A Hickory man will spend at least 25 years in prison following his conviction for second-degree murder in the 2016 burning death of his former girlfriend. Glen McQuay Jr., 57, was sentenced to an active prison term of 25 to … Read More
Nhia Vue, 27, of Conover, was convicted of Trafficking in Methamphetamine by Possession, Trafficking in Methamphetamine by Transportation, and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon during Catawba County Superior Court on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. The Honorable Stanley … Read More
Zachary Scott Watson, 33, of Connelly Springs, pleaded guilty to two counts of first degree kidnapping, possession of firearm by convicted felon, and admitted his status as a habitual felon during Caldwell County Superior Court on Monday, April 15, 2019. … Read More
Antonio Hernandez Aparicio, 50, of Catawba, was given an active prison sentence of five to 11 years following his conviction for a sex crime involving his female relative during Catawba County Superior Court on Tuesday, April 16, 2019. The Honorable … Read More
Scott Reilly was sworn in as the new District Attorney for the 36th Prosecutorial District on January 1, 2019, and hit the ground running with his staff. There has been little, if any, down time for Reilly and his staff since taking … Read More
Jesse Lee Mize, 67, of Conover, was found guilty by a jury of failing to report a new address as a sex offender during Catawba County Superior Court on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. The Honorable Nathaniel J. Poovey, Superior Court … Read More
The District Attorney’s Office announced the launch of a new Web site and Facebook page on Monday, April 8, 2019. The Web site, BurkeCaldwellCatawbaDA.com, provides information and links to resources for the community and victims. Whether it’s information about traffic tickets or victims’ rights, … Read More
Jill Elizabeth Rowell, 44, of Valdese, was convicted of attempted larceny from a merchant by removing anti-theft devices and admitted her habitual felon status during Caldwell County Superior Court on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. The Honorable Lisa C. Bell, Superior … Read More
Ignacio Cortez Macedo, 36, of Claremont, was given an active prison sentence of six to 12 years following his conviction for sexual crimes involving a minor during Catawba County Superior Court on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. The Honorable Gregory R. … Read More
The State will seek the death penalty in the double murder case against Warren Lee Raymond Sr., of Catawba. Prosecutors made the announcement of their intention to proceed with the case as a capital matter during Catawba County Superior Court … Read More