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Clarence Riffle, 41, of Rosehill Drive in Lincolnton was charged with possession of methamphetamine. HICKORY, N.C. - Nearly two dozen people were indicted in a drug trafficking bust in Catawba County this week. Green was released the same dayon a $75,000 secured bond and ordered to have no contact with the juvenile. 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. 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. He is one of six males . 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. Donna Hicks Spencer turned herself in on a Tuesday morning in Dec. 2021 to the Catawba County jail. Spencer has been charged with embezzlement, two counts of obtaining property by false pretenses and failing to discharge the duty of Register of Deeds. Catawba County attorney Daniel Ray Green indicted on statutory sex offense charge. Catawba also worked with Petra Engineering, a Huntersville-based firm that was identified by prosecutors as another previously employer of Wiseman. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere. Former Catawba County Sheriff's captain indicted on several charges 0. On Thursday morning, officials charged Reid with cyber-stalking, misdemeanor stalking, willfulfailure to discharge duties, felony embezzlementand larceny by employee. at approximately 10 a.m. on. Man died Wednesday. Updated: May. Law enforcement sources said Spencer was arrested in the parking lot of the Justice Center after being served four indictments. During the operation officers seized methamphetamine, heroin, opioids and marijuana, according to a press release from the Lincoln County Sheriffs Office. A Lenoir man was found guilty on drug trafficking and firearms charges during U.S. District Court in Statesville on Thursday. Instead, county attorney Debra Bechtel responded. She was also indicted for sell and delivery of oxycodone, possession with intent to sell and deliver oxycodone and maintaining a vehicle for a controlled substance. That court case has now been moved to March. Wiseman has denied prosecutors accusations and has alleged $25,000 in damages caused by Buncombe. 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. Check back with wsoctv.com for updates on this story. CATAWBA COUNTY, N.C. A Catawba County high school teacher and coach is accused of sex offenses with a 15-year-old student. Wanda Greene's plea deal was accepted. 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. 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. INDICTED . Elbert James Walton, 70, of Hickory . Investigators are continuing to search for missing 37-year-old Alison Thomas. The indictment indicates that Reid obtained the GPS tracker from the Catawba County Sheriff's Office for the purpose of tracking his ex-girlfriend. The indictment also states that Reid repeatedly contacted his ex-girlfriend and sent her messages detailing her location when she did not know how he knew where she was. After being indicted July 8, Greenfaces formal charges of felony statutory sexual offense with a child 15-years-old or younger, felony disseminating obscene material to a minor under 16, misdemeanor giving spirituous liquor to a person under 21 and misdemeanor contributing to the to the delinquency of a juvenile. 69-year-old suffers stroke in his N.C. home; Realtor showing house leaves him there. CATAWBA, NC (WBTV) - A week after a raid at his home that deputies say turned up meth, 69 guns and $100,00 in stolen goods, Jeremy Mayfield has been indicted by a grand jury on drug charges. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. The indictments were returned Monday but released Friday. That court case has now been moved to March. 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. Melissa Dawn Campbell, 37, of Charleston Trail in Cherryille was charged with possession with intent to sell and deliver marijuana and possession of methamphetamine. She didnt say a word after posting bond and walking out of the county jail with her attorney at her side. pic.twitter.com/3aJOpeAorN. Catawba Co. Register of Deeds Donna Hicks Spencer is facing an embezzlement charge after a grand jury indictment per @SBI1937 The state started investigating allegations in 2020 that Spencer. 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. 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. David Nixon, Jr. 58, of McClain Train in Lincolnton was charged with sell and deliver crack cocaine. All rights reserved. (Watch the video below: Teachers, other school staff in Catawba County to get bonuses), Teachers, other school staff in Catawba County to get bonuses. Christie Wiseman, who reported that shelives at the same Roswell, Georgia, address as JoeWiseman, donated $1,000 in 2012 to Barbara Beatty's campaign. Copyright 2021 WBTV. 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. A phone number listed for himappears to be disconnected. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. CATAWBA COUNTY, N.C. Police have arrested the Catawba County Register of Deeds for embezzlement, Channel 9 learned on Tuesday. Those arrested were placed in the Catawba County Detention Center. 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. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. Christopher Lewis, an attorney representing Wiseman in the countys civil suit against, did not respond to a request for comment Friday. Wanda Greene's plea deal was accepted. Watch channel 9 for updates on this developing story. And on March 13, he was charged with maintaining a dwelling for a controlled substance and trafficking. In Catawba, EIC was tasked with design services at a county landfill, evaluations of potential projects and financial analysis of solid waste funds. Creighton and Stone, who succeeded Greene as county manager before abruptly retiring in June 2017, each have since pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge. 69-year-old suffers stroke in his N.C. home; Realtor showing house leaves him there. Prosecutors allege the former county staffers took at least 20 trips beginning in 2014, including both domestic and international travel. CATAWBA COUNTY, N.C. Former Catawba County Sheriff's Office Capt. 