Walter Curtis Childers
The Alexander County Sheriff’s Office has arrested and charged Walter Curtis Childers age 31 of Taylorsville. Childers has been charged with 7 counts of 1st Degree Statutory Sex Offense with a Child and 7 counts of Indecent Liberties with a Child. Mr. Childers was placed under a $750,000.00 bond. The court date is set for October 28, 2013.
Edward Saunders Maddox
On Sunday November 3rd, 2013, at approximately 12:15 AM, Officers from the Alexander County Sheriff’s Department responded to a 911 call from the residence located at 635 McDuffie Court in Taylorsville. Upon officers arrival they found Timothy Andrew McDUFFIE, 30 years of age, had been assaulted. Mr. McDUFFIE received several lacerations and was transported by Alexander County Emergency Medical Services to a designated landing zone where Mr. McDUFFIE was airlifted to Carolina’s Medical Center in Charlotte. Detectives were called to the scene and further investigation revealed that the assault occurred at Mr. McDUFFIE’S residence on McDuffie Court. Detectives from Alexander County Sheriff’s Office developed a suspect a short time later that morning and learned that Edward Saunders MADDOX, 46 years old, lives at 443 McDuffie Court was the person in question. Investigators responded to that address and found Mr. MADDOX at his residence. Mr. MADDOX was subsequently arrested and charged with one count of Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Inflicting Serious Injury. He was transported to Alexander County Detention Center where he was placed under a ($30,000.00) thirty thousand dollar Secured Bond. Mr. MADDOX had a first appearance in Alexander County District Court on Monday, 11/04/2013. Mr. McDUFFIE went through surgery at Carolina’s Medical Center and has since been released. Mr. MADDOX remains in custody at this time.
Charles Lee Williams
In Superior Court on October 29, 2013, Charles Lee Williams of Taylorsville plead guilty to Possession of a Firearm by Felon with Habitual Enhancements. He was sentenced to 88-118 months in the North Carolina Department of Corrections.
Steven Michael Worley
In Superior Court on October 29, 2013, Steven Michael Worley, plead guilty to 5 counts of Breaking, Entering, and Larceny to chicken houses in Alexander County. He was sentenced to 22-46 months in the North Carolina Department of Corrections. He will be placed on supervised probation upon his release.
November 5, 2013
Edward Maddox age 46 of Taylorsville was arrested November 3, 2013. He was charged with Assault with Deadly Weapon Inflicting Serious Injury. Bond was set at $30,000.00. The trial was set for November 4, 2013.
Jason Colton Hubbard age 24 of Taylorsville was arrested November 2, 2013. He was charged with Possession of Schedule II, Possession of Schedule IIII, Possession of drug Paraphernalia and Maintaining Vehicle. Bond was set for $25,000.00. The trial date was set for November 4, 2013.
Kisha Lashe Morgan age 22 of Taylorsville was arrested November 2, 2013. She was charged with Possession of Schedule II, Possession of Schedule IIII, Possession of Schedule III, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Maintain Vehicle. Bond was set at $26,500.00 . The trial date was set for November 4, 2013.
Jermichael Lashon Parsons age 19 of Taylorsville was arrested October 30, 2013. He was charged with Obtaining Property by False Pretense, Attempt to Obtain Property by False Pretense, Breaking and Entering, Larceny After Breaking and Entering. Bond was set at $30,000.00. The trial date was set for November 4, 2013.
Beronica Renee Parsons age 16 of Taylorsville was arrested on October 30, 2013. She was charged with Obtaining Property by False Pretense, Attempt to Obtain Property by False Pretense. Bond was set at $20,000.00. The trial date was set for November 4, 2013.
Samantha Freeman Keller age 23 of Taylorsville was arrested on October 29, 2013. She was charged with Possession of Methamphetamine, Maintaining Dwelling and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Bond was set at $10,000.00. The trial date was set for November 4, 2013.
Samuel Eugene Keller age 48 of Moravian Falls was arrested on October 29, 2013. He was charged with Possession of Methamphetamine, Maintaining Dwelling and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Bond was set at $20,000.00. The trial date was set for November 4, 2013.
Samuel Eugene Keller age 48 of Moravian Falls was arrested for a second time on October 29, 2013. He was charged with Possession of Methamphetamine, Maintaining Dwelling and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Bond was set at $20,000.00. The trial date was set for November 4, 2013.
Maurice Antonio Howell age 35 of Taylorsville was arrested on October 26, 2013. He was charged with Assault with Deadly Weapon. Bond was set at $2000.00. The trial date was set for October 28, 2013.
