Residents in the River Run neighborhood have complained to the police department about a man attempting to sell meat by knocking on doors. In at least one instance, a resident bought meat from a salesman and later found it was not what he claimed. Read the full story

A Mooresville man is facing DWI and reckless driving charges after a two-car crash this morning (Thursday) at the busy intersection of Davidson-Concord and East Rocky River Roads. Read the full story

An occasional column of items from the Davidson Police Department’s incident and arrest reports and other reports.

Police issued 18 citations for speeding on Griffith Street last week. They also handed out another 9 citations to drivers for failing to stop at a stop sign on Jetton Street. Police provided no incident reports since June 23.

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An occasional column of items from the Davidson Police Department’s incident and arrest reports.

Davidson police investigated two unrelated hit-and-run car accidents over the past week, one a three-vehicle accident on South Main Street Monday evening. Meanwhile, police were out in force last week writing dozens of tickets for speeding and other violations. Read the full story

An occasional column of items from the Davidson Police Department’s incident and arrest reports and other reports.

Someone drove onto the golf course at River Run Country Club late Tuesday or early Wednesday, resulting in about $2,000 damage.
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An occasional column of items from the Davidson Police Department’s incident and arrest reports and other reports.

Two separate bicycle accidents on Davidson streets over the past week sent cyclists to hospitals with injuries. Meanwhile, a resident of the St. Alban’s neighborhood told police she believes house cleaners took $6,100 in valuables while she was away.
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A Davidson police officer stops traffic from heading east on East Rocky River Road around 4:15 p.m. (David Boraks photo)

Police were stopping traffic around 4 p.m Tuesday at the intersection of East Rocky River Road and Davidson-Concord Road because of a pair of apparently unrelated incidents on East Rocky River: a truck accident at the Cabarrus County line and downed utility lines east of Shearer Road .
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Man tries to lure teen at bus stop Police sketch. Click to enlarge. Davidson police issued an alert Wednesday after a man in a blue truck apparently tried to entice a teen into his vehicle as she got off a school bus. Details below. Updated Thurs., May 21, 2009, 8:20 a.m.

A resident of Stanley McElrath Road, off Davidson-Concord Road near the Cabarrus County line, reported to police Friday that someone broke into his mobile home and stole jewelry, electronic equipment, securities, firearms and other items worth $108,000. The break-in was the biggest of several reported around town in recent days.

The Stanley McElrath Road break-in was reported about 10:45 p.m. Friday. Police said someone appeared to have  forced open the front door. The thief or thieves got, among other things, unspecified vehicle parts worth $7,843; a variety of jewelry, including a $30,000 Rolex watch; and financial securities with a face value of $50,000. Read the full story