Arrests Made In Theft Of Copper Wire In Lincoln County
LINCOLN COUNTY, N.C. — The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office has charged four individuals in connection with a series of copper thefts that ...
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Stolen Riding Mower Recovered; One Arrested
LINCOLNTON, N.C. — The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office recovered a stolen riding lawn mower and arrested one person following a theft repo...
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Bulla Donates $25K to Sheriff’s Crisis Team
LINCOLN COUNTY, N.C. — The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce the receipt of a $25,000 donation from Mr. Ross Bulla du...
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Lincoln County Man Sentenced in October 2023 Murder
LINCOLNTON, N.C. —A Lincoln County man was sentenced this week in the death of a 63-year-old woman in October of 2023. Michael Steven Ricker, 38...
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Four-Wheeler Rider Arrested After Attempting to Flee Deputy
LINCOLNTON, N.C. - On November 14, 2025 a Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputy attempted to stop Franklin Luther Beam IV, 45, as he traveled o...
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Stolen Tractor Recovered; One Person Arrested
LINCOLNTON, N.C. — The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office has recovered a stolen tractor and arrested a Lincolnton man in connection with the...
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Three People Facing Charges Related to Illegal Drugs
LINCOLNTON, N.C. — On Oct. 27, 2025 the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit conducted a surveillance operation in western...
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Lincoln County Man Charged with Sexual Exploitation of a Child
LINCOLN COUNTY, N.C. – On September 30, 2025, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and Detectives received information from the FBI H...
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Sheriff Bill Beam Offers Reminders For A Safe & Happy Halloween
LINCOLNTON, N.C. — The Halloween holiday is quickly approaching, and many in Lincoln County have already been participating in fun and spooky ac...
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Citizens Police Academy Participants Learn About NC Highway Procedures
LINCOLNTON, N.C. - Members of the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Citizens Academy continued their hands-on learning with a visit from North Car...
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Citizen’s Police Academy Continuing in Lincoln County
LINCOLNTON, N.C. - Participants in the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Citizens Academy recently took part in training focused on officer safety...
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Lengthy Narcotics Investigation Leads To Arrest, Drug Seizure
LINCOLNTON, N.C. - After a yearlong investigation the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit executed a search warrant at 1401 Highland ...
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Missing Man From Earlier Today Has Been Located & Is Safe
NOTE: Missing Man From Earlier Today Has Been Located & Is SafeLINCOLNTON, N.C. — The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is r...
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Robbery Suspect in Cleveland County Charged with Lincoln County Armed ...
LINCOLNTON, N.C. — On Sept. 21, 2025 the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to an armed robbery at Family Dollar located at 4709 E ...
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Two Unrelated Missing Person Cases Cleared
LINCOLNTON, N.C. – Two unrelated missing person cases have been cleared by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.John Edward HyattIn one cas...
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Public’s Help Needed To Locate Missing Woman
LINCOLNTON, N.C. — On Sept. 23, Elizabeth Michele Bailey, AKA Beth Bailey, was reported missing by her daughter, Mckenna Gragg. It was reported ...
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