Man charged with killing girlfriend in Charlotte motel room

CHARLOTTE, NC — The Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department says a man killed his girlfriend in a Charlotte motel room Saturday.

An ambulance was called to the motel in the 300 block of Archdale Drive just after 3 p.m. for an overdose. But when officers got there, they discovered 40-year-old Jameriane Laverne Ardrey had physical injuries. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

Detectives took 41-year-old James Mangus Brewer into custody at the motel. They say the couple got into a fight and Brewer killed Ardey. He's now charged with murder.

He's being held at the Mecklenburg County jail without bond.

Anyone with information is asked to call (704) 432-TIPS and speak directly to a Homicide Unit Detective.  Detective Isenhour is the lead detective assigned to the case.  The public can also call Crime Stoppers at (704) 334-1600 or visit the Crime Stoppers website at http://charlottecrimestoppers.com/. 

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