Melissa Dawn Campbell, 37, of Charleston Trail in Cherryille was charged with possession with intent to sell and deliver marijuana and possession of methamphetamine. Both still are on Catawba'sBoard of Commissioners, with Beatty serving as vice chair. Joseph William Clippard, 47, of Laboratory Road in Lincolnton was charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Green was released the same dayon a $75,000 secured bond and ordered to have no contact with the juvenile. You have permission to edit this article. SLIDESHOW - UPDATED Click here to view a photo gallery of items deputies found at Mayfield's home New: photos of his estate The judge told Reid if he is convicted of all five indictments he could face more than eight years in prison. The contracts appear to have been initially handled by Catawba'sutilities and engineering department and are signed by director Barry Edwards. CATAWBA COUNTY, N.C. Catawba County Register of Deeds Donna Hicks Spencer is facing an embezzlement charge following a grand jury indictment, according to the State Bureau of Investigation.An SBI spokesperson confirmed Spencer was indicted Monday on charges of one count of embezzlement by a local or charitable officer, two counts of obtaining property by false pretenses and one count of the register of deeds failing to discharge duty. Police say the following people werearrested in the drug trafficking conspiracy and charged: Dominic Sharel Adams, 32 of Hickory, and Tyrell Lewis Jenkins, 33 of Hickory, are still being sought. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Example video title will go here for this video. According to court records, her new court date is March 21. 22 people indicted in Catawba County drug trafficking operation. Megan Renee Pilkington, 27, of Lincolnton was charged with possession of heroin. Read more top trending stories onwsoctv.com: 2023 Cox Media Group. Updated: May. Reconstruction-era Klan Violence in Catawba County . The three reportedly worked with others to distribute largeamounts of cocaine and crack cocaine. Shes locked up in the jail under a 9900 dollar bond. Charges range from possession with intent to sell and deliver to sale, deliver and trafficking in narcotics. Jason Todd Mullen, 34, of Maiden was indicted on charges of possession with intent to sell and deliver methamphetamine and possession of a firearm by a felon. A Newton man has been charged with attempted murder in connection with an attack against a fellow psychiatric patient at Catawba Valley Medica. 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CATAWBA COUNTY, N.C. - A former captain with the Catawba County Sheriff's Office is facing multiple criminal charges after being indicted following a months-long state investigation. Jason Reid appeared in court on Friday after being indicted by a Lincoln County grand jury on felony and misdemeanor charges. The Lincoln County Grand Jury returned 64 charges for the narcotics violations. Man with long criminal record served with financial crime charges in Rowan Co. PLAN AHEAD: Latest Weather Forecast Video. She was also charged with maintaining a vehicle for a controlled substance. HICKORY, N.C. - Nearly two dozen people were indicted in a drug trafficking bust in Catawba County this week. A new court date was set for Nov. 4. Catawba County lawyer Daniel Ray Green, 64, appeared in court August 5, 2019 after being indicted on two felony and two misdemeanor charges after police say he committed a first-degree statutory sexual offense against a child in South Asheville. 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Catawba County Register of Deeds Donna Hicks Spencer is facing an embezzlement charge following a grand jury indictment, according to the State Bureau of Investigation.An SBI spokesperson confirmed Spencer was indicted Monday on charges of one count of embezzlement by a local or charitable officer, two counts of obtaining property by false pretenses and one count of the register of deeds failing to discharge duty.https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/catawba-county-register-of-deeds-indicted-for-embezzlement/275-27138ea9-b41f-4e56-b537-32b40f0e0b19 Donna Spencer Detectives said Donna Spencer stole more than $100,000 from the county. 