resist, Obstruct, and Delay of an Officer, Misdemeanor Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer, and Felony Conspiracy. He was given a secured bond of $15,000. An immigration hold was placed on this suspect; his address was listed as homeless Two other individuals, Javier Cortez and Junior Mendez, were identified in this investigation and charged with fraud. Felony warrants have been issued on these two suspects. The investigation is ongoing, and additional charges may be pending. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
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Statesville wanted on felony drug charges after alleged undercover purchases
STATESVILLE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — An Iredell County man is wanted for a series of felony drug charges following undercover purchases this week. According to the Iredell County Sheriff's Office, investigators executed a search warrant at a home on May 21 in the 200 block of Cumberland Road south of Statesville. Authorities had reportedly received complaints about possible drug activity at this residence. Cameron Max Burleyson, 24, was identified as a person allegedly involved in illegal narcotics sales. Undercover investigators were soon able to make purchases of marijuana directly from him from inside the residence. Statesville man arrested while out on bond on felony drug and weapon charges after suspicious activity complaint Upon execution of the search warrant, investigators allegedly seized more than 15 pounds of hydroponic marijuana, 1,281 THC cartridges used with vape pens, and various packages of assorted marijuana edibles. The investigators also seized 50 dosage units of Adderall, a Schedule II controlled substance, and $2,500 in cash. The street value of the marijuana is $164,820; the street value of the Adderall is $1,750. Burleyson is being charged with: Felony Trafficking Marijuana by Possession Felony Trafficking Opiates by Possession Felony Possession with Intent to Sell or Deliver a Schedule II Controlled Substance Felony Possession with Intent to Sell or Deliver Marijuana Felony Maintaining a Vehicle or Residence for the Sale or Use of a Controlled Substance The sheriff's office asks if anyone knows Burleyson's whereabouts, to call 704-878-3100. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
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Man charged with murder after wife found dead in Iredell County home, deputies say
A man remains in jail after he was accused of shooting and killing his wife on Friday morning at their home in Harmony, officials with the Iredell County Sheriff's Office announced. Iredell County Sheriff's Office arrests 2 after following suspicious package A man who identified himself as Bobby Lee Collins, 70, called Iredell County Emergency Communications at about 8:10 a.m. to tell them about the crime. The caller said he locked the door to the house when he left and had the keys in his pocket and was in his vehicle at the intersection of Powell Bridge Road and Harmony Highway. Deputies located Collins and took him into custody. Deputies went into the home on Powell Bridge Road and found Iona Collins dead. Collins was taken to the Iredell County Sheriff's Office and was charged with first-degree murder. Magistrate M. Nethken issued no bond for the suspect. The investigation is ongoing. No additional details have been made available. This is a developing story. Check back with for updates. VIDEO: Iredell County launches live video tool to enhance 911 emergency response
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Yahoo
Suspicious vehicle investigation leads to firearm, narcotics arrest
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — An Iredell County Sheriff's Office deputy responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle on Island Forest Lane in Mooresville on Monday, April 28. Upon arrival, deputies located a white Cadillac Escalade matching the description provided. As they approached the vehicle, they made contact with a male occupant, later identified as Chazman Antonio Houston. The deputy immediately detected the odor of marijuana and observed a loaded Taurus G3 9mm handgun in plain view on the driver's side floorboard. When questioned about the firearm, Houston fled on foot but was quickly apprehended by deputies. During the arrest, it was determined that Houston, who is currently on active probation and a convicted felon, was in possession of approximately 8.51 grams of cocaine, 10.60 grams of marijuana and $193 in cash. The drugs, cash and other evidence recovered were consistent with the sale and delivery of narcotics. Houston was transported to the Iredell County Detention Center. He is facing the following charges: Felony Possession of Firearm by a Convicted Felon Felony Possession with Intent to Sell or Deliver Cocaine Felony Maintaining a Vehicle for Controlled Substances Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana Drug Paraphernalia Misdemeanor Resisting a Public Officer Houston was issued a $50,000 secured bond. Additionally, Houston had two outstanding Orders for Arrest in Iredell County for Felony Possession of a Schedule I Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, three Misdemeanor Probation Violations and Driving While License Revoked. He was issued an additional $6,000 secured bond in connection with these outstanding charges. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Health
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Tracking bracelet helps locate missing people with mental health challenges
A bracelet has been designed to find people with mental health challenges if they wander away. It's called Project Lifesaver, and earlier this week, it was used to find an elderly man who had been reported missing in Iredell County. Channel 9's Almiya White spoke with a mother who enrolled her son in the program. ALSO READ: Endangered alert canceled for missing Rowan County woman Heidi Sargent said her 7-year-old son has been diagnosed with autism and tends to run off. Three years ago, Sargent decided to enroll him in the Project Lifesaver program. 'He thinks it's a watch. He thinks it's pretty cool,' Sargent said. 'We live really super close to the water, and so that was a big thing that I asked him when we enrolled: will it detect the water? And he said, Yes.' Luckily, Sargent said she hasn't had to put the bracelet to the test. However, she knows it's effective. On Monday, deputies used the system to track an elderly man's bracelet who had been reported missing from his home in Mooresville. Detective Cody James said they were able to locate the man in less than an hour, unharmed. 'If they found him within an hour, that makes me comfortable with him keeping it on in case we ever have to use it, that they can find him and everything will be okay,' said Sargent. The program is free of charge. You can enroll by stopping by the Iredell County Sheriff's Office or by calling their number at 704-878-3180. VIDEO: 73-year-old woman reported missing in Rowan County
