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Former Mooresville pet spa employee accused of ‘disturbing behavior' charged with animal abuse
MOORESVILLE, N.C. () — A former employee at a pet spa was charged with felony animal abuse Wednesday after reports of 'disturbing' behavior at the Mooresville business. According to the Iredell County Sheriff's Office, deputies were alerted on Monday of an alleged case of animal cruelty. Three days before, county Animal Services received reports and video footage of abuse by an employee at Classy Critters off Brawley School Road. Deputies say the video, captured by a coworker, reportedly depicts the employee repeatedly striking and mishandling dogs during grooming sessions. These dogs were verified to be clients' pets brought in for routine care. Iredell County Det. Sgt. P. Irwin immediately conferred with Animal Control officers and reviewed the submitted evidence. The sheriff's office says the videos revealed 'troubling behavior' involving at least four separate dogs being treated in 'a clearly aggressive and abusive manner.' The employee was identified as 28-year-old Kirsten Rhea Taylor, of Mooresville. Based on video evidence and corroborating witness statements, Irwin obtained arrest warrants charging Taylor with four counts of felony animal cruelty. Mooresville police arrest two after high-speed chase on I-77 The owner of Classy Critters says the actions on the video were 'addressed immediately' and the employee no longer works there. 'I have zero tolerance for any type of abuse with the animals in my care,' she said. 'I have made this clear with my employees. This has been my life mission for over 40 years and I absolutely love what I do, I love and care deeply for all of them and it breaks my heart that this happened. I hope that the actions of one bad egg does not reflect on Classy Critters and the entire staff.' The investigation remains ongoing. Additional charges may be forthcoming as investigators continue to interview witnesses, contact affected pet owners and compile further evidence. After being booked in the Iredell County jail, Taylor was released on bond Wednesday. Sheriff Darren Campbell detailed how Animal Services is a separate department from the sheriff's office. 'This case highlights the critical importance of coordinated responses in matters involving animal cruelty,' Sheriff Darren Campbell said. 'While we maintain a strong working relationship with Animal Services and appreciate their role in this investigation, it's important for the public to understand that the Sheriff's Office does not oversee Animal Control operations in Iredell County. Since Animal Control is a separate department, certain investigative actions and responses must follow a referral process. We will always take allegations of animal abuse seriously and will hold offenders accountable.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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16-06-2025
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Body recovered after multi-agency search on Lake Norman for missing boater
LAKE NORMAN (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A body has been found after multiple Iredell County and state agencies responded to Lake Norman Saturday evening in search of a missing boater. Around 7:15 p.m. on Saturday, June 14, officials said they were searching in the area of Channel Marker 20 near the Lake Norman State Park Campgrounds. Sherrills Ford – Terrell Fire & Rescue, Troutman Fire and Iredell County helped in the search The NC Wildlife Commission tells Queen City News that a man and a woman were on a pontoon boat, but would not say what led to the reported drowning. Rescue crews brought the woman to safety and she was taken to the hospital. Her condition is unknown at this time. Man dies following drowning incident at Moss Lake in Shelby, case under investigation Around 9:45 p.m., the search was canceled due to thunderstorms in the area. At noon on Sunday, June 15, officials said they 'successfully located and completed the drowning recovery earlier this morning.' Details on the cause of the drowning or the victim's identity have not yet been released. Officials urged everyone to stay out of the area and not make a wake nearby while crews were searching, as the wake would have altered the SONAR images for the crew. 'Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time,' Sherrills Ford – Terrell Fire & Rescue said in a post on 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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16-06-2025
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Lake Norman date turns deadly: Man drowns after trying to fetch item without life jacket, officials say
(QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The body of a 63-year-old man has been recovered from Lake Norman after multiple agencies responded to a reported distressed swimmer over the weekend. According to the North Carolina Wildlife Commission, the man and a woman, who were dating, were on a pontoon boat when a personal item went overboard. Officials said the man entered the water to retrieve it, but began having difficulty swimming. The woman, who reportedly did not know how to operate the boat, tried to throw a rope to him, but it wasn't long enough. She then entered the water to help, but also struggled to stay afloat. A nearby boater noticed the woman in distress and called for help, wildlife officials said. PREVIOUS: Body recovered after multi-agency search on Lake Norman for missing boater Emergency responders rescued her and transported her to the hospital; her current condition has not yet been released. The NC Wildlife Commission said the man went under and did not resurface. Search crews from Sherrills Ford-Terrell Fire & Rescue, Troutman Fire, and Iredell County searched until about 9:45 p.m. Saturday, when weather conditions forced them to suspend operations. The search resumed on Sunday morning, and the man's body was located just before 10 p.m. using an underwater robot. His body has been taken to the medical examiner's office. Officials said neither was wearing a life jacket, and alcohol is not believed to be a factor. The water depth in the search area near Channel Marker 20, close to the Lake Norman State Park Campgrounds, was about 50 to 60 feet, typical for the lake's main channel, officials said. The family of the 63-year-old man has been notified of his death. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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07-06-2025
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1 dead, 3 injured in single car crash
North Carolina State Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash in Iredell County Friday evening. Troopers responded to the scene on Interstate 77 southbound near mile marker 64 in Harmony around 7:50 p.m. Friday, according to reports. Officials say a 1999 Ford Ranger was traveling south when the driver lost control, drove off the right side of the roadway, struck a guardrail, overturned and went down an embankment. READ: Man shot at during test drive says teens tried to carjack him Investigators said that the back right tire blew out, causing the driver to lose control. The driver, 38-year-old Elmer Adalberto Romero Giron, died at the scene. An adult passenger and two juvenile passengers with non-life-threatening injuries were transported to hospitals. Initial investigations do not point to speed or impairment being contributing factors in the crash, according to reports. The roadway was partially closed for about two hours following the crash to conduct an investigation, officials said. WATCH: Man shot at during test drive says teens tried to carjack him
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01-06-2025
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18-year-old passenger killed after a crash on I-77 in Iredell County: NCSHP
IREDELL COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A crash into two parked cars on the side of I-77 in Troutman killed an 18-year-old man and left a 74-year-old man in critical condition, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. Around 10:20 p.m. on Saturday, May 31, troopers responded to the crash on I-77 North near mile marker 43. Officials said a 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz and a 2015 Dodge Caravan were partially stopped in the left lane due to a previous crash. A 2003 Toyota Corolla was going north on I-77, failed to reduce speed and struck the Dodge, causing it to crash into the Hyundai and both drivers who were standing by the Dodge. 'Lucky to be alive'; Driver hurt in reported road-rage shooting on I-85 in Rowan County, suspect wanted The driver of the Corolla, 22-year-old Emma Leigh Garwood, was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries; however, her passenger, 18-year-old Shane Charles McCurdy, died of his injuries at the scene, highway patrol said. The drivers of the Dodge and Hyundai, a 74-year-old man and a 72-year-old man, respectively, were both taken to a local hospital. The Dodge driver is in critical condition, while the Hyundai driver had non-life-threatening injuries. Investigators don't believe impairment was a factor in the collision. Garwood was charged with misdemeanor death by vehicle and failure to reduce speed. The roadway was closed for about two hours during the on-scene investigation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
