Mooresville NC News

MOORESVILLE, NC – On July 21, 2025, Mooresville Police Department officers received an automated license plate reader notification for a stolen motor vehicle. They located the stolen vehicle, and a traffic stop was attempted but the vehicle failed to stop. The vehicle fled south on Williamson Rd to I-77 and Mooresville Police Officers pursued. Officers utilized tire deflation devices to successfully deflate both passenger side tires on I-77 near Exit 31. The vehicle exited the interstate at Exit 30 and came to rest at an apartment complex just west of the exit in Davidson. Four suspects fled the vehicle on foot, but two were apprehended almost immediately. Several local agencies, including NC State Highway Patrol, Cornelius Police Department Marine 1 lake patrol boat, Davidson Police Department, as well as Mooresville Fire- Rescue assisted with the perimeter and search. A Mooresville Police Department K-9 track was conducted, which led to the apprehension of the third suspect. Corneliu...

           Second Assistant Chief Rhonda Faust MOORESVILLE, NC – Second Assistant Chief Rhonda Faust of the Mooresville Police Department (MPD) has been selected to participate in the 295th session of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, VA.  The FBI National Academy (FBINA) is a comprehensive 10-week residential program where Faust will receive world-class academic instruction, undergo intense physical training, and have opportunities to network with law enforcement leaders from around the world. Since its inception, more than 50,000 graduates have completed the program, representing all 50 states, over 170 countries, and more than 10,000 law enforcement agencies. Faust has nearly 29 years of experience with the Mooresville Police Department, where she began her career as a patrol officer in 1997. She was MPD’s first traffic officer and helped lay the foundation for the department’s current Traffic Unit. In April 2020, she became the depa...

MOORESVILLE, N.C. – Mooresville Police Department Detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing juvenile. 17-year-old Shakeya Jones left her Mooresville residence and did not return. Her father subsequently reported her missing and despite the work of detectives, she has not yet been located.  Jones, pictured below, is described as 5’2” in height and weighing approximately 135 pounds with brown eyes and black hair. She has scars on the side of her neck, left shoulder, and lower back. If you have information about Jones’s whereabouts or if you see her, please contact the Mooresville Police Department at 704-664-3311 or Det. Saladino at 704-658-9023.

MOORESVILLE, N.C. – On May 16, 2025, Mooresville Police Department received a call for shots being fired in the area of Lookout Point Place. The caller stated that people were shooting outside of their residence. Occupants of a Dodge Charger were exchanging gunfire with individuals on foot. Officers responded to the scene, and while they were arriving, a Dodge Charger was seen leaving the area. A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle and two firearms were located. Three male occupants were in the Dodge Charger and were arrested on the following charges: Brandon Samir Adams, 18, Discharging a firearm in city limits and Possession of Marijuana; Ja`Cory Dashawn Kirkland,19, Discharging a firearm in city limits; Justin Smith Davidson, 20, Discharging a firearm in city limits, Possession of drug paraphernalia, and Felony possession of Marijuana. Additional charges are forthcoming.   Officers are still looking for the individuals on foot who were involved i...

MOORESVILLE, N.C. – This evening, Team Penske, drivers Joey Logano and Ryan Blaney, and members of the Nos. 12 and 22 NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) teams were honored by Mooresville Mayor Chris Carney and the Town Board of Commissioners in a proclamation ceremony held at the Charles Mack Citizen Center in downtown Mooresville. The recognition comes on the heels of three-consecutive NCS championships for the organization and honors the commitment of Team Penske to the Town of Mooresville. “What a privilege it is for Team Penske to be honored by the Town of Mooresville,” said Michael Nelson, President of NASCAR Operations, Team Penske. “Mooresville is not only home to the organization, but also where so many of our team members and their families live and work. We are certainly proud to represent the town, our partners and race fans each week we go to the track and compete at the highest level of motorsports.” Team Penske has called the Iredell County town home since 1991, with its...

ARREST FOR EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR MOORESVILLE, NC – On April 25, 2025, Mooresville Police Officers responded to Waterlynn subdivision in reference to a report of explicit material involving children being located on a subject’s devices. Mooresville Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division responded immediately and located the reporting party as well as the reported Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). Upon discovery of this material, Officers arrested Miles Reid Morgan, 33, and conducted a search warrant on his residence. Additional electronic devices were seized from the residence and further investigation is being conducted.  As a result of this investigation, Morgan was charged with 10 counts of Second-Degree Exploitation of a Minor and 10 counts of Third-Degree Exploitation of a Minor. He was transported to the Iredell County Detention Center where he received a $1.2 million dollar secured bond.  Anyone with further information or involvement with Miles Morgan a...

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.