| Murder Suspect In Custody |
On Thursday, April 25 at approximately 1:40 p.m. the Transylvania County Sheriff’s Office located Joseph Barker and took him into custody. More Information will be forthcoming.
Thursday, April 25, 2019
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April 24, 2019 15:30
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| Gastonia Man Charged In Connection With False Bomb Threat |
A Gastonia man has been charged in connection with a making a second false bomb threat to a business where he was employed.
Thursday, April 25, 2019
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April 24, 2019 15:06
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| Catalytic Converter Thefts |
The Cleveland County Sheriff's Office says it is hoping for help from the public in indentifying thieves who have been stealing catalytic converters from vehicles in that county and at least three others.
Thursday, April 25, 2019
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April 24, 2019 14:03
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| Person Of Interest Being Sought In Shooting On Plateau Road |
Barker is a person of interest in a shooting at 4700 Plateau Road, Vale, N.C. that occurred on April 23, 2019. Anyone with information about Barker’s location or with other relevant information, is encouraged to contact the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office at 828-464-5241. Barker should be considered armed and dangerous, do not approach him.
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
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April 24, 2019 15:27
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| Lincoln County Man Charged With Child Sexual Assault |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives have charged a Lincoln County man with sexual assault of a 15-year-old female.
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
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April 23, 2019 13:30
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| Narcotics Investigators Arrest Man On Numerous Drug Charges |
Narcotics investigators and Baker District deputies executed a search warrant at the residence in the 4100 block of Gladstone Lane, Maiden, N.C. on April 22, 2019. During the search officers located marijuana, methamphetamine and various prescription pills.
Tuesday, April 23, 2019
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April 22, 2019 14:54
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| Police Arrest Man After Five-Hour Standoff |
A Monday night incident near Dallas ended without injury when police stormed a residence where a wanted man barricaded himself and refused to surrender. After a five-hour standoff, police entered the house and the culprit was arrested.
Tuesday, April 23, 2019
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April 22, 2019 12:40
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| Arson |
Gastonia Police and Fire Departments say a Saturday (April 20th) fire at a home on Myrtle Street was intentionally set.
Monday, April 22, 2019
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April 22, 2019 12:42
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| Guilty |
A Cherryville man has entered a guilty plea to charges he secretly videotaped girls--some of them underage--aboard his yacht at Myrtle Beach and elsewhere.
Monday, April 22, 2019
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April 21, 2019 15:48
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| Another Armed Robbery |
Shortly after midnight Thursday morning (April 18th), Hickory Police responded to the Walgreen's at 2915 N. Center St. after yet another armed robbery--at least the tenth with similar details since early September 2018.
Thursday, April 18, 2019
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April 17, 2019 16:46
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| Silver Alert Cancelled For Missing Lincoln County Man |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives say a missing 19-year-old Lincoln County man has been located and is safe. The Silver Alert for Ayers will be cancelled.
Thursday, April 18, 2019
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April 17, 2019 16:05
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| Maiden Woman Charged With Exploitation Of An Elderly Person |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives have charged a Maiden woman with taking money from an elderly Lincoln County man’s bank account.
Thursday, April 18, 2019
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April 17, 2019 14:57
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| Silver Alert Issued For Missing 20-Year-Old |
Noah Andrew Ayers, 20, of Lincolnton was last seen leaving his residence around 2 p.m.in an unknown vehicle with unknown occupants. The information for the Silver Alert is based on information provided by a foster parent concerning cognitive impairment and he is on medications.
Thursday, April 18, 2019
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April 17, 2019 16:41
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| Missing Man Returns Home & Is Safe |
A missing Lincoln County man has returned home and is safe. Higgins returned home last night (April 17, 2019) and is safe. Thanks to everyone who helped get the message out.
Thursday, April 18, 2019
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April 17, 2019 11:18
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| Gastonia Police Promotions, New Officers |
The city of Gastonia has announced multiple promotions and new officers recently sworn in as a part of the Gastonia Police Department.
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
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April 16, 2019 12:24
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| Public's Help Needed To Locate Missing Man |
Higgins was last seen by his fiancée around 7:30 a.m. on April 15, 2019 as she was leaving for work. Higgins left his cell phone at the residence and did not report for work at a business on Highway 150 west of Lincolnton, NC.
