3 Break-Ins Reported In Cornelius This Week: Police Blotter

CORNELIUS, NC — Three people were arrested this week in Cornelius and now face charges that include possession of marijuana and paraphernalia, resisting an officer and obtaining property by false pretense, according to the most recent police blotter.

Break-ins were reported at a home, at Habitat for Humanity and in a vehicle, Cornelius Police Department said.

Cornelius police cited more than 60 individuals for infractions that included speeding, expired registration, and failing to carry a valid driver's license.

Cornelius Police Department made the following arrests between Aug. 18 - Aug 24, 2021:

• Jefferson Martinez, 19, was arrested Aug. 19 on Torrence Chapel Road, charged with misdemeanor possession marijuana paraphernalia, and misdemeanor possession marijuana up to ½ oz.
• Arnold Chinchilla, 18, was arrested Aug. 19 on Torrence Chapel Road, charged with misdemeanor possession marijuana paraphernalia, misdemeanor possession marijuana up to ½ oz and misdemeanor resisting a public officer.
• David Webb, 36, was arrested Aug 20 on Statesville Road, charged with felony obtaining property by false pretense and misdemeanor possession of stolen goods/property.

Crime incidents reported to Cornelius Police Department between Aug. 18 - Aug 24, 2021:

• Aug. 18 — Fraud, Oakmoor Court
• Aug. 19 — B&E Residential, Nautical Drive
• Aug. 19 — Larceny, Vineyard Point Lane
• Aug. 19 — Larceny, Statesville Road
• Aug. 19 — Fraud, North Cove Road
• Aug. 23 — Larceny vehicle, Danesway Lane
• Aug. 23 — Larceny, Nat Bynum Lane
• Aug. 23 — Breaking and entering vehicle, Lantern Way Circle
• Aug. 23 — Fraud, Starbucks, West Catawba Avenue
• Aug. 23 — Larceny, West Catawba Avenue
• Aug. 23 — Larceny, Heights Way
• Aug. 24 — Breaking and entering commercial, Habitat for Humanity, Catawba Avenue/Old Oak Street

Citations issued by Cornelius Police Department between Aug. 18 - Aug 24, 2021:

• Speeding — 23
• Speeding +15 or over 80 — 12
• Registration Card/Tag expired — 6
• Underage consume beer/wine — 3
• Open container of alcohol in the passenger area — 3
• Improper use of traffic lane — 2
• Fictitious/ altered title/registration card/tag — 2
• DWLR Not Impaired Rev — 2
• Trespass 2nd degree — 1
• Stop sign/ flashing red light fail stop — 1
• Marijuana possession up to ½ oz — 1
• Improper passing on right — 1
• Failure to stop- steady red light — 1
• Failure to carry a valid driver's license — 1
• Drug paraphernalia possession — 1
• Driving while impaired — 1