62 years as a barber in Hickory: Clemons shares advice he received, love of pintos and cabbage, Nebraska cheerleader competes by herself at state competition, but crowd doesn't let her feel alone, Granite Falls driver headed to NHRA Gatornationals, Catawba County Sheriff's Office seeks suspect in robbery of Newton convenience store, Startown Elementary, Maiden Middle win state archery titles, Thursday's area basketball playoff scores (2nd round), Fifth teen now charged as an adult in fatal shooting at Blue Ridge Heights, Toilet paper identified as major 'forever chemical ' polluter in wastewater, Jury visits crime scene in Murdaugh murder trial, Wave of poison attacks on schoolgirls across Iran is raising alarms, Bakhmut battle intensifies as Russia bears down on Ukrainian city. Catawba County lawyer Daniel Ray Green, 64, appeared in court August 5, 2019 after being indicted on two felony and two misdemeanor charges after police say he committed a first-degree statutory . . CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The Catawba County Register of Deed was expected to appear in court Tuesday on charges of embezzlement as an elected official. A 33-year-old Hickory man was sentenced to 50 years in prison for production and possession of child pornography. Contact Nate Morabito atnmorabito@wcnc.comand follow him onFacebook,TwitterandInstagram, Wake Up Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with the team at Wake Up Charlotte.SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify|| Stitcher|| TuneIn|| Google Podcasts. Clarence Riffle, 41, of Rosehill Drive in Lincolnton was charged with possession of methamphetamine. All rights reserved. In Buncombe County, Wiseman's company was awardedat least $2.5 million in county contracts over a roughly four-year period, the first of which was signed less than a month after it was registered by Wisemanin 2014. Prosecutors allege the former county staffers took at least 20 trips beginning in 2014, including both domestic and international travel. You can cancel at any time. According to Hickory Police, multiple law enforcement agencies from across the. "This entire situation is a political attack," Reid said before the election. Lineberger was arrested on two counts of sale and deliver crack cocaine and two counts of possession with intent to sell and deliver crack cocaine, the release said. Download the WSOCTV news app for your smartphone and get updates on this developing story as they come in. CATAWBA COUNTY, N.C. Former Catawba County Sheriff's Office Capt. Investigators are continuing to search for missing 37-year-old Alison Thomas. Reid is the son of current Catawba CountySheriff Coy Reid and unsuccessfully ran for the job himself this spring. She was indicted by a Catawba County grand jury on one count of embezzlement by a local or charitable officer, two counts of obtaining property by false pretenses and one count of register of deeds failing to discharge duty. She was also indicted for trafficking by transportation and by possession and trafficking by sell and by delivery. pic.twitter.com/3aJOpeAorN. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The Catawba County Register of Deed was expected to appear in court Tuesday on charges of embezzlement as an elected official. Naeem Ali Mungro, 35 of Newton, one count each of conspiracy to traffic cocaine and continuing a criminal enterprise; $1 million bond, Jaron Monte Cornwell, 30of Hickory, one count each of conspiracy to traffic cocaine and continuing a criminal enterprise; $1 million bond, Shamaine Antwon Edwards, 36of Hickory, one count of conspiracy to traffic cocaine, $100,000 bond, John Markel Gaither, 24of Hickory, one count of conspiracy to traffic cocaine, $500,000 bond, Dershae Mylantus Blackburn, 28of Lincolnton, one count of conspiracy to traffic cocaine, $250,000 bond, Terrance Keon Geter, 33of Greensboro, one count of conspiracy to traffic cocaine, $500,000 bond, Tyrone Javelle Bowens, 47of Hickory, one count of conspiracy to traffic cocaine, $500,000 bond, Gevon Marquise King, 34 ofHickory, one count of conspiracy to traffic cocaine, no bond, Robert Jason Jenkins, 30of Hickory, one count of conspiracy to traffic cocaine, $500,000 bond, Eddie Carlos Linder, 37of Hickory, one count of conspiracy to traffic cocaine, $250,000 bond, Rahshawn Jarday Williams, 27 of Hickory, one count of conspiracy to traffic cocaine, $500,000 bond, Jasean Cantrell Abernathy, 23of Hickory, one count of conspiracy to traffic cocaine, $250,000 bond, Karl Brantley Rinehardt, 40 of Conover, one count of conspiracy to traffic cocaine, $250,000 bond, Damian Dion Liles, 39of Hickory, one count of conspiracy to traffic cocaine, $500,000 bond, Devonta