Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the University City Division

Published on February 14, 2025

Homicide Investigation in the University City Division

Charlotte, N.C. – (Friday, February 14, 2025) – As a result of continued investigation in the death of Diondre Bittle, 33, detectives with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s (CMPD) Homicide Unit issued warrants on Travaree D’Von Miller, 25, in connection to this case.

On February 13, 2025, the CMPD’s Violent Crime Apprehension Team (VCAT), Rowan County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Secret Service arrested Miller on the outstanding warrants.

Miller was transported to the Law Enforcement Center (LEC) where he was interviewed. At the conclusion of this interview, Miller was transferred into custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office.

Miller is charged with the following:

Murder

Armed Robbery

Conspiracy to Commit Armed Robbery

Mr. Bittle’s next of kin has been notified of this arrest.

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 Murphy 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: 20241230-2121-03.

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Charlotte, N.C. – (Friday, January 3, 2025) – As a result of continued investigation in the death of Diondre Bittle, 33, detectives with Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department’s (CMPD) Homicide Unit identified Sabrina Nayeele Roth, 35, as a suspect in this case.

On Thursday, January 2, 2025, VCAT arrested Roth. Officers transported Roth to the Law Enforcement Center (LEC) where she was interviewed by homicide detectives.

At the conclusion of this interview, Roth was transferred into custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office.

Roth is charged with the following:

Murder
Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon
Conspiracy to Commit Armed Robbery

Mr. Bittle’s next of kin has been notified of this arrest.

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Charlotte, N.C. – (Tuesday, December 31, 2024) – The victim in this case has been identified as Diondre Bittle, 33. The victim’s next of kin has been notified of his death.

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Charlotte, N.C. – (Monday, December 30, 2024) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 8200 block of Dave McKinney Avenue in the University City Division.

On Monday, December 30, shortly after 9:15 p.m., officers responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call for service in the 8200 block of Dave McKinney Avenue. Upon arrival, officers discovered a male victim with a gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced deceased on scene by Medic.

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, and MEDIC also responded.

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