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
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April 17, 2019 11:16
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| Another Armed Robbery In Hickory |
Hickory Police are investigating yet another armed robbery.
Monday, April 15, 2019
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April 14, 2019 12:52
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| Shooting Suspect Arrested In Gaston County |
Gaston County Police arrested a Charlotte man Friday (April 12th) who was wanted in a South Carolina shooting.
Monday, April 15, 2019
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April 14, 2019 12:51
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| County Police Still Seeking Information Regarding Jamie Fraley |
Jamie Michelle Fraley was reported missing on April 11, 2008 from 1850 Lowell Bethesda Road, Gastonia, NC. Jamie was 22-years-old when she disappeared and would be 33 years of age now.
Thursday, April 11, 2019
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April 13, 2019 11:53
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| Three People Charged With Breaking, Entering & Larceny |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies have charged three people in connection with a break-in and larceny from a storage building on Elm Grove Road.
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
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April 9, 2019 13:44
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| Lincoln County Schools Conduct Reunification Drill |
In preparation for a natural disaster or shooter evacuation event, Lincoln County Schools in conjunction with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Emergency Management Services, Lincoln County Communications Center, and the Fire Department practiced reunification of students and staff during a school-wide drill at West Lincoln Middle School on Friday, April 5.
Monday, April 8, 2019
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April 7, 2019 15:40
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| Sheriff Bill Beam Appoints Sheriff's Office Chaplain |
Lincoln County Sheriff Bill Beam has appointed Detective Greg Hager as Chaplain for the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.
Friday, April 5, 2019
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April 4, 2019 16:35
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| Lincoln County Man Charged With Child Sexual Assault |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives have charged a Lincoln County man with child sexual assault.
Friday, April 5, 2019
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April 4, 2019 13:27
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| Detectives Investigating Theft Of Commercial Equipment |
On April 3, 2019 deputies were dispatched to a work site on Christalina Lane reference the theft of equipment.
Thursday, April 4, 2019
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April 3, 2019 17:05
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| Local Officers Visit West Lincoln High School Class |
Law enforcement officers from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Lincolnton Police Department and the North Carolina Highway Patrol visited West Lincoln High School on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 to speak to students about many topics including how to conduct yourself if you are ever pulled over in the traffic stop.
Thursday, April 4, 2019
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April 3, 2019 15:46
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| Sheriff's Deputies Investigating Carjacking |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a carjacking that occurred today in the parking lot of Murphy’s Convenience Store in Denver.
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
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April 2, 2019 16:19
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| LC Sheriff's Office Upgrades Communication System |
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office recently switched to the 800 MHz Viper Radio System. The system is state owned and is a state wide system.
Tuesday, April 2, 2019
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April 1, 2019 15:22
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| LC Residents Still Receiving Scam Calls About Jury Duty |
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 and telling residents they have outstanding warrants for not showing up for jury duty.
Tuesday, April 2, 2019
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April 1, 2019 15:07
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| Methamphetamine & Marijuana Drug Seizure In Newton |
On Monday, April 1 the Catawba County Narcotics Unit, assisted by the Hickory and Newton Police Departments conducted a search warrant upon 3025 Hielman Street, Newton, NC. Investigators discovered approximately 10 pounds of marijuana, approximately 11 ounces of methamphetamine and a trafficking amount of opioids.
Tuesday, April 2, 2019
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April 1, 2019 15:07
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| Mother Charged In Lawn Mower Accident That Injured Son |
A Lincoln County woman has been charged with felony child abuse in connection with a lawn mower accident that injured her eight-year-old son.
Tuesday, April 2, 2019
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April 1, 2019 12:11
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| Late Night Trip To Walmart Lands Two Men In Jail |
A late night trip to the Denver Walmart on March 24, 2019 led to the arrest of a Fort Mill, South Carolina Man and a Southport, North Carolina man.
Monday, March 25, 2019
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March 24, 2019 14:43
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| Vehicle Chase Leads To Drug, Traffic & Probation Charges |
An attempt to locate a probation absconder led to a chase through western Lincoln County and northern Gaston County Friday, March 22, 2019.
Monday, March 25, 2019
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March 24, 2019 12:53
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| Carjacking Vehicle Found In Lee County Following Chase |
A vehicle stolen in a carjacking in eastern Lincoln County early Wednesday morning (March 20, 2019) wrecked during a chase with Sanford Police overnight.
