| News From Area Law Enforcement Agencies |
Here's the latest news from area law enforcement agencies including the Highway Patrol, Hickory Police and Gastonia Police.
Sunday, September 20, 2020
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September 19, 2020 19:24
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| Counterfeit Currency, Firearm Siezed |
Dennis Roger Vandyke was charged with one felony count each of forgery of an instrument, possession of five or more counterfeit instruments, carrying a concealed weapon, and possession of a firearm by a felon. He was also charged with misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of methamphetamine.
Friday, September 18, 2020
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September 17, 2020 15:13
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| Buckle Up Or Pay Up |
Seat belt use is being targeted this month by the NCDOT and the Governor's Highway Safety Program.
Thursday, September 17, 2020
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September 17, 2020 00:47
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| Stanley Man Arrested In Two Unrelated Break-In Incidents |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives arrested a Stanley, N.C. man in connection with break-ins that occurred in May 2020 and July 2020.
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
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September 15, 2020 14:25
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| Woman Charged With Breaking & Entering, Pawning Stolen Goods |
A Denver woman has been charged with breaking into a building and stealing tools valued at approximately $1,000.
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
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September 14, 2020 15:12
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| Heroin Traffickers Arrested In Multi-Agency Investigation |
On Friday, September 11, 2020 investigators with the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office Special Enforcement Group (SEG) seized 7.5 ounces of heroin during a traffic stop along Hwy 16 South in Catawba County; 6.5 pounds of marijuana was also seized during that encounter.
Monday, September 14, 2020
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September 13, 2020 18:18
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| Denver Youth Charged With Setting Fire |
A Denver youth faces charges that he set a car on fire in Gaston County in late August. Christian Alexander Foster, 19, who lives on St. James Church Road, was charged with unlawful burning of personal property.
Sunday, September 13, 2020
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September 12, 2020 00:57
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| Violence Keeps Officers Busy |
An alleged stabbing murder in Gastonia and a shooting near Hickory have kept officers from Gaston & Catawba counties busy.
Thursday, September 3, 2020
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September 3, 2020 09:00
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| Unlocked Vehicles Break-Ins; Two Firearms Stolen |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a rash of break-ins to unlocked vehicles at homes west of Lincolnton to unlocked vehicles parked at residences on Rock Dam Road, Daniels Road, Guy Heavner Road, and Blossom Hill Road.
Thursday, September 3, 2020
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September 2, 2020 17:08
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| Gastonia Police Asking Public's Help With 2015 Missing Persons Case |
Gastonia Police are asking for the public’s help with a missing persons case from 2015. Rose Maria Patterson, 43, of Gastonia, was reported missing on September 2, 2015, after her son had not been able to make contact with her for a month.
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Tuesday, September 1, 2020
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September 31, 2020 18:17
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| More Drug Arrests |
The Cleveland County Sheriff's Office has announced two more drug arrests. Two Charlotte men were arrested after separate traffic stops on Interstate 85 near Kings Mountain.
Sunday, August 30, 2020
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August 29, 2020 14:16
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| Eight Catawba Valley Residents Sentenced To Federal Prison |
The Catawba County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division partnered with 16 local, state and federal law enforcement agencies in an investigation which has led to the conviction of 10 defendants on Friday, August 28, 2020 in federal court in Charlotte. Eight of these defendants resided in the Catawba Valley.
Saturday, August 29, 2020
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August 28, 2020 20:17
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| Narcotics Surveillance Operation Leads To An Arrest |
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office narcotics officers arrested one person while conducting a surveillance operation in western Lincoln County on August 26, 2020.
Thursday, August 27, 2020
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August 26, 2020 13:56
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| Three People Arrested In Grab & Run Robbery |
Three people were arrested after a grab and run robbery at the Quik Trip on NC Highway 73 in Denver Monday night, Aug. 24.
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
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August 24, 2020 14:28
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| Deputies Released From Hospital, Deceased Suspect Identified |
Two Lincoln County Sheriff's deputies injured Monday (August 24, 2020) by gunfire have been released from the hospital and the deceased suspect has been identified.
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
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August 24, 2020 14:11
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| Quick Police Work Puts Two In Jail |
Two suspects in a Friday (Aug. 21st) armed robbery were quickly apprehended by Hickory Police.
