| One Arrested On Drug Charges; Second Jumps From Ambulance |
Arrested was John Wayne Goins and he was transported to the magistrate’s office. Brian David Arnold is still wanted – upon being transported to the hospital in Gastonia he jumped from the ambulance near Dallas, N.C. and fled on foot.
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
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October 15, 2018 16:04
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| Kidnapping & Attempted Robbery Suspect Arrested |
Gastonia Police arrest kidnapping and attempted robbery suspect after off duty Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputy spots him walking down a street in Gastonia.
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
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October 15, 2018 15:44
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| Maiden Man Arrested In Connection With Two August Break-Ins |
A Maiden Man was arrested on October 8 in connection with break-ins that occurred on Willis Road and Philadelphia Church Road. Two others are also charged in connection with the Willis Road break-in.
Thursday, October 11, 2018
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October 10, 2018 15:03
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| Tips Needed In Gaston County Hit & Run Fatality |
Gastonia Police are asking for the public’s help with any possible tips in a hit and run fatality that occurred between 6:45 a.m. - 8 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 28 on Jenkins Dairy Road in Gastonia.
Thursday, October 4, 2018
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October 3, 2018 17:24
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| Gastonia Police Seeking Attempted Murder & Burglary Suspects |
Gastonia Police are asking for the public’s help to locate suspects in a home invasion and shooting on Pineview Lane on September 18.
Thursday, October 4, 2018
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October 3, 2018 13:45
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| Kidnapping & Attempted Robbery Suspect Still Wanted |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives continue to search for a man who is accused of kidnapping a Lincoln County woman and forcing her to attempt to withdraw money from a local bank.
Thursday, October 4, 2018
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October 3, 2018 11:40
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| Help Needed To Locate Armed Robbery Suspect |
Gastonia Police are asking for the public’s help to locate a suspect wanted in a string of armed robberies.
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
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October 2, 2018 17:29
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| Park Reopens, Investigation Continues |
Rankin Lake Park off US321 just north of I-85 in Gastonia reopened Thursday morning for the first time since a 6-year-old autistic boy, later found dead about a mile away, disappeared there on September 22nd.
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
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October 2, 2018 12:23
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| Cleveland Co. Suspect Arrested In Gaffney |
The Cleveland County Sheriff's Office is searching for a young Cliffside man wanted for the murder of his stepfather.
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
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October 2, 2018 17:27
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| Hickory Shooting |
Hickory Police say a man wanted in a shooting last week turned himself in and had his first court appearance on the latest charge Monday.
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
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October 1, 2018 16:41
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| Stanley Man Found Guilty Of Child Sexual Assault |
A Stanley, N.C. man was found guilty today (October 1, 2018) in Lincoln County Superior Court after pleading guilty on felony child sexual assault charges in connection with incidents that occurred between January and December of 2016.
Monday, October 1, 2018
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October 31, 2018 15:32
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| Woman Wanted In Theft Of Valuable Jewelry |
On Thursday, September 27, 2018 the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office filed charges on a woman for stealing a valuable ring. The theft occurred on August 10, 2018 at the victim’s residence after she had hired the suspect to clean her home on Christopher Road in Denver.
Monday, October 1, 2018
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October 31, 2018 11:39
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| Six Arrested On Drug Charges After Grand Jury Indictments |
Six people are facing drug charges following indictments handed down by the August 2018 Lincoln County Grand Jury.
Friday, September 28, 2018
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September 27, 2018 13:01
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| Hickory Police Search For Robbery Suspect |
On Wednesday, September 26 at approximately 11:28 p.m. Hickory Police responded to CVS Pharmacy located at 1504 2nd Street NE in reference to an armed robbery.
Thursday, September 27, 2018
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September 27, 2018 22:29
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| Body Of Missing Boy Found |
A body, believed to be that of Maddox Scott Ritch, the 6-year-old boy missing since last Saturday, was found Thursday afternoon in Long Creek, about a mile east of Rankin Lake Park where he went missing.
