| Gastonia Man Charged With Dog Fighting, Animal Cruelty |
Gaston County Police Animal Control & Enforcement have charged a Gastonia man believed t be involved in dog fighting with multiple counts of cruelty to animals and dog fighting after an investigation that began in late April.
Friday, May 27, 2022
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May 26, 2022 05:44
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| Three Arrested for Possessing Child Porn |
Three men ranging in age from 19-37 have been charged with possession of child pornography by Gastonia Police. The arrests were made following investigations of cyber crime by detectives.
Friday, May 27, 2022
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May 26, 2022 05:20
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| Lincolnton Man Charged in Shooting |
A Lincolnton man has been charged in a May 13th shooting incident near Cherryville.
Thursday, May 26, 2022
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May 25, 2022 15:49
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| Lincoln County Woman Missing For Eight Years |
It’s been eight years since Toasha Nicole Rice, also known as Nikki Green on her Facebook page, left a friend’s home on Eaker Road, got into a black four door sedan with an unidentified white woman and vanished. That was on May 26, 2014 and she has not been seen since.
Thursday, May 26, 2022
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May 25, 2022 12:08
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| LCSO Land Search & Drone Teams Find Missing Man |
An elderly man who apparently walked away from his home on Saturday night (May 21, 2022) was located Sunday night in a wooded area nearby on Mary Ester Modlin Trail in Iron Station, N.C.
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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May 23, 2022 16:57
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| One Killed in Monday AM Collision |
A elderly Claremont man died in a traffic collision after he pulled into the path of an oncoming vehicle on Oxford School Road Monday morning (May 23rd).
Monday, May 23, 2022
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May 24, 2022 08:05
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| Chop Shop Operator in Court Monday |
A Maiden man accused of buying and selling stolen catalytic converters has a first appearance in court on the charges he operated a 'chop shop' this Monday (May 23rd).
Monday, May 23, 2022
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May 22, 2022 00:38
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| One Man Charged With Theft From Tractor Supply In Denver |
One man who stole a generator from Tractor Supply at 285 Gillman Road in Denver was arrested on May 17, 2022 for the same type crime in Mooresville, N.C.
Friday, May 20, 2022
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May 22, 2022 10:10
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| Citizen Complaints Lead To Drug Dealer Arrest |
Citizen complaints about illegal drug activities launched a month long investigation by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division that led to the arrest of one man.
Thursday, May 19, 2022
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May 18, 2022 16:13
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| Generator Theft From Tractor Supply In Denver |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating the theft of a generator from Tractor Supply at 285 Gilman Road on May 15, 2022. Deputies were dispatched to the larceny shortly before 5 p.m. after an employee reported that a white male had loaded the generator on a shopping cart and exited the store without paying.
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
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May 22, 2022 10:11
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| Vale Man Arrested After SWAT Team Called Out |
The good news is that nobody was injured. A Vale man was arrested after a domestic violence incident Tuesday morning (May 17th).
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
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May 16, 2022 14:46
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| Gastonia Police Investigating
Two Shooting Incidents |
Gastonia Police are investigating two shooting incidents in the Highland Community. The most recent happened early Monday afternoon and sent two 19-year-olds to the hospital where one died. Another shooting happened Friday night in the same neighborhood.
Monday, May 16, 2022
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May 16, 2022 10:28
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| Joint Investigation Leads To Seizure Of Drugs, Guns & Money |
A joint investigation conducted by the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office, Hickory Police Department, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Longview Police Department, the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation and the Office of Homeland Security led to the seizure of over 19 pounds of methamphetamine, 1.27 pounds of fentanyl, 327 grams of powdered cocaine, two firearms and $91,870.00 in US Currency.
Friday, May 13, 2022
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May 12, 2022 17:13
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| Public's Help Needed In Locating A Missing Teen |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office detectives are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 16-year-old male.
Friday, May 13, 2022
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May 12, 2022 21:43
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| Alexis Man Arrested On Child Sexual Assault Charges |
An Alexis man was arrested last night following a missing person search by Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies.
Thursday, May 12, 2022
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May 11, 2022 14:15
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| Missing Teen |
The Lincolnton Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a runaway teen, 14-year-old Isaiah Samuels.
