Cornelius police officer arrested for animal cruelty after domestic violence investigation

Cornelius police officer, wife charged with animal cruelty

CORNELIUS, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- A Cornelius police officer has been arrested after evidence was found during a criminal investigation that led to animal cruelty charges being brought against him and his wife. The Cornelius Police Department responded to reports of a domestic disturbance on Saturday, April 12, at approximately 8:25 p.m.  In the course of investigating the allegations, Cornelius Police Officer Michael Ruballo was placed on ad…

Cornelius police officer arrested for animal cruelty after domestic violence investigation

Michael Ruballo had worked for the Cornelius Police Department for four years. He most recently was the school resource officer at Bailey Middle School.

Two Arrested for Animal Cruelty Following Investigation in Sterling

On Wednesday, 04/16/2025, at approximately 5:18 PM, Troopers from Troop D - Danielson were dispatched to a residence in the town of Sterling for an active disturbance. While on scene, Troopers identified Nicole Desnoyers (DOB 06/16/2002), who had an active arrest warrant. Nicole was arrested without incident and transported to Troop D for processing. At approximately 7:30 PM, Kelly Desnoyers (DOB 04/15/1969) of Sterling turned herself into Troop…

CPD officer arrested for animal cruelty

April 17. A Cornelius Police officer who resigned from the force today was arrested for animal cruelty. Here is what police say happened: Police responded to a Domestic Disturbance on Saturday, April 12, at approximately 8:25 p.m. In the course of investigating claims arising from the Domestic Disturbance allegations, Cornelius Police Officer Michael Ruballo was […]