Dennis Charles Snow age 61 of Taylorsville was arrested on October 26, 2013. He was charged with Manufacturing Marijuana and with Intent to Sell and Deliver. His bond was set at $1000.00. The trial date was set for October 28, 2013.
Charles Eugene Hollar age 49 of Taylorsville was arrested on October 26, 2013. He was charged with Misdemeanor Larceny, Possession of Stolen Goods and Breaking and Entering and Possession of Stolen Goods. His bond was set at $12,400.00. Trial dates were set for November 18, 2013 and December 9, 2013 in Caldwell County.
Amanda Ann Morgan age 31 of Stony Point was arrested on October 27, 2013. She was charged with Larceny. Her bond was set at $500.00. The trial date was set for December 3, 2013.
Kenneth Shane Dingess age 25 of Taylorsville was arrested on October 23, 2013. He was charged with Breaking and Entering and Larceny. Bond was set at $5000.00. The trial date was set for October 28, 2013.
Gordan Campbell age 38 of Taylorsville was arrested on October 18, 2013 for a second incident. He was charged with Sell and Deliver Schedule II, Simple Possession of Schedule II and Trafficking Opium. His bond was set at $10,000.00. The trial date was set for October 21, 2013.
Bobby Ray Hefner age 37 of Hickory was arrested on October 18, 2013. He was charged with Possession of Controlled Substance. His bond was Written Promise. The trial date was set for November 18, 2013.
Joshua Lee Beaty age 23 of Hickory was arrested on October 21, 2013. He was charged with Possession of a Stolen Vehicle. His bond was set at $2500.00. The trial date was set for October 28, 2013.
Jody Lee Combs age 44 of Taylorsville was arrested on October 17, 2013. He was charged with Possession of Firearm by Felon. His bond was set at $5000.00. The trial date was set for October 28, 2013.
On Tuesday November 5, 2013 officers with the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office arrested Billy Jack Cork, age 26; Nicholas Cody Lovelace, age 21; and Ricardo Cole Ray, age 19, all of Newton, NC. The subjects were charged with 1 count of felony breaking and entering, and 2 counts of felony larceny. The charges stem from incidents that occurred during the early morning hours of November 5, 2013 in the Hill River Road, Hiddenite area. A motorcycle and trailer were stolen from residents in this area. The subjects were placed in the Alexander County Detention Center under $8,000.00 secured bond. First appearance is Monday November 11, 2013
Breaking & Entering Suspect
Investigators with the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying this individual. 6 storage buildings on Hwy 16 South were broken into and items were stolen from the buildings. A reward will be given for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of the suspect. Any information can be given to investigators at 828-632-1111, calling Crime stoppers at 828-632-8555, or going to the Alexander County Website and submitting a tip online. Tips can also be sent via text message by texting the keyword “ACSOTIPS” plus your message to CRIMES (274637).
Members of the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office have made two arrests in connection with a Meth Lab in Alexander County. The arrests are the result of officers being called to 30 Automotive Lane, in Bethlehem on Tuesday November 19, 2013 at approximately 1:14 Pm in reference to a civil dispute. Upon arrival officers found items consistent with a meth lab. Arrested and charged are Kristen Lee Porter age 29 of Automotive lane and James Darrell Roten age 36 also of Automotive Lane, in Bethlehem. Both suspects were charged w with Manufacture Methamphetamine, Possession of Precursors for Methamphetamine and Maintain a Dwelling for Controlled Substance. Both suspects were placed under a $30,000.00 bond and have a first appearance in court on November 25, 2013. The NC State Bureau of Investigation was called to help clean up the lab.
Chelsea Yvonne Anderson
Members of the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office have arrested and charged Chelsea Yvonne Anderson age 22 of Petrea Lane, Taylorsville with one count of Assault inflicting serious injury. The charge is the result of an incident on November 17, 2013 at approximately 6:52 PM on Petrea Lane involving a stabbing. Anderson is accused of stabbing a male in the shoulder after a fight on Petrea Lane. Anderson is currently being held in the Alexander County Detention Center under a $2000.00 bond and has a first appearance Monday November 25, 2013.
