Case Update: Death Investigation in the Westover Division
Published on June 19, 2025
Charlotte, N.C. – (Thursday, June 19, 2025) – The victim in this case has been identified as Sarah Elizabeth Ward, 46.
Ms. Ward’s next of kin has been notified of her death.
The investigation into this case is active and ongoing. As additional information develops, it will be released by the CMPD’s Public Affairs Office. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-8477 (TIPS) and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective. Detective Fitch is the lead detective assigned to this case. The public can also leave information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or http://charlottecrimestoppers.com/. For additional information about this case, please refer to the report: 20250530-1309-00.
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Charlotte, N.C. – (Friday, May 30, 2025) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a death investigation in the 4400 block of Golf Acres Drive in the Westover Division.
On Friday, May 30, shortly after 1 p.m., officers responded to a call for welfare check in the 4400 block of Gold Acres Drive. Upon arrival, officers discovered a body under the water. The person was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Homicide Unit detectives responded to the scene to conduct an investigation, and Crime Scene Search responded to process the scene and collect physical evidence. Representatives from CMPD’s Operations Command, Victim Services and CFD also assisted.
The investigation into this case is active and ongoing. As additional information develops, it will be released by the CMPD’s Public Affairs Office. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-8477 (TIPS) and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective. Detective Fitch is the lead detective assigned to this case. The public can also leave information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or Charlotte Crime Stoppers. For additional information about this case, please refer to the report: 20250530-1309-00.
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