Cabarrus Area Crime Stoppers

A major break has reportedly been made in the infamous 2008 Sun Drop bottling plant murders in Concord, a suspect is now in custody after the case had gone cold for over 15 years. Here’s what is known so far:

Cold case arrest made in Port Angeles - Peninsula Daily News Talbert wanted in North Carolina murders

Have plans tomorrow??

Join us for our annual PSA event as we end our Child Abuse Prevention Month.

🎧 Meet the Voice Behind the Headset – Dispatcher Spotlight

Name (or what people yell when they need help):
B or Brandy Lynn

Years of keeping calm while everyone else panics:
Just about 10

How I ended up behind the headset:
I was a stay-at-home mom for 12 years. We recently moved from upstate NY and all my kids were in school, so it was time for me to find a career in what I loved doing… which is helping others… and here we are 10 years later.

Most unforgettable call (that I can legally share):
Helping a dad deliver his baby boy. Phew… that made me sweat… but hearing that little newborn cry brought tears to my eyes.

One thing the public would never guess about dispatch:
We have a dark sense of humor… you have to!

Dreaded Fun Fact Time – what’s something quirky, weird, or oddly impressive about you?
I have been with my husband since we were 14… shocking, I know! We celebrated 25 years of marriage last year and have 3 beautiful children and a soon-to-be daughter-in-law.

Stay tuned as we continue to introduce you to the voices behind the headset this week. 💛

🚨 Community Awareness Event 🚨

Join us for an important evening focused on raising awareness and supporting local students using their voices to make a difference.

The 10th Annual PSA Competition will showcase powerful messages from high school students across Cabarrus County as we reveal the top three entries and select this year’s winner.

📍 Swanee Theater, Kannapolis
📅 Thursday, April 30
⏰ 6:30 – 7:30 PM

Bring your family and come be part of a community conversation that matters.

🎟 Raffle drawings and concessions will be available

This event is open to the public and designed for all community members. Let’s show up, support these students, and continue working together to keep Cabarrus County safe.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

The Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office is proud to share that six CCSO deputies, alongside officers from surrounding agencies, recently completed the inaugural Veterans Response Team (VRT) Training Course.

Hosted by the Salisbury VA Police Department and sponsored by the Salisbury VA, this specialized training equips CIT-certified Veteran first responders with the tools to effectively and peacefully resolve incidents involving Veterans in crisis. The course emphasized de-escalation, connecting Veterans to local resources, and applying real-world, scenario-based problem-solving techniques.

We are proud of our deputies for their continued commitment to serving those who have served our country.

If you or someone you know is a Veteran in need of support, resources are available:
🔹Homeless Veterans Hotline (24/7)
1-877-4AID-VET
🔹Veteran Crisis Line
Dial 988 and press 1

🔹W.G. (Bill) Hefner VA Medical Center – Salisbury, NC
704-638-9000
For Appointments: 1-800-706-9126 (appointments)

🔹 Healthcare for Homeless Veterans
Building 4, 3rd Floor
Monday–Friday, 9 AM–3 PM
Ext. 13137

🔹 Substance Use Walk-In
Building 4, 3rd Floor
Monday–Friday, 8 AM–11 AM
Ext. 16562

🔹 Same Day Access (Mental Health)
Monday–Friday, 8 AM–4 PM
Ext. 14589 or 12785

📸Pictured left to right: Deputy Andrew Pennington, Capt. Nate Shores, Deputy Joshua Gray, Sgt. Larry Sowers, Deputy Marc Sommers, Lt. Brendan Baker, Deputy Derek Po***ck, and Det. Kevon Arroyo.

Update — February 16, 2026

The investigation into the residential fire on Saturday indicates the fire was intentionally set by the deceased male during a domestic situation. Further investigation has determined the male died as a result of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Out of respect for the family and considering the sensitive nature of this incident, no further information will be released at this time.

The Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office extends its condolences to the family and asks the community to keep them in their thoughts and prayers as they navigate this tragic loss.

Sheriff Van W. Shaw

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Cabarrus County, NC — February 14, 2026
Residential Fire Under Investigation in Harrisburg

The Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call reporting a residential structure fire in the Abbington neighborhood in Harrisburg at approximately 7:39 am earlier today.

Upon arrival, first responders located a deceased adult male inside the residence. Fire personnel extinguished the blaze, and the scene has been secured.

The cause of the fire and the circumstances surrounding the death remain under active investigation. Investigators with the Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with fire officials and other appropriate agencies, are currently processing the scene.

The scene remains active at this time. Additional information will be released following the completion of the initial phase of the investigation.

Sheriff Van W. Shaw

We would like to congratulate Jack Lambert on his appointment as Chairman of the Board of Cabarrus Area Crime Stoppers.

Jack has served on our board since 2023 and is actively involved on numerous boards and committees throughout our community. Please stay tuned to our page for more exciting updates coming in 2026!