Defendant Watson

Kidnapper in Caldwell County gets 12-16 Years

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

Defendant Jill Rowell

Habitual Felon to Serve Four – Six Years

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

Defendants Childress and Moore

Co-Defendants Sentenced in Murder Case

Two people were convicted of second-degree murder in connection with the June 2013 death of a Lenoir man during Caldwell County Superior Court on Tuesday, February 5, 2019. Earl Franklin Moore, Jr., 40, of Lenoir, was sentenced to 23 to … Read More

Defendant Stephanie Sipes

Lenoir Woman Convicted of Accessory

A woman tied to the shooting of a Caldwell County deputy in July 2018 will spend 32 to 51 months in prison following her conviction for accessory after the fact to assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill … Read More