Thursday, September 27, 2018
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September 27, 2018 02:18
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| Search Continues For Missing Child |
The search continued Wednesday (September 26th) for an autistic six-year-old Gastonia boy missing since Saturday. Police and the FBI wouldn't comment on the tips they've received in the case, but said they are investigating all of them to try to find Maddox Scott Ritch.
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
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September 26, 2018 16:26
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| Detectives Investigating The Use Of Stolen Debit Card |
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office detectives are investigating a vehicle break-in and theft that occurred on September 21, 2018.
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
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September 25, 2018 13:32
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| Second Degree Murder |
Hickory Police have made an arrest in connection with a shooting death in July.
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
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September 25, 2018 11:45
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| Police & Deputies Searching For Wanted Man |
Lincoln County Sheriff's Deputies and Lincolnton Police are searching for a man who allegedly tried to force his girlfriend to give him money, held her captive, and escaped on foot Tuesday afternoon.
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
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September 25, 2018 11:48
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| $10,000 Reward Now Offered |
The search continues for an autistic six-year-old Gastonia boy missing since Saturday. Those conducting the search for the child held a news conference Tuesday afternoon and announced a $10,000 reward is now offered for help in finding Maddox Scott Ritch.
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
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September 25, 2018 11:51
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| Public's Help Still Needed To Locate Missing Man |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing man who was last seen in western Lincoln County on August 26, 2018.
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
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September 24, 2018 15:07
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| Search Continues For Missing Child |
The search continues for a missing six-year-old autistic child. Maddox Scott Ritch was last seen Saturday afternoon at Rankin Lake Park in Gastonia. As the length of the search stretched into another day, authorities feared the worst.
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September 24, 2018 17:25
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| One Arrested In Theft From Denver Store; Looking For Second |
On September/19 detectives with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division arrested a Charlotte man for stealing several Dewalt tool combo kits from Lowes on Hwy 73 in Denver. Public’s help is needed to identify the second subject.
Friday, September 21, 2018
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September 20, 2018 13:06
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| Former Day Worker Found Guilty Of Misdemeanor Child Abuse |
A Lincolnton woman who worked at a children’s academy daycare in Denver has been found guilty of one count of misdemeanor child abuse in Lincoln County District Court.
Thursday, September 20, 2018
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September 19, 2018 14:35
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| Local First Responders Helping Out After Florence |
For us, the storm is over--but in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence, eastern North Carolina is still in a state of emergency and will be for days to come. Local firefighters, police and others from our area are helping out during the recovery period.
Wednesday, September 19, 2018
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September 18, 2018 16:47
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| Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Arrest |
A vehicle traveling US Highway 321 northbound near High Shoals with an expired license plate has led to the arrest of a Gastonia man on drug charges.
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
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September 17, 2018 15:39
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| Can You Identify? |
The Lincolnton Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying two suspects in a Gaston County theft and use of stolen bank and credit cards in Lincolnton.
Monday, September 17, 2018
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September 16, 2018 14:35
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| Drug Busts Continue In Cleveland County |
The Cleveland County Sheriff's Office continues to make drug arrests a priority. Here's a report on arrests made this past week.
Sunday, September 16, 2018
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September 14, 2018 16:47
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| Charged With Two Counts Of Murder |
Few details have been released, but a Catawba man was charged Friday with two murders after a medical call to his residence on Thursday.
Saturday, September 15, 2018
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September 14, 2018 15:04
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| Runaway Teen Located |
Lexus Dawn Abernethy, 15, was last seen by a friend of the family around 6:30 p.m. on September 13 at the Walmart on North Generals Boulevard in Lincolnton, N.C. She was located around 10:45 a.m. this morning, September 14.
Friday, September 14, 2018
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September 13, 2018 11:13
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| Sixteen Indicted In Methamphetamine, Cocaine & Marijuana Conspiracy |
United States Attorney Andrew Murray announced today (Sept. 13) that 16 individuals are facing federal drug conspiracy charges for their involvement in a drug distribution ring. They are from Texas, Tennessee, and in North Carolina (Conover, Hickory, Lincolnton, New London, Newton and Taylorsville).
