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2 Women Facing Federal Charges For Stealing Mail

LINCOLN COUNTY, N.C. — Two women are in the Lincoln County jail Tuesday accused of stealing stacks of mail from dozens of homes. Investigators said they were looking for cash and gift cards. They even stole from family members and told …Read More

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Police Fired On Shotgun Wielding Robber

LINCOLN COUNTY, N.C. – A man who tried to rob a local store and fired shots at deputies while wearing a bullet-proof vest was shot, according to a report from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. Shortly before 3 p.m. Thursday a man, …Read More

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3 In Custody In Murder Of Woman Found In Middle Of The Road

LINCOLN COUNTY, N.C. – All three suspects charged in connection with the death of 54-year-old Sherry Jo Tobeler are now in custody. Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 26-year-old Derek Williams, who was with his girlfriend at a Days Inn Monday …Read More

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Woman Found In Middle Of The Road Suffering Severe Head Injuries

LINCOLN COUNTY, N.C. – Officials in Lincoln County are investing after finding a woman on Highway 150 East in Lincolnton. Sherry Jo Tobeler, 54, was discovered Friday morning around 3 a.m. Authorities said Tobeler had what appeared to be road …Read More

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Forged Check Leads To Police Chase, Arrest

DENVER, N.C. – The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office says they arrested a Charlotte man who attempted to pass a fake check at a drug store then led deputies on a chase. Tuesday night, deputies responded to the Walgreens in the …Read More

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Man Charged In Dirt Collapse That Killed 2 Children Now Charged With Stalking

LINCOLN COUNTY, N.C. – A 32-year-old man charged in the deaths of two children has been accused of stalking his 17-year-old ex-girlfriend. A Stanley teenager took out a warrant against Jordan Keeley Arwood. According to the warrant, Arwood contacted the …Read More

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Missing Autistic Teenager Has Been Found Safe

LINCOLN COUNTY, N.C. — Police said a missing teenager with autism has been located safe near her Lincoln County home. Alexa Ikard, 18, was reported missing after she was last seen at 10:30 a.m. Thursday. Her family was concerned because they …Read More

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Sheriff's Office Seeks Help To Find Missing Autistic Teen

LINCOLN COUNTY, N.C. – The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing autistic teen. Alexa Briana Ikard, 18, was last seen Thursday morning around 10:30 in the area of the 3500 block of East …Read More

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Police Seek Help Locating Man Cashing Counterfeit Checks

DENVER, N.C. – The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man believed to be cashing counterfeit checks. Four counterfeit checks were cashed in Denver, Concord and Charlotte between Aug.13 and Aug. 18. The …Read More

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Police Found Man's Meth Stash Hidden In Teddy Bear

LINCOLNTON, N.C. – A North Carolina man has been arrested after deputies say they found methamphetamine hidden inside a teddy bear in his vehicle during a traffic stop. According to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, a man was arrested on drug charges …Read More

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Having A Little Fun In The Flood Waters Led To Alcohol Charges

LINCOLN COUNTY, N.C. – Firefighters had to rescue two people who were stuck in the flooded South Fork River in Lincoln County Sunday evening. Emergency management crews sent a rescue boat to bring the victims to safety after their canoe overturned. …Read More

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Man Kidnaps, Assaults Daughter's Teenage Boyfriend

LINCOLN COUNTY, N.C. – A Lincolnton man turned himself in on Monday for kidnapping and assaulting a 15-year-old boy. Walter Thomas Rinderer, 32, was charged with felony first-degree kidnapping and misdemeanor assault and battery. A criminal complaint signed by the …Read More

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