Trafficking Convictions Net Sentence For Lenoir Resident

Thomas Ansel Burgess, 44, of Lenoir, was sentenced to serve 13 to 17 years in prison following convictions for two counts of trafficking fentanyl on Monday, December 9, 2024, in Caldwell County Superior Court. The Honorable George C. Bell, Superior … Read More

Greensboro Woman Enters Guilty Plea For Attempted Murder

A Greensboro woman will spend 19 to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury during Caldwell County Superior Court. Kelani Courtney Fields, 20, was … Read More

Former Intern Joins Catawba Staff As Newest ADA

Matthew Davis has joined the Catawba County District Attorney’s Office. Davis, who is from Hickory, earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Western Carolina University, graduating in 2016. He is a 2020 graduate of Charleston School of Law and … Read More

DA Reilly Spreads Holiday Cheer At Hickory Christmas Parade

Thirty-sixth Prosecutorial District Attorney Scott Reilly took time out to spread some holiday cheer by taking part in the annual Hickory Christmas Parade on Friday, November 22, 2024. Reilly tossed some candy, mingled with spectators and shared greetings with those … Read More

Participating In The Parade To Recognize Veterans

Thirty-sixth Prosecutorial District Attorney Scott Reilly participated in the 20th annual Town of Catawba Veterans’ Day Parade on Saturday November 9, 2024.  Cosmo Motors donated the truck that DA Reilly and five veterans from the Catawba County Veterans’ Treatment Court … Read More

Bringing Awareness To Domestic Violence Prevention

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In recognition of the designation and to show support for preventing domestic violence, members of the Catawba County District Attorney’s Office donned purple clothing on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. October first was declared as … Read More

Habitual Felon Status Enhances Prison Term for Hickory Man

Antonio Carlos Harris, 39, of Hickory, was sentenced to serve seven to 10 years in prison following his conviction for multiple criminal offenses and admission to habitual felon status on Monday, October 28, 2024, in Catawba County Superior Court. The … Read More