Alexander County Sheriff's Office

Investigators Seeking Leads In Chainsaw Larceny Case

David Moose — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:51:54 +0000

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On March 26, 2012 Deputies with the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office began investigating a Larceny case involving chainsaws taken form a residence on Jay Burke RD in Taylorsville. The stolen chainsaws were a described as a Husqvarna model 36 and a Husqvarna model 262. The suspect in the case is described a young white female and was seen in surveillance footage exiting a dark colored Jeep Cherokee at the time of the Larcenies. The suspect has dark colored hair and was wearing a light grey hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans at the time the incident occurred. Investigators are seeking assistance from anyone who may know the identity of the female in the surveillance photo pictured.

Anyone having information about this suspect is asked to contact the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office Investigative Division by calling (828) 632-8640.

Anyone with information that would prefer to remain anonymous may call the Crime Stopper Tip Line at (828) 632-8555.

Investigators Seeking Information From Public In Relation To Recent Break-ins

David Moose — Wed, 09 May 2012 20:30:53 +0000

The Alexander County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigative Division is seeking information pertaining to the identity of a male suspect involved in several recent break-ins at the Speedy Car Wash business located off NC Highway 16 South in Taylorsville. The suspect is described as a white male, age 30-40 years old, and approximately 175-200 lbs. The most recent break-in occurred on Sunday, April 22, 2012 around 10:50 p.m. During this incident, the suspect was seen wearing a sweat shirt, blue jeans, and hiking boots and used what is believed to be a pry bar to break into some of the coin-operated machines located at the car wash. The suspect left the scene in a crossover-type vehicle that is believed to be either a Honda or Hyundai.

Anyone having information about this suspect is asked to contact the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office Investigative Division by calling (828) 632-8640.

Anyone with information that would prefer to remain anonymous may call the Crime Stopper Tip Line at (828) 632-8555.

Taylorsville Woman Arrested in Fraud Investigation; Sheriff Bowman Urges Other Victims to Come Forward

David Moose — Wed, 02 May 2012 17:28:49 +0000

Melissa Caroline Bailey

The Alexander County Sheriff’s Office arrested Melissa Caroline Bailey age 25 of Taylorsville on May 1, 2012. Bailey was charged with three counts of Obtaining Property by a False Pretense. Bailey is accused of obtaining money from area Churches under a False Pretense. Bond was set at $10,000. A first appearance is set for May 7, 2012. Sheriff Chris Bowman is asking that any Church or Organization that may have had contact with this suspect to please call the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office at 828-632-4658. The investigation is continuing and more arrests may be forthcoming.

Taylorsville Woman Arrested for Obtaining Property by False Pretense

David Moose — Wed, 02 May 2012 17:24:31 +0000

Shena Marie Carr

Shena Marie Carr age 24 of Taylorsville was arrested April 27, 2012. She was charged with Obtain Property by a False Pretense. The bond was set at $1000.00. Trial date set for April 30, 2012.

Taylorsville Man Arrested for Larceny of Firearm

David Moose — Wed, 02 May 2012 17:23:03 +0000

Patrick Lamont Parsons

Patrick Lamont Parsons age 31 of Taylorsville was arrested April 21, 2012. He was charged with Larceny of a Firearm. The bond was set at $2500.00. Trial date set for April 23, 2012.

Stony Point Teen Arrested for Sex Offenses with Child

David Moose — Wed, 02 May 2012 17:13:16 +0000

Gregory Joseph Watson

Gregory Joseph Watson age 19 of Stony Point was arrested April 19, 2012. He was charged with Statutory Sex Offense and Indecent Liberties with a Child. The bond was set at $200,000.00. Trial date set for April 23, 2012.

Taylorsville Woman Arrested for Larceny; Providing False Information

David Moose — Wed, 02 May 2012 17:11:37 +0000

Erica Dawn Stafford

Erica Dawn Stafford age 27 of Taylorsville was arrested April 19, 2012. She was charged with Larceny, Giving Fictitious Information to an officer and Driving while License revoked. The bond was set at $3000.00. Trial date set for April 23, 2012.

Taylorsville Woman Arrested for DWI; Possession of Controlled Substances

David Moose — Wed, 02 May 2012 17:10:00 +0000

Jodi Kuechenmeister Smith

Jodi Kuechenmeister Smith age 42 of Taylorsville was arrested April 18, 2012. She was charged with Possession of a Scheduled III controlled substance, driving while impaired and Left of center. A written promise to appear was issued by the Magistrate.

Inmate Charged with Malicious Conduct & Possession of Weapon

David Moose — Wed, 02 May 2012 17:05:44 +0000

Jamond Rashad Burney

Jamond Rashad Burney age 22 of Taylorsville was arrested April 17, 2012. He was charged with Malicious Conduct by a Prisoner and Possession of a Weapon by an Inmate. The bond was set at $25,000.00. Trial date set for April 17, 2012.

Taylorsville Man Arrested for Burning Property

David Moose — Wed, 02 May 2012 17:04:00 +0000

Rocky Lee Dewalt

Rocky Lee Dewalt age 32 of Taylorsville was arrested April 17, 2012. He was charged with Burning of Property. The bond was set at $25,000.00. Trial date set for April 17, 2012.

Granite Falls Man Arrested for Possessing Weapon of Mass Destruction & Assault by Pointing Gun

David Moose — Wed, 02 May 2012 17:03:03 +0000

Franklin Allen Davis

Franklin Allen Davis age 35 of Granite Falls was arrested April 16, 2012. He was charged with Possession of Weapon of Mass Destruction and Assault by pointing a gun. The bond was set at $17500.00. Trial date set for April 23, 2012.

Breaking & Entering Investigation Ends With Arrest of Taylorsville Man

David Moose — Wed, 02 May 2012 17:01:27 +0000

Cody Lee Weiss

Cody Lee Weiss age 25 of Taylorsville was arrested April 15, 2012. He was charged with Breaking Entering and Larceny. The bond was set at $7500.00. Trial date set for April 16, 2012.

Hickory Teen Arrested for Possession of Meth & Marijuana

David Moose — Wed, 02 May 2012 17:00:21 +0000

Grayson Daniel Barger

Grayson Daniel Barger age 18 of Hickory was arrested April 15, 2012. He was charged with Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver Methamphetamine, Maintain a Vehicle for Controlled Substance and Possession of Marijuana. His bond was set at $20,000.00. Trial date set for April 16, 2012.

Newton Man Arrested After Fleeing From Officers

David Moose — Wed, 02 May 2012 16:57:40 +0000

Delano Arthur Sumner

Delano Arthur Sumner age 29 of Newton was arrested April 14, 2012. He was charged with Flee to Elude Arrest, Resisting Arrest and Driving while License revoked. The bond was set at $5000.00. Trial date set for April 16, 2012.

Hiddenite Woman Arrested in Forgery Case

David Moose — Wed, 02 May 2012 16:56:17 +0000

Gina Tripp Patterson

Gina Tripp Patterson age 36 of Hiddenite was arrested April 14, 2012. She was charged with Uttering a Forged Instrument, Forgery of a Instrument and Larceny. The bond was set at $3000.00. Trial date set for April 16, 2012.