Rutherford County Deputies Aid in Charlotte Murder Arrest
By Marge Farrington | Published 2026-05-22T19:40:44.136Z
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Location: Rutherford County, Charlotte, Bostic, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
Rutherford County deputies assist in the arrest of a Charlotte murder suspect in Bostic, NC. Inter-agency cooperation leads to apprehension.
Rutherford County -- May 22, 2026: Rutherford County deputies played a pivotal role in the recent arrest of a Charlotte homicide suspect in Bostic, highlighting successful inter-agency collaboration across North Carolina. The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office assisted in apprehending Taquawn Lewis, who faces first-degree murder charges in Mecklenburg County.Lewis was wanted in connection with the killing of 16-year-old Joseph Samuel in Charlotte. Information developed by the Charlotte-Mecklenbu
Keywords: Rutherford County, Charlotte murder, arrest, Bostic, North Carolina, CMPD, Taquawn Lewis