Elbert James Walton, 70, of Hickory . Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. 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. awardedat least $2.5 million in county contracts. Records show Wiseman also did work in Catawba while employed by CDM Smith, a well-known firm based in Boston. CATAWBA COUNTY, NC (WBTV) - Twenty-two people are being indicted in a drug trafficking operation in Catawba County. On Feb. 14, Kempinski was charged with trafficking by possession, by sale and by delivery, and maintaining a dwelling for a controlled substance. Naeem Ali Mungro, Gevon Marquise King and Jaron Monte Cornwell headed the organization, according to police. 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. The Brookford Police Department is being featured on the television show On Patrol: Live on Reelz. Clarence Riffle, 41, of Rosehill Drive in Lincolnton was charged with possession of methamphetamine. CATAWBA COUNTY, N.C. Former Catawba County Sheriff's Office Capt. You can cancel at any time. In Catawba, EIC was tasked with design services at a county landfill, evaluations of potential projects and financial analysis of solid waste funds. 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. CATAWBA COUNTY, N.C. A Catawba County high school teacher and coach is accused of sex offenses with a 15-year-old student. Documents obtained by the Citizen Times through a public records request show that beginning in mid-2015, Catawba government agreed to paynearly $290,000 through 11 contracts toEnvironmental Infrastructure Consulting, a limited liability company owned by Georgia-based engineer Joe Wiseman. Updated: May. 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. A 33-year-old Hickory man was sentenced to 50 years in prison for production and possession of child pornography. Constitutional carry bill aims to eliminate handgun permits, Medic: Teen dead, driver seriously injured in crash on I-485 in west Charlotte. Despite the allegations, Reid said during his campaign that he would stay in the race,calling the accusations a political ploy. 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. The warrant was heavily redacted, but said agents were looking for evidence of stalking, cyber-stalking, and of Reid "willfully failing to discharge the duties of his office.". Joseph Lee Waters, 39, of Dallas was charged with possession of LSD and possession of a firearm by a felon. 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 . The indictments were returned Monday but released Friday. 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. 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. 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. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. 2023 www.citizen-times.com. 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. His signature is not seen on Petra's contracts with the county. SLIDESHOW - UPDATED Click here to view a photo gallery of items deputies found at Mayfield's home New: photos of his estate A Newton man has been charged with attempted murder in connection with an attack against a fellow psychiatric patient at Catawba Valley Medica. Law enforcement sources said Spencer was arrested in the parking lot of the Justice Center after being served four indictments. Example video title will go here for this video. A number of people were indicted under the Ku Klux Klan Act of 1871, but most . Donna Hicks Spencer turned herself in on a Tuesday morning in Dec. 2021 to the Catawba County jail. Melissa Dawn Campbell, 37, of Charleston Trail in Cherryille was charged with possession with intent to sell and deliver marijuana and possession of methamphetamine. Jason Reid appeared in court on Friday after being indicted by a Lincoln County grand jury on felony and misdemeanor charges. 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Court appearance for Catawba County Register of Deeds on embezzlement charges pushed to March, N.C. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. Buncombe County wants records from ex-contractor Joe Wiseman. 0. [Reid defeated in Catawba County sheriff's race amid stalking allegations]. 11, 2018 at 9:16 AM PDT. Creighton and Stone, who succeeded Greene as county manager before abruptly retiring in June 2017, each have since pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge. 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 . The indictment follows an investigation into allegations that Donna Hicks Spencer fraudulently obtained improper compensation during her time as an elected official. 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. INDICTED . have pleaded guilty to corruption charges, vacations, meals, wine, game tickets and other gifts, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. 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Last month, a judge unsealed a search warrant used by the SBI at the Catawba County Sheriffs office in April. She said Catawba has no active contracts with Wiseman but declined to say whether the county has found any improper relationships between any officials and Wiseman. 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. You have permission to edit this article. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. A 33-year-old Hickory man was sentenced to 50 years in prison for production and possession of child pornography. According to court records, her new court date is March 21. [Unsealed warrant details allegations against Catawba sheriff's candidate]. 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Charges range from possession with intent to sell and deliver to sale, deliver and trafficking in narcotics. According to the court documents, Spencer is accused of embezzling more than $100,000 from Catawba County. That court case has now been moved to March. 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. 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. You can cancel at any time. CATAWBA COUNTY, N.C. Police have arrested the Catawba County Register of Deeds for embezzlement, Channel 9 learned on Tuesday. The three reportedly worked with others to distribute largeamounts of cocaine and crack cocaine. 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. They now await sentencing in federal court, and Creighton and Greene have since reached financial settlements with Buncombein civil suits. 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. 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. At one point, Reid said the womanvisited him at work and waited in an area where the narcotics tracking devises were openly kept. The charges come after a months-long investigation by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigations into the allegations after the woman claimed Reid installed a tracking device on her vehicle. He sat as a District Court judge, overseeing the 25th Judicial District Catawba, Burkeand Caldwell counties from 1984-86. 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. Two of the 22 people indicted are still being sought. Download the WSOCTV news app for your smartphone and get updates on this developing story as they come in. 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. Catawba also worked with Petra Engineering, a Huntersville-based firm that was identified by prosecutors as another previously employer of Wiseman. Jason Reid appeared in court on Friday after being indicted by a Lincoln County grand jury on felony and misdemeanor charges. Lisa Shawntae Black, 44, of Confederate Road in Lincolnton was charged with possession of methamphetamine. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Bryan Thomas Bailey, 49, is charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of marijuana. Former Catawba County Sheriff's captain appears in court on several charges Former Catawba County Sheriff's captain appears in court on several charges. Donna Spencer Detectives said Donna Spencer stole more than $100,000 from the county. Detectives said Donna Spencer stole more than $100,000 from. Spencer is also accused of purchasing office supplies and converting those funds and supplies for her own use. Police say additional charges are expected. 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 Twelve people, including two Catawba County residents, were indicted by a Lincoln County grand jury on drug charges in May. Its unclear whether Edwards still is employed by Catawba. Damario Leshaun Rousseau will be tried as an adult in the shooting death of 35-year-old Shonniel Blackburn in Hickory. Please subscribe to keep reading. [Catawba sheriff candidate says investigation of him is 'dirty politics']. A 16-month undercover operation by the narcotics division of the Lincoln County Sheriffs Office led to indictments on 21 people, including two with ties to Catawba County. 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. CATAWBA COUNTY, N.C. Police have arrested the Catawba County Register of Deeds for embezzlement, Channel 9 learned on Tuesday. Reid didnt answer any of Channel 9s questions as he walked into the Lincoln County Courthouse on Friday. 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. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Catawba County Director of Utilities and Engineering, Barry Edwards is charged with conspiracy to commit an offense against the United States. Neither Catawba County Manager Mick Berry nor Board of Commissioners Chairman Randy Isenhower responded to questions from the Citizen Times regarding whether officials have reviewed their business relationship with Wiseman, or whether they've been contacted by federal investigators. (Watch the video below: Teachers, other school staff in Catawba County to get bonuses), Teachers, other school staff in Catawba County to get bonuses. 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. While three former Buncombe County managers have pleaded guilty to corruption charges, Wiseman has not been charged. Wine, money, county politics: What Wiseman, Creighton emails reveal. All rights reserved. Eric Theodore Flynn, 48, of Newton was charged with possession of methamphetamine. On April 17, 2020, the SBI investigated possible criminal conduct by Spencer, who is accused of fraudulently obtaining improper compensation during her time as an elected official. Read more top trending stories onwsoctv.com: 2023 Cox Media Group. The Citizen Times wasunable to reach Edwards. HICKORY, N.C. - Nearly two dozen people were indicted in a drug trafficking bust in Catawba County this week. Detectives said Donna Spencer stole more than $100,000 from the county. David Nixon, Jr. 58, of McClain Train in Lincolnton was charged with sell and deliver crack cocaine. We first updated WSOCTV news app users with a notification just after before 10 a.m. Thursday that the son of thecurrent sheriff had been indicted. Poteat is charged with trafficking methamphetamine, possession with the intent to sell and deliver methamphetamine and sale and deliver methamphetamine, the release said. 1. 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. Neither immediately responded to a request for comment Friday. Man died Wednesday. An engineer tied to a contracts-for-kickbacks scheme in Buncombe also did landfill and financial work in Catawba County. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. All admit to receiving payments or gifts to which they were not legally entitled as part of the scheme. An SBI spokesperson . This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. Tiffany Goins Curtis, 45, of Hephzibah Church Road in Crouse is charged with possession of methamphetamine. The contracts appear to have been initially handled by Catawba'sutilities and engineering department and are signed by director Barry Edwards. The indictments claim she fraudulently reported overtime and comp time hours while she was not working. Man died Wednesday. Two firearms were also seized during the operation. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. A new court date was set for Nov. 4. Get the latest in local public safety news with this weekly email. Former Catawba County Sheriff's captain indicted on several charges Wiki page on Reconstruction-era Klan Violence in Catawba County - 1868 to 1873 in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States. You have permission to edit this article. CATAWBA COUNTY, NC (WBTV) - Twenty-two people are being indicted in a drug trafficking operation in Catawba County. Investigators are continuing to search for missing 37-year-old Alison Thomas. pic.twitter.com/3aJOpeAorN. 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. Watch channel 9 for updates on this developing story. Both still are on Catawba'sBoard of Commissioners, with Beatty serving as vice chair. Spencer has been charged with embezzlement, two counts of obtaining property by false pretenses and failing to discharge the duty of Register of Deeds. . Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Jun 2, 2022 Updated Jul 10, 2022. Man with long criminal record served with financial crime charges in Rowan Co. WBTV Investigates: Dr. CATAWBA CO., N.C. Police say Catawba County Register of Deeds Donna Hicks Spencer was arrested for embezzlement on Tuesday. Man with long criminal record served with financial crime charges in Rowan Co. PLAN AHEAD: Latest Weather Forecast Video. While investigators and the community continue the search, Thomas' family members said their focus right now is doing their best to hold each other up in what has been a difficult time. "The recordsspeak for themselves, and there isn'tanything else I can add," Bechtel said Friday. 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. 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. Get the latest in local public safety news with this weekly email. 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 Channel 9 checked on Wednesday, and Spencer was still employed by the county. Wanda Greene's plea deal was accepted. Christopher Lewis, an attorney representing Wiseman in the countys civil suit against, did not respond to a request for comment Friday. 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. Register of Deeds accused of embezzling more than $100,000 from Catawba County. Colby Ray Williams, 36, of Flay Road in Lincolnton was charged with possession of methamphetamine. 69-year-old suffers stroke in his N.C. home; Realtor showing house leaves him there. 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. 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. 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Law enforcement agencies conducted a six-month investigation into a drug trafficking organization after receiving multiple complaintsof drug sales and gun-related violence. 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. Nine more suspects were arrested on state. Prosecutors allege the former county staffers took at least 20 trips beginning in 2014, including both domestic and international travel. 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. Shes locked up in the jail under a 9900 dollar bond. Spencers arraignment was scheduled for 9:40 a.m. Feb. 8. But her request to speak with relatives was denied. 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