Habitual Felon Status Lengthens Property Crimes Sentence

Jeremy Scott Young, 45, of Hickory, was given an active prison sentence of eight to 11 years for his conviction on multiple criminal offenses and admission of habitual felon status during Catawba County Superior Court on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. … Read More

Lenoir Man Will Serve 13-17 Years For Trafficking Conviction

Zachery George Stephenson, 31, of Lenoir, will spend the next 13 to 17 years in prison following his conviction for trafficking methamphetamine by possession and transportation during Caldwell County Superior Court on Thursday, January 9, 2025. The Honorable Daniel A. … Read More

Morganton Woman Gets Prison Time For Trafficking Fentanyl

Kayla Marie Whisnant, 36, of Morganton, was sentenced to an active prison term of six to eight years following her plea to trafficking fentanyl during Burke County Superior Court on Monday, January 6, 2025. The Honorable Tommy Davis, Superior Court … Read More

Trafficking Conviction Leads To Prison Term Of 6 To 8 years

James Drew Ballard, 40, of Morganton, was sentenced to serve six to eight years in prison following his conviction for two counts of trafficking fentanyl on separate occasions during Catawba County Superior Court on Monday, January 13, 2025. The Honorable … Read More

Hickory Man Sentenced For Multiple Trafficking Offenses

Ketjuan Oneal Moss, 35, of Hickory, was sentenced to serve six to eight years in prison following his conviction for trafficking fentanyl and cocaine on separate occasions during Catawba County Superior Court on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. The Honorable Karen … Read More