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
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August 24, 2020 14:55
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| Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Arrest |
A traffic stop early today (August 24, 2020) led to the seizure of illegal drugs and the arrest of Maiden, N.C. man.
Monday, August 24, 2020
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August 23, 2020 15:53
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| Deputies Injured While Serving Warrants; Suspect Killed |
Two Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies were injured today by gunfire while trying to serve warrants on an individual who was killed during the altercation.
Monday, August 24, 2020
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August 23, 2020 16:13
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| Two Were Involved In 2016 Double Murders |
Two of five men arrested in a double murder that happened in March 2016 were finally sentenced this week in Catawba County Superior Court.
Thursday, August 20, 2020
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August 19, 2020 15:16
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| Lamkin Arrested On Charges From August 5 Shooting Incident |
Paul Eric Lamkin, Jr. was arrested on August 17, 2020 by Gaston County Sheriff’s deputies when he was released from Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. He was transported to the Gaston-Lincoln County line where he was turned over to Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies.
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
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August 17, 2020 14:17
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| Speeding Leads To Traffic Stop And Theft Arrests |
Two people were arrested Saturday night (August 15, 2020) shortly before midnight when they were spotted leaving the parking lot of the Walmart at 7131 NC 73 Highway in Denver at a high rate of speed.
Monday, August 17, 2020
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August 16, 2020 16:25
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| Deaths Of Two Men Under Investigation From Catawba St. Fire |
On Sunday August 16, 2020 at approximately 12:28 p.m. Lincolnton Police Officers responded to the 800 Block of East Catawba Street. The call was in reference to a male subject reporting his son had assaulted him and was threatening to kill him.
Monday, August 17, 2020
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August 16, 2020 21:09
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| Shooting |
A Gastonia man was jailed Saturday evening after he was arrested for shooting a woman with whom he lived.
Sunday, August 16, 2020
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August 16, 2020 12:46
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| Second Suspect Arrested |
A second suspect in a fatal shooting July 29th will have his first court appearance Monday after being arrested last week by Hickory Police.
Sunday, August 16, 2020
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August 16, 2020 12:38
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| Charged With Stealing From Construction Site |
An Iron Station man was arrested this week by Hickory Police after he allegedly stole items from a Hickory construction site on Startown Road.
Saturday, August 15, 2020
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August 14, 2020 12:49
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| Help ID Driver Involved In Collision |
Gastonia Police are asking for the public’s help to identify the driver of a car involved a three-vehicle accident that sent a Gastonia woman to the hospital with serious injuries.
Friday, August 14, 2020
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August 13, 2020 14:31
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| Public's Help Needed To Locate Missing Man |
On March 24, 2020 a family member reported that Christopher Allen Jernigan, 29, whose address is listed as homeless, had not made contact with them since March 6, 2020.
Friday, August 14, 2020
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August 13, 2020 14:20
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| Lowell Man Charged In Internet Sex Crimes Investigation |
Gaston County Police have arrested a 27-year-old Lowell man on charges related to a joint investigation involving Homeland Security.
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
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August 11, 2020 18:58
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| Lenoir Man Arrested For Offenses From Years Ago |
A Lenoir man has been charged with multiple sex offenses that are alleged to have happened years ago when he lived in Gaston County.
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
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August 11, 2020 16:12
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| Suspect Charged In Robberies In Hickory & Taylorsville |
A Claremont man is alleged to have robbed two convenience groceries on Friday (Aug. 7th). After the second robbery, Catawba County officers spotted his vehicle and he was arrested.
Monday, August 10, 2020
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August 9, 2020 15:11
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| Police Seeking Two More Suspects In Shootings |
Hickory Police have arrested two men in connection with shooting incidents on July 29th and August 3rd and are seeking two other suspects in connection with the shootings.
Monday, August 10, 2020
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August 9, 2020 15:00
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| CC Deputy Commended For Assisting In Boater Rescue |
Catawba County Sheriff Don Brown commended Deputy Scott Sawyer for his actions involved in the rescuing of a distressed boater on lake Norman.
Sunday, August 9, 2020
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August 9, 2020 07:07
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| Gaston County 4th Confirmed Rabies Case Of 2020 |
On Thursday August 6, 2020 at 10:36 p.m. Gaston County Police Animal Care and Enforcement received a call from the 120 block of Hoyles Creek Road in Dallas. The call was reference to a possible rabid animal. A family dog killed a fox.
Sunday, August 9, 2020
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August 8, 2020 16:58
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| Mother, Daughter Shot During Domestic Incident |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a domestic dispute where a mother and her daughter were shot.
Thursday, August 6, 2020
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August 5, 2020 14:13
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| Seized Money Presented To Lincoln County Schools |
Money seized in 55 narcotics operations was presented to Lincoln County Schools today, August 5, 2020.
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
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August 4, 2020 15:19
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| Two Arrested On Child Sexual Assault Charges |
Johnny Russell Corriher and Joey Jackson Kiker of Lincoln County were arrested on August 4, 2020 on several child sexual assault charges.
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
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August 4, 2020 14:36
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| Detectives Investigating Break-In To ATM Machine |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating an attempted break-in to an ATM machine in western Lincoln County.
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
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August 3, 2020 12:38
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| GC Police Seek Suspect in Attempted Robbery/Shooting |
The suspect is described as being a black male, approximately 5ft.-8in. to 6ft. tall, who portrayed himself as a female. The suspect wore a wig with long, curly black hair with blond highlights and also wore make-up.
Friday, July 31, 2020
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July 30, 2020 16:00
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| Lake Patrol Rescues Pennsylvania Couple From Lake Norman |
On Thursday, July 30, 2020, while working Lake Patrol 1st Sgt. Richard Calhoun and Deputy John Issacks observed a woman in distress floating in the water and hanging on to the side of an unmanned jet ski.
Friday, July 31, 2020
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July 30, 2020 15:39
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| Police, Sheriff's Office Investigating Shootings |
Hickory Police and the Catawba County Sheriff's Office are investigating shootings that occurred earlier this week.
Friday, July 31, 2020
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July 30, 2020 11:29
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| Sheriff Beam Attends Sheriff's Conference In Wake County |
Lincoln County Sheriff Bill Beam recently attended the North Carolina Sheriff’s Association 98th Annual Business Conference held in Wake County, North Carolina.
Thursday, July 30, 2020
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July 29, 2020 15:13
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| Lincolnton Mother, Son Killed In SC |
A Lincolnton woman and her son were killed Tuesday (July 28th) in an accident in Florence, SC.
Thursday, July 30, 2020
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July 29, 2020 17:45
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| Wednesday Incident |
Hickory Police are investigating a Wednesday afternoon shooting that left one man dead and another injured.
Thursday, July 30, 2020
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July 29, 2020 13:11
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| Can You Identify? |
Maiden Police are asking for the public's help in identifying two thieves.
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
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July 29, 2020 13:09
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| CrimeStoppers Tip Leads To Drug Arrest |
A CrimeStoppers tip led to a surveillance operation by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division and the arrest of a Gastonia woman.
Monday, July 27, 2020
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July 26, 2020 14:02
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| Second Degree Murder Suspect Arrested |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Johnny Ray Cook, 33, of Cherryville without incident early this morning, July 27, 2020, at a relative’s residence on Shoal Road.
Monday, July 27, 2020
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July 26, 2020 13:07
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| Detectives Conducting Death Investigation |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating the death of a man whose body was found near a residence in the 1100 block of Howard’s Creek Mill Road and a Cherryville man has been charged in the death.
Sunday, July 26, 2020
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July 26, 2020 13:04
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| Lincoln County Water Rescue Team Conducts Training Exercise |
The Lincoln County Water Rescue Team spent the day Tuesday (July 21, 2020) battling the head waters of the Catawba River during a swift water training exercise.
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
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July 21, 2020 15:25
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| Driver Killed In Truck Crash |
A Lawndale man died in a single vehicle wreck on Highway 150 between Lincolnton and Crouse Tuesday morning.
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
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July 21, 2020 09:22
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| Shooting Suspect Apprehended |
Zachary Michael Patrick McGraw, aka “Ziplock McGraw”, was apprehended overnight in Rock Hill, S.C. McGraw was wanted on outstanding Attempted 1st Degree Murder warrants.
Saturday, July 18, 2020
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July 17, 2020 12:36
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| Shooting Incident |
Gaston County Police are looking for a Belmont teen who is wanted in a shooting incident Thursday (July 16th).