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
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May 9, 2022 08:11
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| Hit & Run |
Kings Mountain Police report two pedestrians were injured and one killed in a hit & run incident Sunday evening (May 8th). A suspect has been charged.
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
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May 9, 2022 07:56
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| More Charges Against Alexis Man |
As of May 4, 2022 Martin is charged with five counts of felony obtaining property by false pretenses, two counts of felony possession of stolen goods or property, and one count of felony conversion. On May 5, 2022 he was charged with one additional felony possession of stolen goods or property.
Monday, May 9, 2022
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May 8, 2022 17:00
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| Silver Alert Cancelled For Missing Lincoln County Man |
A Silver Alert issued for a missing Iron Station man has been cancelled after he was found in Durham. Authorities there located Curtis Truitt on the side of the road where his vehicle had run out of gas.
Monday, May 9, 2022
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May 8, 2022 16:40
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| Gaston Police Make Child Porn Arrests |
Two Gaston County men, one from Stanley and one from Mt. Holly, have been arrested on child porn charges.
Thursday, May 5, 2022
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May 4, 2022 09:34
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| Human Trafficking Workshop Thursday at Citizens Center |
The Lincoln County Coalition Against Child Abuse/Child Advocacy Center, the United Way of Lincoln County, the UNC School of Government, and the North Carolina Human Trafficking Commission will conduct a workshop tomorrow (Thursday May 5th) at the James Warren Citizens Center.
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
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May 7, 2022 01:38
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| Two Gastonia Women Charged With Murder in Asheville |
Two Gastonia women are in jail in Buncombe County after being charged in the death of a three-year-old child who was apparently the son and grandson of the two. Police say the child may have been starved to death.
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
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May 3, 2022 03:37
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| Investigation Into Fentanyl Drug Sales Leads To Two Arrests |
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office narcotics investigators and Cleveland County narcotics officers formed a joint operation that led to undercover purchases of Fentanyl from the suspects.
Tuesday, May 3, 2022
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May 2, 2022 18:35
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| Sheriff's Detective Locate Runaway Teen |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Detective G. Killian reported Monday night, May 2, 2022 that a runaway teen has been located and is safe.
Tuesday, May 3, 2022
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May 2, 2022 09:57
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| Public's Help Needed To Locate A Runaway Teen |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Detective G. Killian is asking for the public’s help in locating a runaway teen.
Monday, May 2, 2022
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May 2, 2022 09:50
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| Two Lincoln County Men Facing Drug Trafficking Charges |
Two Lincoln County men are facing a number of drug charges following an attempted traffic stop by Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics interdiction unit.
Monday, May 2, 2022
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May 1, 2022 13:20
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| Sheriff's Detectives Seeking Missing Woman |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Detective J. Link is asking for the public’s help in locating a woman who was reported missing on April 29, 2022 by her sister who lives in Georgia.
Monday, May 2, 2022
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May 1, 2022 11:09
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| High Dollar Swindlers Plead Guilty |
Two men, one from Belmont and one from Grover, face federal prison sentences after entering guilty pleas in federal court to operating a Ponzi scheme in Kings Mountain.
Sunday, May 1, 2022
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May 31, 2022 09:22
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| GC Police Investigate Animal Cruelty & Possible Dog Fighting |
On Thursday, April 28, 2022 around 9 a.m., Gaston County Police Animal Care and Enforcement responded to 1911 Hemlock Avenue in Gastonia after receiving a report of dogs fighting in the back yard of the residence. When Animal Care and Enforcement Specialists arrived, they found a deceased dog in the back yard. They also found other dogs caged in the back yard living in poor conditions.
Friday, April 29, 2022
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April 28, 2022 11:21
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| Narcotics Search Warrant Results In Cocaine Seizure |
During thE search investigators seized 131.78 grams of cocaine, 1.58 pounds of marijuana, $3,177 in United States Currency, one .45 caliber handgun, ten dosage units of Xanax, six dosage units of Clonazepam and two digital scales with cocaine.
Friday, April 29, 2022
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April 28, 2022 10:08
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| Sheriff Candidate Interviews 2022 |
On Monday evening (April 25th), the Lincoln Herald conducted interviews with the candidates for Lincoln County Sheriff and Lincoln County Board of Education.
