Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the Freedom Division
Published on April 06, 2024
Charlotte, N.C. – (Saturday, April 6, 2024) – As a result of the continued investigation, detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit have charged a suspect in connection to the murder of Cordarrell Houston.
On Saturday, April 6, 2024, the CMPD’s Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT) located and arrested Maiseo Caldwell, 19, and Quavon Strother, 18. Mr. Caldwell and Mr. Strother were transferred into the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office and charged with the following:
- First Degree Burglary
- Conspiracy Commit First Degree Burglary
- Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon
- Conspiracy to Commit Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon
- First Degree Murder
The victim’s next of kin has been notified of the arrests.
The investigation into this case is active and ongoing. As additional information develops, it will be released by the CMPD’s Public Affairs Office. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective. The public can also leave information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or http://charlottecrimestoppers.com/. For additional information about this case, please refer to the report: 20240326-0520-03.
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Charlotte, N.C. – (Friday, April 5, 2024) – The victim in this case has been identified as Cordarrell Houston, 36. The victim’s next of kin has been notified of his death.
The investigation into this case is active and ongoing. As additional information develops, it will be released by the CMPD’s Public Affairs Office. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective. Detective Trietley is the lead detective assigned to this case. The public can also leave information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or http://charlottecrimestoppers.com/. For additional information about this case, please refer to the report: 20240326-0520-03.
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Homicide Investigation in the Freedom Division
Charlotte, N.C. – (Tuesday, March 26, 2024) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 2300 block of Toddville Road in the Freedom Division.
On Tuesday, March 26 shortly after 5:00 a.m., officers responded to an assist medic call for service in the 2300 block of Toddville Road. Medic transported the victim with life threatening injuries to Atrium-Main where the victim was pronounced deceased.
Homicide Unit detectives responded to the scene to conduct an investigation, and Crime Scene Search responded to process the scene and collect physical evidence. Representatives from CMPD’s Operations Command, Victim Services, CFD and Medic also assisted.
The investigation into this case is active and ongoing. As additional information develops, it will be released by the CMPD’s Public Affairs Office. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective. Detective Trietly is the lead detective assigned to this case. The public can also leave information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or http://charlottecrimestoppers.com/. For additional information about this case, please refer to the report: 20240326-0520-03.
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