Friday, March 22, 2019
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March 21, 2019 13:53
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| Drug Surveillance Operation Leads To Arrests |
On March 21 Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office narcotics officers, acting on a tip, set up a drug surveillance operation in the parking lot of a business near the intersection of Car Farm Road and Highway 321 Business.
Friday, March 22, 2019
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March 21, 2019 13:30
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| Investigation Continuing In Accidental Shooting Incident |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives are continuing the investigation into an accidental shooting incident that occurred on March 20, 2019 at the Lake Norman Quarry.
Thursday, March 21, 2019
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March 20, 2019 15:25
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| Lincolnton Man Charged With Cruelty To Animals |
A joint investigation by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and Lincoln County Animal Services has resulted in animal cruelty charges against a Lincolnton man.
Thursday, March 21, 2019
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March 20, 2019 15:21
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| One Person Injured In Possible Unintentional Shooting |
One person suffered a non life threatening gunshot wound to the leg while working on a crane tower at the Lake Norman Quarry.
Thursday, March 21, 2019
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March 20, 2019 15:21
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| Sheriff's Detectives Investigating Early Morning Carjacking |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating an early morning carjacking on Sage Court, Denver.
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
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March 19, 2019 13:26
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| Young Child Injured In Fall From Lawn Mower |
An 8-year-old boy suffered severe injuries when he fell from a zero turn lawn mower Tuesday, March 19.
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
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March 18, 2019 23:19
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| Man Charged With Making False Bomb Threat |
A Gaston County man has been charged and arrested in connection with a false bomb threat against the business where he worked.
Monday, March 18, 2019
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March 17, 2019 16:57
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| Wright, Deese Arrested Sunday |
A Vale couple were arrested Sunday by Catawba County Sheriff's Officers.
Monday, March 18, 2019
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March 17, 2019 09:45
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| Deputy Assaulted While Serving Felony Warrants |
On Friday, March 15, 2019, a detective with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office was assaulted while attempting to serve felony arrest warrants for two individuals in western Lincoln County.
Sunday, March 17, 2019
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March 16, 2019 13:52
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| No Charges |
The North Carolina Highway Patrol released its findings Tuesday (March 12th) in the investigation of a fatal accident February 13th involving a Catawba County Sheriff's Office vehicle.
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
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March 12, 2019 17:10
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| SC Man Charged With Drug Trafficking |
A Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office narcotics investigation in western Lincoln County led to the seizure of 478 grams of methamphetamine and the arrest of a South Carolina man.
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
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March 11, 2019 18:18
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| Vehicle Chase Ends With Driver Facing Traffic & Drug Charges |
On Saturday, March 9, 2019 deputies observed a suspicious vehicle in the Walmart parking lot at 7131 NC 73 Hwy moving from parking space to parking space.
Monday, March 11, 2019
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March 10, 2019 15:13
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| Another Armed Robbery In Hickory |
The rash of armed robberies that began last September continued Thursday night in Hickory. At least seven armed robberies that have occurred since early September remain unresolved so far.
Friday, March 8, 2019
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March 7, 2019 12:57
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| Four Hickory Police Officers Sworn-In |
Richard J. Reeves of Valdese, Casey L. Willis of Newton, Adam L. Curtis of Drexel and Jaleel D. Smith of Greenville, S.C. were sworn in on March 6 as new officers for the Hickory Police Department.
Thursday, March 7, 2019
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March 6, 2019 16:06
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| Two Lincoln County Men Facing Drug Charges |
Matthew Blaine Helms of Maiden and Christopher Oneil Smith of Lincolnton are facing drug charges in unrelated incidents.
Thursday, March 7, 2019
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March 6, 2019 13:27
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| Charlotte Man Arrested In Georgia On Lincoln County Charges |
The arrest came after an investigation into fraudulent credit card use from a local Denver trucking company where several thousand dollars’ worth of goods and services were illegally obtained.
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
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March 5, 2019 11:50
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| Two Women Arrested For Assaulting Handicapped Man |
The charges came after an investigation into an incident that occurred on February 28, 2019 at a group home the man was living at near the 1700 block of Riverview Road in Lincolnton.
