Charlotte, February 4, 2026
Antonio Guy, a Charlotte resident, has been arrested for attempting to break into the Moxy hotel in Uptown Charlotte. Officers discovered a large stash of illegal narcotics, including over 2,000 grams of suspected fentanyl and more than 200 grams of cocaine during the arrest. Guy, identified as a habitual offender with a history of breaking and entering, is currently facing drug charges and is held under a $1 million bond. The hotel has chosen not to prosecute the attempted break-in.
Charlotte
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have taken into custody a man described as a prolific breaking-and-entering offender after he was reportedly caught attempting to break into an Uptown hotel. Antonio Guy, a Charlotte resident, was arrested on February 3, 2026, after a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) sergeant observed him trying to force open a door at the Moxy hotel. The arrest led to the discovery of a substantial quantity of illegal narcotics, including over 2,000 grams of suspected fentanyl and more than 200 grams of suspected cocaine, resulting in a $1 million bond for Guy.
Immediate Arrest and Drug Discovery
The incident unfolded when a CMPD sergeant, while on patrol, noticed Antonio Guy allegedly attempting to break a padlock off a door at the Moxy hotel, located in Uptown Charlotte. Guy was promptly taken into custody. During the arrest, officers located a significant amount of controlled substances. The drugs found included over 2,000 grams of a substance suspected to be fentanyl and more than 200 grams believed to be cocaine.
Charges and Legal Proceedings
Following the discovery of the drugs, Antonio Guy is now facing drug charges. While he was initially observed attempting to break into the hotel, the Moxy hotel subsequently declined to prosecute him for the attempted breaking and entering charge. Despite this, Guy remains under a $1 million bond due to the serious nature of the drug-related offenses.
Offender’s History
Police have identified Guy as a prolific offender with a history of involvement in breaking-and-entering incidents across Charlotte. This recent arrest underscores ongoing efforts by law enforcement to address criminal activity, particularly in high-traffic areas such as Uptown, and to combat the distribution of illegal narcotics within the community. The large quantities of fentanyl and cocaine seized highlight a significant disruption to the drug supply in the area.
FAQ Section
- What happened in Uptown Charlotte?
- A man identified as Antonio Guy was arrested on February 3, 2026, after a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department sergeant observed him attempting to break into the Moxy hotel in Uptown Charlotte.
- Who was arrested?
- Antonio Guy, a Charlotte resident, was arrested.
- When did the incident occur?
- The incident and arrest took place on February 3, 2026.
- What was Antonio Guy attempting to do?
- He was reportedly attempting to break a padlock off a door at the Moxy hotel.
- What was discovered during the arrest?
- Officers found more than 2,000 grams of suspected fentanyl and over 200 grams of suspected cocaine on Guy when he was taken into custody.
- What charges is Antonio Guy facing?
- He is facing drug charges.
- What is Antonio Guy’s bond amount?
- Antonio Guy is under a $1 million bond.
- Did the Moxy hotel press charges for the attempted break-in?
- No, the Moxy hotel declined to prosecute for the attempted breaking and entering.
- What is Antonio Guy’s background according to police?
- Police describe Antonio Guy as a prolific breaking-and-entering offender in Charlotte.
Key Incident Features
| Feature | Detail | Scope of Fact |
|---|---|---|
| Individual Arrested | Antonio Guy | Charlotte |
| Date of Arrest | February 3, 2026 | Charlotte |
| Location | Moxy hotel, Uptown Charlotte | Charlotte |
| Alleged Crime (Attempted) | Breaking a padlock off a hotel door | Charlotte |
| Drugs Found | Over 2,000 grams of suspected fentanyl, over 200 grams of suspected cocaine | Charlotte |
| Current Charges | Drug charges | Charlotte |
| Bond Amount | $1 million | Charlotte |
| Hotel’s Prosecution Decision | Declined to prosecute for attempted breaking and entering | Charlotte |
| Offender’s History | Described as a prolific breaking-and-entering offender | Charlotte |
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