| Missing Teen Found Dead |
The body of that Gaston County boy who had been missing since Monday was found Friday about noon not far from where he and a friend decided to go swimming in a flood swollen South Fork River.
Friday, June 14, 2019
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June 14, 2019 06:12
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| Man Arrested For Shooting Into An Occupied Denver Business |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a shots fired call at a business in Denver around 5:40 p.m. on June 13, 2019.
Friday, June 14, 2019
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June 13, 2019 11:46
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| Deputies Investigating Shots Fired Call At Denver Business |
Deputies were dispatched to 422 North NC 16 Business in Denver at 5:40 p.m. June 13. The caller reported that two individuals were involved in an argument at Chemistry Lab Paint and Fab and shots were fired.
Friday, June 14, 2019
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June 13, 2019 11:47
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| Missing Since Monday |
The search for a missing Gaston County 14-year-old who went missing when he and a friend went into the storm-swollen South Fork River on Monday evening continues--but the hopes of finding Ethan Britt alive are fading with time.
Friday, June 14, 2019
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June 14, 2019 09:12
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| Missing Man Located |
Lincolnton Police located Andrew Thomas Dawson, 23, of Tait Street, Lincolnton, NC when he returned home today.
Thursday, June 13, 2019
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June 13, 2019 08:36
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| Denver Man Dies From Gun Shot Wound |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a residence in the 4500 block of North NC16 Business Highway on June 8, 2019 reference a subject with a gunshot wound.
Thursday, June 13, 2019
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June 12, 2019 14:34
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| Public's Help Needed To Locate Missing Man |
Andrew Thomas Dawson, 23, of Tait Street, Lincolnton, NC was being processed at Atrium Health – Lincoln when he fled the facility on June 12, 2019. He was last seen running toward the Boger City Fire Department wearing green hospital scrubs and no shoes.
Thursday, June 13, 2019
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June 12, 2019 14:34
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| Two Facing Charges Following Theft At Denver Stores |
Two people were charged after taking property from Lowe’s Hardware and Walmart in Denver. An off duty officer reported that one of the men loaded a generator onto the back of a pickup truck at Lowe’s and then drove across the street to the Walmart.
Wednesday, June 12, 2019
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June 12, 2019 14:35
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| Search Continues For Missing Teen |
The search continues for a Gaston County teen who went missing after apparently being swept away by swift water on the South Fork River near Spencer Mountain Monday (June 10th).
Wednesday, June 12, 2019
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June 13, 2019 08:38
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| Two People Arrested On Drug & Stolen Gun Charges |
Following complaints and tips from the public, narcotics investigators began surveillance of a residence in the 2100 block of Swanson Road in Crouse, NC. The investigation developed enough information to secure a search warrant which was executed at the residence.
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
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June 10, 2019 14:24
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| Rickey Dale Waldrop, Sr. Sentenced to Over 100 Years |
A Maiden man will spend the rest of his life in prison after being convicted Friday (June 7th) on seven sexual offense charges involving his children.
Saturday, June 8, 2019
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June 7, 2019 13:13
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| Sex Offender Fails To Register Change Of Address |
A Lincolnton man has been charged with failing to register a change of address as a sex offender living in Lincoln County.
Thursday, June 6, 2019
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June 5, 2019 11:46
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| Check Presented To Fallen Police Officer's Family |
A Go Fund Me page set up by Lincoln County Sheriff’s Sgt. Jay Little to raise $500 for fallen Mooresville Police Officer Jordan Sheldon’s family reached out to people across the United States with the total reaching over $12,000 in two weeks.
Monday, June 3, 2019
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June 2, 2019 15:43
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| Another Drug Arrest |
A Claremont man was arrested Sunday (June 2nd) on drug charges, the latest in the continuing arrests on such charges in area counties.
Monday, June 3, 2019
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June 2, 2019 13:24
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| Fatalities |
Two men died in incidents that involved single vehicle crashes in Gaston County Thursday and Friday.
Saturday, June 1, 2019
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June 31, 2019 12:41
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| Family Dispute Leads To One Person Injured, Another Arrested |
On May 31, 2019 Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a call at the Home Run Market in the 3500 block of East NC Highway 27 in connection with an assault that had occurred.
