Spencer Shawn Kain, 28, of Newton, was sentenced to serve seven to 10 years in prison following his conviction for trafficking fentanyl during Catawba County Superior Court on Thursday, January 29, 2026. The Honorable Sherri W. Elliott, Superior Court Judge … Read More
Regina Vess Nelson, 52 of Conover, will serve six to eight years in prison following her conviction for trafficking methamphetamine during Catawba County Superior Court on Thursday, January 22, 2026. The Honorable Nathaniel J. Poovey, Superior Court Judge from Catawba … Read More
Rodney Oneal Lavan, 59, of Hickory, was sentenced to serve five to eight years in prison following his conviction for possession with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver a Schedule II controlled substance and admission of habitual felon status. The … Read More
A Newton man will serve a prison sentence of 12 to 19 years following his conviction for the sexual assault of a teenage female victim during Catawba County Superior Court on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. The Honorable Sherri W. Elliott, … Read More