On Wednesday, November 9, 2022, around 11:50 p.m., a Cornelius Police Officer was conducting routine patrol on Smith Circle when he noticed a house and vehicle on fire. The Officer quickly alerted the residents and assisted them, and their two small children, in getting safely out of the house.
Preliminary results, per the Mecklenburg County Fire Marshal’s Office, indicates the fire was set intentionally and Cornelius Police have been able to develop a possible suspect in the case. The investigation is still on going.
Cornelius Police are requesting anyone that was in the area of Smith Circle, Nannie Potts Lane, or Statesville Road (Highway 21) around 11:45 p.m. and noticed any suspicious person, vehicle, or activity, to please call us at 704-892-7773 or North Mecklenburg Crime Stoppers at 704-896-7867. You can remain anonymous.
