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Burke County Man Charged With Statutory Sex Offenses
The Burke County Sheriff’s Office arrested 57-year old Michael Curtis Barnette of Drexel on Friday July 12th. He’s charged with felony indecent liberties with a minor and statutory sex offense by an adult. The investigation began on July 6th when investigators got information regarding a possible sexual assault...
100-degree highs? Marion, Catawba Valley brace for hot days ahead
Portions of the Interstate 40 corridor could flirt with the 100-degree mark over the next five days. Mid-to-late July is the climatological peak for average high temperatures during the summer season in the North Carolina foothills and western piedmont, and on cue the region is going to likely see its highest temperatures so far in 2024.
Multiple Suspects Arrested In Burke County Operation, Morganton Woman Charged With Felony Offenses
Earlier this month, the Burke County Sheriff’s Office conducted an operation to serve outstanding warrants against multiple suspects. At the conclusion of the operation, nine people were served with warrants. According to a news release issued last week by the Sheriff’s Office, the warrants served included three felonies, five misdemeanors, three child support charges, two criminal summons, and three failure to appear charges.
Morganton man charged with indecent liberties involving minor: Sheriff
BURKE COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – A Morganton man has been charged with indecent liberties involving a child, the Burke County Sheriff’s Office said Friday. An investigation was launched after information was received regarding a sexual assault with a minor involving Morganton resident Nicholas Walentowski, 44. During the investigation, a warrant was issued and […]
Man facing child sexual assault charges in Burke County
BURKE COUNTY, N.C. — Police arrested a man accused of sexually assaulting a child after a brief investigation. Nicholas Walentowski, 44, was arrested on June 28 and charged with indecent liberties with a minor. The Burke County Sheriff's Office was given information about a possible sexual assault on June 28 and quickly issued warrants for Walentowski's arrest.
Morganton Man Charged With Indecent Liberties
44-year-old Nicholas Lee Walentowski of Hartland Trail in Morganton was arrested by Burke County Sheriff’s Officers. He’s charged with felony indecent liberties with a minor. On June 28, 2024, Detectives with the Burke County Sheriff’s Office received information regarding a possible sexual assault on a child. The investigation...
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