Below you will find information about the latest pleas, trials, and important developments in Burke, Caldwell, and Catawba Counties. As an office, we are bound by the Rules of Professional Conduct for all North Carolina attorneys, and special rules for prosecutors. Therefore, we often only comment on cases after final disposition.
For all media inquiries and requests, for all three counties, please contact Nathan Key by phone: 828-695-6193 or email: Nathan.D.Key@nccourts.org.
Michael Terrell Hames, 42, of Hickory, will serve an active prison term of seven to nine years following his conviction for assault and weapons charges along with his admission of habitual felon status. The Honorable Peter Knight, Superior Court Judge … Read More
Hayes Elliott, right, was sworn in as the newest assistant district attorney for the 36th Prosecutorial District recently. A native of Catawba County, Elliott graduated from the Campbell School of Law. He will be handling District Court matters in Caldwell … Read More
A Newton man will spend 152 to 248 years in prison after a Catawba County jury found him guilty on 19 counts of sexual offenses with two minor female victims. The jury needed less than an hour to convict 51-year-old … Read More
A Catawba man was given an active prison term of nine to 12 years following his conviction for assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury, possession of a firearm by felon and admission of his … Read More
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a bill into law proclaiming May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day. Each year, our nation is asked to pay tribute to the brave local, state and federal peace officers who have died … Read More
Several participants from the Catawba County Veterans’ Treatment Court participated in the annual Tutus and Combat Boots 5K Run/Walk held at L.P. Frans Stadium in Hickory on Saturday, May 11, 2024. The 5K benefits Eagle Rock Camp, a non-profit that … Read More
The Catawba County District Attorney’s Office legal staff recently enjoyed an afternoon Scavenger Hunt and lunch in honor of Administrative Professionals Day. The day recognizes the work of secretaries, administrative assistants, receptionists and other administrative support professionals. Central to any … Read More
Members of the 36th Prosecutorial District Attorney’s Office participated in the second annual Recovery Court Kickball Tournament on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Catawba Meadows Park in Morganton. Assistant District Attorney Austin Foster played for the Burke County Recovery Court … Read More
Members of the Catawba County District Attorney’s Office wore blue clothing on Friday, April 5, 2024, to support the Children’s Advocacy and Protection Center of Catawba County in its efforts to help prevent child abuse. April is National Child Abuse … Read More
Bryana Salymar Martines, 25, of Shelby, was sentenced to an active prison term of 20 to 25 years following her guilty plea to second-degree murder on Monday, March 25, 2024, in Catawba County Superior Court The Honorable Daniel A. Kuehnert, … Read More