Mooresville NC News

MOORESVILLE, N.C. – In response to the ongoing drought conditions in the region, the Town of Mooresville is implementing mandatory water use restrictions beginning May 8, 2026. These restrictions follow Stage 2 Low Inflow Protocol (LIP) guidance from the Catawba-Wateree Drought Management Advisory Group (CW-DMAG). Residents and businesses that are within the Town limits and connected to the Town’s water system must comply with the following mandatory Stage 2 water conservation rules set by the Town’s emergency water conservation ordinance: Irrigation using sprinkler systems is limited to:  7 - 11:00 a.m.  6 - 10:00 p.m. Outside of these hours, all sprinkler use is prohibited Violations may result in fines on your utility bill and potential loss of service: Residential  $100 per violation Commercial  $200: 1 st violation  $500: 2 nd violation  $1,000: further violations Town of Mooresville is asking its residents to continue conserving water by avoiding the watering of yards and p...

 Mooresville Police Department to Dedicate Fallen Officers Memorial During 2026 National Police Week MOORESVILLE, N.C. – The Mooresville Police Department (MPD), in partnership with the Exchange Club of Mooresville/Lake Norman, will hold its annual National Police Week Memorial Ceremony Tuesday, May 12 at 9 a.m. at MPD headquarters, 2847 Charlotte Highway, Mooresville. As part of the ceremony, MPD will formally dedicate the Mooresville Police Fallen Officer Memorial, which honors the lasting legacies of three Mooresville police officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our community:  Chief James Earl Rimmer  Lt. Larry Vernon Barger  Officer Jordan Sheldon The ceremony, which takes place during National Police Week (May 10-16), is open to the public. ###

MOORESVILLE, N.C. – The Town of Mooresville is appealing the April 15, 2026, court order regarding Gray Local Media, Inc. v. Town of Mooresville, which sought the public release of Town Hall surveillance video. Following the advice of legal counsel, the appeal is based on strong concerns about the broad scope of the decision and future implications for the safety and security of municipal buildings. In the current order, all surveillance videos captured in any part of public buildings statewide could be considered public records. This includes video of any person in or around any public building including a police department, fire department, or courthouse. The expansive breadth of this order poses safety and security risks for public service workers and the community at large. On April 6, 2026, the Town Board publicly discussed and took action regarding past individual actions of Mayor Chris Carney by passing a vote of no confidence and requested that the Mayor resign. “We want to be ...

  Last night, town commissioners adopted a resolution expressing a vote of “No Confidence” in Mayor Chris Carney and a request that Carney resign from office.

Town of Mooresville Issues Moratorium Designed to Address Capacity of South Iredell Pump Station   MOORESVILLE, N.C. – The Town of Mooresville has issued a moratorium on development approvals specifically in the South Iredell Pump Station service area. This moratorium will ensure public health, environmental protection, and system reliability, providing time to design, permit, and construct needed infrastructure improvements. Under the newly adopted moratorium, which will last for up to 35 months, the Town is suspending development approvals for all new residential subdivisions, multi-family complexes, and non-residential projects. Certain exceptions apply, including projects with existing building or special use permits, approved site-specific vesting plans, and developments where substantial prior expenditures have already been made. Additionally, projects that do not impact the capacity of the pump station will be exempt from these restrictions. “The Town is pro...

X MOORESVILLE , N.C. – The Town of  Mooresville  has  named   Shane   LaCount  as  Mooresville   Fire - Rescue ’s  new   Fire   Chief .  LaCount  will begin his  new  position on March 30, 2026 .   Chief   LaCount  follows Curt Deaton, who retired after 30 years of service. “With a deep-rooted commitment to our department and a wealth of institutional knowledge, as well as extensive technical expertise,  Chief   LaCount  brings a proven track record of leadership to the role,” said Town Manager Tracey Jerome. “The Town, and its residents and businesses, will benefit greatly from his experience and strong leadership.”   “I’m honored to be able to continue the standard of excellence and lead such an exceptional organization as  Mooresville   Fire - Rescue ,” said  LaCount . “To be entrusted with carrying that legacy forward is both a privilege and a...

**UPDATE** The Mooresville Police Department Traffic Unit has determined the victim was the front seat passenger of the low-speed vehicle (golf cart). During the course of travel, the passenger fell from the vehicle while it was making a left turn. Golf Cart Incident in Mooresville MOORESVILLE, NC – On March 23, 2026, at 5:14 p.m., Mooresville Police Department responded to a golf cart accident at the intersection of Swamp Rose Dr. & Golden Star Ln. involving several juveniles. One of the juveniles was seriously injured and later succumbed to those injuries. This incident is still under investigation, and the Mooresville Police Department will not release further details at this point. Our thoughts are with the families impacted during this difficult time.

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...

This is the second film by Benny Vink in the Mooresville Area. His first one is the drama  A Father's Heart. Now he is making the teen film Spacecamp Synopse Spacecamp Aliens infiltrate a teen tpace camp in Mooresville, NC, hoping to rebuild their spacecraft while government agencies are chasing them down. Filming will be done by the end of the year Filming  started in Studio Masterworks 

MOORESVILLE, NC – The Town of Mooresville is actively addressing leaf season by increasing the number of vacuum trucks serving residents on scheduled collection days. Over the coming weeks, crews will pick up leaves in addition to normal garbage, recycling, and yard waste.  To make the leaf collection process as efficient as possible, please remember: Do not bag leaves Do not mix leaves with brush or other debris. The Town does not pick up mulch, dirt, and rocks Do not park in front of or within three feet of leaf piles Do not place leaves near storm drains. The loose leaves may clog up the storm drain and, in turn, flood the streets Keep leaf piles three feet from other objects, including garbage or recycling cans and mailboxes Residents should have leaves ready to pick up by 6 a.m. on their normal yard waste collection day. Due to scheduling during leaf season, crews cannot go back to pick up piles put out behind them. The large volume of leaves to be collected may ca...

Mooresville Awarded Certificate of Achievement by Government Finance Officers Association MOORESVILLE, N.C. –The Town of Mooresville was awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its comprehensive annual financial report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024, by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). According to GFOA, the report has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program, which includes demonstrating a constructive "spirit of full disclosure" to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the report. The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainme