Statesville Police Department
Coverage of Statesville Police Department in the Nexus archive.
- Suspect held without bond in Statesville shooting that left 3 hurt
Javon Janard Freeman, a 31-year-old suspect, was held without bond in connection with a July 5 shooting on West Front Street in Statesville that left three people injured. The Statesville Police Department identified Freeman as the suspect in the incident.
- 3 people shot during large 4th of July weekend gathering in Iredell County
Three people were shot during a large 4th of July weekend gathering in Iredell County, near West Front Street in Statesville. The incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. on July 5, with all three victims expected to survive. Authorities are investigating, and no arrests have been made as of Sunday.
- Police investigating overnight shooting in Statesville that left 3 hurt
Three people were hospitalized after a shooting occurred overnight in Statesville, North Carolina. Police responded to reports of gunfire in the 1300 block of West Front Street around 2:30 a.m. on July 5.
- Black bear spotted near Statesville park
The Statesville Police Department reported a black bear sighting near Martin Luther King Jr. Park, urging residents to maintain a safe distance and avoid interaction. The bear has not shown aggression, but officials advise against feeding it and keeping children and pets away. Black bears are common in North Carolina and occasionally enter developed areas.