Arrests Made in Series of South Division Break-Ins

Published on August 25, 2023

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: CMPD issued warrants in late April on Alfredo Reinoso-Rodriguez (DOB 05/23/1983) for his involvement in a burglary that took place on April 7, 2023, in the South Division. The warrants are for Breaking & Entering, Larceny After Breaking & Entering, and Criminal Conspiracy. This crime and others have been linked to South American crime groups potentially committing a series of residential break-ins between late 2022 and early 2023. The suspect was taken into custody by Virginia law enforcement agencies and is in custody in Henrico County, Virginia for crimes in that jurisdiction. He will be under an ICE hold to await deportation for crimes outside the United States. In the event that the suspect is not deported, the warrants from Mecklenburg County will be served. If any further evidence is obtained on previous similar cases, more warrants will be sought. 

 

 

Arrest Made in Break-Ins Potentially Linked to South American Crime Groups

 

Charlotte, N.C. – (Friday, August 25, 2023) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s South Division have identified a suspect who was arrested for his involvement in a series of residential break-ins potentially coordinated by a South American crime group. Due to the ongoing investigation and involvement from federal partner agencies, CMPD cannot identify the suspect at this time.

 

The residential break-ins occurred between late 2022 and early 2023. CMPD detectives, with assistance from law enforcement agencies on both the local and federal levels, identified the suspect in an incident on Parview Drive in the South Division. Charges against the suspect were filed in both Mecklenburg and Union counties. Local authorities collaborated with Virginia officials in the apprehension of the suspect. He remains in custody in Virginia on numerous charges.

 

The detectives involved in this investigation have learned that the operations of the suspected South American crime groups reach well beyond Charlotte. CMPD detectives have developed a far-reaching network of law-enforcement agencies to share information both regionally and internationally to help prevent further criminal activity.

 

Due to the heightened awareness from community members of residential break-ins in the South Charlotte area, CMPD has seen an increase in reporting of similar incidents, unrelated to the South American crime groups. The reporting of these incidents and proactive measures by residents to report suspicious behavior and update their alarm systems has led to two recent residential break-in arrests. The arrests of Deni’Jay Moore (DOB 07/21/2001) and Matthew Morency (DOB 10/19/1987) are detailed in the following incident reports:

 

  • Moore: 20230807-0409-00
  • Morency: 20230730-1418-00

 

Again, these two arrests do not appear to be related to any organized groups but do show the attentiveness of the community and the officers in the area.  

 

If you are the victim of a residential break-in, do not hesitate to call 9-1-1. Anyone with information about a residential break-in is asked to call 704-432-TIPS to relay information.  The public can also leave information anonymously with Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or http://charlottecrimestoppers.com/. 

 

Below are some additional tips to help prevent your home from being targeted:

 

  • Utilize deadbolts
  • Install window locks
  • Have good exterior lighting
  • If you have an alarm, make sure it’s operational and registered
  • Notify trusted neighbors when going out of town

 

 

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