IFN Staff

The Mooresville Police Department announced Monday that three individuals face criminal charges in connection with a domestic assault that occurred Saturday.

Officers initially responded to a call for a welfare check in the 100 block of Meadow Hill Circle, according to an MPD news release. The caller, identified as 43-year-old Stephen Christopher Johnson, stated that a female acquaintance was at this location and he wanted officers to check on her safety. The female was located by officers and had visible signs of being assaulted, police said.

While first responders were on scene providing assistance to the female, a second call for service was received regarding a disturbance in 420 block of East Plaza Drive for an assault. Officers arrived on scene and located, Johnson, who was the original caller in the first incident, and 36-year-old Brett Patrick Moir. Callers reported that Johnson was pistol whipping Moir, who was attempting to flee, according to the news release.

Both Moir and Johnson were detained. During the course of the investigation, officers discovered that Johnson did have a firearm prior to their arrival, according to the news release. Through further investigation, they discovered that the firearm had been removed from the scene and concealed by Heather Nichole McCann, 42.

All three individuals were subsequently arrested.

Moir was charged with assault by Strangulation, assault inflicting serious bodily injury, assault on a female, misdemeanor domestic violence, and communicating Threats. He was held without bond.

Johnson was charged with assault with a deadly weapon and communicating threats. He was given a $2,500 secured bond.

McCann was charged with carrying a concealed weapon and accessory after the fact. She was given a $1,500 secured bond.