Cornelius Police Department
Det. Nichols is Police employee of the quarter
Det. Brad Nichols has won the Cornelius Police Dept. “Employee of the Quarter” award for going above and beyond his duties as an officer and as a detective. Patrol officers routinely seek him out for assistance with cases; he has a vast knowledge of case law; and is always willing to share with others his […]
Police officer will retire service weapon used in officer’s shooting
April 16. Cornelius commissioners are expected to consider a resolution permitting Police Officer Jeffrey Heinz to purchase his service weapon. The unusual request stems from an incident three years ago when Heinz used his Glock Model 22 to protect the life of Lt. James Quattlebaum. “This service weapon has great significance to Officer Heinz,” said […]
Board says aye aye to LKN patrol plan
April 2. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Board of Commissioners approved an agreement with Mecklenburg County which will have the town continue primary law enforcement coverage of Lake Norman waters and shoreline within Mecklenburg County. In addition, the town police department will now also provide law enforcement coverage for locations within the town’s unincorporated, or […]
Police honor nine officers for heroism, life-saving, vigilance
The Cornelius Police Department has honored nine officers for their accomplishments and dedication to law enforcement. Corporal Collin Rhinehardt and Corporal Robin Watts received their Advanced Law Enforcement Certificates from the N.C. Department of Justice Education and Training Standards Commission. This recognition is the highest award an officer can receive based on law enforcement training […]
Police need help identifying suspects
March 21. The Cornelius Police Department is looking for help to identify two male suspects involved in vehicle breaking-and-entering that occurred March 13 in Antiquity. CPD said the suspects used credit cards that were stolen from the vehicles. Anyone with information can call North Meck Crimestoppers at 704-896-7867 or the Cornelius Police Department at 704-892-7773.
Cashion’s Quik Shop employees honored for helping nab alleged crook
Feb. 23 – Two quick-thinking convenience store employees were honored Thursday by Cornelius Chief of Police Bence Hoyle for chasing a suspected robber who allegedly stole money from the store’s register on Jan. 17. Hoyle awarded Cashion’s Quik Stop employees Anne Price and Mary Sharris with the Chief’s Award of Recognition and $125 each as […]
Reward: Cornelius Police seek assistance locating missing teen
Feb. 12. UPDATE. The Cornelius Police Department is searching for 17-year old Samantha Janet Mendez whose mother said ran away last week. Meanwhile, a $5,000 reward has been announced. Mendez, who was last seen wearing grey sweatpants and a hooded pullover, is believed to have run away from her residence Feb. 8 between 7:15 a.m. […]
Fallen Cornelius policeman honored after 75 years
Feb. 7. By Dave Yochum. A Cornelius Police officer killed in the line of duty 75 years ago will finally be recognized on the North Carolina Department of Justice roster of fallen officers. Officer Ralph Alcorn White, who died on Dec. 31, 1942, was 40 years old when he was electrocuted while responding to a […]
Gospel concerts raise $9,000 for ‘Warrior Jace’
Jan. 30. Hundreds of residents turned out for two days of gospel music benefiting “Warrior Jace,” a five-year-old with cancer. The two concerts Friday and Saturday courtesy of Heaven’s Reign Quartet brought in $9,000 for the family of Jace Kinley Thompson, the son of Cornelius Police Captain Jennifer Thompson and Eric Thompson, a North […]
Cornelius Police hope to ID suspects
Jan. 8. Cornelius Police are looking for help identifying two females who went into Gotta Yoga Studio in Jetton Village to inquire about a membership under a fictitious name. Once inside, one of the suspects stole the victim’s wallet while the other suspect distracted the studio manager. This all happened Dec. 12. After leaving Gotta […]
