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Two Suspects Arrested For Rape, Kidnapping In Cornelius

Two men were arrested and charged with rape and kidnapping this past week, according to Cornelius police.

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CORNELIUS, NC — Two men were arrested and charged earlier this week with multiple felonies for sex crimes reported in two separate incidents, according to CPD's crime blotter.

Delfino Gonzalez Espinoza, 31, was arrested June 23 and charged with first degree forcible rape, first degree forcible sex offense, second degree kidnapping and non payment of child support.

On June 25, Fernando Ramirez, 24, was charged with first degree forcible rape and second degree kidnapping. Cornelius Police officers made four additional arrests this past week, ranging in charges from attempting to break in a vehicle to drug offenses.

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CPD handed out numerous criminal citations including 24 tickets for failing to wear a seatbelt, 20 speeding tickets, four tickets for failing to yield to a pedestrian and three tickets for operating a boat without lights.

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Here are the arrests made by the Cornelius Police Department from June 20 — June 26, 2018:

ChargeDefendantDOBGenderRaceDateAddress
(M) Attempt Break/Enter Motor VehBooker, David Kendall8/3/1984MW6/20/201819623 Center St
(M) Injury to Personal PropertyBooker, David Kendall8/3/1984MW6/20/201819623 Center St
DWLR Impaired RevShuping, Timothy Charles10/23/1995MW6/21/2018Old Statesville Rd/Catawba Av
(M) Possess Marijuana ParaphernaliaShuping, Timothy Charles10/23/1995MW6/21/2018Old Statesville Rd/Catawba Av
(M) Poss Marijuana >1/2 to 1 1/2 ozShuping, Timothy Charles10/23/1995MW6/21/2018Old Statesville Rd/Catawba Av
(F) First Degree Forcible RapeEspinoza, Delfino Gonzalez12/24/1986MW6/23/201819120 Chandler Landing
(F) First Degree Force Sex OffenseEspinoza, Delfino Gonzalez12/24/1986MW6/23/201819120 Chandler Landing
(F) Second Degree KidnappingEspinoza, Delfino Gonzalez12/24/1986MW6/23/201819120 Chandler Landing
(M) IV-D Nonsupport ChildEspinoza, Delfino Gonzalez12/24/1986MW6/23/201819120 Chandler Landing
Driving While ImpairedRedkusov, Ilia8/2/1994MW6/24/201820300 W Catawba Av
No Operators LicenseRedkusov, Ilia8/2/1994MW6/24/201820300 W Catawba Av
(M) Child AbuseRedkusov, Ilia8/2/1994MW6/24/201820300 W Catawba Av
(F) Second Degree KidnappingRamirez, Fernando4/13/1994MW6/25/201815616 Davidson-Concord Rd
(F) Atmpt 1st Degree Forcible RapeRamirez, Fernando4/13/1994MW6/25/201815616 Davidson-Concord Rd
DWLR Not Impaired RevReeves, Terrel Jamal6/30/1995MB6/24/201821000 Nautique Blvd
Unlawfully Pass Em/Pub Sv VehReeves, Terrel Jamal6/30/1995MB6/24/201821000 Nautique Blvd

Here are the citations issued by Cornelius Police Department from June 20 — June 26, 2018:

