Charlotte Mecklenburg police
Coverage of Charlotte Mecklenburg police in the Nexus archive.
- Charlotte City Council considering juvenile curfew change amid teen takeover concerns: What to know
Charlotte City Council is considering a 9 p.m. curfew for individuals under 18 to address escalating teen takeovers, which have led to arrests and road closures. Police Chief Estella Patterson and community leaders cite safety concerns, while exceptions for jobs, emergencies, and parental accompaniment are proposed. Bishop Amere May Sr. highlighted incidents involving hundreds of teens and police intervention.
- Charlotte veteran’s nonprofit work stalled after car vandalized, engine destroyed
A Charlotte veteran's nonprofit work has been disrupted after his car was vandalized with racist slurs and a liquid was poured into its gas tank, destroying the engine. Curtis Drafton, who used the vehicle for his nonprofit The U.S. Veterans Hall of Fame, cannot afford repairs costing over $17,000, hindering his ability to assist homeless veterans.