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All rights reserved. According to Hickory Police, multiple law enforcement agencies from across the. Man died Wednesday. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. The individuals indicted by the grand jury are accused of attempting to distribute large quantities of crack cocaine, cocaine and methamphetamine, the release said. 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The Lincoln County Grand Jury returned 64 charges for the narcotics violations. Spencers arraignment was scheduled for 9:40 a.m. Feb. 8. 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. The judge told Reid if he is convicted of all five indictments he could face more than eight years in prison. Spencer was issued a $9,900 secured bond after being charged, according to a news release. A Newton man has been charged with attempted murder in connection with an attack against a fellow psychiatric patient at Catawba Valley Medica. In the brief appearance Aug. 5, Green's attorney, Lisa A. Dubs, of Hickory, requested a continuance in the case. Lisa Shawntae Black, 44, of Confederate Road in Lincolnton was charged with possession of methamphetamine. Catawba County Director of Utilities and Engineering, Barry Edwards is charged with conspiracy to commit an offense against the United States. CHARLOTTE, N.C. - A federal criminal indictment has been unsealed, charging five individuals with conspiracy to traffic methamphetamine and related offenses, announced William T. Stetzer, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. Two Catawba County residents indicted on drug charges in Lincoln County. Records show Wiseman also did work in Catawba while employed by CDM Smith, a well-known firm based in Boston. 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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. Detectives said Donna Spencer stole more than $100,000 from the county. 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. Man with long criminal record served with financial crime charges in Rowan Co. WBTV Investigates: Dr. SLIDESHOW - UPDATED Click here to view a photo gallery of items deputies found at Mayfield's home New: photos of his estate Example video title will go here for this video. Jun 2, 2022 Updated Jul 10, 2022. 2023 Cox Media Group. "Some of the defendants in this investigation are validated gang members," police say. Some of the defendants in this investigation are validated gang members," police say. Cynthia Eades, Catawbas human resources director, said Edwards is retired from the county. Please subscribe to keep reading. 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. Read more top trending stories onwsoctv.com: 2023 Cox Media Group. The indictments were returned Monday but released Friday. CATAWBA COUNTY, N.C. Police have arrested the Catawba County Register of Deeds for embezzlement, Channel 9 learned on Tuesday. Constitutional carry bill aims to eliminate handgun permits, Medic: Teen dead, driver seriously injured in crash on I-485 in west Charlotte. They now await sentencing in federal court, and Creighton and Greene have since reached financial settlements with Buncombein civil suits. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. You can cancel at any time. Donna Spencer Detectives said Donna Spencer stole more than $100,000 from the county. 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. Two firearms were also seized during the operation. Investigators say Spencer then turned herself in Tuesday morning to the Catawba County Detention Center. CATAWBA COUNTY, NC (WBTV) - Twenty-two people are being indicted in a drug trafficking operation in Catawba County. 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. Law enforcement agencies conducted a six-month investigation into a drug trafficking organization after receiving multiple complaintsof drug sales and gun-related violence. According to the countys website, Spencer has served as Register of Deeds since December 2004. [Reid defeated in Catawba County sheriff's race amid stalking allegations]. But her request to speak with relatives was denied. Damario Leshaun Rousseau will be tried as an adult in the shooting death of 35-year-old Shonniel Blackburn in Hickory. Reconstruction-era Klan Violence in Catawba County . Copyright 2018 WBTV. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Former Catawba County Sheriff's captain appears in court on several charges Former Catawba County Sheriff's captain appears in court on several charges. Former Catawba County utilities director sentenced for bribery conviction Barry Edwards, 66, was sentenced to one year and one day in prison after being found guilty of accepting bribes from 2012 . 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. 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. The individuals, with the exception of Poteat, are charged with various counts of possession with the intent to sell and deliver crack cocaine and sell and deliver crack cocaine. Detectives said Donna Spencer stole more than $100,000 from. CATAWBA CO., N.C. Police say Catawba County Register of Deeds Donna Hicks Spencer was arrested for embezzlement on Tuesday. NEWTON There is currently a reward being offered in Catawba County for bounty hunting gardeners who are willing to seek and destroy foul sme, Two people suffered serious injuries in a three-car crash at the intersection of Lenoir-Rhyne Blvd. Twelve people, including two Catawba County residents, were indicted by a Lincoln County grand jury on drug charges in May. While three former Buncombe County managers have pleaded guilty to corruption charges, Wiseman has not been charged. