Mooresville NC News

Riley Tehy Wormington MOORESVILLE, N.C. – On February 13, 2024, Mooresville Police Officers responded to 407 Ridge Ave in Mooresville in reference to a medical call involving a child under two years of age. Despite lifesaving efforts, the child did not survive. Mooresville Police Department Detectives began an investigation into the child’s death. During the investigation, it was determined that the child’s death was the result of fentanyl toxicity after the child ingested a lethal dose of the drug. Shortly after giving birth to a second child, Riley Tehy Wormington, 23, the mother of the deceased, moved out of state while the investigation continued. As a result of the investigation into the death of the child, arrest warrants were obtained for Wormington for 2 nd  degree murder, felony child abuse, felony possession of a schedule II-controlled substance, felony maintaining a dwelling for controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.   Arrest warrants...

MOORESVILLE, N.C. – On January 29, 2025 Mooresville Police Department Narcotics Unit conducted a search warrant at 508 McLelland Ave. in Mooresville. Detectives seized a total of 30.8 grams of powder fentanyl, including 144 pressed fentanyl pills disguised as Oxycodone pills. 40 grams of marijuana were also seized along with $1,664 in cash. Markeith Kane Phifer, 30, of Mooresville, was arrested and charged with Trafficking Schedule 1 controlled substances, Felony Possession of Schedule 1 Controlled Substances, Possession With Intent to Sell/Deliver Schedule 1 Controlled Substances, Possession With Intent to Sell/Deliver Schedule 6 Controlled Substances, Felony Possession of Marijuana, and Maintaining a Dwelling to Keep/Sell Controlled Substances. Phifer was held without bond.

MOORESVILLE, N.C. – On January 5, 2025, Mooresville Police Department (MPD) responded to Walgreens Pharmacy on River Hwy. A subject presented a note to the pharmacist indicating he was armed and demanded Fentanyl and Oxycodone. MPD detectives conducted their investigation and were able to identify the suspect. On January 14, after executing two search warrants in Statesville with the assistance of Statesville Police Department, MPD Detectives arrested Keith Brandon Cunningham, 31, of Statesville. Cunnningham was charged with Robbery with a dangerous weapon. He received NO BOND.  Further charges are pending.

MOORESVILLE, NC – On Saturday, November 30, 2024, at approximately 8:58 a.m., Mooresville Police Department Officers conducted a traffic stop on River Highway near Interstate 77. A subsequent investigation and search of the vehicle resulted in Officers seizing four pounds of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and a concealed handgun.   Lekeon Davajia Brown, 27 years old of Charlotte, was charged with  (F) Possession of Marijuana, (F) Possession with Intent to Sell or Deliver Marijuana , (F) Maintaining a Vehicle to Keep/Sell/Use a Controlled Substance, (M) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, (M) Carrying a Concealed Weapon, and (M) Window Tint Violation. Brown was placed in the Iredell County Detention Center under a $15,000 secured bond.  

MOORESVILLE, N.C. –   Mooresville Police Department Criminal Investigations Division conducted an investigation into child pornography. On Thursday, November 21, 2024, the search warrant was obtained and executed. As a result of the evidence seized and information obtained during the interview with the suspect, the Mooresville Police Department charged Eric Scott Threadgill, 59, of Mooresville with four counts of 3rd Degree Exploitation of a Minor. Threadgill was arrested and taken to the Iredell County Magistrate’s Office where he received an $80,000.00 secured bond. 

                                          The community honored local veterans as the  parade  made its way down Main Street. 

Raleigh, NC – Senator Vickie Sawyer (Iredell, North Mecklenburg) along with Town of Mooresville Commissioner and CRTPO Chairwoman, Lisa Qualls are excited to announce that the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) awarded the contract for the much-anticipated highway widening project on Highway 150. At today’s NCDOT Board Meeting, the contract was awarded to Blythe Development, based in Charlotte, NC, for a total of $249,369,373.    Senator Sawyer and Chairwoman Qualls traveled to Raleigh to witness the NCDOT board vote to approve the contract which is the beginning of the highly anticipated project.   “This critical project aims to alleviate congestion and improve safety along one of the region’s most heavily traveled corridors. Our community has long awaited these enhancements, and we are committed to work with NCDOT as they oversee the construction,” commented Senator Vickie Sawyer   Chairwoman Lisa Qualls expressed her gratitude to the NCDOT for the...

Voting lines at War Memorial 220 N. Maple St. Mooresville,

  MOORESVILLE, NC – On Tuesday, October 15, 2024, Mooresville Police Officer David Stephen Brashear, 45, of Mt. Holly, North Carolina, was arrested on misdemeanor charges. These charges include Resist, Delay, and Obstruct; and Accessing Computers. This investigation was initiated by reported misconduct involving a woman following an encounter at a local establishment. The investigation revealed that Brashear misused government issued devices and databases. Mooresville Police Department is committed to maintaining community safety and security. As this may not be an isolated incident, anyone with additional information regarding Mr. Brashear should contact Captain Jaime Quinn at 704-664-3311.