Charlotte-Mecklenburg District Attorney's Office

10/15/2026

It’s at the DA’s Office and around the country! Purple Thursday is an annual national day of action held during Domestic Violence Awareness Month to raise awareness of domestic violence and to stand in solidarity with survivors. 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men will be impacted by sexual assault or domestic violence during their lifetime. Today and every day, we remain committed to seeking justice for survivors and bringing an end to domestic violence.

10/12/2026

Today, Lavi Pham and James Salerno were both sentenced to life in prison after a jury found them guilty of the March 2020 murder of 20-year-old Mary Collins. The DA’s Homicide Team prosecuted the case.

10/07/2026

We had an amazing time at October National Night Out events held across Mecklenburg County last night! These events are an opportunity to hear directly from our neighbors about the issues that matter most to them and to share more about the work we do in court to seek justice each day.

If your neighborhood, organization, or school would like to request a prosecutor to attend a community meeting or event, please visit our Community Outreach page here: https://charmeckda.com/citizen-resources/community-outreach/

09/30/2026

This morning, ADA Leslie Stephens, who leads the DA’s Felony Special Victims Team, joined partners from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department and the Children's Advocacy Center of Charlotte at Safe Alliance’s annual Breakfast of Hope.

The annual event kicks off Domestic Violence Awareness Month and raises awareness and critical support for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking in Mecklenburg County.

The DA's Office is proud to stand with Safe Alliance, our partner in the eagerly awaited Umbrella Center, and we are grateful for their continued commitment to survivors.

09/25/2026

We’re just a few weeks away from the open house for the 2026-2027 Exploring program! In partnership with Mecklenburg County Council, Scouting America, the DA’s Exploring program is for high school students interested in learning more about legal careers. Students have the chance to meet monthly with our prosecutors and legal assistants, who guide them through mock crime scenes, teach them how to conduct a trial and more! The open house will be held at the DA’s Office on Thursday, October 15th at 6:00 p.m. The first official session will be held on Tuesday, November 10.

Students can register here: https://www.mccscouting.org/DAExploring

09/16/2026

Today, Xaveon Dunn was sentenced to two consecutive life sentences after a jury found him guilty of the October 2020 shooting that killed 26-year-old Dondrake Blackmoore and 27-year-old Jakailah Jackson. The DA’s Homicide Team prosecuted the case.

09/11/2026

Twenty-five years later, we remember the lives lost and those changed forever. With gratitude, we consider the courage and sacrifice of first responders, law enforcement officers, and ordinary citizens who ran toward danger to protect others that day, and we remain in awe of those that continue to do so today. We honor the memories of the fallen and reflect on the resilience shown in the days that followed.

09/04/2026

08/28/2026

Today, Lawrence Jackson was sentenced to life in prison after a Mecklenburg County jury found him guilty of the June 2023 shooting that killed 33-year-old Justin Johnson. The DA’s Homicide Team prosecuted the case.