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. Reid didnt answer any of Channel 9s questions as he walked into the Lincoln County Courthouse on Friday. Both still are on Catawba'sBoard of Commissioners, with Beatty serving as vice chair. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. For the latest breaking news, weather and traffic alerts, download the WCNC Charlotte mobile app. 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. It includes the cities of Hickory and Newton, and has a population of about 158,000, according to census data. She was also indicted for trafficking by transportation and by possession and trafficking by sell and by delivery. A 33-year-old Hickory man was sentenced to 50 years in prison for production and possession of child pornography. Tiffany Goins Curtis, 45, of Hephzibah Church Road in Crouse is charged with possession of methamphetamine. It is the only other North Carolina county beyond Buncombe that the Citizen Times has found so far to have done work with EIC. You have permission to edit this article. 1. Bryan Thomas Bailey, 49, is charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of marijuana. A Lenoir man was found guilty on drug trafficking and firearms charges during U.S. District Court in Statesville on Thursday. Download the WSOCTV news app for your smartphone and get updates on this developing story as they come in. Breaking Lincoln County- Former Catawba Sheriff Candidate Jason Reid indicted on felony and misdemeanor charges. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Constitutional carry bill aims to eliminate handgun permits, Medic: Teen dead, driver seriously injured in crash on I-485 in west Charlotte. . Jason Reid appeared in court on Friday after being indicted by a Lincoln County grand jury on felony and misdemeanor charges. It also referencedtext messages from Reid to his ex's new boyfriend that detail locations of where he had been and a picture taken of his car while the couple ate at a restaurant. 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Buncombe County wants records from ex-contractor Joe Wiseman. Patrick Tyler Blackwell, 23, of Charlotte was charged with possession of methamphetamine, Chelsea Leigh Allen, 30, of Kidville Road in Denver was charged with possession of methamphetamine. Narcotics officers received a number of tips on the Drug Tip Line at 704-736-8606 and complaints from citizens to help identify the street level dealers. Docs allege he solicited/received gifts in exchange . The U.S. Attorneys Office declined to comment on whether Catawba or any of its officials are under investigation. Related: Catawba County Register of Deeds charged with embezzlement as elected official. Assistant U.S. Attorney Richard Edwards said in a federal courtroom Wednesday morning that its criminal investigation into Buncombe County government continues. An incident on Jan. 14 led to charges of trafficking by possession, by sale and by delivery, maintaining a dwelling for a controlled substance, and possession with intent to sell and deliver Xanax and sell and delivery of Xanax. He sat as a District Court judge, overseeing the 25th Judicial District Catawba, Burkeand Caldwell counties from 1984-86. catawba county sheriffs office: felony disseminate obscenity to minor under 13: 4/17/2023: 22 cr 276143-170 : catawba county sheriffs office: possessing obscenity with intent to disseminate : 22 cr 276143-170 : catawba county sheriffs office: disseminate obscenity to a minor under 13: 4/17/2023: 22 cr 276960-170 : catawba county sheriffs office Please subscribe to keep reading. A new court date was set for Nov. 4. Prominent Catawba County lawyer Daniel Ray Green, 64, was in court in Buncombe Countythis week, but he wasn't representing a client. Law enforcement agencies conducted a six-month investigation into a drug trafficking organization after receiving multiple complaints of . 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 tickets and other gifts from Wiseman in exchange for contracts. Catawba County is about an hour and 15 minutes east of Asheville. 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. Joseph Lee Waters, 39, of Dallas was charged with possession of LSD and possession of a firearm by a felon. 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. Wine, money, county politics: What Wiseman, Creighton emails reveal. Wiseman's signature is on a $115,000 contract in December 2012 between the county and CDM for professional engineering services for a landfill system. The Citizen Times wasunable to reach Edwards. 2023 www.citizen-times.com. Charges range from possession with intent to sell and deliver to sale, deliver and trafficking in narcotics. Craig Gerard Kempinski, 48, of Lincolnton was charged during three separate incidents. 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. Deputies arrested Jeb Stuart Bass Monday night. Jack Chandler is listed on Catawba's websiteas interim utilities and engineering director. All admit to receiving payments or gifts to which they were not legally entitled as part of the scheme. Court appearance for Catawba County Register of Deeds on embezzlement charges pushed to March, N.C. A 33-year-old Hickory man was sentenced to 50 years in prison for production and possession of child pornography. Buncombe County wants records from ex-contractor Joe Wiseman. Multiple search warrants were executed in the operation, and officials seized over 2.5 pounds of crack cocaine, 8 guns and around $36,000 in cash. The investigation into this case is active and ongoing. You can cancel at any time. The three reportedly worked with others to distribute largeamounts of cocaine and crack cocaine. Nine more suspects were arrested on state. CATAWBA COUNTY, NC (WBTV) - Twenty-two people are being indicted in a drug trafficking operation in Catawba County. Her request to speak with relatives was denied by transportation and by and... Edwards said in a federal courtroom Wednesday morning that its criminal investigation into a drug trafficking operation in Catawba employed... 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