Marquise Beatty, 27 of Hickory, one count of conspiracy to traffic cocaine, $500,000 bond, Lavonne Lee White,36 of Newton, one count of conspiracy to traffic cocaine, $250,000 bond, Steven Antwan Good, 35of Hickory, one count of conspiracy to traffic cocaine, $125,000 bond, Christo George Helton, 60 of Hickory, one count of felony obstruction of justice, $100,000 bond, William Bernard Mitchell, 49 of Gastonia, one count of conspiracy to traffic cocaine, $500,000 bond, Nathaniel Thomas Hatcher, 43of Jacksonville, FL; one count of conspiracy to traffic cocaine, N.C. Catawba County Register of Deeds Donna Hicks Spencer is facing an embezzlement charge following a grand jury indictment, according to the State Bureau of Inv. Prominent Catawba County lawyer Daniel Ray Green, 64, was in court in Buncombe Countythis week, but he wasn't representing a client. Man with long criminal record served with financial crime charges in Rowan Co. WBTV Investigates: Dr. Wiseman has denied prosecutors accusations and has alleged $25,000 in damages caused by Buncombe. The indictments claim she fraudulently reported overtime and comp time hours while she was not working. Reid spoke to Channel 9 about ending the relationship with the womanand how she was the one who was accessing his bank account and driving up and down the road in front of his house after becoming upset about the breakup. An engineer tied to a contracts-for-kickbacks scheme in Buncombe also did landfill and financial work in Catawba County. INDICTED . Two firearms were also seized during the operation. His signature is not seen on Petra's contracts with the county. The State Bureau of Investigation said Spencer was indicted Monday by a Catawba County grand jury on one count of embezzlement by a local or charitable officer, two counts of obtaining. Christopher Lewis, an attorney representing Wiseman in the countys civil suit against, did not respond to a request for comment Friday. Donna Hicks Spencer turned herself in on a Tuesday morning in Dec. 2021 to the Catawba County jail. have pleaded guilty to corruption charges, vacations, meals, wine, game tickets and other gifts, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Jun 2, 2022 Updated Jul 10, 2022. Docs allege he solicited/received gifts in exchange . A Georgia inmate was found guilty of trafficking methamphetamine in Catawba and Burke counties, according to the U.S. Attorney for the Western Pathologist says body found in Conover woods was. Investigators said the stalking allegations involved Reid allegedly placing a tracking device on his ex-girlfriend's car and then sending her several text messages of places she had traveled. He wants $25,000. The investigation into her possible criminal conduct was opened by the N.C. State Bureau of Investigations in April of 2020, when it was alleged that Spencer had fraudulently obtained improper compensation during her time as an elected official. The cases of the 15-year-old and 17-year-old suspects will remain in juvenile court, unless either of them is indicted by the Catawba County Grand Jury, District Attorney Scott Reilly said in. Elbert James Walton, 70, of Hickory and Jamey Danyel Lineberger, 44, of the town of Catawba, were among the 12 people indicted on drug charges stemming from undercover operations conducted by the Lincoln County Sheriffs Office dating as far back as 2020, a news release from the sheriffs office said. Its unclear whether Edwards still is employed by Catawba. All admit to receiving payments or gifts to which they were not legally entitled as part of the scheme. He remains under target or subject status by federal investigators, according to civil court records filed by his attorney, meaning a grand jury or prosecutors either have substantial evidence linking him to a crime or his conduct is within the scope of the grand jury's investigation. Catawba also worked with Petra Engineering, a Huntersville-based firm that was identified by prosecutors as another previously employer of Wiseman. The investigation into this case is active and ongoing. