Statesville Police Department
  2. Posts

Incident Investigation Update – American Renaissance School

Last Updated 1/15/2026

Statesville, North Carolina | March 31, 2023

On Wednesday March 29, 2023, the Statesville Police Department received a complaint alleging a juvenile had been inappropriately touched at American Renaissance School. The initial investigation into the complaint found this alleged incident occurred while the juvenile was having pictures taken at ARS Middle School. The Statesville Police Department Criminal Investigations Division has been assigned the case and are actively investigating the reported incident. Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact the Statesville Police Department at 704-878-3406 or 704-878-3516. All callers may remain anonymous. This is an ongoing investigation, and no other information is available at this time.

Police Chief Onley and Community Resource Coordinator Nakayla Griffin stand with SPD Junior Ambassadors Andrea Ayala and Tiffany Dubon inside the Statesville Police Department. Andrea and Tiffany are dressed in blue graduation caps and gowns with honor cords and medals as they celebrate their graduation achievements.
Statesville Police Department Celebrates Two Junior Amba... The Statesville Police Department is proud to congratulate two members of the SPD Junior Ambassadors program on their graduation from St...
Statesville Police Department Welcomes Two New Officers ... The Statesville Police Department is proud to welcome two new officers following Thursday evening’s Mitchell Community College Basic Law...
March 18, 1934: Officer James Ross White, age 43, was killed in the line of duty while investigating a traffic accident at the intersection of South Race Street and West Sharpe Street. He was struck by a hit and run vehicle and died shortly thereafter. The driver, Noah Hayes, was captured a short time later and admitted he was driving the vehicle. He was later sentenced to four years in prison.
Remembering Officer James Ross White on National Peace O... Today, on National Peace Officers Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave law enforcement officers who made the ultimate ...
Statesville Police Arrest Three Following Drug InvestigationThe Statesville Police Department’s Crime Reduction Team arrested three individuals on drug-related charges on May 11, 2026, while offic...
Car Seat Check
Jun 29, 2026
3:00 PM EDT
779 Eastside Drive
Statesville, NC 28625
Read More 
Community Fun Day at Summit Village Community Center
Jul 09, 2026
11:00 AM EDT
1353 Pearl Street
Statesville, NC
Read More 
Ice Cream (or Snoball) with a Cop
Jul 16, 2026
11:00 AM EDT
232 N Center St.
Statesville, NC 28677
Read More 
Bowling with a Cop
Jul 23, 2026
11:00 AM EDT
2505 Davie Avenue
Statesville, NC 28625
Read More