Police
Police chief says vest saved officer’s life; officials thank community
May 4. By Michael Mezquida. At a press conference on the steps of the Cornelius Police Department, the mayor and police chief thanked the community and surrounding agencies for their support in connection with the shooting of Cornelius Police Lt. James Quattlebaum. “I really think this is the story, the positive story of how we all […]
Lt. Quattlebaum in ‘great shape,’ will be discharged soon
Mayor Chuck Travis has just left Lt. James Quattlebaum’s room at CMC Main where the Cornelius Police officer is about to be released. “He is in great shape and great spirits,” Travis said, explaining that he and other officers are heartened by the support from the community. Quattlebaum was shot late Saturday morning responding to a domestic […]
Ill will for police apparent on Facebook page
May 4. The 16-year-old who has been charged with attempted murder in the shooting of Cornelius Police Department Lt. James Quattlebaum exhibited a visceral hatred of police on his Facebook page during the past couple of months. Grey Ferrell’s Facebook posts include such comments as “if i was rich i would offer rewards for badges,” […]
Lt. Quattlebaum ‘doing well’ after a shooting
May 3. UPDATE Lt. James Quattlebaum is ‘doing well’ after a shooting on Coachman’s Trace that left both him and the suspect with gunshot wounds. The 16-year-old suspect was wearing a bullet proof vest and was not seriously injured. He is in custody and charges are pending. Quattlebaum was taken to CMC Main with a […]
Police officer shot responding to domestic dispute
May 2. A Cornelius Police officer was apparently shot while responding to a domestic call. Medic transported the officer to CMC Main for treatment. Police said a suspect is in custody. There were no further details from the police department at 1 pm. A neighbor said shots were first heard around noon. Police from Huntersville, Davidson are on […]
Gilroy may have votes to call ‘time out’ on I-77 toll plan
May 1. NC Rep. John Bradford, the former town commissioner who called a “time out” prior to the initial I-77 agreements with Cintra last year, says he wants to meet with NCDOT officials to discuss what appears to be a changed playing field around the toll plan. “We actually tried to meet this week,” he said. […]
State grant may mean more traffic enforcement in town
For the first time since 2009, Cornelius is eligible for a state grant which would initially cover the salaries for two new traffic enforcement officers. The town police force currently has three such officers, spread out among all shifts. Their salaries are covered with town funds. The grant eligibility was revealed at a Town Board […]