Friday, May 31, 2019
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May 30, 2019 12:47
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| Lincoln County Man Charged With Vehicle Theft |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives have charged a Lincolnton man with the theft of a pickup truck on May 24, 2019 that was involved in a vehicle chase in Cleveland County that ended in Lincoln County on May 30, 2019.
Friday, May 31, 2019
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May 30, 2019 12:36
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| Rice Still Missing, Last Seen In May Of 2014 |
It’s been more than five years since Toasha Nicole Rice, also known as Nikki Green on her Facebook page, was last seen leaving a friend’s home on Eaker Road in western Lincoln County.
Friday, May 31, 2019
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May 30, 2019 12:22
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| Dalton Apprehended, Charged With Murder |
The Catawba County Sheriff's Office has arrested a 32-year-old Newton man and charged him with murder in a Wednesday morning homicide.
Friday, May 31, 2019
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June 31, 2019 10:10
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| UPDATE: Person Of Interest Found, Being Questioned |
The Catawba County Sheriff's Office apprehended a man wanted in connection with a homicide investigation. Warrants for Larceny of a Motor Vehicle had been issued for Justin Drew Dalton who is also a person of interest in a Wednesday (May 29th) homicide. Dalton was apprehended Thursday evening and was being questioned.
Thursday, May 30, 2019
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May 30, 2019 12:17
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| Couple Arrested After Attempted Robbery/Shooting |
Stanley Police arrested a couple who allegedly attempted to rob a convenience grocery on Mariposa Road just off Highway 27 Wednesday morning. The store clerk, although shot multiple times, was expected to recover from his injuries.
Thursday, May 30, 2019
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May 29, 2019 13:30
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| Assaulted Medic |
Gastonia Police are asking for the public's help in finding a man wanted for assaulting a medic earlier this month.
Thursday, May 30, 2019
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May 29, 2019 13:45
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| Arrest Made In Walking Trail Assault & Robbery |
A Hickory man has been charged with assaulting and robbing a Taylorsville man after the two men met at the Lincoln County Walking Trail in the 2600 block of Laboratory Road, Lincolnton on May 22, 2019.
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
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May 27, 2019 14:05
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| Financial Card Fraud May Involve Skimmers |
Hickory Police are searching for a couple who may be using skimmers to help them steal card information, then fraudulently getting funds at area ATMs.
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Sunday, May 26, 2019
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May 25, 2019 10:52
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| Taylorsville Man Assaulted & Robbed At Walking Trail |
A Taylorsville man was assaulted and robbed after meeting a man at the Lincoln County Walking Trail in the 2600 block of Laboratory Road, Lincolnton today. The suspect goes by the profile name of “Ethan” on the dating website where the two men met.
Wednesday, May 22, 2019
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May 21, 2019 18:06
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| Landen Johnson, 9, Honorary Sheriff's Detective |
When the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office heard the story of Landen Johnson’s fascination with law enforcement and crime scene investigations, officers went into action to make that happen.
Wednesday, May 22, 2019
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May 21, 2019 15:47
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| Student Arrested For Threats Of Mass Violence |
A North Gaston High School student was arrested Tuesday after he allegedly made threats of violence against a number of students at the school.
Wednesday, May 22, 2019
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May 21, 2019 13:18
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| Deputy Shoots Dog After Being Bitten, Knocked To Ground |
A Lincoln County deputy shot a dog after he was attacked while investigating stolen property in High Shoals Tuesday morning (May 21st). The deputy sustained minor injuries and the dog, a pit bull, appears likely to survive.
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
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May 21, 2019 13:13
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| Inmate Who Attempted Suicide Removed From Life Support |
An inmate at the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center who attempted to hang himself on Monday, May 13, 2019 died Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Atrium Health in Charlotte after being removed from his life support per the request of family members.
Thursday, May 16, 2019
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May 15, 2019 16:47
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| Gaston County Police Arrest Man & Woman Wanted In Murder |
Gaston County Police arrested a man and woman Wednesday who were wanted in connection with the death of a Stanley woman on May 5th. They were apprehended at a residence near East Gaston High School.
Thursday, May 16, 2019
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May 15, 2019 14:12
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| Murder |
Two Gaston County residents have been charged with murder in the shooting death of a Shelby man early Wednesday morning.
Thursday, May 16, 2019
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May 15, 2019 14:13
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| Wreath Placed In Honor Of Sgt. John H. Howell II |
May 15, 2019 is National Peace Officer Memorial Day and a Lincoln County Sheriff’s Sergeant who was killed on August 26, 1973 is honored with a wreath placed at his grave site at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Lincolnton.
