CMPD: Man drives car into Diamonds Direct in SouthPark

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A man is facing charges after he drove his car through the doors of a jewelry store in SouthPark. CMPD says Joab Ham drove a Chevrolet Malibu into the Diamonds Direct on Sharon Road around 1 Thursday morning.

According to court records, Ham approached the security guard and asked to be let in. The security guard told him to come back during business hours, and called 911. That’s when Ham got into his car and drove into the building. He is charged with breaking and entering.