On July 18, 2025, law enforcement officers conducted an investigation into a suspicious vehicle in the 800 block of Perth Road. Upon approaching the vehicle, officers reported detecting a strong odor of marijuana, prompting a probable cause search. During the search,...
Drowning Reported in Lake Norman, 16-Year-Old Victim Recovered
On Thursday, July 17, 2025, at approximately 3:20 p.m., the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a possible drowning in Lake Norman, near Catalina Drive in the Mooresville area. Upon arrival, deputies were informed that a 16-year-old male had been...
Statesville Celebrates Completion of Phases I & II at the Municipal Operations Center
The City of Statesville held a ribbon cutting ceremony today to celebrate the official opening of Phases I and II of the new Municipal Operations Center (MOC), located at 1105 Winston Avenue. The event was attended by members of City Council, City staff, and...
Water Service Temporarily Affected During Overnight Project Work in Statesville
During overnight work on the ongoing Waterline Replacement Project in Statesville, contractors encountered unexpected issues that required the temporary use of reserve water supplies. As a result, water service was briefly interrupted. Impacted residents and...
Suspect Sought in July 16 Larceny in Statesville
The Statesville Police Department is requesting the public’s help in identifying a suspect connected to a larceny that took place on July 16, 2025. The individual is described as a Black male wearing a black t-shirt, light-colored pants, a jacket, and athletic shoes....
Human Remains Found Behind Home in Iredell County
STATESVILLE, N.C. (July 17, 2025) — The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the discovery of human remains found behind a home on Newton Drive, just west of Statesville. On Wednesday, July 16, detectives were called to the scene after receiving a report...
Troutman Police Seek Help Identifying Theft Suspect
TROUTMAN, N.C. (July 17, 2025) — The Troutman Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a theft that occurred at the Food Lion located at 520 North Main Street. According to officials, the incident took place on...
Galliher Promoted to Assistant Police Chief in Statesville
The Statesville Police Department and the City of Statesville have announced the promotion of Captain John C. Galliher to the position of Assistant Police Chief. Assistant Chief Galliher began his law enforcement career with the Statesville Police Department in 2010....
Fugitive Wanted for Rape and Child Molestation Arrested in Iredell County
STATESVILLE, N.C. (July 17, 2025) — A man wanted in Indiana on serious felony charges was arrested Wednesday in Iredell County with the help of multiple law enforcement agencies. Deputies with the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Charlotte-Mecklenburg...
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues FEMA
RALEIGH – Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson sued the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) over its decision to cancel a program that provides over $200 million to protect North Carolina’s infrastructure, including water and sewer services that...