Cornelius Police Dept.
Police apprehend 2 juveniles in gun shop break-in
Sept.24. Cornelius Police have apprehended a 12-year-old and a 15-year-old in a break-in at The Range on Bailey Road in the early morning hours Monday. Police said the two admitted their involvement in the break-in and recovered guns that had been stolen. Police earlier said three suspects broke into the gun shop and left in […]
Hough was on modified lockdown earlier today
Sept. 18. Hough High School this morning reported an unspecified threat that resulted in a modified lockdown. Cornelius Police posted updates on Facebook. The exact nature of the threat was not specified in a message from Hough’s principal, David Farley, at 11:06 am. Details Learning and teaching continued during the modified lockdown, but with limited […]
Police Blotter: Sept. 11-17
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 240917036 Fraud 17401 Sailors Watch Pl 08:13:00 09/17/24 ASN Daniel Mills 240916046 Bomb Threat 12420 Bailey Rd 14:07:43 09/16/24 ASN William A. Hough High School 240916047 Larceny 9114 McDowell Creek Ct 12:32:40 09/16/24 ACT Nada Feldman 240916042 Damage Property 11612 […]
Parents reunited with Bailey Middle students after bomb threat
Sept. 16. Cornelius Police are investigating a pipe bomb threat that resulted in the evacuation of Bailey Middle School and a modified lockdown at nearby Hough High. The threat came in to the school by phone at 10:30 am. More than 15 buses shuttled Bailey students to the old Foamex plant parking lot at the […]
In Cornelius, if it sounds like gunfire, chances are it’s a hopped-up car
Sept. 13. By Donna Randazzo. You’ve heard what sounds like gunshots or fireworks on your street or Birkdale Village. The sound can startle a sleeping baby, set your dog on high alert and drown out a conversation. You’ve seen the posts on social media complaining about these disrespectful drivers. The backfiring and popping sounds are […]
Police Blotter: Aug. 28-Sept. 3
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 240828065 Fraud 21426 Crown Lake Dr 14:53:00 08/28/24 ASN Erica Gill-Shotts 240828073 Fraud 16026 Lakeside Loop Ln 16:03:00 08/28/24 ASN Lorna Bishop 240828081 Larceny 17015 Kenton Dr 17:20:18 08/28/24 CLO Crafy Burger 240902085 Comm Threats 20301 Val Cir 19:25:07 09/02/24 […]
Police Blotter: Aug. 14-20
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 240820101 Assault 17236 Green Dolphin Ln 17:16:54 08/20/24 ACT Victor Glenn/Anthony Prentice 240820042 Damage Property 20301 Val Cir 08:37:03 08/20/24 ACT John Benjamin 240820011 B&E Commercial 19905 W Catawba Av 03:23:00 08/20/24 ASN Apotheca 240819030 B&E Commercial 17811 Statesville Rd […]
Missing something? Check this list
Aug. 19. From a Rolex to a lawn mower, the Cornelius Police Department has found it. If you are the owner of any of the unclaimed property listed below, file a claim with the Cornelius Police Dept. within 30 days. Contact the Property & Evidence clerk at 704-892-1363 ext. 208. ONH means On Hand. Act […]
Police blotter: July 31-Aug. 6
As reported by the Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 240806048 Fraud 19144 Coachman’s Trace 09:46:00 08/06/24 ACT Torres, Roberto 240806040 Larceny 20214 W Catawba Av 09:16:23 08/06/24 ACT Bojangles 240805072 Fraud 9803 Forsberg Ct 15:39:00 08/05/24 ACT Parnell, Cindy 240804020 Larceny 19130 Chandler’s Landing Dr 11:00:46 08/04/24 ASN Lewis, […]
National Night Out is tonight
Aug. 6. National Night Out will be Tuesday, Aug. 6 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Smithville Park. There will be food, children’s activities, a K-9 demonstration, local vendors, touch-a-truck and more. Adults are asked to bring school supplies to help “Pack the Patrol Car.” All supplies donated will be distributed to local schools. […]