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. That request came in April 2020.Spencer turned herself in Tuesday morning at the Catawba County Detention Center and was issued a $9,900 secured bond, according to Grube. Jack Chandler is listed on Catawba's websiteas interim utilities and engineering director. She's remained in her elected position since December 2004. Asheville police arrested Green on March 31 at Baymont Inn on Hendersonville Road, where he reportedly engaged in a felony sex act with a 14-year-old, according to an APD spokeswoman and police reports. Donna Hicks Spencer turned herself in on a Tuesday morning in Dec. 2021 to the Catawba County jail. 69-year-old suffers stroke in his N.C. home; Realtor showing house leaves him there. Reid didnt answer any of Channel 9s questions as he walked into the Lincoln County Courthouse on Friday. Elbert James Walton, 70, of Hickory . This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. Catawba County Director of Utilities and Engineering, Barry Edwards is charged with conspiracy to commit an offense against the United States. Lisa Shawntae Black, 44, of Confederate Road in Lincolnton was charged with possession of methamphetamine. Christie Wiseman, who reported that shelives at the same Roswell, Georgia, address as JoeWiseman, donated $1,000 in 2012 to Barbara Beatty's campaign. While three former Buncombe County managers have pleaded guilty to corruption charges, Wiseman has not been charged. Spencers arraignment was scheduled for 9:40 a.m. Feb. 8. Nine more suspects were arrested on state. CATAWBA CO., N.C. Police say Catawba County Register of Deeds Donna Hicks Spencer was arrested for embezzlement on Tuesday. Breaking Newton- the Catawba County Register of Deeds has just been arrested for embezzlement of a public office. Those arrested were placed in the Catawba County Detention Center. Twelve people, including two Catawba County residents, were indicted by a Lincoln County grand jury on drug charges in May. The Citizen Times wasunable to reach Edwards. "Some of the defendants in this investigation are validated gang members," police say. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere. The Catawba County Sheriffs Office is asking for the publics help in finding a suspect in the armed robbery of a convenience store in Newton. CATAWBA COUNTY, N.C. Police have arrested the Catawba County Register of Deeds for embezzlement, Channel 9 learned on Tuesday. During the operation officers seized methamphetamine, heroin, opioids and marijuana, according to a press release from the Lincoln County Sheriffs Office. Please subscribe to keep reading. Watch channel 9 for updates on this developing story. Former Catawba County Sheriff's captain appears in court on several charges Former Catawba County Sheriff's captain appears in court on several charges. And on March 13, he was charged with maintaining a dwelling for a controlled substance and trafficking. The Sheriff's Office is responsible for responding to calls for service, crime prevention, serving civil process and criminal papers, sex offender registrations, investigating crime, providing School Resource Officers at County High, Middle & Elementary Schools and CVCC, Narcotics, and the 579 bed Detention Facility Important Phone Numbers Brandi Nichole Hardin, 34, of Stanley was indicted on two counts each of possession with intent to sell and deliver oxycodone, sell and deliver oxycodone, and maintaining a vehicle for a controlled substance. Constitutional carry bill aims to eliminate handgun permits, Medic: Teen dead, driver seriously injured in crash on I-485 in west Charlotte. It includes the cities of Hickory and Newton, and has a population of about 158,000, according to census data. at approximately 10 a.m. on. Buncombe County wants records from ex-contractor Joe Wiseman. The individuals indicted by the grand jury are accused of attempting to distribute large quantities of crack cocaine, cocaine and methamphetamine, the release said. An SBI spokesperson . Police say additional charges are expected. Michael Welborn, 47, of Kings Mountain was charged with possession with intent to sell and deliver methamphetamine, possession of heroin and possession of drug paraphernalia. Catawba County Register of Deeds Donna Hicks Spencer is facing an embezzlement charge following a grand jury indictment, according to the State Bureau of Investigation. On Monday, December 6th, a Catawba County grand jury indicted Spencer on one count of embezzlement by a local or charitable officer, two counts of obtaining property by false pretenses, and one county of register of deeds failing to discharge duty. Jason Reid appeared in court on Friday after being indicted by a Lincoln County grand jury on felony and misdemeanor charges. 