On January 19, 2025, the Burke County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation regarding allegations of a sexual assault of a minor. During the investigation, 53 year old Anthony Dean McCall of Morganton was identified as the suspect. At the conclusion of the investigation, warrants were issued for McCall for (F) First Degree Statutory Sexual Offense. He was taken before the magistrate, where he was arraigned on his charges and received NO BOND. His first appearance in Court was on January 24, 2025, where he received a $500,000.00 secured bond. His next court date is scheduled for February 14, 2025.
