| Theft Of Package From Porch Of Catawba County Residence |
The Catawba County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance with identifying the subject in these pictures. On December 4, 2018 a homeowner reported the theft of a package that had been delivered to their residence and left by the front door.
Saturday, December 8, 2018
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December 7, 2018 13:28
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| Registered Sex Offender Charged Child Sexual Assault |
The incidents occurred between November 1, 2018 and November 30, 2018. Detectives interviewed Self at his residence on December 7, 2018 where he was arrested on one felony count of statutory rape of a child.
Saturday, December 8, 2018
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December 7, 2018 12:49
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| Officers Save Teen Who Threatened To Jump From Bridge |
On December 6, 2018 Sheriff’s Deputy C. Palin was on routine patrol on Highway 73 when he noticed a teenage girl walking on the bridge on Ingleside Farm Road over NC Highway 73.
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Friday, December 7, 2018
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December 6, 2018 12:31
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| Mt. Holly Pastor Charged With Multiple Sex Offenses |
On December 5, 2018, the Gaston County Police arrested Jerry Lewis Friday, 61, at his residence on multiple sex-related offenses.
Thursday, December 6, 2018
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December 5, 2018 12:04
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| Newton Man Attempts To Run, Ends Up In Jail |
A Newton man attempted to flee deputies Monday, but he ended up crashing a stolen vehicle and was arrested on multiple charges.
Wednesday, December 5, 2018
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December 5, 2018 11:24
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| Elementary Principal Charged With Misdemeanor Assault Child |
A Lincoln County Schools elementary school principal was arrested on a misdemeanor assault charge today (December 4, 2018) in connection with an incident that occurred on November 27, 2018 at Union Elementary School.
Tuesday, December 4, 2018
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December 3, 2018 17:27
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| Beam Becomes Sheriff; Cesena & Sigmon, Commissioners |
Two new County Commissioners and a new Sheriff took their oaths of office Monday night at the James W. Warren Citizens Center. Bill Beam is now Sheriff and Milton Sigmon and Bud Cesena are now Commissioners.
Monday, December 3, 2018
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December 3, 2018 16:01
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| Deputies Respond To Larceny In Progress, Two Arrested |
Baker District deputies responded to the 2300 block of Kettle Creek Court, Lincolnton, N.C. in reference to a suspicious vehicle that was seen loading lumber into the vehicle at a new home under construction on Dec. 2.
Monday, December 3, 2018
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December 2, 2018 15:28
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| Two People Arrested In Robbery Of Stanley Man |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives have arrested two eastern Lincoln County men in connection with an assault and robbery of a McIntosh Road, Stanley, N.C. man.
Monday, December 3, 2018
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December 2, 2018 15:32
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| Sheriff Brown Takes Office |
Former Newton Police Chief Don Brown became the new Sheriff of Catawba County on Monday (Dec. 3rd).
Monday, December 3, 2018
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December 2, 2018 15:31
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| Community Says 'Thank You' To Sheriff Carpenter |
Friday (Nov. 30th) was David Carpenter's last day on the job as Sheriff of Lincoln County. On Thursday evening, friends held a reception in his honor at the Laboratory Mill.
Sunday, December 2, 2018
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December 1, 2018 11:47
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| No Suspects So Far As Robberies Continue |
Hickory Police and the Catawba County Sheriff's Office are still looking for clues in a rash of armed robberies that have occurred recently in the Hickory area. The latest occurred this week.
Saturday, December 1, 2018
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December 31, 2018 14:10
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| Autopsy Report Says Autistic Child Drowned |
There are still many uncertainties about the disappearance and death of a 6-year-old autistic boy at Gastonia's Rankin Lake in September, but police now say they do not expect any charges to be filed in his death. The results of the autopsy report were released Thursday (Nov. 29th).
Friday, November 30, 2018
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November 29, 2018 11:06
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| Lincolnton Teen Charged With Financial Card Theft |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives have charged a Lincolnton teen with attempting to use a debit card that had been reported lost by the owner.
Thursday, November 29, 2018
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November 28, 2018 14:15
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| Denver Man Charged In Theft Of Vehicle |
A Denver man has been charged in the theft of a vehicle from a residence on Fostall Lane, Maiden, NC.
Thursday, November 29, 2018
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November 28, 2018 13:16
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| Register Sex Offender Charged With Child Sexual Assault |
A registered sexual offender living in Lincoln County has been charged with child sexual assault in connection with an incident that occurred on November 24, 2018.
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
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November 27, 2018 14:21
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| One Person Arrested In Rash Of Vehicle Break-Ins Overnight |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Charlie District deputies arrested one man following a rash of early morning vehicle break-ins at the Riverwalk Apartments in eastern Lincoln County.
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
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November 27, 2018 14:13
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| Sheriff Carpenter To Retire On November 30 |
Lincoln County Sheriff David M. Carpenter will retire on November 30, 2018 after 34 years in law enforcement. During the last eight years Sheriff Carpenter has worked to give the employees the tools and training they needed to do their jobs as safely and efficient as possible.
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
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November 25, 2018 14:58
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| Narcotics Investigators Arrest Maiden Man On Drug Charges |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office narcotics investigators conducting an ongoing investigation arrested a Buffalo Shoals Road man on drug charges during a traffic stop on November 24, 2018.
