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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.
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Denver Man Charged With Multiple Felonies In Vehicle Break-Ins
Numerous items, including two firearms, were stolen from unlocked vehicles
During this incident, numerous items, including two firearms, were stolen from unlocked vehicles. The victims filed reports with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and an investigation into the matter was initiated.
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Lincoln County Sheriff's Office Conducts Multi-Agency Active Shooter Training
The more we can all train together, the better we will be able to handle these type incidents.
The more we can all train together, the better we will be able to handle these type incidents.
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Check Of Parking Area Leads To Stolen Vehicle, Chase & Gunfire
Western Lincoln County today
A check of a parking area in western Lincoln County today (June 19, 2024) in the discovery of a stolen vehicle, a chase with the suspect and shots being fired.
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LC Chief Deputy Graduates From Chief Deputies’ Leadership Institute
Chief deputies from across the state attended
The Chief Deputies’ Leadership Institute is a three-week course taught over twelve months. It consists of almost 100 total hours of training.
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Lincoln County Residents Receiving Warrant Scam Phone Calls
On May 31, 2024, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office received numerous calls from citizens stating about an attempted scam in which the caller was impersonating a member of the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.
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LCSO Detectives Investigating Attempted Armed Robbery Of Armored Truck
Suspect is a black male driving a white sedan and armed with a handgun
Around 12:30 p.m., May 30, 2024 Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to an attempted armed robbery of an armored truck in Denver.
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Trail Camera Leads To The Arrest Of Larceny Suspects
Theft of lumber from a location on Null Road
On May 16, 2024 Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies received information from the owner of the construction company that a white truck was stealing lumber from the home under construction on Null Road.
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LCSO Administrative Staff Shows Support Of Autism Awareness Month
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office administrative staff is showing support for Autism Awareness Month 2024 by donning autism awareness t-shirt each Friday during the month of April.
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Year Long Investigation Leads To Arrest Of Vale Man On Drug Charges
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics investigators arrested a Vale man on April 9, 2024, following a lengthy drug investigation.
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Additional Child Sexual Assault Charges Filed Against A Lincoln County Man
Additional child sexual assault charges have been filed against a Lincoln County man who was first arrested in February 2024.
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Juveniles To Be Charged In Dollar General Robberies
Detectives are also trying to identify the owner of a vehicle
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office detectives will pursue charges of robbery with a dangerous weapon and kidnapping through the Department of Juvenile Justice on two juvenile suspects.
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One Person Shot In Altercation In Eastern Lincoln County
Lincoln County Sheriff’s officers are investigating a shooting incident that left one man injured.
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Lincoln County Man Charged With Child Sexual Assault
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives have charged a Reepsville Road man with child sexual assault charges.
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Sheriff’s Detectives Investigating Armed Robbery At West Lincoln Dollar General
At 11:40 a.m. on March 25, 2024 deputies with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s office responded to reports of an armed robbery at Dollar General located at 8681 NC Highway 10.
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Search Warrant Executed On Suspected Drug House, One Person Arrested
Narcotics Unit had received numerous complaints from neighbors about the residence
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit had received numerous complaints from neighbors about the residence at 1549 Old Lake Road and its owner, Blake Douglas Hopkins, 57.who owns the residence.
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Months Long Drug Investigation Leads To Arrest Of Vale, NC Woman
Investigators received information in late 2023 that Lisa Clinton Gaither, 42, of Macedonia Church Road was selling large amounts of methamphetamine throughout western Lincoln County.
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Retired Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Kolva Passes Away
Served for four and half years before retiring in 2023
Retired LCSO K-9 Kolva died on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 according to her handler, Lt. Allen Manns (Ret).
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Scammers Continue To Target Lincoln County Residents
It is a scam and all you need to do is hang up the phone
On February 21, 2024 a suspect called a Lincoln County residence and left a voice mail claiming to be Investigator Loughlin of the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. The suspect’s call spoofed the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency line.
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Missing Man Located And Safe
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Investigators say an Iron Station man reported missing on February 19, 2024, has been located and safe.
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Two Charlotte Residents Charged With Multiple Vehicle Break-Ins
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives have arrested one man and will charge a second person who is a juvenile in connection with multiple vehicle break-in Denver, NC.
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Maiden, NC Man Charged With Theft From Vehicle
A Maiden, NC man has been charged with breaking into a Lincoln County Schools IT van and removing tools.