Thursday, September 13, 2018
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September 12, 2018 15:29
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| Lincoln County Couple Charged With Child Sexual Assault |
A Lincoln County couple has been charged with several child sexual assault charges in connection with incidents that occurred within last two years.
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
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September 10, 2018 14:35
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| Vehicle Chase Ends With Drug Related & Traffic Arrests |
Two Charlotte residents were arrested this weekend on drug related and traffic charges following a car chase in Lincoln County early Saturday morning.
Sunday, September 9, 2018
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September 8, 2018 17:43
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| Third Murder Suspect Found Hiding In Days Inn Ceiling |
At approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday night (September 7) Officers with the Lincolnton Police Department received information Joshua Devin Chinault may be in route to the Days Inn, located at 614 Clark Drive in Lincolnton.
Saturday, September 8, 2018
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September 7, 2018 09:41
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| Public's Help Needed In Locating Missing Iron Station Man |
Merck was last seen when he left his home just before noon on September 5, 2018. The last contact was a text message to the family around 11:30 p.m. on September 5, 2018.
Friday, September 7, 2018
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September 6, 2018 13:42
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| Man Charged With Taking Indecent Liberties With A Child |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives have charged a Catawba, N.C. man with taking indecent liberties with a child when he lived in Lincoln County.
Thursday, September 6, 2018
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September 5, 2018 17:25
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| Hickory Police Seeking Robbery Suspect |
On Tuesday, September 4 at approximately 9:37 p.m. Hickory Police responded to Walgreens located at 2427 Springs Road NE in reference to an armed robbery.
Wednesday, September 5, 2018
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September 4, 2018 17:18
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| Two Charged With Murder In Early Morning Death |
Tuesday morning, Sept. 4, at approximately 6:05 a.m., Lincolnton Police Department Officers responded to the parking lot of a business located at 2005 East Main Street in reference to an unresponsive person lying in the parking lot.
Tuesday, September 4, 2018
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September 4, 2018 13:43
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| Barricaded Man Apprehended & Transported For Evaluation |
Just after 3 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 2, Maiden Police Officers went to a residence in the 200 block of Old Tavern Lane in Maiden and located a white male who was the subject of an Involuntary Commitment Order.
Monday, September 3, 2018
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September 3, 2018 08:44
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| Catawba County Records Second Armed Robbery This Week |
Two gaming establishments in Catawba County have been the victims of armed robberies this week; the latest was early Friday at a 24-hour location on US70 SW in Hickory.
Friday, August 31, 2018
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September 31, 2018 10:41
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| Public's Help Needed To Locate Missing Man |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing man who was last seen in western Lincoln County.
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
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August 27, 2018 14:47
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| Detectives Investigating Break-In & Thefts From Two Homes |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating thefts from two neighborhood homes on Highway 274 in western Lincoln County.
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
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August 27, 2018 14:39
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| Former Employee Charged With Cashing Stolen Check |
A former employee of a house cleaning service in Fort Mill, S.C. has been charged with cashing a stolen check in Lincoln County.
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
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August 27, 2018 14:31
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| Cherryville Woman Killed in Wreck |
A Cherryville woman and her dog were killed in a two-car collision Saturday evening on the Dallas-Cherryville highway.
Sunday, August 26, 2018
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August 26, 2018 18:09
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| Woman Charged In Early Morning Stabbing Of Boyfriend |
A Lincoln County woman has been charged in connection with the Friday morning stabbing of her 32-year-old boyfriend.
Friday, August 24, 2018
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August 23, 2018 13:54
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| School Bus Safety: Does Your Child Know The Rules? |
Lincoln County School students will return to the classroom beginning on Monday, August 27, 2018. Sheriff David Carpenter encourages school bus safety measures to avoid injury.
Friday, August 24, 2018
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August 23, 2018 19:32
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| Sheriff Carpenter Offers Safety Tips For Back-To-School |
Sheriff David Carpenter of Lincoln County offers some safety tips for those youngsters who will be walking back and forth to school or their school bus stops this year.
