Crime

Operation "Road Watch" ends on successful note

Friday, May 17th, 2013, 2:39pm

The Highway Patrol completed its Operation "Road Watch" campaign after a two-day intensive enforcement effort on I-85 in Cleveland and surrounding counties.

During the two-day event, which began on Tuesday, May 14, and ended on Wednesday, May 15, Troopers concentrated on commercial motor vehicle violations as well as focused their attention on motorists who were driving aggressively around big trucks, speeding, tailgating, and driving aggressively.

Established in 2007, Operation "Road Watch" was designed to improve commercial motor vehicle safety as well as the efficiency of commercial vehicle operations.

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“No Need 2 Speed” Campaign cites 14,542 motorists in NC

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Thursday, April 11th, 2013, 1:19pm

“No Need 2 Speed” Campaign cites 14,542 motorists in NC

A total of 42,290 traffic and criminal citations were issued statewide during this year’s “No Need 2 Speed” campaign, which ran March 25 through 31.

Law enforcement officers from across the state partnered with the Governor’s Highway Safety Program to increase enforcement in an effort to put a stop to one of the main causes of crashes and fatalities on North Carolina’s roads – speeding.

“Law enforcement’s presence on our roads is imperative to reminding motorists to obey speed limits, and we greatly appreciate their dedication to keeping our roads safe,” said Becky Wallace, director of GHSP.

Officers also issued 3,157 safety belt and 587 child passenger safety violations and 1,111 drug charges.

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Text messages seized in Myers Park High sex case

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Thursday, February 7th, 2013, 5:45pm

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- Search warrants released Thursday show that investigators seized two phones from a juvenile containing text messages between him and a Myers Park High School teacher being investigated for a sex crime involving a student.

Myers Park High School teacher Kristina Ngum is suspended with pay pending the outcome of the investigation.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating. Ngum is charged with a sex crime involving a student.

While the investigation continues leaders at CMS are looking at overhauling who gets hired.

WBTV checked into Ngum's past and she has a record. She has charges ranging from driving while impaired, driving with a revoked license to larceny. She was accused of stealing a $44 item from a department store.

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CMPD recruiting for Citizens on Patrol pogram

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Friday, February 1st, 2013, 6:22pm

CMPD recruiting for Citizens on Patrol pogram

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is currently recruiting dependable and dedicated citizens for its Citizens on Patrol (C.O.P.) program.

The C.O.P. program was established as a means of assisting the citizens of Mecklenburg County and the CMPD with community patrols using volunteer members to perform civic services.

CMPD will be offering training classes for citizens from March 12 to May 31. After graduation, C.O.P. members dedicate a minimum of 16 hours a month of volunteered time to assist police officers and the community.

Some of the duties of C.O.P.

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Man convicted for murder of Flying Biscuit co-worker, unborn child

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Thursday, January 24th, 2013, 6:36pm

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)-

The man accused of killing a co-worker and her unborn child pleaded guilty to all charges Thursday.

In Mecklenburg County Superior Court, Mark Anthony Cox, 23, was sentenced to two life sentences for the double murder of Danielle Watson and her unborn child. The agreement allows him to avoid the death penalty and allows Watson's family to avoid the pain of a trial.

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CMPD requests assistance locating suspect in vehicle break-ins

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Wednesday, January 16th, 2013, 9:32am

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- Providence division officers with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are asking for assistance locating a suspect.

Macieo Steven White, 19, is wanted in connection with a series of vehicle break-ins, according to a news release from police.

White has outstanding warrants for breaking and entering a motor vehicle, felony probation violation, misdemeanor larceny, and possession of marijuana.

If you have information about White, please call 911 or Crime Stoppers at 704.334.1600.

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