Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives say they have tracked down and arrested a suspect after a domestic-violence call at an east Charlotte apartment complex that brought out SWAT, armored vehicles and flashbangs. Investigators identified 28-year-old David Caldwell as the suspect, and CMPD’s Violent Criminal Apprehension Team located him on June 25 and took him into custody. Police say Caldwell now faces multiple charges, including assault by strangulation, second-degree kidnapping, possession of a firearm by a felon, assault by pointing a gun and a misdemeanor domestic-violence offense.
The heavy response started with an assault-with-a-deadly-weapon call on June 24 at the Kelston Place apartments in the Hickory Grove division, according to The Charlotte Observer. Reporters and TV crews on scene said officers shut down the complex entrance, rolled in armored vehicles, brought in a negotiations team and used flashbangs while they searched the property. WBTV later reported that the active search was called off that day when no suspect was found.
Arrest and charges
In an update posted by CMPD News, the department said officers with the Violent Criminal Apprehension Team located Caldwell on June 25. He was taken to the Law Enforcement Center to be interviewed, then transferred to the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office. CMPD lists the case under reference number 20260624-0915-01 and says the investigation is still active and ongoing.
Scene and police response
Witnesses reported a serious show of force at Kelston Place as the June 24 call unfolded, describing several armored vehicles and a mobile tactical shield moving through the complex while a CMPD helicopter circled overhead. Neighbors said they heard flashbangs as officers went into multiple apartments. The Charlotte Observer reported that officers on scene said they briefly lost track of the person they were looking for before resuming their search.
Investigation and how to help
CMPD says the case remains open and that detectives are still working leads. Anyone with information is asked to call the department’s tip line at 704-432-8477, or to submit an anonymous tip to Charlotte Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or through the P3 Tips app or website, according to CMPD News. Police say they have not yet released details on any court filings or bond amounts while interviews and evidence collection continue.
Legal status
The charges listed by CMPD carry significant potential prison time if prosecutors move forward and a court convicts. Under North Carolina law, assault by strangulation and second-degree kidnapping are felony offenses. Officers emphasized that the counts are allegations at this stage and that formal charges, arraignment details and any bond decisions will come through the courts and the district attorney’s office.
