Mooresville NC News

  MOORESVILLE, NC – On January 21, 2024, Mooresville Police Department (MPD) Detectives received a tip about inappropriate conduct on social media sites by an adult male, and Detectives began an investigation. The tip indicated that the suspect was using social media sites to attempt to meet with minors for sexual intercourse. The suspect was identified as Michael Dakota Richardson, 21 years old, of Mooresville. When confronted by Detectives, Richardson admitted that he had been trying to arrange a meeting with a minor for the purpose of sexual intercourse. Richardson was arrested and charged with (F) Solicitation of a Minor by Computer to Commit an Unlawful Sexual Act and placed in the Iredell County Detention Center under a $15,000 secured bond. Richardson posted bond and was released. As part of the investigation, evidence was seized from Richardson’s home and examined by MPD Detectives. Upon examination, numerous items of explicit child pornography were located on electronic device

Crosby was appointed by the Board of Commissioners at their January 16, 2024 meeting and officially began her role following the appointment. “Jane has been the long-time assistant to the Town Manager’s office, so she already has a thorough institutional knowledge of Mooresville,” said Mayor Chris Carney. “But what’s even more important is her attention to detail, the way she thinks 10 steps ahead, her work ethic and the way she brings a real business sense to the job. She has been a breath of fresh air; she has done a tremendous job and we’re really excited to have her.” Crosby joined the Town of Mooresville in May 2020 as the Assistant to the Manager's Office. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her new role from not only her service at the Town, but also her previous involvement with small business and downtown development. Crosby holds a B.A. in Public Policy Studies from Duke University and an MBA from Wake Forest University.

MOORESVILLE, NC – The Town of Mooresville recently announced the selection of Iredell County native Erika Martin as the Director of Planning & Community Development. Martin recently held the position of Interim Director of Planning & Community Development and will begin her role as Director immediately. “The Town's future is in good hands with Erika in this role,” said Assistant Town Manager Sherisha Hills. “Erika’s professionalism, proactive approach to solving issues, her years of experience, and the respect she has from her staff and peers has proven to us that she has the fortitude and passion to help move our Town forward in the right direction.” Martin joined the Town of Mooresville in January 2019 as a Transportation Planner. She then transitioned to Assistant Director of Planning & Community Development before taking on Interim Director duties. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her new role from not only her service at the Town of Moores

MOORESVILLE, NC – On September 28, 2022, Mooresville Police Department Detectives began an investigation into the overdose death of 25-year-old William Carney. During the investigation, Detectives learned that Tristan Randy Charles Strickland, 25 years old, of Huntersville had provided Carney with the lethal dose of fentanyl. On January 3, 2024, an Iredell County Grand Jury returned a True Bill of Indictment on Strickland for one count of Second-Degree Murder and one count of Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Sell a Schedule I Controlled Substance. On January 17, 2024, Strickland was arrested on the Indictment in Charlotte by the United States Marshal Service. He was placed in the Iredell County Detention Center under a $750,000 secured bond. The Mooresville Police Department would like to thank the Huntersville Police Department and the United States Marshal Service for their help throughout the investigation.

MOORESVILLE, NC – On January 9, 2024, the Town of Mooresville had a discharge of untreated wastewater of an estimated 10,800 gallons at Reed Creek Pump Station, 253 Golf Course Drive, due to flash flooding from more than two inches of rain that fell in a short period of time. The untreated wastewater was discharged into Reed Creek. Upon inspection, the spill was not of a magnitude to cause immediate danger to human health or the environment. North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1C requires the owner or operator of any wastewater collection or treatment system to issue a report when an untreated wastewater discharge of 1,000 gallons or more reaches surface waters. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Water Resources Division was notified of the spill on January 9 and is reviewing the matter.

  Dec. 21 is the shortest day and longest night of the year. The days to come will be longer until June 21 then we will have the longest day and the shortest night.

Movere the last three years Mooresville NC news has expanded far beyond Mooresville. So, the decision is made that Mooresville NC news will be changed in Iredell News.

MOORESVILLE, NC – On December 1, 2023, Mooresville Police Department Officers were dispatched to the area of W. Wilson Avenue in reference to a call of reckless driving involving a truck spinning tires and traveling at a high rate of speed. While enroute to the scene, MPD Communications received a report of a similar vehicle being involved in a traffic crash on Hillside Drive. Upon their arrival, Officers found a 2023 Ford F-150 in the woods off the side of the roadway. Officers located the driver, 28-year-old Talian Jacques Troutman, walking away from the scene of the crash. When Officers reached the truck, they noticed a strong odor of marijuana coming from inside the vehicle. Based on the odor, a search of the vehicle was conducted. Inside the truck, Officers located approximately 65 grams of cocaine, 30 grams of fentanyl, 100 grams of marijuana, 35 pills of Alprazolam, a stolen 9mm pistol, and over $900 in cash. Troutman was charged with two counts of (F) Trafficking Opiates (Fenta

MOORESVILLE, NC – On November 1, 2023, Concord Police Department (CPD) requested assistance from Mooresville Police Department (MPD) Detectives in locating 35-year-old Xavier Antwone Blackwood who had outstanding warrants from CPD for Trafficking Fentanyl and Manufacturing a Controlled Substance. MPD Detectives located Blackwood at 412 E. McLelland Avenue and took him into custody without incident on November 1, 2023. At the time of his arrest, Blackwood was found to be in possession of a small amount of marijuana and quantity of unknown powder-type substances. Blackwood was turned over to CPD and the items recovered during the arrest were placed into evidence at MPD. The unknown substances were sent to a lab for analysis, and the results came back as Fentanyl (more than four grams) and Cocaine. On November 21, 2023, MPD Detectives obtained a warrant for the arrest of Blackwood for (F) Trafficking in Fentanyl, two counts of (F) Possession with Intent to Sell or Deliver a Controlled Sub

  MOORESVILLE, NC – On November 27, 2023, the Town of Mooresville had a discharge of untreated wastewater of an estimated 1,000 gallons near 154 Lantern Acres Drive due to roots in the gravity sewer line. The untreated wastewater was discharged into the West Branch Rocky River Creek. Upon inspection, the spill was not of a magnitude to cause immediate danger to human health or to the environment. North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1C requires the owner or operator of any wastewater collection or treatment system to issue a report when an untreated wastewater discharge of 1,000 gallons or more reaches surface waters. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Water Resources Division was notified of the spill on November 27 and is reviewing the matter.