Burke Sherrif’s Office announce the arrest of kidnapping suspect

On Friday, August 29, 2025, the Burke County Sheriff’s Office received information regarding the whereabouts of 59 year old Charles Barry Horton of 1624 Dulatown Road, Lenoir . Deputies contacted the Lenoir Police Department, who responded to 1007 SW Falcon Court, Apt. 502, in Lenoir. Horton was located at the residence and taken into custody without incident.

Following his arrest, Horton was turned over to deputies with the Burke County Sheriff’s Office. He was then transported to the Burke County Magistrate’s Office, where he was served with outstanding warrants as well as a Domestic Violence Ex-Parte Order.

Horton has been charged with

He appeared before a judicial official on August 31, 2025 where he was given a $100,000.00 secured bond, but remains in the custody of the Burke County Detention Center.

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