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Cornelius Police Make Felony Arrest For Cocaine

Cornelius Police Department recently made five arrests, including one man charged driving under the influence and leaving the scene.

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CORNELIUS, NC — The Cornelius Police Department made five arrests recently including two on drug charges and one for driving while impaired. Officers also issued 39 citations, according to the most recent police blotter.

Cornelius Police are also actively investigating at least two vehicle breaking and enterings, two cases of reported fraud and two cases of larceny, including a report of larceny at Harris Teeter on Catawba Avenue.

Heather Smith Fulbright, 35, was arrested April 5 and charged with multiple counts of drug possession. Samir Jusseff Alhay, 47, was arrested April 9 and charged with driving while impaired, along with hit and run and leaving the scene after causing property damage. Joseph Truman Sherrill, 20, was charged with felony possession of cocaine and misdemeanor possession of marijuana.

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During the reporting period between April 4 - April 10, 2018, CPD also issued eight speeding tickets, three tickets to for not wearing a seatbelt, and four citations for driving with a revoked license.

Here are the arrests made by the Cornelius Police Department from April 4 - April 10, 2018:

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ChargeDefendantDOBGenderRaceDateAddress
Warrant for ArrestCardell, Frank Donald12/3/1980MW4/4/201820500 Torrence Chapel Rd
(M) Simple Possess SCH IV CSFulbright, Heather Smith9/3/1982FW4/5/201821205 Pumila Ct
(M) Possess Marij ParaphernaliaFulbright, Heather Smith9/3/1982FW4/5/201821205 Pumila Ct
(M) Possess Marijuana Up to 1/2ozFulbright, Heather Smith9/3/1982FW4/5/201821205 Pumila Ct
Order for ArrestHarris, Deandrea Joyce6/17/1985FB4/5/2018Old Jetton Rd/North Cove Rd
Driving While ImpairedAlhay, Samir Jusseff7/29/1970MW4/9/2018Westmoreland Rd/Statesville Rd
Hit/Run Leave Scene Prop DamAlhay, Samir Jusseff7/29/1970MW4/9/2018Westmoreland Rd/Statesville Rd
(F) Possession of CocaineSherrill, Joseph Truman10/23/1997MB4/9/2018Catawba Av / N I-77 Ra Nb
(M) Possess Marijuana Up to 1/2ozSherrill, Joseph Truman10/23/1997MB4/9/2018Catawba Av / N I-77 Ra Nb

Here are the citations issued by Cornelius Police Department from April 4 - April 10, 2018:

Date IssuedOffense DescriptionStreet address
04/04/18SpeedingJetton Rd / Captains Watch Rd
04/05/18Registration Card/Tag ExpWestmoreland Rd / Amberwood Glen Dr
04/05/18Poss/Cons Beer/Wine Unaut19701 Statesville Rd
04/05/18Driving While License Revoked19460 Old Jetton Rd
04/05/18Cancl/Revok/Susp Certif/Tag19460 Old Jetton Rd
04/05/18Operate Veh No InsuranceCatawba Av / S Main St
04/05/18Registration Card/Tag ExpWasham St / Church St
04/05/18SpeedingWest Catawba Av / Nantz Rd
04/05/18Drug Paraphernalia PossessionTorrence Chapel Estates Cr / Torrence Chapel Rd
04/05/18Marijuana Possess Up To 1ozTorrence Chapel Estates Cr / Torrence Chapel Rd
04/06/18SpeedingKenton Dr / Sam Furr Rd
04/06/18SpeedingOne Norman Bv / West Catawba Av
04/06/18SpeedingWest Catawba Av / Bethel Church Rd
04/06/18Registration Card/Tag ExpCatawba Av / Burton Ln
04/06/18Fail To Stop-Steady Red LightWest Catawba Av / Jetton Rd
04/06/18Seatbelt Fail To Wear DriverS Main St / South Village Ln
04/06/18Registration Card/Tag ExpWestmoreland Rd / Statesville Rd
04/06/18No Operators LicenseWest Catawba Av / Jetton Rd
04/06/18Stopsign/Flsh Red Lt FailOne Norman Bv / West Catawba Av
04/06/18SpeedingJetton Rd / Stableford Ln
04/06/18Stopsign/Flsh Red Lt FailSefton Park Rd / One Norman Bv
04/06/18Registration Card/Tag ExpWest Catawba Av / Jetton Rd
04/07/18Driving While License RevokedWestmoreland Rd / Washam Potts Rd
04/07/18Registration Card/Tag ExpWestmoreland Rd / Amberwood Glen Dr
04/08/18SpeedingWillow Breeze Ln / Sam Furr Rd
04/08/18Fail To Stop-Steady Red LightWest Catawba Av / Jetton Rd
04/08/18No Operators LicenseCatawba Av / Smith Cr
04/08/18SpeedingWest Catawba Av / Bethel Church Rd
04/08/18Drive Left Of CenterOld Statesville / Heritage Green
04/08/18Stopsign/Flsh Red Lt FailOld Canal St / Lamp Lighters Wy
04/08/18Driving While License RevokedWest Catawba Av / Torrence Chapel Rd
04/09/18Fict/Alt Title/Reg Card/TagWest Catawba Av / S I-77 Ra Sb
04/09/18Seatbelt Fail To Wear DriverJetton Rd / Lake Norman Cove Dr
04/09/18Hit/Run Leave Scene Property DamageWestmoreland Rd / Statesville Rd
04/09/18Driving While ImpairedWestmoreland Rd / Statesville Rd
04/09/18Driving While License RevokedWest Catawba Av / Torrence Chapel Rd
04/09/18Marijuana Possess Up To 1ozWest Catawba Av / Torrence Chapel Rd
04/09/18Covering/Disguising Reg PlateWest Catawba Av / S I-77 Ra Sb
04/10/18Seatbelt Fail To Wear DriverCarter Cr / Meridian St

Here are the incidents recorded by Cornelius Police Department from April 4 - April 10, 2018:

NatureIncident addressReportedDispositionVictim/Complainant
B&E Vehicle20740 Torrence Chapel Rd02:25:39 04/04/18ACTSmith, Jeffrey Todd
Larceny12501 Bailey Rd17:45:06 04/04/18ACTJuarez Campo, Pedro
Larceny21720 Catawba Av02:54:40 04/06/18ACTHarris Teeter
Fraud18832 Silver Quay Dr08:35:09 04/06/18ACTBear, Sarah Jayne
Fraud17841 Railway Dr15:12:36 04/06/18ACTCutshaw, Lori Anne
Damage Property18059 W Catawba Av 20:36:13 04/06/18ACTHarlan, John Ralph
Damage Property20311 Chartwell Center Dr09:35:00 04/07/18CLOCornelius Post Office
B&E Vehicle20346 Christofle Dr10:47:35 04/10/18ACTMay, Carol

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