Date IssuedOffense DescriptionStreet address
06/20/18Marijuana Possess Up To 1/2 ozCatawba Av / Mulberry St
06/20/18SpeedingCatawba Av / Holiday Ln
06/20/18Seatbelt Fail To Wear DriverStatesville Rd / Northdowns Ln
06/20/18Seatbelt Fail To Wear DriverStatesville Rd / Northdowns Ln
06/20/18Seatbelt Fail To Wear DriverStatesville Rd / Northdowns Ln
06/20/18Seatbelt Fail To Wear DriverStatesville Rd / Northdowns Ln
06/20/18Registration Card/Tag ExpiredStatesville Rd / Northdowns Ln
06/20/18No Operators LicenseStatesville Rd / Northdowns Ln
06/20/18SpeedingJetton Rd / Stableford Ln
06/20/18SpeedingKnox Rd / Torrence Chapel Rd
06/20/18No Operators LicenseJohn Gamble Rd / Torrence Chapel Rd
06/20/18Improper PassingJohn Gamble Rd / Torrence Chapel Rd
06/20/18DWLR Not Impaired RevWest Catawba Av / Torrence Chapel Rd
06/20/18DWLR Not Impaired RevCatawba Av / Mulberry St
06/20/18Drug Paraphernalia PossessionCatawba Av / Mulberry St
06/21/18Seatbelt Fail To Wear DriverSam Furr Rd / Northcross Dr
06/21/18Seatbelt Fail To Wear DriverSam Furr Rd / Northcross Dr
06/21/18Lic/Prmit Time Limit ViolationCopely Dr / West Catawba Av
06/21/18Stopsign/Flsh Red Lt Fail to StopCopely Dr / West Catawba Av
06/21/18Headlamps Fail To BurnWest Catawba Av / Emporia St
06/21/18Marij Paraphernalia PossessionS Main St / Hickory St
06/21/18Marijuana Possess Up To 1/2 ozS Main St / Hickory St
06/21/18No Operators LicenseWaterview Dr / West Catawba Av
06/21/18Boating W/O Req Lights/EquipmentLake Norman CM R3
06/21/18DWLR Impaired RevS Main St / Hickory St
06/21/18Stopsign/Flsh Red Lt Fail to StopSefton Park Rd / Liverpool Py
06/21/18Seatbelt Fail To Wear DriverSam Furr Rd / Northcross Dr
06/21/18Seatbelt Fail To Wear DriverSam Furr Rd / Northcross Dr
06/21/18Speeding +15 or Over 80Bailey Rd / Doves Crest Rd
06/21/18Seatbelt Fail To Wear DriverSam Furr Rd / Northcross Dr
06/21/18Seatbelt Fail To Wear DriverSam Furr Rd / Northcross Dr
06/21/18Seatbelt Fail To Wear DriverSam Furr Rd / Northcross Dr
06/21/18Fail To Secure Passen Under 16West Catawba Av / Nantz Rd
06/21/18Seat Belt Fail Wear Front Seat West Catawba Av / Nantz Rd
06/21/18Seatbelt Fail To Wear DriverSam Furr Rd / Northcross Dr
06/22/18Stopsign/Flsh Red Lt Fail to StopWest Catawba Av / Nautical Dr
06/22/18Seat Belt Fail Wear Rear SeatCatawba Av / School St
06/22/18Seatbelt Fail To Wear DriverWest Catawba Av / Nantz Rd
06/22/18Seatbelt Fail To Wear DriverCatawba Av / Church St
06/22/18Seatbelt Fail To Wear DriverCatawba Av / Church St
06/22/18Operate Veh No InsuranceCatawba Av / School St
06/22/18Seatbelt Fail To Wear DriverCatawba Av / Church St
06/22/18Seatbelt Fail To Wear DriverCatawba Av / Church St
06/22/18Fict/Alt Title/Reg Card/TagCatawba Av / School St
06/22/18Seatbelt Fail To Wear DriverCatawba Av / School St
06/22/18Cancl/Revok/Susp Certif/TagWest Catawba Av / Nantz Rd
06/22/18Speeding +15 or Over 80West Catawba Av / Kunkleman Dr
06/22/18No Operators LicenseWest Catawba Av / Harbor View Dr
06/22/18Fail To Yield To PedestrianCatawba Av / Oak St
06/22/18Registration Card/Tag ExpiredStatesville Rd / Bailey Rd
06/22/18Fail To Yield To PedestrianCatawba Av / Oak St
06/22/18Fail To Yield To PedestrianS Main St / Catawba Av
06/22/18Fail To Yield To PedestrianCatawba Av / S Main St
06/22/18Speeding +15 or Over 80West Catawba Av / Nantz Rd
06/22/18Seatbelt Fail To Wear DriverCatawba Av / School St
06/22/18SCH VI CS Felony PossessionWest Catawba Av / S I-77 Ra Sb
06/22/18Registration Card/Tag ExpiredWest Catawba Av / Bethel Church Rd
06/23/18Registration Card/Tag ExpiredCatawba Av / Holiday Ln
06/23/18Cancl/Revok/Susp Certif/TagCatawba Av / Oak St
06/23/18Pers Crft Time/Speed/FloatLake Norman CM D4
06/23/18Operate Veh No InsuranceCatawba Av / Oak St
06/23/18Speeding +15 or Over 80West Catawba Av / Nantz Rd
06/23/18Seatbelt Fail To Wear DriverWest Catawba Av / Nantz Rd
06/23/18SpeedingWest Catawba Av / Nantz Rd
06/23/18SCH VI CS Simple Possess15901 N C 73 Hy
06/23/18SpeedingWestmoreland Rd / Statesville Rd
06/24/18Carrying Concealed Gun West Catawba Av / S I-77 Ra Sb
06/24/18Driving While ImpairedCatawba Av / N Ferry St
06/24/18SpeedingCatawba Av / N Ferry St
06/24/18No Operators LicenseCatawba Av / N Ferry St
06/24/18Boating W/O Req Lights/EquipmentLake Norman CM R5
06/24/18Seatbelt Fail To Wear DriverKings Point Dr / West Catawba Av
06/24/18Drive/Allow MV No RegistrationWestmoreland Lake Dr / Amberwood Ridge Al
06/24/18DWLR Not Impaired RevJetton Rd / Bethel Church Rd
06/24/18Drug Paraphernalia Possession18700 Bluff Point Rd
06/24/18Drug Paraphernalia Possession18700 Bluff Point Rd
06/24/18Expired/No InspectionWest Catawba Av / Village Harbor Dr
06/24/18SCH IV CS Simple PossessionWest Catawba Av / S I-77 Ra Sb
06/25/18Unsafe Passing Yellow LineCatawba Av / Holiday Ln
06/25/18Speeding +15 or Over 80Catawba Av / Holiday Ln
06/25/18Unsafe MovementChurch St / Brinkley St
06/25/18SpeedingJetton Rd / Stableford Ln
06/25/18Seatbelt Fail To Wear DriverCatawba Av / Oak St
06/26/18Larceny Misdemeanor19123 West Catawba Av
06/26/18Speeding +15 or Over 80Catawba Av / Holiday Ln
06/26/18Fail Comply Lic RestrictionsS Main St / Hickory St
06/26/18SpeedingCatawba Av / Holiday Ln
06/26/18Speeding +15 or Over 80One Norman Bv / West Catawba Av
06/26/18SpeedingOne Norman Bv / West Catawba Av
06/26/18SpeedingWest Catawba Av / Henderson Rd
06/26/18SpeedingWest Catawba Av / Henderson Rd
06/26/18Registration Card/Tag ExpiredWest Catawba Av / Torrence Chapel Rd
06/26/18SpeedingWestmoreland Rd / Statesville Rd
06/26/18Boating W/O Req Lights/EquipmentLake Norman CM T3
06/26/18Speeding +15 or Over 80Catawba Av / Holiday Ln