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
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March 4, 2019 13:27
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| Man Arrested For Common Law Robbery & Assault |
A Shelby man has been arrested in connection with the assault and robbery of a Johnstown Road woman.
Monday, March 4, 2019
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March 3, 2019 14:52
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| Man Faces Attempted Murder, Arson & Kidnapping Charges |
A Claremont man for whom an involuntary commitment order was issued by a Catawba County Magistrate on Saturday now faces multiple charges after an early Sunday morning incident.
Monday, March 4, 2019
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March 3, 2019 17:35
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| Retired Lincoln County Sheriff's Chief Deputy Dies At 65 |
On February 28, 2019 retired Lincoln County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Larry Wade Stanley, Sr., 65, of Guy Heavner Road, Lincolnton, NC passed away.
Friday, March 1, 2019
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March 31, 2019 16:23
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| Couple Being Sought For Using Stolen Card |
The Maiden Police Department is looking for a couple who allegedly used a stolen debit card to purchase gas earlier this week.
Friday, March 1, 2019
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March 1, 2019 15:42
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| Couple Arrested After Assault, Stealing Van |
Billy Joe Franklin and Jessica Mae Nations are now in jail after the couple were allegedly involved in an assault and theft at the Corner Market at 1118 Confederate Road, Lincolnton, Wednesday morning.
Thursday, February 28, 2019
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March 31, 2019 07:16
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| Convenience Store Owner Assaulted, Vehicle Stolen |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating an assault and theft at the Corner Market at 1118 Confederate Road, Lincolnton, NC. The suspect and a female passenger fled in the owner’s 2001 gold in color Honda Odyssey with NC license plate number WRS1696.
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
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February 27, 2019 07:44
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| Sheriff's Deputies End Maiden Police Chase With Stop Sticks |
A vehicle chase that began near Maiden around 1 a.m. on February 26, 2019 ended in Lincoln County when sheriff’s deputies’ deployed stop sticks to bring the vehicle to a halt.
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
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February 25, 2019 18:20
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| Man Who Escaped From Sheriff's Patrol Car Apprehended |
A handcuffed man who escaped from a Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office patrol car Sunday night has been apprehended.
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
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February 18, 2019 18:01
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| Man Escapes From Sheriff's Deputy Patrol Car In Handcuffs |
A Denver, N.C. man eluded deputies Sunday night (February 17, 2019) after he managed to escape from a patrol car in handcuffs and flee into the nearby neighborhood.
Monday, February 18, 2019
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February 22, 2019 11:03
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| Iron Station Man Charged In Shooting Incident |
An Iron Station man has been charged in connection with a shooting incident where shots were fired into an occupied vehicle late Saturday night (February 16, 2019).
Monday, February 18, 2019
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February 17, 2019 14:23
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| Missing Lincoln County Woman Located |
Brianna Allen Frady who was last seen at North Lincoln High School on February 15, 2019 was located this morning near the Food Lion in Denver, N.C. She has been returned home and is safe.
Saturday, February 16, 2019
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February 15, 2019 15:24
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| Silver Alert Issued For Missing Lincoln County Woman |
Breanna Allen Frady, who goes by the nickname of 'Bre', was last seen at North Lincoln High School on the afternoon of February 15. Breanna is believed to be suffering from dementia or some other cognitive impairment.
Saturday, February 16, 2019
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February 15, 2019 15:22
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| Man Charged With Obtaining Property By False Pretenses |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives have charged a Lincoln County man with buying merchandise and charging it to a business where he previously worked.
Friday, February 15, 2019
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February 14, 2019 13:20
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| Hickory Man Killed In Early Wednesday Collision |
A Hickory man died when his car collided with a Catawba County Sheriff's Office vehicle and then struck a fence in northeast Hickory early Wednesday morning.
Thursday, February 14, 2019
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February 13, 2019 14:38
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| Facing Multiple Charges |
A young Lincolnton woman is spending Valentine's Day in jail after being arrested by Maiden Police on multiple charges.
Thursday, February 14, 2019
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February 13, 2019 14:48
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| Maiden Police Arrest Two On Drug Charges |
Maiden Police arrested two young men in unrelated drug busts.
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
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February 12, 2019 12:46
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| Maiden Man Found Safe |
The Maiden Police Department issued a press release at 3:50 p.m. this afternoon, February 12, that Shanta Kinte Edwards had been found and was safe.