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Lincoln County Man Arrested On Child Sexual Assault Charges
A Lincoln County man has been arrested on child sexual assault charges after an investigation that began as a child abuse case.
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Charges Filed In Denver, NC Restaurant Break-In
On December 30, 2023, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Charlie District deputies were dispatched to an alarm at the Crafty Burger Restaurant on Brentwood Road, Denver, NC.
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Traffic Stop Leads To Arrest On Drug Charges
During the search officers seized 13 and a half ounces of methamphetamine, 13 grams of marijuana and a firearm.
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Missing Lincoln County Woman Found Deceased In Virginia
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office regrets to inform the public that Taylor Hope Unell, 31, a young woman reported missing on January 29, 2024, has been found deceased in Virginia.
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38-Year-Old Lincolnton Woman Charged With Death By Distribution
Drug charges of two felony counts
Brandee Nicole Flowers is charged in connection with an incident that occurred on September 18, 2023, at a residence in the 500 block of Horseshoe Lake Road in Lincolnton where two people were found deceased by family members.
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Lincoln County Man Arrested After Vehicle Chase Across State Lines
Vehicle chase through North Carolina and South Carolina
The vehicle turned onto I-85 South and entered South Carolina where officers there took over the pursuit. Approximately 17 miles from the Georgia state line, South Carolina authorities deployed stop sticks puncturing the tires and bringing it to a stop.
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Detectives Charge Huntersville Couple With Storage Unit Break-Ins
Iredell County Sheriff’s detectives alerted Lincoln County officers to the break-ins
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives have charged a Huntersville couple with breaking into a Storage Facility in Denver, NC and stealing a number of items from a trailer parked inside.
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Detectives Asking For Public’s Help In Locating Missing Grave Marker Statue
Last seen December 13, 2023 at the gravesite in Denver
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives are asking for the public’s help with information that would lead to the recovery of a statue stolen from a gravesite in eastern Lincoln County.
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NC Sheriffs’ Assoc. Names 2023 Defender Of Public Safety Award Recipients
Jason Saine of Lincolnton was chosed as recipient of the award
The 32 members of the House of Representatives included Jason Saine of Lincolnton who has represented the 97th district since his appointment in 2011.
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Skeletal Remains Identified As Those Of A Man Missing Since 2022
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office detectives have determined that the remains are those of Jim Dennis Ramsey, 53, who lived on Frontier Lane, Lincolnton, NC in 2022.
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LCSO Detectives Investigating Skeletal Remains Found
Lincoln County Sheriff's detectives are investigating skeletal remains found in a wooded area off Lee Lawing Road in northeastern Lincoln County.
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LCSO "Officers of the Year 2023" Awards Announced
Lincoln County Sheriff Bill Beam presented law enforcement officers and civilian employees of the year awards on December 21, 2023, at a gathering at the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office in Lincolnton.
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Domestic Disturbance Leads To Stabbing Incident
Two people were injured
When deputies arrived they observed two individuals in the living room bleeding and needing medical attention.
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Missing Lincoln County Woman Located And Safe
A woman who was last seen on November 30, 2023 has been located and is safe. Hannah Renee Teseniar is back home with family members and is reportedly safe and unharmed.
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Public’s Help Needed To Locate A Missing Woman
She was last seen on November 30, 2023
Teseniar is reported to be homeless and is known to frequent the Lincolnton and Dallas area. She is described as a white female, 5 feet – 5 inches tall, and weighing around 120 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes.
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Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputies To Begin Delivery Of Toys For Tots
Delivery begins December 14, 2023, to needy families in Lincoln County
Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies will begin delivering the toys in the Adam, Baker, Charlie and Denver Districts on December 14, 2023.
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One Person Arrested In Break-In & Larceny At Lincoln County Business
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives have arrested a Maiden, NC man in connection with a break-in and larceny at a Lincoln County business.
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Cleveland County Attorney Charged With Altering A Court Document
On November 28, 2023, the Lincoln County District Attorney’s Office requested a Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office investigation involving altering of a court document that occurred in the Lincoln County Courthouse on November 27, 2023.
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Road Closures & Detours For The Denver Dec. 2 ELBA Christmas Parade
The parade viewing route is from N. Pilot Knob Road and Business NC 16 Hwy to Captain’s Cap
The parade viewing route is from N. Pilot Knob Road and Business NC 16 Hwy to Captain’s Cap (viewers are advised to walk SOUTH of Captain’s Cap to see the Parade).
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