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
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May 13, 2019 17:42
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| Inmate In Critical Condition After Attempted Suicide |
A Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center inmate is listed in critical condition after an attempted suicide on Monday, May 13, 2019.
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
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May 14, 2019 13:07
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| Wreck Victim Identified As Cherryville Man |
Gastonia Police released information about a Saturday (May 11th) fatal crash Monday. The victim was a Cherryville man, Deric Durell Clayton.
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
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May 13, 2019 13:26
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| Father Charged With Misdemeanor In Child Shooting Incident |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives have charged the father of a child in connection with an accidental shooting incident involving a one-year-old child and a two-year-old child.
Monday, May 13, 2019
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May 12, 2019 17:53
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| National Police Week |
This is National Police Week.
Monday, May 13, 2019
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May 12, 2019 14:09
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| Virginia Women Facing Drug Charges |
Two Virginia women were arrested Friday in Cleveland County after they were found to be trafficking drugs with their children in their vehicle with them.
Monday, May 13, 2019
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May 12, 2019 13:38
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| Detectives Investigating Shooting Incident Involving A Child |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a shooting incident involving a one-year-old child and a three year old child.
Sunday, May 12, 2019
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May 12, 2019 17:50
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| Murder Charges Filed |
Gaston County Police have filed murder charges in the death of a Stanley woman whose car crashed into the water at Seven Oaks Boat Landing near Belmont last Sunday (May 5th).
Sunday, May 12, 2019
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May 11, 2019 15:57
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| Narcotics Unit Seizes Record Amount Of Cocaine |
A traffic stop has led to the seizure of the largest ever amount of cocaine in Lincoln County. Narcotics Investigators and Baker District deputies stopped a vehicle on the Gastonia Highway. A search turned up cocaine weighing 117 pounds. The street value of the cocaine was estimated at $6.4 million.
Thursday, May 9, 2019
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May 8, 2019 16:07
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| Maiden Police Arrest Two During Traffic Stop |
On Sunday, May 5 at 11:09 p.m., Maiden Police officers initiated a traffic stop for Failure to Display Taillights on Startown Road. During the officer’s interactions they observed several used, uncapped hypodermic needles, and other drug paraphernalia.
Wednesday, May 8, 2019
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May 7, 2019 14:40
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| Lincoln County Man Charged With Theft From Employer |
A Lincoln County man has been charged in connection with using his employer’s credit card to make unauthorized purchases.
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
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May 6, 2019 15:27
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| Drug Arrests In Catawba County |
The Catawba County Sheriff's Office has announced two more arrests on charges related to illegal drugs.
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
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May 6, 2019 12:38
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| Alleged Cherryville Thief Caught In Newton |
Cooperation between law enforcement agencies resulted in a quick arrest after an alleged larceny at the Cherryville Walmart early Monday morning.
Monday, May 6, 2019
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May 6, 2019 12:24
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| Lake Patrol Unit Attends Public Safety Boat Class |
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Lake Patrol Unit joined 12 other agencies in the 2019 Public Safety Boat Class hosted by the Cornelius Fire Department.
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
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April 29, 2019 15:28
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| Newton Man Arrested For County Vehicle Break-Ins |
A Newton man has been arrested in connection with a number of break-ins to unlocked vehicles at homes off the Buffalo Shoals Road.
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
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April 29, 2019 15:10
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| No Jail Time For Reid |
Jason Reid, a former deputy in both Lincoln and Catawba counties, and candidate last year in the Primary Election for Catawba County Sheriff, entered a guilty plea in court Monday that will end his law enforcement career.
Monday, April 29, 2019
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April 29, 2019 07:51
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| Can You Identify? |
Lincolnton Police are asking for help from the public in identifying the person or persons involved in a break-in at the new Lincoln County Communications Center.
Friday, April 26, 2019
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April 26, 2019 15:47
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| More Armed Robberies In Hickory |
The plethora of armed robberies continues in the Hickory area. Since April 2nd, the Hickory Police Department has responded to three separate armed robberies that are believed to have been committed by the same suspect. Details of the robberies were similar to the others that have been reported over the last eight months.
Friday, April 26, 2019
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April 25, 2019 11:55
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| 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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