2023 www.citizen-times.com. Two of the 22 people indicted are still being sought. Crystal Hill, Thousands of Duke Energy customers without power in Gaston County, Search for answers in Shanquella Robinsons death stretches into fourth month, PLAN AHEAD: Latest Weather Forecast Video. Instead, county attorney Debra Bechtel responded. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. A phone number listed for himappears to be disconnected. Bryan Thomas Bailey, 49, is charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of marijuana. Man died Wednesday. Green, who now operates a private practice in Hickory, served as a N.C. Superior Court judge for sevenmonths in 2002, according to hiswebsite. Tiffany Goins Curtis, 45, of Hephzibah Church Road in Crouse is charged with possession of methamphetamine. He is charged. Wine, money, county politics: What Wiseman, Creighton emails reveal. Man died Wednesday. WCNC Charlotte confronts roofing company about fake reviews, Person dies in house fire, Lincoln County deputies say, Very warm and rain-free for the first day of March, Weather is 95% favorable for a liftoff tonight, but teams are keeping an eye on weather along Dragons ascent corridor, Catawba County Register of Deeds Donna Hicks Spencer, City releases updated renderings of pedestrian bridge that will connect South End to Uptown, 'If we're going to think globally we have to act locally' | Meck County leaders vote on funding for Atrium Health Innovation District. Buncombe County wants records from ex-contractor Joe Wiseman. Court appearance for Catawba County Register of Deeds on embezzlement charges pushed to March, N.C. The federal indictments were returned by a grand jury on October 15 and 16, 2013, but remained sealed until today's arrests. All of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. CATAWBA COUNTY, NC (WBTV) - Twenty-two people are being indicted in a drug trafficking operation in Catawba County. Deputies arrested Jeb Stuart Bass Monday night. A federal grand jury indictment handed up in August accused Buncombe County Manager Wanda Greene and her assistant managers Mandy Stone and Jon Creighton of taking vacations, meals, wine, game. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. The following is a list of 19 other individuals indicted: Teresa Leann Riffle, 36, of Rosehill Drive in Lincolnton was charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession with intent to sell and deliver marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Warrants also state Green watched pornography with the child, whowas"known to the suspect prior to the incident," according to APD spokeswoman Christina Hallingse at the time. That court case has now been moved to March. Police: 2 charged with child's fentanyl-induced death in Catawba County On April 22, Long View police said they had two women in custody for the toddler's death. She didnt say a word after posting bond and walking out of the county jail with her attorney at her side. All rights reserved. Cynthia Eades, Catawbas human resources director, said Edwards is retired from the county. Spencer has been charged with embezzlement, two counts of obtaining property by false pretenses and failing to discharge the duty of Register of Deeds. The other individuals who were indicted are Dametrious Justin Jamal Reeves, 33, of Lincolnton, Justin Devone Farley, 33, of Lincolnton, Andrian Kion Mack, 29, of Lincolnton, Terry Allen Tucker, 54, of Lincolnton, John William Dawkins, 37, of Gastonia, Donna Anderson, 49, of Lincolnton, Doneal Jeffery Gillespie, 37, of Lincolnton, Brandi K. Robinson, 44, of Lincolnton, Michael Gregory Poteat, 61, of Morganton and Garry Lee Forney Jr. of Lincolnton, the release said. The indictments were returned Monday but released Friday. 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"The recordsspeak for themselves, and there isn'tanything else I can add," Bechtel said Friday. Last month, a judge unsealed a search warrant used by the SBI at the Catawba County Sheriffs office in April. Channel 9 checked on Wednesday, and Spencer was still employed by the county. Fred Christian Smith, 44, of Iron Station is charged with two felony counts of possession with intent to sell and deliver methamphetamine and sell and delivery of methamphetamine. 69-year-old suffers stroke in his N.C. home; Realtor showing house leaves him there. Eric Theodore Flynn, 48, of Newton was charged with possession of methamphetamine. Related: Catawba County Register of Deeds charged with embezzlement as elected official. 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