Thursday, April 28, 2022
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April 27, 2022 16:22
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| Hillary Ford Among Gaston College Grads |
If you’d asked Hillary Ford several years ago what her future plans were, they certainly would not have included college graduation. A mother, a domestic violence survivor, an advocate and sober now for more than five years, she has overcome a lot to get to this point.
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
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April 26, 2022 15:03
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| Traffic Stop Leads To Large Drug Bust |
An early morning traffic stop on April 19 led to the seizure of drugs and cash.
Thursday, April 21, 2022
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April 20, 2022 11:23
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| Sheriff's Detectives Looking For Suspect In Vehicle Theft |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Detective J. Link is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man suspected of stealing a vehicle from the parking lot of 3812 Maiden Highway on March 23, 2022.
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
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April 19, 2022 09:40
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| Deputy Stabbed in Shelby |
A Shelby man is facing charges of attempted murder and kidnapping after an incident Tuesday morning.
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
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April 19, 2022 00:07
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| Statesville Man Accused of Setting Four Highway Patrol Cars on Fire |
A Statesville man was arrested Monday night after several NC State Highway Patrol vehicles were set on fire outside the 7-Eleven convenience store at 234 Turnersburg Highway in Statesville..
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
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April 18, 2022 16:52
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| LC Officials Announce Grand Opening Of New Courthouse |
The new Lincoln County Courthouse is about ready for opening. The public is invited to an opening ceremony and Open House beginning at 2 p.m. on Friday, June 17. The new courthouse is located just off E. Gaston Street, just past the road to the YMCA.
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
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April 18, 2022 13:26
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| Weather Blamed for Fatal Wreck |
A Catawba man died in an accident very early Monday morning (April 18th) in southeastern Catawba County.
Monday, April 18, 2022
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April 17, 2022 10:07
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| Traffic Stop Leads To Arrest Of Woman On Grand Jury Indictments |
A traffic stop east of Lincolnton by Sheriff’s Deputy M. Ginther led to the arrest of a woman wanted on a Lincoln County Grand Jury Indictment for illegal drugs.
Friday, April 15, 2022
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April 14, 2022 12:58
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| Lincolnton Police Dept. Accomplishes Much |
We here present the second of three articles on the City of Lincolnton’s most recent accomplishments. We’ll also be looking at the City’s future goals with city manager Ritchie Haynes.
Thursday, April 14, 2022
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April 13, 2022 18:29
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| Baxter Charged By Greensboro Police |
Greensboro Police say a West Lincoln man has been arrested on charges of impersonating an officer and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Thursday, April 14, 2022
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April 13, 2022 17:03
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| Custodio Now Charged With Murder |
A college professor has now been charged murder after he allegedly abused a six-week-old child his family was in the process of adopting.
Thursday, April 14, 2022
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April 13, 2022 12:23
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| Burglary & Theft At Self Storage Facility Investigation |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a break-in and theft at a rental storage facility on NC Highway 150 East.
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
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April 12, 2022 10:52
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| ELBA Meet the Candidates Night #2 Wednesday |
The East Lincoln Betterment Association will hold the second of its Meet the Candidates events Wednesday evening at Unity Presbyterian Church. Candidates for the Lincoln County Board of Education have been invited.
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
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April 13, 2022 09:05
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| Drug Arrest |
A 28-year-old Maiden man has been charged by Maiden Police with trafficking drugs near a school.
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
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April 12, 2022 07:02
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| Detectives Investigating Dollar General Stores Break-Ins |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating break-ins at two different Dollar General stores over the weekend.
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
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April 11, 2022 19:34
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| Deputy Fired After DWI Arrest |
An off-duty Catawba County sheriff's deputy was fired Saturday after he apparently passed out behind the wheel of his truck at a convenience store in his hometown (Granite Falls).
Monday, April 11, 2022
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April 10, 2022 08:01
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| Man Arrested After Attempted Theft At Denver Business |
LINCOLNTON, N.C. – A Charlotte man has been arrested in connection with the attempted theft of a vehicle from a Denver business.