Friday, July 17, 2020
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July 17, 2020 12:33
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| Vandal Found Thanks To CrimeStoppers |
A CrimeStoppers tip led Lincolnton Police to a 17-year-old who admitted being responsible for the vandalism to the North Poplar Street mural.
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
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July 15, 2020 22:26
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| LPD Needs Help To Identify Mural Vandalism Suspect |
On Tuesday, July 14 at approximately 10:13 p.m. someone vandalized the “United We Stand” mural located on North Poplar Street beside First Federal Park by doing a tire burn out across the mural.
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
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July 15, 2020 00:07
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| Worley Accepts Plea Bargain |
Former Lincolnton High School principal Tony Worley accepted a plea bargain agreement and was sentenced to 10 - 21 months in prison on each of two felonies Tuesday (July 14th) in Lincoln County Superior Court.
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Tuesday, July 14, 2020
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July 14, 2020 16:34
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| Catawba County Arrests |
Two men arrested by the Catawba County Sheriff's Office after violent incidents are scheduled for first court appearances on Monday (July 13th).
Monday, July 13, 2020
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July 12, 2020 07:35
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| Sheriff's Detectives Investigating Armed Robbery |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating an early morning robbery at a business on North Business Highway 16 in Denver.
Friday, July 10, 2020
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July 9, 2020 10:22
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| Gun Purchase Permit Requests Continue To Climb |
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office has received 1,268 requests for gun purchase permits through June 30, 2020 compared to 997 purchase permits issued during all of 2019.
Wednesday, July 8, 2020
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July 7, 2020 15:55
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| Two People Charged In Theft Of Home Safe |
Two people are facing charges in connection with a home break-in in the 5000 block of Helms End of Trail in Lincolnton.
Friday, July 3, 2020
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July 2, 2020 15:54
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| Fourteen Charged With Drug Conspiracy In Federal Court |
Eleven (11) of the defendants are Catawba County residents. Law enforcement agencies involved in this investigation included the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office; the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office; the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office; the Gaston County Police Department; and more from Western North Carolina and Georgia.
Thursday, July 2, 2020
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July 1, 2020 20:01
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| Sheriff Beam Offers Tips For A Safe July 4th Weekend |
With the July 4th weekend approaching Lincoln County Sheriff Bill Beam asks all citizens to join him in making this Fourth of July holiday happy, enjoyable and safe for everyone.
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
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July 4, 2020 21:14
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| Yacht Owner Is Sentenced To 35 Years |
William Richard Hilliard, Jr., 51, a former resident of Cleveland County and Cherryville, N.C., currently residing in Gastonia, was sentenced to 35 years in prison for secretly recording nude videos of underage females aboard his yacht.
Tuesday, June 30, 2020
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June 29, 2020 14:57
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| Update June 29, 2020 |
Here are the latest numbers on the COVID-19 pandemic.
Monday, June 29, 2020
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June 29, 2020 14:56
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| Lykins Promoted To Major |
Major Lykins began his career at the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office in November 2004 as a patrol deputy.
Monday, June 29, 2020
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June 28, 2020 13:43
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| COVID-19 Update |
Here's the latest info on the COVID-19 pandemic in our area as North Carolina joins many other states in requiring face coverings when in public places.
Friday, June 26, 2020
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June 25, 2020 18:43
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| NCSA Responds to Questions Involving Carrying A Concealed Weapon & Wearing A Covid-19 Mask |
Questions have arisen about information circulating on social media regarding the ability of persons with a valid concealed handgun permit to carry a concealed handgun while wearing a mask.
Friday, June 26, 2020
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June 25, 2020 16:18
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| Public's Help Needed To Locate Missing Woman |
Lincoln County Sheriff's detectives are asking for the public's help in locating a woman who has been missing for almost a week.
Thursday, June 25, 2020
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June 24, 2020 18:50
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| Trio Of 20-Year-Olds Arrested After Shooting Incident |
Three 20-year-olds from Hickory were in jail Wednesday morning in Catawba County after they were allegedly involved in a shooting incident in Conover.
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
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June 23, 2020 14:30
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| Gastonia Police Asks Public To Help Locate Homicide Suspect |
Chrishawn “Chuck” Deandre Jowers, 26, of Winston-Salem is charged with 1st Degree Murder, Robbery With a Dangerous Weapon, and Possession of a Firearm by a Felon.
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
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June 22, 2020 14:57
