🌱MPD Make Drug Bust + Serial Rapist Has More Victims

Hi, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning with the most important things happening in town. Today we have these stories and more...

• More women come forward in rape case.
• More houses on the market.
• Big drug bust!

But first, today's weather:

Sunny and cooler but pleasant. High: 74 Low: 48.

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Here are the top three stories today in Mooresville:

1. Michael Brandon Shinn, 29, of Sherrills Ford was arrested in June for forcible sex crimes when two victims came forward in the Mooresville area. Now more victims have come forward. “We don’t have the exact number yet,” Mooresville Police Captain J.L. Quinn said in a CBS17.com news article. “Because (more) victims are coming forward at this time.” Detective J. Talbot said authorities still believe Shinn has more victims. Shinn reportedly met his victims online, made plans to meet in person and then assaulted them in his car or in a parking lot. “If you or someone you know experienced similar incidents with Shinn, you are encouraged to contact the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office," Talbot said. (CBS17.com)
2. After a month-long undercover investigation, the Mooresville Police department arrested 29-year Yael Alexander Aguilar of Charlotte in a drug bust on September 22. MPD received information in late August about a suspect who was transporting and distributing large amounts of illegal narcotics into the area. According to WCCB Charlotte, "based on the information, detectives began an investigation during which they were able to confirm the information and identify the suspect. After being arrested, Aguilar was transported to the Iredell County Jail where he was given a $50,000 secured bond on the charges from MPD detectives and a $100,000 secured bond on the charges from the NCSHP." (WCCB Charlotte)
3. Whether you’re actively in the market for a new home or just thinking about other properties nearby, you can start your search with five of the newest listings in and near Mooresville. Follow the address links below to see more photos of homes that spark your interest. Here's a handy list of the five latest houses to go up for sale in and near the Mooresville area — such as a house with five bedrooms and five bathrooms for $679,500, and another with five bedrooms and five bathrooms for $679,500. (Mooresville Patch)

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Today in Mooresville:

• United Methodist Men Golf Tournament (noon)
• Varsity Football v. Hickory Ridge - Mooresville Senior High School (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Mooresville Parks & Recreation: "Join our amazing art instructor Maria Campagna for an adult craft workshop Saturday, October 8, at the War Memorial from 10 a.m.- noon. This workshop is for participants 18 and older. The cost is $10. Register online to save your spot." (Mooresville Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
• Town of Mooresville NC: "Utility Billing Update. Due to the transition to Paymentus, all customers are currently receiving a paper statement. Payments eBill registration will be live in the coming weeks. In the interim, customers can create an account (previous online accounts were offered through a different software) using this link https://ipn.paymentus.com/cp/moou and selecting Register Now. Customers can manage their account and make payments online through the Paymentus portal. Stay tuned for more information on the eBill feature!." (Town of Mooresville NC via Facebook)
• Mooresville Police Department: Dispatch Supervisor Tiffany Rivera has been with us 21 years! Happy Anniversary Tiffany! We are so grateful for you and all that you do for our department. (Mooresville Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

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