Thursday, April 7, 2022
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April 6, 2022 19:14
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| Lengthy Narcotics Investigation Leads To Arrest & Seizure |
A nine-month long investigation by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office narcotics division led to the arrest of one person and seizure of drugs and cash.
Thursday, April 7, 2022
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April 6, 2022 19:02
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| Alexis Man Charged With Theft Of Construction Equipment |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives have charged an Alexis man with the theft and possession of construction equipment.
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
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April 4, 2022 12:33
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| Lincolnton Woman Arrested in Maiden |
A young Lincolnton woman faces drug charges after she failed to stop for police in Maiden.
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
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April 7, 2022 07:05
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| Lincolnton Woman Charged With Identity Theft |
A Lincolnton woman has been charged with identity theft after a man’s cell phone was stolen.
Friday, April 1, 2022
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April 31, 2022 11:50
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| Gastonia Police Seek Public's Help in Identifying Shooter |
Gastonia Police are asking for help from the public in finding a car that was being driven by a suspect in a shooting in that city on March 5th.
Friday, April 1, 2022
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April 31, 2022 08:04
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| Man Arrested And Charged With Assaulting His Girlfriend |
A Lincoln County man has been charged with attempted murder after assaulting his girlfriend Monday night.
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
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March 29, 2022 13:53
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| Missing Lincoln County Man Located Deceased Inside Residence |
A missing Lincoln County man has been located deceased inside his residence on Daybrook Court, Stanley, N.C.
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
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March 28, 2022 10:08
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| Public's Help Needed In Locating Missing Man |
On March 27, 2022, Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to 5641 Daybrook Court, Stanley, NC reference a welfare check on Frank McAlpin Wheeler, age 62.
Monday, March 28, 2022
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March 27, 2022 23:36
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| Police Seek Public's Help In I-85 Homicide Investigation |
Gaston County and Bessemer City police departments are seeking help from the public in their investigation of a Tuesday (March 22nd) homicide on Interstate 85.
Saturday, March 26, 2022
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March 25, 2022 10:53
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| Duff Charged With Murder |
A young Stanley man, who had first been listed as a 'person of interest,' has now been charged with murder in a March 12th homicide.
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
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March 23, 2022 06:23
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| Homicide on I-85 |
Gaston County Police are investigating a homicide that occurred on Interstate 85 near exit 13 Tuesday afternoon (March 22nd).
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
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March 22, 2022 08:21
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| Lincoln County Man Arrested On Catalytic Converter Theft |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Lincoln County man Monday night (March 21, 2022) in connection with a catalytic converter theft.
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
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March 21, 2022 14:17
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| Gaston County Police Investigating Two Homicides |
Police in Gaston County are investigating two homicides, both of which occurred on Saturday (March 12th).
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
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March 14, 2022 04:47
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| Bank Robber Dies in Wreck |
A man wanted for the robbery of the Truist Bank on 1st Avenue South in Conover last Wednesday died in a wreck while being chased by officers in Nash County, NC, Friday night (March 11th).
Sunday, March 13, 2022
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March 14, 2022 08:29
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| Public's Help Needed To Identify Fraud Suspects |
Lincoln County Sheriff's detectives are asking for the public's help in identifying persons of interest in a fraud case.
Friday, March 11, 2022
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March 10, 2022 16:21
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| SC Man Killed in Early Morning Wreck |
A South Carolina man was killed when his van, stopped in the right lane of southbound traffic on US 321, was struck by a tractor-trailer early Thursday morning.
Thursday, March 10, 2022
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March 9, 2022 17:48
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| Man Shot Breaking Into Occupied Residence |
A Robbinsville man is facing breaking and entering charges after barging into a residence northeast of Lincolnton and was shot by the resident.
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
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March 8, 2022 15:12
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| Routine Patrol Results in Theft, Drug Arrests |
Two people who were caught stealing items from a closed mill building were also arrested on drug charges.
Sunday, March 6, 2022
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March 5, 2022 01:54
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| Four Charged in Hickory Incident |
Four Hickory area juveniles were arrested in Florida Thursday (Feb. 24th) after they allegedly stole a car from an elderly woman in Hickory on Monday (Feb. 21st).
Saturday, February 26, 2022
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February 25, 2022 22:45
