This week’s bulletins from north Mecklenburg-area police and fire departments


Program tows 150 potential drunk drivers from area roads

CHARLOTTE – The “Tow to Go” program has taken more than 150 potential drunk drivers off local streets during the past two weeks, a news release about the milestone said.



The program, a partnership between AAA Carolinas and Budweiser, employs 120 contractors who transport drivers home if they are unable to secure a ride and are too drunk to drive.



On New Year’s Eve, program contractors picked up 46 people throughout Mecklenburg County.



“We are proud of how well the program worked,” said Dave Parsons, president and CEO of AAA Carolinas. “The holidays, especially New Year’s Eve, is a perfect time for everyone to discuss the dangers of drinking and driving.”



Teens attacked, stabbed during robbery



HUNTERSVILLE – Police are searching for two men suspected of attacking two teenage boys during an armed robbery Tuesday, Jan. 4.



Police were called to the 13300 block of Binnaway Drive where they found a 16-year-old boy severely beaten and suffering from three stab wounds, a news release about the attack said.



A 17-year-old boy at the scene told police he was hit on the back of the head and knocked out by two men in their 20s, wearing ski masks and bandanas to hide their faces.



The suspects drove away in an older model silver or gray Ford Mustang. Both teens were taken to Presbyterian Hospital Huntersville. One has been released, the news release said.



Anyone with information about the attack should contact Captain Michael Kee at 704-875-6542.



Police reports



HUNTERSVILLE – Excluding routine citations, the Huntersville Police Department reported the following charges, including the places and dates of arrests, from Dec. 21, 2010 to Jan. 3, 2011:
• Lisa Sophia Bittle, 45, theft, at Kohl’s Department Store, 9743 Sam Furr Road. Dec. 22.
• Timothy Lee Hughes, 33, possession of marijuana, at 699 N. Old Statesville Road. Dec. 23.
• Danielle Francesca Meurer, 27, possession of marijuana, at 8421 Sam Furr Road. Dec. 24.
• Harold Steven Kinley, 23, violation of a protective order, at 11927 Swansboro Lane. Dec. 26.



• Terry Wayne Fletcher, 54, trespassing, at Food Lion, 706 Gilead Road. Dec. 28.
• James Tyler Auten, 20, DWI, at 15235 Statesville Road. Dec. 29.
• Tina Lynne Nguyen, 25, felony possession of cocaine, at 13300 Damson Drive. Dec. 29.
• Natasha Cruz, 31, theft, at 9848 Gilead Road. Dec. 30.
• Christopher Matthew Ardrey, having an open alcohol container while driving, at 14900 Statesville Road. Dec. 30.



CORNELIUS – Excluding routine citations, the Cornelius Police Department reported the following charges, including the places and dates of arrests, from Dec. 21, 2010 to Jan 3, 2011:
• Christopher David Sinz, 21, assault and battery, at 20832 Catawba Ave. Dec. 21.
• Alex Marks, 19, felony theft, at 20832 Catawba Ave. Dec. 21



• Margaret Janet Lee, 29, financial fraud, at 20420 W. Catawba Ave. Dec. 21.
• Joshua Keither Burchard, 17, possession of a controlled substance, at 10645 Meadow Crossing Lane. Dec. 23.
• Craig James Haskins, 20, possession of drug paraphernalia at 10645 Meadow Crossing Lane. Dec. 23.
• Bryan McKinley Metts, 32, felony possession of cocaine, at 17209 Kenton Drive. Dec. 23.
• James Edward Loven, 33, felony possession of a controlled substance, at 17209 Kenton Drive. Dec. 23.
• Kristina Maria Mauren, 25, DWI, at 18199 Eagleridge Way Lane. Dec. 23.
• Torri Kerns, 26, disorderly conduct, at 19404 Center St. Dec. 26.
• Kelly Bloom, 29, resisting arrest, 16903 Bridgeton Lane. Dec. 28.
• Stephanie Ann Martin, 27, domestic violence, at 19401 Center St. Dec. 29.
• Michael Jason Watkin, 36, worthless check, at 20220 W. Catawba Ave. Dec. 30.







