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Missing Lincoln County Couple Located
Contacted the Linoln County Sheriff’s Office
Jeremy Richard Gales, 37, and Megan Danielle Johnson, 34, contacted the Linoln County Sheriff’s Office and met with investigating officer Detective J. Woodard in Lincolnton.
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Two People Charged In Eastern Lincoln County Break-Ins
Facing charges for separate business break-ins
Based off information in the case detectives were able to determine the identity of the suspects in both cases. Charles Raymond Stancil was arrested and charged while Savoy Starr is facing charges. Starr has yet to be located and arrested.
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Detectives Asking For Public’s Help In Locating Two Missing People
Last seen leaving the residence on July 15, 2024
Jeremy Richard Gales, 37 and Megan Danielle Johnson, 34, were last seen leaving the residence on July 15, 2024 in the 3500 block of Startown Road, Lincolnton, NC.
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Denver Man Charged With Attempted First-Degree Murder
Victim’s son called 911 to report he attacked his mother
Deputies arrived on the scene and took the victim’s son into custody and Lincoln County EMS quickly rendered aid and transported the victim to the hospital.
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Two Charlotte Residents Arrested In Lincoln County Theft Ring
Two individuals are facing charges after detectives investigate a theft ring
Two individuals are facing charges after detectives investigate a theft ring where businesses and individuals were targeted in Denver and surrounding areas.
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Man Arrested After Being Found Inside Ingleside Road Home
Found the man standing in his kitchen wearing the homeowner’s clothes and shoes
A Gastonia man was arrested on July 15, 2024 after a North Ingleside Farm Road resident arrived home to find the man inside his home.
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Lincoln County Sheriff's Office Partners To Enhance Lake Norman Safety
NC Wildlife, ALE, and other Law Enforcement agencies
Collaboration with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NC Wildlife), Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE), and other law enforcement agencies.
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Lincoln County Sheriff’s Detectives Identify Double Homicide Victims
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives have released the identity of two people who died in a double homicide as Tabatha Eades Michelle Furnderburk and Austin Bradley Tallent.
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One Person Charged In Lincoln County Double Homicide
Also Charged With Third Person Serious Injury
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a double homicide and the serious injury to a third person. One person has been charged in the case.
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Detectives Investigating Double Homicide, Serious Injury To A Third Person
Identification of the victims has not been released
The incident occurred overnight at 715 Springs East Road. Two people were found deceased inside the residence.