Thursday, August 23, 2018
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August 20, 2018 14:09
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| Lawndale Residents Charged In Lincoln County Break-In |
On July 8, 2018 a report was filed by the property owner in the 8300 block of South NC 10 Highway, Lawndale concerning a break-in to a home, barn and an outbuilding on the property. A number of items had been stolen from the property including a trailer, household items, a Ford vehicle engine and a motor stand.
Monday, August 20, 2018
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August 19, 2018 14:38
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| Inmate Facing Additional Child Sexual Assault Charges |
A Lincoln County Detention Center inmate has been charged with taking indecent liberties with a minor sometime between 2011 and 2016.
Monday, August 20, 2018
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August 19, 2018 13:33
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| Twin Sisters Missing Again |
The sad part is that there are apparently deeper problems than the current status of two twin sisters who are once again listed as runaways--but for now, getting them to a safe place is the priority.
Sunday, August 19, 2018
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August 18, 2018 16:56
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| Missing Lincolnton Woman Back Home & Safe |
Age and a possible medical issue caused some frightening moments Friday night and Saturday, but the ending is a happy one--a Lincolnton woman who had been reported missing has returned home safely.
Saturday, August 18, 2018
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August 20, 2018 23:22
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| Lincolnton Woman Missing Since Friday Night |
A Lincolnton woman who was supposed to pick her husband up after a ball game Friday night is now reported missing.
Saturday, August 18, 2018
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August 18, 2018 16:16
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| Lawndale Man Arrested On Multiple Charges |
A Lawndale man, Michael Eugene Wright, was arrested Thursday (Aug 16th) on multiple charges related to breakins.
Saturday, August 18, 2018
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August 20, 2018 23:23
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| Resource Officers Added To Middle & Charter Schools |
In addition to Lincoln County High Schools, School Resource Officers will now be in middle and charter schools.
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
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August 14, 2018 14:22
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| Suspect Arrested After Shooting Deputy |
A man who is said to have shot a Cleveland County deputy Tuesday night is now in custody. Sheriff Alan Norman called Dakota Gage Greene, 23, a "violent thug and a coward."
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
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August 14, 2018 14:41
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| Five Charged With Murder Of Cleveland County Man |
Five people have been charged with murder in the death of a Cleveland County man whose body was found in Cherokee County, SC, last Monday (Aug. 6th).
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
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August 14, 2018 14:48
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| Robbery Suspect Arrested |
Hickory Police arrested a 24-year-old Hickory woman Tuesday after she allegedly held up the Cubbard Express store on 16th Street NE in that city.
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
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August 14, 2018 14:55
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| Gastonia Man Arrested For Animal Cruelty |
A 34-year-old Gastonia man has been charged with Animal Cruelty after a month-long investigation by Gaston County Police.
Tuesday, August 7, 2018
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August 7, 2018 13:50
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| Lincoln County Woman Dies In House Fire |
A Lincoln County woman died in a house fire early this morning north of Lincolnton.
Tuesday, August 7, 2018
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August 7, 2018 14:05
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| Another Big Drug Bust In Catawba County |
A Texas man was arrested this week in Catawba County after a traffic stop turned up over 50 pounds of crystal meth in his vehicle.
Saturday, August 4, 2018
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August 4, 2018 13:15
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| Sheriff Attends 96th Annual Training Conference |
Lincoln County Sheriff David Carpenter recently attended the North Carolina 96th Annual Sheriff’s Association Training Conference held in Craven County, N.C. with other sheriffs and law enforcement professionals from across the state on July 21-25.
Friday, August 3, 2018
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August 2, 2018 15:42
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| Carver Convicted; Will Serve Life Sentence |
One of two men accused of first degree murder in the death of a 90-year-old Dallas man last year, was convicted in Gaston County Superior Court Thursday.
Thursday, August 2, 2018
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August 2, 2018 16:14
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| Maiden Police Investigating Robbery From Startown Road Gas Station |
Maiden Police Department has released security camera photos from a July 19 robbery at the Times Gas Station on Startown Road in Maiden where two black males had stolen various items including beer and cigarettes.
