Sheriff Darren Campbell stated: On Saturday, December 26, 2020, Patrol Deputies with the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office were notified of a domestic incident which had taken place in the area of Brawley School Road, and Isles of Pines Road near Mooresville.

The deputies met with the victim who was visiting for Christmas from California. The victim gave a statement to the deputies which identified the suspect in this investigation as Brian Kenneth Kinder.

Based on statements and evidence obtained, the deputies were able to obtain five arrest warrants on Kinder. While doing background on Kinder, it was determined he had outstanding arrest warrants from California with full extradition on a weapons related offense, and a conditional release violation. 

On Sunday, December 27, 2020, the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office received information about Brian Kinder being at a residence located at 172 Waterford Drive. Deputies responded to the location to attempt service of the warrants.

When they arrived, Kinder was inside the residence and refused to obey commands, and to open the open the door. Kinder then threatened to harm any deputies who came to arrest him. Entry to the home was made, and Kinder was taken into custody.

Kinder was arrested on scene and transported to Iredell County Detention Center where he was served with his warrants. Kinder appeared before Magistrate P. Tutterrow who issued a No Bond on these charges.