Morganton Man Charged with Kidnapping and Other Violent Crimes

A Morganton man was charged with kidnapping and other violent crimes Friday morning. The News Herald reports Phillip Elmer Groh IV was charged after turning himself into the Morganton Department of Public Safety Headquarters. The charges came after a victim reported that Groh had sexually assaulted her. He is currently being held on a $500,000 bond and is set to appear in court today.