Man Arrested For Stabbing Mother To Death In North Charlotte

 

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Police say a man stabbed his mother to death at a home in north Charlotte.

Investigators say officers were called to Hubbard Point Drive near West Sugar Creek Road just after 7am for an assault with a deadly weapon call.

Upon arrival, officers found 50-year-old Marcella Lightner Thrash dead.  Investigators say she was stabbed to death by her son, Dionte Long.

Long has been charged with murder.  Anyone with information on this homicide is asked to call 704-432-TIPS.