Mooresville NC News

MOORESVILLE, NC – The Mooresville Police Department (MPD) is seeking accountability concerning the lack of severity in sentencing of former Mooresville police officer Matthew Beebe.  Timeline of the Investigation 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, MPD 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, 38 of Sherrills Ford, was arrested and charged with four counts of (F) Third Degree Sexual Exploitation of a Minor. Beebe was placed in the Iredell County Detention Center under a $60,000 secured bond. “As I stated in the original press release when this occurred, the Mooresville Police Depart...

  MOORESVILLE, NC – Mooresville Police Department (MPD) Traffic Unit Officers are investigating two traffic crashes over the weekend which resulted in four individuals being transported, two for serious injuries. On Sunday, September 22, 2024, at approximately 11:58 a.m., MPD Officers responded to a reported a traffic crash on the 350 block of Cabarrus Avenue. After arriving on the scene, Officers discovered that the driver of a passenger car had crossed the center lane and collided head-on with a small SUV. The driver and a passenger from the small SUV were transported for minor injuries. The driver of the passenger car, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was transported to CMC Main and remains in serious condition. Driver impairment is suspected, and the investigation into this incident is ongoing. On Sunday, September 22, 2024, at approximately 7:53 p.m., MPD Officers responded to a reported a traffic crash at the I-77 northbound entrance on Highway 150 (Exit 36). After arriving on...

 MOORESVILLE, NC – Mooresville Police Department (MPD) is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a suspect vehicle in a hit and run traffic fatality. On Sunday, September 15, 2024, at approximately 12:02 a.m., Mooresville Police Department (MPD) Officers responded to a reported pedestrian traffic crash on Rocky River Road between Milroy Lane and Royalton Road. After arriving on scene, Officers discovered a female had been struck by a vehicle which left the scene. Shaelyn Ellen Bell, 20 from Mooresville, was pronounced deceased at the scene due to injuries sustained during the crash. During the investigation, a piece of the right, front bumper of a white 2023-2025 Kia Seltos was found at the scene. Police believe this vehicle is connected to the incident and are currently investigating vehicles which could have been in the area at the time. If you have seen this vehicle or if you have any information regarding this hit and run, please call or text Cpl. Sharpe at 704-420-1105...

Nominated Mooresville Filmmaker Benny Vink releases the trailer of his film "A Father's Hearts"  This film is produced in the Mooresville area. This short drama will be available at the end of 2024. In the meantime, Benny Vink will teach at film making and acting to teens at the  Masterworks school of the Arts   in Mooresville.  A Father's Heart - short drama trailer Rachel wants to live without her dad instead of the locale affordable college close to home she wants to go to a college far away. One morning she decides to cut all her ties with her dad and go on her big adventure.

MOORESVILLE, NC – The Mooresville Police Department (MPD) brought charges and served warrants on two suspects following a stolen vehicle pursuit. On Sunday, September 15, 2024, at 10:21 a.m., MPD Officers received an Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) alert pursuant to a stolen motor vehicle traveling on Highway 150. Officers located the vehicle near Bluefield Road and attempted to make a traffic stop, but the suspect vehicle fled. MPD Officers pursued the suspect vehicle on I-77 southbound to the Exit 9a/Remount Road area. One suspect fled the stopped vehicle on foot and was quickly apprehended by Officers. A total of two suspects were taken into custody by MPD.  The passenger, Skylar Raine Wilson, 18 of Fort Mill, was served with an active Common Law Robbery warrant out of Mecklenburg County. Wilson was placed in the Iredell County Detention Center under a $5,000 secured bond. The driver, Christian Jose Dos Santos, 20 of Charlotte, was charged with (F) ...

Mooresville filmmaker producer Benny Vink got nominated for his film "A Chef's Heart " at the Tokyo Short International Film Festival this was his 5th nomination before he got nominated for his film "Tomorrow's Food".  

9-11 2021 I was downtown Mooresville at the 911 memorial it was a great event but there was no media present to cover it. I took some photos and started Mooresville NC News we which is now 3 years ago and we are still growing. So if you have any locale news let us know thanks. Benny Vink

MOORESVILLE, NC – Mooresville Police Department (MPD) Detectives are currently investigating an overnight shooting that resulted in one fatality. On September 8, 2024, at 11:14 p.m., Mooresville Police Department (MPD) Officers responded to a Discharge of Firearm call for service at Meadowlark Glen Apartments. Officers arrived on scene and found Clifton Cornelius Vandiver, 20 of Concord, with multiple gunshot wounds as a result of what appears to be an altercation between Vandiver and other parties. Vandiver was transported to Novant Huntersville where he succumbed to his injuries. MPD Detectives are actively investigating the incident, interviewing witnesses, checking cameras in the area, and looking for additional evidence at the scene. Additional information will be released further in the investigation. MPD Detectives are actively investigating the incident, interviewing witnesses, checking cameras in the area, and looking for additional evidence at the scene. Additional informatio...

Please be advised the missing teen Dalilah Kadence-Marie Taylor was located yesterday evening (9/5/24) and safely returned to her family. We appreciate the prayers  and assistance in locating this missing person.

Mooresville Police Department Detectives are actively investigating a missing persons case for a Mooresville teen last seen in the Charlotte area.   Dalilah Kadence-Marie Taylor, 16, was reported as missing since Sunday, September 1, 2024. Taylor was last seen on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, in the Sugar Creek neighborhood at several locations including a Cook Out restaurant. Based on video footage, she was last seen wearing a black shirt, black and white pajama pants, and Crocs.   If you have any information on Taylor’s whereabouts or if you see her, please contact Det. Gomez at 704-664-3311.