Mooresville NC News

  MOORESVILLE, NC – The Mooresville Police Department (MPD) has recently been investigating a series of threatening phone calls directed at two Mooresville Graded School District (MGSD) schools. On September 5, September 14, and September 18, 2023, officials at Selma Burke Middle School and East Mooresville Intermediate School received multiple phone calls stating that if classes were not cancelled for the reminder of the school year, a bomb would be placed in the schools. On each of these days, MGSD officials and MPD School Resource Officers (SROs) evacuated the school buildings, and the facilities were searched with explosives detection K9s. To ensure student and staff safety, additional precautions were put in place by MGSD and MPD at both schools. MPD Detectives also began an investigation into the threats. Initial investigation revealed that the calls were made using an internet app that hides the caller’s real number and replaces it with an unrelated number. With evidence collect

MOORESVILLE, NC – On the morning of Wednesday, September 13, 2023, Mooresville Police Department (MPD) personnel assigned to the US Marshals taskforce received notification that a fugitive wanted in Georgia on multiple warrants was believed to be in MPD’s jurisdiction. MPD located the suspect vehicle and attempted a traffic stop. The suspect vehicle fled, and MPD pursued the vehicle into Troutman. MPD requested assistance of Troutman Police Department, Iredell County Sheriff’s Office (ICSO), and NC Highway Patrol, all of which responded. The suspect abandoned the vehicle on Rankin Hill Road in area of Sorrel Lane. After an extensive search by law enforcement—aided by K9 units, drones, and helicopter—the suspect was apprehended by MPD and ICSO officers without incident. Adrian Bentley, 32 years old of Grantville, GA, was charged with (F) Flee to Elude, two counts of Fugitive from Justice (Georgia), Speeding, Reckless Driving, and Driving without a License. Bond for the (F) Flee to Elude

  MOORESVILLE, NC – After receiving complaints of illegal drug activity, Detectives with the Mooresville Police Department’s Narcotics Unit conducted an investigation that resulted in the execution of a search warrant on a N. Academy Street residence. On August 23, 2023, Detectives executed the search warrant at 415 N. Academy Street after their investigation revealed that Albert Rhyne Stewart was selling Fentanyl from the residence. As a result of the search warrant, Detectives seized approximately 30 grams of raw Fentanyl, 161 Fentanyl pills which were made to look like Oxycodone pills, 14 Lorazepam pills, 5 Oxycodone pills, a small amount of cocaine, and $1,320 cash. Albert Rhyne Stewart, 57 years old of Mooresville, was charged with (3) Counts of Trafficking Opiates, (3) Counts of Possession with Intent to Sell/Distribute a Schedule II Controlled Substance, (1) Count of Possession with Intent to Sell/Distribute a Schedule IV Controlled Substance, Felony Possession of Cocaine, Felon

When we went in Januarie to Ihop we had a good experience now with in a year the quality went downhill.    When we walked in the place was filthy and even when it was not that busy. We had to wait a very long time for our order. The water tasted like a swimming pool.    When the order came two orders had one pancake short and the pancakes tasted very dry.  The container with the Syrop was very sticky.  No Benny points for IHOP this time January 4 - Ihop Mooresville scores a high score of 8 Benny points (puurondemand.blogspot.com)

 MOORESVILLE, NC – On Wednesday, August 9, 2023, Mooresville Police Department Officers responded to a reported vehicle crash on English Hills Drive at approximately 4:31 p.m. After arriving on scene, officers discovered a single vehicle accident that involved the vehicle running off the roadway and striking two residences, leaving heavy structural damage. The driver of the vehicle, Michael Gray Sherrill, 52 of Mooresville, was pronounced deceased at the scene. There were no other occupants in the vehicle. Officers with the Mooresville Police Department’s Traffic Units responded to the scene to conduct an investigation into the accident. Based on evidence collected at the scene, it appears a medical condition contributed to the incident. This investigation is still on going as officers are examining evidence recovered at the scene. MPD was assisted at the scene of this accident by Mooresville Fire/Rescue, Mt. Mourne Fire Department, and Iredell County EMS.

The Town spent $1.9 million to renovate and revitalize the building from the former Mooresville Police Department into a one-stop shop for residents, businesses, and contractors to work with Planning and Community Development, the newly created Building Permitting Inspections. Department, and the Fire Marshal’s Office. The Building Permitting & Inspections Department will help residents submit plans, receive permits, and undergo inspections. This eliminates the need for Town residents to travel to Statesville to get permits from the Iredell County Building Standards Division. As previously announced, Tommy Rowland is the Director of the Building Permitting Department. Starting September 5, 2023, Mooresville’s Building Permitting ; Inspections Department will be responsible for administering and enforcing the North Carolina State Building Codes to provide a reasonable level of safety, public health, and general welfare through plan review, issuance of permits and inspections. Ir

MOORESVILLE, NC – The Mooresville Police Department (MPD) is investigating allegations of criminal behavior by a MPD Officer. On Friday, July 28, 2023, information was provided to MPD Command Staff that an officer allegedly engaged in sexual misconduct with a minor. MPD immediately began investigating the allegations and suspended the officer pending the outcome of the investigation. Based on information obtained during the investigation, Mooresville Police Department obtained search and arrest warrants on August 1, 2023. With assistance from Catawba County Sheriff’s Office, on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, Officer Matthew Beebe, 37 years old, of Sherrills Ford was arrested and charged with four counts of (F) 3 rd degree Sexual Exploitation of a Minor. Beebe was placed in the Iredell County Detention Center under a $60,000 secured bond. Additional charges are anticipated as the investigation continues. Due to the multi-jurisdictional nature of the investigation, Iredell County District At

MOORESVILLE, NC – On Monday July 10, 2023, at approximately 11:02 a.m., the Mooresville Police Department (MPD) responded to an Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) alert in the area of River Highway near Barrington Drive. The alert was generated by a Felony Vehicle whose registered owner was wanted by the Concord Police Department for (F) Flee to Elude, (M) Resisting a Public Officer, and (M) Expired Registration. MPD Officers located the vehicle traveling I-77 Southbound and conducted a traffic stop near Exit 31/Langtree Road. The driver of the vehicle was found to be the wanted person and was placed under arrest without incident. Subsequent searches resulted in Officers seizing 1.8 pounds of marijuana and edible gummies and $4,760 in suspected drug proceeds. Christopher Alton Bethea, 31 years old, of Charlotte was charged with (F) Possession with Intent to Sell or Deliver marijuana and (F) Maintaining a Vehicle to keep/sell/use a controlled substance. Bethea was placed in the Irede

MOORESVILLE, NC – The Town of Mooresville will launch a new Building Permitting &  Inspections Department in September to help residents submit plans, receive permits, and undergo inspections. This will eliminate the need for Town residents to travel to Statesville to get permits from the Iredell County Building Standards Division. Starting September 5, 2023, Mooresville’s Building Permitting & Inspections Department will be responsible for administering and enforcing the North Carolina State Building Codes to provide a reasonable level of safety, public health, and general welfare through plan review, issuance of permits and inspections. Iredell County will issue permits until close of business on September 1, 2023. Permits issued by Iredell County will remain with Iredell County to enforce and conduct inspections until projects are completed. The new Building Permitting & Inspections Department will be located in the One Mooresville Center (OMC) at 750 W. Iredell

MOORESVILLE, NC – The Town of Mooresville has announced the selection of Sherisha Hills as the Assistant Town Manager—Community Services. Hills will begin her duties for Mooresville on August 1, 2023. Hills has fourteen years of experience leading local government community-focused programs and services. Most recently, she served as the Parks and Recreation Director for the City of Tampa (FL), holding additional leadership positions in the organization since 2009. Hills has a strong history of building partnerships and a proven track record of community-driven strategic planning. As Parks and Recreation Director, she fostered continuous improvement in the City of Tampa’s third largest department, leading approximately 520 employees, managing a $46M capital improvement budget and a $55M operational budget, and overseeing renovation and expansion of programs and services to deliver high-quality services to the community. “Sherisha Hills track record of success, her management and project