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Suspect attempts to swallow evidence during arrest at North Carolina motel, investigators say
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, N.C. — During an arrest at a Rutherford County, North Carolina motel, a suspect attempts to swallow a baggie of fentanyl in an attempt to hide evidence from police. (Video above: WYFF News 4 Morning Headlines) In early May, Investigators with the Tri-City Violent Crimes Task Force...
Arrests Made After "Knock and Talk" in Rutherford County
Rutherford County -- On Tuesday, Sheriff's Office A.C.E. Team investigators initiated an investigation into 127 Hill Street Ext,. in Henrietta, following the receipt of information that substantial quantities of Fentanyl were discovered at the residence. Investigators conducted a knock-and-talk technique and obtained permission to search the residence. According to the...
Suit alleges Fletcher police, Henderson Sheriff deputies killed man by improper restraint
A new federal lawsuit says police and sheriff's deputies shocked and beat a Fletcher man, ultimately killing him with an improper restraint that involved up to five officers on top of him before he lost consciousness handcuffed and facedown in his apartment complex parking lot. "Christopher Hensley, a 35-year-old father...
26-year-old worker killed while installing internet in Fairview; OSHA investigating
ASHEVILLE - A 26-year-old construction worker was killed June 10 while installing high-speed internet for a new housing area in Fairview, according to N.C. Highway Patrol. The worker, identified as Jesus Lopez Flores, 26, of Gainesville, Georgia, was operating construction equipment when he ran off the right of Fairview Forest Drive and fell down an embankment, according to First Sgt. Barry Burnette. ...
High-speed motorcycle chase ends with fatality
Crash occurred in Mill Spring on Friday MILL SPRING—On Friday, June 7, at approximately 2 p.m., troopers with the North Carolina Highway Patrol engaged in a high-speed motorcycle chase that ended in one fatality. The chase ran through parts of Rutherford and Polk County and ended in Mill Spring after the motorcyclist lost control […] The post High-speed motorcycle chase ends with fatality appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Black Mountain Blues fest will be a jam of ‘resilience’
BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Fans of the blues can take their pick of 46 different acts at the inaugural Black Mountain Blues festival July 12 to 14 at eight different venues in downtown Black Mountain. “It’s not just a music festival. It’s a culture keeping event,” marketing director...
Man accused of driving dead man’s vehicle faces more charges
MARION, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A man who was arrested after he was seen driving a vehicle that belonged to a dead man is facing more charges related to the incident. Scotty Keith Styles, 48, was arrested April 24 by McDowell County Sheriff’s Office deputies and U.S. Marshals after Black Mountain police officers provided information that Styles was operating DeAndre “Desmond” Clark’s vehicle on April 23 in Black Mountain. Clark’s body was found by McDowell County sheriff’s deputies earlier that day behind an abandoned business on Batcave Road.
Mother of man who died in custody of Fletcher police files lawsuit, seeking trial by jury
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A federal lawsuit filed June 10, 2024, by the mother of the late Christopher Hensley claims Henderson County deputies and Fletcher Police officers weren’t properly trained in the use of restraint, and as a result, Hensley died due to excessive force at the time of his arrest on June 15, 2022.
Airplane enthusiasts gather in Shelby for annual event
Airplane and helicopter enthusiasts flocked to the Shelby-Cleveland County Regional Airport last weekend for the annual Fly-In & Open House. Visitors were able to view aircraft and military vehicles, tour facilities and partake in food from vendors on site. People also had an opportunity to take helicopter rides for a...
Missing 16-year-old in Spindale found
SPINDALE, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Spindale Police Department said a missing 16-year-old has been located. According to police, the teen was last seen at around 10 p.m. Friday night in Spindale. Officers announced she was located Saturday.
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