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
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February 11, 2019 16:10
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| Public's Help Needed To Locate Missing Maiden Man |
Shanta Kinte Edwards is known to frequent the Lincolnton area, in particular the Oak Lawn neighborhood. Shanta also frequents the Newton and Hickory areas.
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
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February 11, 2019 16:06
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| Parent Charged With Assaulting Driver's Education Teacher |
A Lincoln County parent has been charged with assaulting a driver’s education teacher at West Lincoln High School on February 9, 2019.
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
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February 11, 2019 12:40
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| Man Goes From A Missing Person To A Wanted Person |
A Lincoln County man who was reported as missing on Monday is now listed as wanted on Tuesday.
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
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February 11, 2019 12:14
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| Thieves Setting Fires? |
Gastonia Police are investigating a fire that was apparently intentionally set at the Walmart on Myrtle School Road in West Gastonia Monday evening.
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
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February 11, 2019 12:22
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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 man who went missing from a residence in western Lincoln County.
Monday, February 11, 2019
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February 11, 2019 12:12
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| Catawba County Jury Duty Telephone Scam |
The Catawba County Sheriff’s Office has received several reports from citizens that have received calls from someone identifying themselves as Catawba County Sheriff’s Deputies. The suspect caller states that they missed jury duty and have a warrant out for their arrest.
Friday, February 8, 2019
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February 7, 2019 18:50
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| Business Property Owner Holds Theft Suspect At Gunpoint |
A theft suspect met his match when he tried to haul off a pickup truck load of tools from the Cronland Lumber Yard on Highway 73.
Friday, February 8, 2019
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February 7, 2019 12:23
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| NLMS Career Fair Held For Eighth Graders |
The eighth-grade students at North Lincoln Middle School were given the opportunity to meet with representatives from the community at a Career Fair to learn about career opportunities on Friday, February 1.
Tuesday, February 5, 2019
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February 4, 2019 16:06
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| Man Attempted Hanging Himself In Lincoln County Jail |
A man tried to commit suicide by hanging himself in his cell at the Harven A. Crouse Detention Center on February 4, 2019.
Monday, February 4, 2019
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February 3, 2019 15:53
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| Suspect In Custody For Assault On Female In Catawba County |
On February 1, 2019 at 7:39 a.m., Catawba County Communications received a call about a male subject assaulting a female on the ground outside of a residence. The suspect ran from the scene prior to the deputies’ arrival.
Friday, February 1, 2019
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February 31, 2019 15:57
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| Woman Says She Won Money, Then Was Stabbed & Robbed |
The Catawba County Sheriff's Office is investigating an armed robbery and stabbing in an incident that apparently began at one of those gaming locations on Springs Road.
Thursday, January 31, 2019
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January 30, 2019 12:28
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| Iron Station Woman Charged With Embezzlement |
An Iron Station woman has been charged with embezzlement from the Denver, N.C. business where she was working and had two outstanding warrants from Gaston County for obtaining property by false pretenses and transferring a stolen vehicle.
Wednesday, January 30, 2019
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January 29, 2019 16:17
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| LCSO Dive Team Certified In Advanced Swift Water Rescue |
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Dive Team began training in June of 2018 and completed certification in December of 2018. The eight-member squad trained on the Nantahala River near Bryson City and the South Fork River in Lincoln County.
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
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January 28, 2019 15:44
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| Three Inmates Facing Charges For Detention Center Damage |
Three inmates in the Harven A. Crouse Detention Center are facing possible charges after a hole was found punched in the ceiling of the shower in “B” dorm.
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
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January 28, 2019 10:54
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| GC Police Seize Large Quantity Of Methamphetamines |
On Thursday, January 24 the Gaston County Police Department arrested Careen Lee Harrell, 35, of Grover, N.C., following a traffic stop. The traffic stop occurred near Cherryville, N.C.
Monday, January 28, 2019
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January 27, 2019 13:56
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| Lincolnton Man Sentenced To 8 Years In NC Prison System |
A Lincolnton man was sentenced in Lincoln County Superior Court to a lengthy prison sentence after accepting a plea agreement in connection with crimes that occurred in 2016 and 2017.
Monday, January 28, 2019
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January 27, 2019 13:16
