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• A 29-year-old woman called police after being threatened by an ex-boyfriend over the phone. The man called and told her, "I'm going to slit your throat just like I cut the brakes on your car." Damn man, you really know how to ruin a surprise ending.

• A couple called police after receiving multiple threatening phone calls from another couple. The suspects have called them 10 times, leaving messages such as, "We'll be there Thursday, you better be careful walking down the street. I should have put two shots in your head. We got a 12 gauge." My personal favorite? "I hope you die, I'm gonna help you die. I wish you were dead." Always have to respect someone ready to give a helping hand.

Blotter items are chosen from the files of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.