Monroe police say a Thursday search on the 1800 block of Rushing Street has turned into an active manhunt, after detectives with the department’s ACE unit served a warrant at a home and walked away with fresh arrest warrants for a 22-year-old Monroe man. The investigation focuses on alleged drug and weapons activity, and officers are asking residents to speak up if they know anything. Tipsters are urged to call 704-282-4700.
Police: Warrants Target Local Man On Drug, Gun Counts
According to the Monroe Police Department, detectives secured arrest warrants for 22-year-old Tyneal Shyheem Rorie. He is wanted on charges that include possession with intent to sell and deliver marijuana, possession of controlled substances and possession of a firearm by a felon. The department said its Special Response Team backed up the ACE unit during the search and that investigators found evidence tied to the ongoing criminal probe inside the Rushing Street residence.
How To Get A Tip To Investigators
City officials are asking anyone who knows where Rorie is to call the Monroe police non-emergency line at 704-282-4700, and note that tips that help lead to an arrest could qualify for a cash reward. The department routes anonymous information through its NC Police Connect portal, which is hosted by OCV, LLC. For general contact details or to double-check phone numbers, residents can also visit the Monroe Police Department page on the city’s website.
Legal Stakes And What Comes Next
Possession of a firearm by a felon is a state felony under the North Carolina General Statutes, which also spell out tougher penalties if a gun is involved during other felony crimes. Any specific filings, final charging decisions and court dates will be up to Union County prosecutors and the local courts if the case is formally brought forward.
The department has not released details on exactly what was seized during the Rushing Street search or whether Rorie has been taken into custody. Monroe police say the investigation is still active and that they will share updates through their public channels as new information comes out.