Monday, November 26, 2018
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November 25, 2018 14:36
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| Detectives Investigating Western Lincoln County Break-In |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a break-in at a home on Hallman Mill Road, Vale, NC on November 16.
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
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November 20, 2018 16:06
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| Armed Robberies Continue In Catawba County |
The recent proliferation of armed robberies in Catawba County continued last week. Hickory Police and the Catawba County Sheriff's Office are asking for public help in trying to identify the suspect or suspects.
Sunday, November 18, 2018
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November 17, 2018 13:21
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| Public's Help Needed To Identify Theft Suspect |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives are asking for the public’s help in identifying a person believed to be responsible for the theft of a pressure washer from the garage of a Waterview Trail, Denver, NC residence.
Friday, November 16, 2018
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November 16, 2018 08:37
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| Know This Suspect? |
Hickory Police and the Catawba County Sheriff's Office are seeking the public's help in identifying a suspect in four armed robberies that have occurred in Catawba County since early September.
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
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November 14, 2018 14:13
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| Amber Alert Cancelled; Child Found, Suspect Arrested |
A three-year-old Gastonia child for whom an Amber Alert was issued early Sunday morning has been found; she is safe and has been returned home. The man who allegedly abducted her is now in custody.
Sunday, November 11, 2018
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November 11, 2018 11:43
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| UPDATE: Abducted Gastonia Child Found; Suspect Arrested |
The Gastonia Police Department has issued an AMBER ALERT for an abducted child. Three-year-old Destiny Boykins was last seen Saturday (Nov. 10th). An AMBER ALERT was issued early Sunday morning (Nov. 11th) for a suspected vehicle: a brown 2015 Nissan Altima #DBL4139 (NC)
Sunday, November 11, 2018
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November 10, 2018 17:28
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| Detectives Investigating Suspicious Phone Call |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a suspicious phone call made to the Mini Academy Day Care on Unity Church Road on November 6, 2018.
Wednesday, November 7, 2018
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November 6, 2018 11:37
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| Woman Arrested On Counterfeit Money Charge |
A Charlotte, N.C. woman arrested at a business in Denver was also wanted on nine outstanding warrants in Mecklenburg County.
Tuesday, November 6, 2018
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November 5, 2018 13:55
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| Officers Seeking Suspects |
The Catawba County Sheriff's Office and Hickory Police are working to find suspects in three armed robbery attempts.
Tuesday, November 6, 2018
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November 5, 2018 12:40
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| County Residents Continue To Receive Phone Scam Calls |
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office has received numerous reports from citizens in the area being targeted by scammers claiming to represent the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.
Monday, November 5, 2018
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November 4, 2018 13:47
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| Funeral Tuesday For Dallas Police Officer Travis Wells |
Funeral services will be held Tuesday (Nov. 6th) at 2 PM at the First Assembly of God, 777 S. Myrtle School Road in Gastonia, for Travis Lee Wells, the Dallas police officer killed in an accident Thursday morning (Nov. 1st).
Sunday, November 4, 2018
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November 3, 2018 12:26
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| Dallas Officer Dies In Wreck |
A Dallas police officer died in an accident on the Dallas-Bessemer City Highway about 10 AM Thursday morning.
Thursday, November 1, 2018
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November 3, 2018 07:25
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| Arrest Made In 2017 Vehicle Break-Ins At Boat Access |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives have arrested a Charlotte man in connection with two vehicle break-ins that occurred at a boating access area in June of 2017.
Wednesday, October 31, 2018
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October 30, 2018 12:40
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| Cleveland, Ohio Man Charged With Lincoln County Thefts |
A Cleveland, Ohio man has been arrested on theft charges and returned to Lincoln County, N.C. to stand trial. He is accused of stealing landscaping equipment from a Denver, N.C. business two years ago.
Wednesday, October 31, 2018
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October 30, 2018 12:30
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| Registered Sex Offender Charged With Child Sexual Assault |
Kevin Dale Gray, 47, of Lincolnton, N.C. was charged with felony indecent liberties with a child and misdemeanor probation violation on October 27.
Monday, October 29, 2018
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October 28, 2018 14:41
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| Marijuana Grow Operation Found In Western Lincoln County |
A traffic stop shortly after midnight on October 23, 2018 led deputies to a residence where a marijuana grow operation was located.
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
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October 23, 2018 13:33
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| Traffic Stop Drug Arrest; Seizure Of Cash & Firearms |
Steven Daniel Harrison was charged with felony counts of possession of a firearm, a stolen firearm, methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and maintaining a dwelling/vehicle for a controlled substance. Nicole Danielle Hester was charged with driving while license revoked.
Tuesday, October 23, 2018
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October 22, 2018 13:46
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| Detectives Investigating Theft Of Mini Excavator |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating the theft of a mini excavator from a bridge construction work site in western Lincoln County.
Friday, October 19, 2018
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October 18, 2018 11:51
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| Gastonia Woman Stole Daughter's Checkbook & Driver's License |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives have charged a Gastonia woman with stealing a checkbook and driver’s license from her daughter’s home in Lincoln County.
Friday, October 19, 2018
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October 18, 2018 11:40
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| Attempted Robbery At Local Convenience Store |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives have charged a Gaston County woman in an attempted robbery at an Iron Station, N.C. convenience store.
Thursday, October 18, 2018
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October 17, 2018 15:04
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| 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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