DAVIDSON – Excluding routine citations, the Davidson Police Department reported the following charges, including the places and dates of arrests, from Dec. 19 to Dec. 31:
• Wendy Irene Jones, 44, shoplifting, at Peninsula Drive. Dec. 31.



HUNTERSVILLE – The Huntersville Police Department received the following reports of crimes from Dec. 21, 2010 to Jan. 3, 2011:



Burglary
• Custom Buildings, at 11500 Statesville Road. Dec. 22.
• 300 block of N. Main Street. Dec. 24.
• 10500 block of Mt. Holly-Huntersville Road. Dec. 25.
• 13000 block of S. Church Street. Dec. 28.
• 9800 block of Sam Furr Road. Dec. 31.



Car break-ins
• 7400 block of Darblay Street. Dec. 22.
• Custom Vault Corporation, at 7915 Baylis Drive. Dec. 22.
• 7900 block of Baylis Drive. Dec. 22.
• 7700 block of Autumnview Court. Dec. 22.
• 7900 block of Baylis Drive. Dec. 22.
• 8800 block of Townley Road. Dec. 23.
• 16640 block of Statesville Road. Dec. 23.
• 16700 block of Redcliff Drive. Dec. 24.
• Time Warner Cable, at 14256 Cordial Lane. Dec. 24.
• 14400 block of Tribute Place Drive. Dec. 24.
• 8400 block of Strathburn Court. Dec. 24.
• 7800 block of Townley Road. Dec. 24.
• 9200 block of Hillston Ridge Road. Dec. 24.



Car theft
• 8900 block of Hunter’s Pointe Drive. Dec. 24.
• 13500 block of Old Statesville Road. Dec. 29.



Shoplifting
• Kohl’s Department Store, at 9743 Sam Furr Road. Dec. 22.
• Grab N Go, at 11116 Mt. Holly-Huntersville Road. Dec. 23.
• Kohl’s Department Store, at 9743 Sam Furr Road. Dec. 28.
• Harris Teeter, at 9925 Rose Commons Drive. Jan. 2.



Theft
• Energy United, at 7329 April Mist Trail. Dec. 21.
• 15500 block of Stumptown Road. Dec. 27.
• Glenwood Development, at 9525 Birkdale Crossing Drive. Dec. 27.
• 16800 block of Birkdale Commons Parkway. Dec. 30.



Vandalism
• Hopewell High School, at 11530 Beatties Ford Road. Dec. 23.
• 14900 block of Carbert Lane. Dec. 29.



CORNELIUS – The Cornelius Police Department received the following reports of crimes from Dec. 21, 2010 to Jan. 3, 2011:

Burglaries
• Lake Norman Coin Shop, at 19806 S. Main St. Dec. 21.
• 18900 block of W. Catawba Avenue. Dec. 23.
• 20300 block of N. Main Street. Dec. 25.
• Hero Japanese Steak House, at 20465 Chartwell Center Drive. Dec. 26.
• 21100 block of Bethel Church Road. Dec. 26.
• Omega Electronics, at 1155 Inn Keepers Way. Dec. 30.
• 19500 block of Smith Circle. Dec. 30.
• 19800 block of South Main Street. Jan. 3.



Car break-ins
• 17100 block of Statesville Road. Dec. 21.
• 18800 block of Vineyard Point Lane. Dec. 22.



Thefts
• 20800 block of Catawba Avenue. Dec. 21.
• Animal Hospital of Cornelius, at 18726 W. Catawba Ave. Dec. 22.
• 20800 block of Catawba Avenue. Dec. 24.
• Goodwill Industries, at 19710 Kunkleman Drive. Dec. 28.
• Suds-N-Shine, at 18431 Old Statesville Road. Dec. 29.
• 20400 block of Chartwell Center Drive. Dec. 30.
• 17400 block of Grand Central Way. Jan. 1.
• 17000 block of Kenton Drive. Jan. 1.



Vandalism
• 8200 block of Dunmore Drive. Dec. 21.