ACLU Smart Justice Campaign Manager Kristie Puckett Williams calls Merriweather a trailblazer. This is the evolution where the criminal legal system needs to move towards, she said. We re moving towards the right way to treat the problem. This is not just a fiscally responsible thing to do, it s a morally responsible thing to do.
Puckett Williams knows what it s like to sit in jail on drug charges, waiting for her day in court, while battling addiction. I was given an opportunity at recovery and will celebrate 12 years in May, she said. You don t get to almost 12 years clean from a crack-cocaine addiction by being locked up. That doesn t happen by being locked up. That happens by getting what you need.
ACLU Smart Justice Campaign Manager Kristie Puckett Williams calls Merriweather a trailblazer. This is the evolution where the criminal legal system needs to move towards, she said. We re moving towards the right way to treat the problem. This is not just a fiscally responsible thing to do, it s a morally responsible thing to do.
Puckett Williams knows what it s like to sit in jail on drug charges, waiting for her day in court, while battling addiction. I was given an opportunity at recovery and will celebrate 12 years in May, she said. You don t get to almost 12 years clean from a crack-cocaine addiction by being locked up. That doesn t happen by being locked up. That happens by getting what you need.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation in northeast Charlotte. A 21-year-old man has died. Author: WCNC Staff Updated: 7:00 PM EST January 24, 2021
CHARLOTTE, N.C. One person is dead and two others were injured after a shooting in northeast Charlotte Sunday.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation that occurred near the 4000 block of Merlane Drive near Charlotte s Sugar Creek neighborhood.
Police responded to a call for an assault with a deadly weapon just before 12:30 a.m. When officers arrived, they found two victims with gunshot wounds. One victim was pronounced deceased on scene by Medic.
Chicago Bears DE Mario Edwards Jr. suspended for first 2 games of 2021 season
CHICAGO Bears defensive end Mario Edwards Jr. has been suspended without pay for the first two games of the 2021 regular season for violating the NFL s policy on performance-enhancing substances, the league announced Friday.
Edwards Jr. is no longer under contract with the Bears and will be a free agent in March. He will have to serve the suspension whenever he signs with a team but will be eligible to participate in preseason games and practices.
Edwards Jr. had a career-high four sacks while a member of the Bears in 2020.
CMPD: Detectives Classify The Homicide Of A 16-Year-Old In South Charlotte As Justified
December 31, 2020
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Detectives with CMPD say the fatal shooting of 16-year-old Vontairius Doster in south Charlotte has been classified as a justified homicide.
Officials with the Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s Office say after reviewing the case they concur with the detectives’ decision not to charge anyone in this case.
Original Story (7/13/20):
CHARLOTTE, N.C. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating after a 16-year-old was shot and killed in south Charlotte early Monday morning. This is the fourth homicide investigation since Saturday night.
Officers responded to Southside Homes Apartment complex, on Griffith Street, around 1:55 a.m. in response to an Assault with Deadly Weapon call, police say. Upon arrival, officers learned from bystanders that a teenage victim had already been transported to the hospital for a gunshot wound.