A man was charged with murder on Saturday in connection with a death investigation in Fayetteville.
Fayetteville police responded to a medical call Tuesday morning in the 1600 block of Owen Drive. Officers found Rogers Melvin, 75, unresponsive. He was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
Police arrested and charged Joseph Watts, 42, with first-degree murder on Saturday. He is being held at the Cumberland County Detention Center without bond and will appear in court on Monday.
Anyone with information regarding the investigation should contact Detective C. Cross at 472-210-2381. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Fayetteville/Cumberland County Crime Stoppers by calling 910-483-8477.
Source: www.wral.com
