Mooresville NC News

MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Last week, MSI Defense Solutions welcomed Town of Mooresville leadership and local media to its Mooresville facilities to showcase the company’s anti-drone and missile defense solution, which is currently deployed and protecting U.S. Armed Forces. EAGLS™ (Electronic Advanced Ground Launcher System) is a lightweight, mobile, and radar- enabled counter-UAS system detects, tracks, and neutralizes unmanned aerial systems, or drones. Brought from concept to deployment in under 180 days, the system is built locally in Mooresville. “EAGLS reflects the region’s unique combination of engineering talent, motorsports-driven manufacturing expertise, and a culture of rapid problem solving,” said Nguyen Trinh, CEO of MSI. “That is a real testament to the skills we have here in Mooresville. We’re going to continue doing great things.” According to Town officials, EAGLS epitomizes the Town’s goal of being a hub for advanced defense manufacturing and innovation. It showcases how a c...

MOORESVILLE, N.C. – Thirty years ago, Curt Deaton stepped into Mooresville Fire-Rescue (MFR) Station No. 1 as a full-time firefighter. On March 27, he retires from MFR after a distinguished career, serving the past 14 years as the department's fire chief.  “Chief Deaton’s dedication has benefited our residents, our businesses, and our visitors for the 30 years he has served the Town of Mooresville,” said Tracey Jerome, Mooresville Town Manager. “His leadership has helped to ensure that Mooresville Fire-Rescue is ready for the future, and for that, we are extremely grateful. We wish him the very best now, and in the future, as he begins his next chapter.”  During Deaton’s tenure as fire chief, MFR was awarded, and still holds, an ISO Class 1 rating from the North Carolina Department of Insurance. He was instrumental in the opening of fire stations 5 and 6 and led the design and purchase of the department's first tractor-drawn aerial....

  MOORESVILLE, NC – On February 22, 2026, at 10:30 p.m., a Mooresville Police Department officer encountered two male subjects standing outside a parked car in the area of Selma Burke Recreation Center after hours. During the officer’s investigation, one subject, Nazir Cartrell Lowe, 20, of Salisbury, North Carolina, was detained. The second subject ran away on foot and eluded officers. He was later identified as Xavier Deion Lowe, 26, of Clemmons, North Carolina. MPD officers searched the subject’s car and discovered 430.6 grams of suspected marijuana. Nazir Lowe was later charged with possession with intent to sell and deliver schedule VI, felony possession of schedule VI, and maintaining a vehicle for the sale of a controlled substance. He was transported to the Iredell County Detention Center where he received no bond. Arrest warrants for Xavier Deion Lowe have been obtained for similar narcotics offenses. Anyone with information on the location of Xavier Lowe is asked to conta...

MOORESVILLE, NC — The Mooresville Police Department (MPD) has launched its new Drone First Responder (DFR) program is designed to get eyes on the scene faster and enhance public safety. The DFR program equips MPD with six drones — three stationed at MPD Headquarters and three at One Mooresville Center — that can respond to incidents within a 3.5-mile radius at speeds of up to 55 mph. This capability provides aerial coverage and critical support before officers and first responders arrive on scene. A trained operator, based in the Mooresville Police Department headquarters, will launch and pilot the drone when the nature of a 911 call warrants it. The pilot communicates with officers on scene or en route, to deliver real-time situational awareness. This new technology positions MPD to respond more effectively to high-risk situations, locate missing persons and fleeing suspects, and assist investigators with traffic and crime scene documentation. “Part of our mission is to be prepared...

  Mooresville Police Arrest Individual for Solicitation of a Child by Electronic Device MOORESVILLE, NC – On January 22, 2026, officers with the Mooresville Police Department arrested Michael Wilson Lesswing, 55, of Lincolnton, North Carolina, on charges related to Solicitation of a Child by Electronic Device and Solicitation of Prostitution of a Minor. The investigation revealed that the suspect used an electronic communication device to engage in inappropriate and unlawful communicationwith a minor. Lesswing initiated a conversation to have sexual relations with a minor at a predetermined location. He arrived at that location and was subsequently taken into police custody without incident. MPD detectives worked diligently to identify the suspect and gather evidence, which ultimately led to the arrest. Michael Wilson Lesswing was charged with Solicitation of a Child by Electronic Device and Solicitationof Prostitution of a Minor. The suspect was transported to the Iredell County D...

MOORESVILLE, NC – On January 4, 2026, the Mooresville Police Department received a call for service in reference to an armed robbery at Dollar Tree located at 221-R Norman Station Blvd. Responding officers viewed surveillance footage from inside the store that showed a male suspect entering the store, approaching the employees, and producing a handgun. The suspect demanded the employees give him all of the money in the safe in the store office. Once the suspect had the money, he took the store’s phone and left the store.   Through investigation, it was learned that multiple armed robberies occurred at various Dollar Trees in other jurisdictions within the week prior to this robbery. Detectives  determined that the suspect vehicle was a dark colored Honda sedan. Through further investigation, detectives identified a suspect through this lead. Warra...

MOORESVILLE, NC – On December 29, 2025, at approximately 8:29 p.m., Mooresville Police Department responded to Mazeppa Park regarding a reported shooting. When officers arrived at the park, they found two juveniles had been shot. One victim was pronounced dead by Iredell EMS, and the second victim was transported to Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital with a gunshot wound.     After further investigation, it was determined that the shooting was part of an attempted armed robbery for THC vape pens. The suspects arranged a meeting at Mazeppa Park under the premise of purchasing THC vape pens. Shots were fired by both parties during the robbery, and one party left the park in a vehicle prior to officers arriving. The vehicle that left the park was located by Statesville Police Department officers shortly after the shooting.   Bryan Fernandez Acevedo, 19, of Statesville; Jovany Jiminez, 17, of Statesville; Jonathan Jiminez, 17, of Statesville; Christopher Chacon Ventur...

Anthony Josue Velasquez Alonzo MOORESVILLE, NC – On December 28, 2025, at approximately 12:29 a.m., a Mooresville Police Department officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a motor vehicle on I-77. The vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed and appeared to be racing two other vehicles on I-77 prior to the officer attempting to conduct a traffic stop. When the traffic stop was attempted, one vehicle failed to stop for the officer and the officer pursued that vehicle which fled north on I-77.  During the pursuit, the suspect vehicle exited the interstate at Exit 49A in Statesville and continued eastbound on US Highway 70 into Salisbury city limits. The vehicle stopped after turning onto Lash Drive and with the assistance of Rowan County Sheriff’s Office the driver was arrested.    The driver, Anthony Josue Velasquez Alonzo, 20, of Statesville, NC was arrested and the passenger of the vehicle was released at the scene. Alonzo was charged with Felony Fleeing...

MOORESVILLE, NC – On December 12, 2025, at 9:04 p.m., the Mooresville Police Department received several phone calls from concerned citizens stating that they had heard several gunshots in the area of Lark Glen Drive in Mooresville. Along with the phone calls, Mooresville Police Department also received an alert of gunshots from ShotSpotter, an acoustic gunshot detection system. Officers arrived on scene and located several spent shell casings in the middle of the road on Lark Glen Drive. During the investigation, detectives determined two males were walking up Lark Glen Drive towards Selma Drive when they were fired upon by two subjects lying in wait by another apartment building. Detectives talked with both males, who stated that they do not know who fired upon them and that they did not fire back. Both subjects stated that they ran back to an apartment on Lark Glen Drive after they were fired upon. While talking with both subjects near the apartment on Lark Glen Drive, there was...