Man charged with murder in North Carolina had 40 previous arrests

A North Carolina man with a long criminal background has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a 51-year-old at a Charlotte motel. Records indicate that the murder suspect, 32-year-old Ronnie Fewell, has been arrested over 40 times in the past decade.

Fewell allegedly shot and killed Ronald Neville on October 10 at a Motel 6 in Charlotte, according to authorities. When officers arrived, they discovered Neville suffering from multiple gunshot wounds and he was pronounced dead at the scene, per Fox News.

Authorities said surveillance footage captured three men forcing their way into Neville’s motel room. The suspects were reportedly inside for only a few moments before rushing out. Detectives said one man “quickly” exited with a backpack that he hadn’t been carrying beforehand.

Police later determined that the bag contained items worth about $100, according to the warrant. Fewell was subsequently charged with felony murder, robbery with a dangerous weapon, and felony conspiracy. Authorities believe four individuals were involved in Neville’s death. Fewell is currently being held without bond at the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office.

Court and jail records reveal Fewell’s extensive criminal past, having been arrested 40 times going back to 2012. The rap sheet includes charges such as assault on a female, robbery, drug trafficking, possession of stolen goods, firearm violations, and resisting arrest. Although many of these cases were dismissed by local prosecutors, he has served prison time for several convictions.

The mugshots of Fewell’s 40 different arrests were also going viral on X on Friday. The case has reignited public anger over repeat offenders and the handling of chronic criminals by the justice system in various cities in the nation. Rep. Mark Harris (R-NC) expressed frustration on X, saying he was “disgusted” by the number of times Fewell had been released despite his record.

“Another serial criminal who was walking free in Charlotte, NC, has just been arrested for the MURDER of a 51-year-old man,” Harris posted, criticizing what he described as systemic failures that allow violent offenders to remain on the streets.

Police are continuing their investigation as they search for the remaining suspects tied to Neville’s killing.