Here are the incidents recorded by Cornelius Police Department from June 20 — June 26, 2018:

NatureIncident addressReportedDispositionVictim/Complainant
Larceny10217 Treetop Ln10:54:02 06/26/18CLOWallace, Pamela Marie
B&E Residential19516 Waverunner Ln12:28:14 06/23/18ACTAbernethy, Lanie Elizabeth
Damage Property20305 Sterling Bay Ln 10:51:54 06/23/18ACTScott, Dallas Owen
B&E Commercial17044 Kenton Dr09:25:29 06/23/18ACTGalway Hooker Irish Pub
Fraud20559 Harbor View Dr09:15:48 06/22/18ACTCarney, Jessica Lynn
Larceny19501 Statesville Rd18:07:04 06/21/18CLOSpark, Michelle Lee
Larceny Vehicle18729 Peninsula Club Dr20:00:00 06/20/18ACTDalco Nonwovens LLC
Larceny18601 Peninsula Cove Ln09:09:33 06/20/18ACTPhelan, Michele Marie
Larceny Vehicle18008 Mulligan Ln07:59:20 06/20/18ACTVag, Noreen Elizabeth
Assault8725 Creek Trail Ln07:05:00 06/20/18ACTSeese, Ricky Allen
Larceny Vehicle19200 Tyree Ct04:06:14 06/20/18ACTCox, Daymond Anthony
B&E Other19622 School St02:15:00 06/20/18CAAMartinez Sanchez, Eusebio Cristobal

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