Thursday, August 2, 2018
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August 1, 2018 13:58
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| Fraud Investigation Leads To Two Arrests |
The arrests came after a report was made concerning the victim’s PayPal account being used to purchase items on eBay.
Thursday, August 2, 2018
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August 1, 2018 13:18
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| Stanley Man Arrested For Gastonia Robbery |
A Stanley man has been charged with robbing a Gastonia Walgreen's on July 20th.
Thursday, August 2, 2018
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August 1, 2018 14:15
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| Crouse Man Arrested For Allowing Drug Activity In His Home |
The arrest came after multiple investigations into drug related overdoses that occurred at the man’s home located near the 1400 block of Old Lincolnton-Crouse Road, Crouse, NC.
Wednesday, August 1, 2018
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August 31, 2018 15:59
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| Two Arrested After Fleeing Traffic Stop & Shooting At Deputy |
Two Lincoln County men are in custody after they fled from a traffic stop, wrecked their vehicle and fired a shot at the deputy. They were located at a home on Bynum Road where the homeowner was charged with maintaining a dwelling for a controlled substance.
Tuesday, July 31, 2018
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July 30, 2018 14:50
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| Two More Rabies Cases |
Gaston County has reported its second confirmed rabies case of 2018 and Lincoln County its third. Every one of the counties in our primary coverage area--Lincoln, Gaston, Catawba and Cleveland--has reported at least one case.
Tuesday, July 31, 2018
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July 30, 2018 15:00
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| Man Flees To Elude Arrest From Residential Break-In |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies are looking for a Lincolnton man who broke into a home on Shuford Road where he stole electronics Friday, July 27.
Monday, July 30, 2018
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July 29, 2018 14:38
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| Hickory Police Investigating Shooting Death |
Hickory Police are investigating the shooting death of a 17-year-old girl.
Monday, July 30, 2018
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July 29, 2018 14:13
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| G U I L T Y |
A 27-year-old Bessemer City man will spend the rest of his life in prison after a Cleveland County jury found him guilty of the murder of a three-year-old girl.
Monday, July 30, 2018
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July 29, 2018 15:40
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| Bandits Rob S E A Wireless - One Arrested |
One of three men involved in an armed robbery at S E A Wireless, 625 Riverside Drive in Lincolnton, Saturday afternoon (July 30th) has been arrested.
Monday, July 30, 2018
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July 29, 2018 13:53
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| Bandits Rob S E A Wireless |
We've been trying to learn more about the robbery at S E A Wireless, 625 Riverside Drive in Lincolnton, Saturday afternoon. Hopefully, Lincolnton Police will have a news release on Monday (July 30th).
Sunday, July 29, 2018
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July 29, 2018 13:46
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| Can You Identify These Men? |
Lincolnton Police are searching for two men who stole a truck in June.
Thursday, July 26, 2018
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July 25, 2018 13:21
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| Suspect Arrested In Conover Shooting |
Catawba County Sheriff's Detectives arrested a man who is alleged to have shot and killed another man and seriously injured the other man's mother Tuesday night.
Wednesday, July 25, 2018
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July 26, 2018 15:44
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| Lincoln County Man Charged With Felony Residential Break-In |
Deputies responded to the residence on July 20, 2018 after the homeowner reported that a neighbor who lived nearby had broken into his home.
Monday, July 23, 2018
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July 23, 2018 12:11
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| Explorer Post 700 Places Fourth At National Conference |
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Explorer Post 700 placed fourth in the Nation in the Burglary in Progress Response Team Competition at the 2018 National Law Enforcement Explorer Conference.
Monday, July 23, 2018
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July 22, 2018 14:37
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| You Can Run, But You Can't Hide |
A young man who has a history of trouble decided to run from police after a traffic stop on Thursday (July 19th). He initially eluded officers, but eventually wound up in jail.
Saturday, July 21, 2018
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July 20, 2018 14:42
