Vandalism, Larceny, Stalking: Crimes Reported In Davidson

DAVIDSON, NC — Police issued more than two dozen speeding tickets this week and nabbed at least eight drivers for stop sign violations, according to the Davidson Police Department blotter. DPD also took reports for a list of crimes, including stalking, larceny and vandalism.

According to the police department blotter, there was one arrest made this week:

• Patrick Botello, 19, was arrested on Interstate 77 South, and charged with DWI, communicating threats and careless & reckless driving

Here's a rundown of the crimes reported to Davidson Police Department:

• July 7 — Damage to property - vandalism, Heath Aster Way
• July 8 — Larceny (misdemeanor), Hudson Place
• July 8 — Damage to property - vandalism, Hudson Place
• July 10 — Communicating threats, South Interstate 77
• July 11 — Discharge firearm within 900 feet of a dwelling, Shearer Road
• July 12 — Larceny (misdemeanor), Jetton Street
• July 12 — Larceny (misdemeanor), Davidson Gateway Drive
• July13 — Larceny (misdemeanor)/ damage to property, Faust Road
• July 13 — Stalking, Metaphor Mews
• July 13 — Damage to personal property, North Kimberly Road
• July 13 — Larceny (misdemeanor)/ damage to property, Southwest Drive

Officers issued three citations between July 7 and July 13 that require a mandatory court appearance:

• Candus Ann Talafous, 67, was cited on July 11 on Shearer Road, charged with discharging a firearm within 900 feet of a dwelling
• Raymundo Jimenez, 34, was cited on July 13 on Interstate 77, charged with driving while license revoked
• Derrick Rashard Howell, 28, was cited on July 9 on Beaty Street, charged with driving while license revoked

DPD also issued the following citations, which do not require a court appearance:

• Speeding — 27
• No driver's license — 6
• Seatbelt violation — 6
• Stop sign violation — 8
• Expired tag — 5
• No insurance — 1
• Expired inspection — 1
• Failure to carry/produce driver's license — 1