IFN StaffThe Statesville Police Department has identified the individual who hung a doll near a Statesville city councilwoman’s campaign sign and determined the incident was a prank — not a hate crime. Using the video evidence, investigators then located a witness who provided a detailed description of the individual seen tying the doll to the signpost, police said. The subject, identified by police as a 23-year-old Black male, admitted to placing the doll on the post as a Halloween prank and said it was unrelated to the councilwoman’s campaign sign, according to the news release. On Tuesday morning, Councilwoman Allison met with the subject, who apologized for his actions, according to the news release. After reviewing the facts of the case, the SPD determined that no charges will be filed.