MPD Reports: Scammer claiming to be from cartel demands $25k for kidnapped daughter who had not been kidnapped

The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period Oct. 17 – 23, 2025. Due to the length, this report has been split into five parts. This is the first part. Please note an arrest or charge does not constitute a conviction.

• Dispute – E Spring St. – In reference to a dispute between two subjects over one taking a jar of change. The jar was returned and the subject declined pursuing charges.
• Alarm – E Washington St.; NG Armory – In reference to an audible alarm. Doors and windows were secured, no sign of anyone on location. All appeared okay.
• Suspicious Person – E Church St. – In reference to a named subject who was seen on Church St in the area riding a bike and wearing a grey in color hoodie, which matched the description of an entering auto suspect. He was taken to the PD to be interviewed and was charged with two counts of Entering Auto. Warrants obtained, fingerprinted and transported to the jail.
• Theft Report – Ridge Rd. – In reference to complainant’s landlady allegedly stealing her mail. Report taken.
• Traffic Stop – Hwy 78 and Aycock Ave – Named male subject arrested and released on a copy of the citation for driving on a suspended driver’s license following a traffic stop.
• Suspicious Person – Mobley Circle – In reference to a black male trying to hop a fence. Negative Contact.
• Welfare Check – Davis St. – In reference to checking the welfare of a female. Subject is in the hospital, all okay.
• Transport – Piedmont Walton – Subject was transported without incident to South Broad St.
• Suspicious Person – W Highland and Day St – In reference to an older black male looking into vehicles. Negative contact.
• Car fire – Bankers Blvd and Michael Etchison – In reference to a vehicle fire. Turned over to Monroe Fire Department.
• Scam – S Broad St- received a call from an unknown number stating they were the cartel and had her daughter. The cartel requested 25k for her to be released. Contact was made with daughter and she was not in danger.
• Illegal Parking – MLK Jr Blvd; Tokyo – In reference to a vehicle parking in a handicap spot. Contact was made with the owner; the vehicle was moved.
• Suspicious Vehicle – N Broad St / Tacos & Beer – In reference to a vehicle parked in the center turning lane, downtown, with the flashers on. The driver was located and advised that the turning lane was not a parking spot. All ok.
• Civil Dispute – Meadowalk Dr. – In reference to a verbal argument between two subjects regarding living arrangements. Parties separated.
• Alarm – S Broad St; Single Point – Business checked on foot. All ok.
• EMS Assist – Turner St – In reference to subject having a mental health episode stating he heard on a podcast that phone numbers were stolen out of his phone by his uncle in Alabama. Subject refused EMS. All okay
• Suspicious Person – Highland Village Apartments – In reference to four juveniles loitering in the parking lot. Area checked; negative contact. The complainant requested extra patrol due to entering auto history on location.
• Dispute – G.W. Carver Dr. – In reference to a verbal dispute between two subjects over a cell phone. Dispute was mediated and both parties were advised of remedies.
• Harassment – Walker Dr – In reference to complainant advising that her ex-boyfriend has been coming by the residence uninvited, and sending her multiple messages. Remedies were advised. Report taken.
• Loud Music – Birch St – In reference to loud music coming from a small gathering on Birch St. Residents were advised to keep the music down.
• Loud Music – Baron Dr – Subjects on location were advised to keep the music down, all okay.
• Welfare Check – W Highland Ave – In reference to making contact with subject. Negative contact with subject on location.
• Vehicle Unlock – Bulldog Dr; GWA – Response delayed due to calls #11 and #14. The Honda CR-V was unlocked without damage.
• Suspicious Vehicle – E Church St; Walton Co. Fair Grounds – Caller advised a truck was driving around the fairgrounds after hours, the area was checked without any contact.
• Vehicle Unlock – Shamrock Dr – Vehicle unlocked, no damage.
• Area Check – Baron Dr.- In reference to a caller stating juveniles were drinking and being loud in the cul-de-sac area. Area check conducted, with negative contact.
• Fight – E. Church St; Chestnut Cupboard- In reference to a report of multiple subjects on location fighting, upon officer arrival large groups of subjects were leaving the area. No active fight was observed, remaining subjects on location were advised to leave the area.
• EMS Assist – Turner St – In reference to subject calling requesting an ambulance. Upon arrival subject stated he no longer needed the ambulance.
• Area Check – Los 3 Amigos / Family Dollar – In reference to a complaint of an unknown, homeless, male sleeping in front of the businesses. The businesses were checked, with negative contact.
• Child Custody – Tall Oaks West- Complainant called due to subject not returning her kids to her. Situation was mediated and remedies advised.
• Firearms – Baron Dr – While on another call officers heard multiple shots coming from the area of Baron Dr. The area was checked on foot, with negative contact with anyone discharging firearms, and no shell casings were located.