John Wall

Man Represents Himself at Trial, Gets 9+ Years in Prison

John Michael Wall, 56, of Hickory, was given an active prison sentence of nine to 12 years after a Catawba County jury found him guilty of possession of stolen goods and determined that he had attained status as a habitual felon. The Honorable R. Stuart … Read More

DA Reilly and ADA Renzelman

DA Reilly Swears in New Assistant District Attorney

Stephanie Renzelman has been hired by District Attorney Scott Reilly to serve the citizens of the 36th Prosecutorial District. Renzelman was sworn in as the newest assistant district attorney in the 36th Prosecutorial District on Tuesday, October 1, 2019, by … Read More

Defendant Alan Logan

Habitual Felon Sentenced to 7-10 Years for Robbery

Alan Lamonte Logan, 56, of Conover, was given an active prison sentence of seven to 10 years following his conviction for common law robbery, attempted robbery with a dangerous weapon and admission of his status as a habitual felon. The … Read More

Defendant James Thacker

Defendant Given 21+ Years in 2nd-Degree Murder Case

James Willard Thacker, 35, of Hickory, was convicted of second-degree murder during Catawba County Superior Court on Tuesday, August 20, 2019, and will spend at least 21 years in prison. The Honorable Karen Eady-Williams, Superior Court Judge from Mecklenburg County, … Read More

Defendant Craig Patterson

Habitual Larceny Offenses Lead To Prison Term For Hickory Man

Craig Jarvis Patterson, 49, of Hickory, will spend seven to 10 years in prison following his conviction for five counts of habitual larceny and admission of habitual felon status. The Honorable Karen Eady-Williams, Superior Court Judge from Mecklenburg County, imposed … Read More

Defendant Chad Smith

Catawba Jury Finds Man Guilty Of Drug Offenses

Chad Lee Smith, 44, of Hickory, was found guilty as charged by a Catawba County jury last week and given an active prison term. The 12-member jury rendered its verdict on Wednesday, July 31, 2019, to conclude a three-day trial. … Read More