Kidnapping Charge

Kidnapping charges were filed against Olajuawn Ja’Daren Hairston 26, in Catawba County.  He also faces assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury, among other charges.  He was placed in the Catawba County

Blue Lights in Hickory

The Hickory Police Department has implemented the “Pay Attention in City Traffic” initiative.  Officers will now use their solid blue cruiser lights as a way of deterring crime and increasing visibility on heavily traveled streets and roads.

$65,000 Bond

Vehicle break in and theft charges were brought against a Lenoir man.  Victor Baine Hartley 49, was arrested by the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Officers.  He also faces felony possession of a firearm by a convicted felon among