Timothy Leon Watts
On Tuesday, 11/12/2013, Detectives from the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office completed another investigation against a Registered Sex Offender, Timothy Leon WATTS, age 48, from Cheatham Ford Road in Hiddenite, NC. Mr. WATTS is currently in custody at the Alexander County Detention Center charged with (6) six counts of First Degree Statutory Sex Offense and (6) six counts of Indecent Liberties with a Minor. Mr. WATTS is currently under a $1,100,000.00 (1.1 Million Dollar) Secured Bond. Detectives charged Mr. WATTS November 12, 2013 with (1) one count of Second Degree Rape, which involves a different victim than the charges previously listed. Mr. WATTS was taken before the Magistrate where he was placed under an additional $100,000.00 (One Hundred Thousand Dollar) Secured Bond. Mr. WATTS remains in custody and was scheduled for his First Appearance on Monday, 11/18/2013, in District Court in Taylorsville.
The Alexander County Sheriff’s office will be assisting the North Carolina Department of Public Safety – Division of Adult Corrections in conducting a joint training drill today (Wednesday, December 4, 2013).
During the training drill a simulated inmate escape will be staged. This simulated escape will be facilitated using two NCDOC employees (not actual inmates) and will involve a full-scale joint search and recovery operation utilizing both personnel from the Sheriff’s Office and the NCDOC PERT (Prison Emergency response Team) members.
For training benefit the drill will be conducted in as realistic a manner as safely possible. At no time during the drill will there be any actual danger to the general public, however all citizens are asked to be aware that the drill is being conducted. Once the drill has concluded, a news release will be posted to notify the general public via the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office website, Facebook, and Twitter social media outlets.
The Sheriff’s Office is searching for a silver/grey Chevy Malibu car that may be involved in the SIMULATED INMATE ESCAPE DRILL being conducted today.
The vehicle was described as being a state-owned vehicle; possibly with a orang permanent registration plate TK-5404. the vehicle was reported stolen on Poison Ivy Rd off County Home RD. Officers are searching for this vehicle currently.
Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team members along with NCDOC Prison Emergency Response Team members have taken one SIMULATED INMATE ESCAPEE into custody after the NCDOC Hostage Negotiation Team successfully negotiated a surrender.
Authorities are still searching for the remaining SIMULATED INMATE ESCAPEE and have tracked that subject to Rocky Face Park after officers responded to a sighting of the stolen Chevy Malibu reported earlier. The stolen vehicle was found abandoned at the Rocky Face Community Building. A K-9 tracking team responded to the area and began tracking a fresh trail toward Rocky Face Park. Officers are enroute to the area to assist in tracking. As more information becomes available it will be posted.
Sheriff Chris Bowman Speaks To Members of the NCDPS Public Information Branch During Training Drill
Authorities have captured the final SIMULATED INMATE ESCAPEE that was being sought at Rocky Face Park, concluding the nearly six-hour training exercise that was conducted on Wednesday, December 4th, 2013. The training drill was conducted as a joint effort between members of the North Carolina Department of Public Safety Division of Adult Corrections and the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office. The drill marked one of the first times that these two agencies conducted joint training and was considered a very valuable experience by all involved. “The reality is that if a true emergency like an inmate escape occurs at the prison [Alexander Correctional Institute] then our staff will be called upon to assist prison officials and we can all benefit from learning how each other operate” stated Sheriff Chris Bowman.
The training exercise began just prior to 8 a.m. with a simulated propane gas leak at the Minimum Custody Unit located on the grounds of the Alexander Correctional Institute on Old Landfill Rd in Taylorsville. Emergency crews responded and mitigated the hazards while corrections staff transferred inmates house in the unit to a secure location. Following the simulated gas leak, the training exercise transitioned into a joint exercise with law enforcement officials when the simulation of two escaped inmates was brought into the scenario. Law enforcement and the Prison Emergency Response Team (PERT) responded to the correctional facility and began organizing efforts to track down the simulated escapees (roles played by two correctional staff employed by the facility) while other staff began establishing a command post for the training drill.
As the training drill continued, additional information was released to both law enforcement responders and the public, leading the team members to various locations within Alexander County. One simulated escapee was taken into custody inside the former Alexander County Hospital building following a brief standoff and the use of a specially trained Hostage Negotiation Team employed by the NC Department of Public Safety. The second simulated escapee was captured a short time later after K-9 tracking teams and PERT members located the individual inside Rocky Face Park off Rocky Face Church RD. During the training drill, information was periodically released to the public and media through the use of the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office website, Facebook and Twitter pages to simulate the use of these services during an actual crisis.
The entire training drill was designed to be as realistic as safely possible so that participants could gain practical experience and valuable insight into how such a joint effort might work in a future emergency. The result was overwhelmingly positive and provided great raining that cannot be simulated in a table-top or classroom exercise setting. At no time was there any true danger to the public.
Sheriff Chris Bowman wishes to thank all those who participated in the training exercise. Logistical support from the American Red Cross – Catawba Valley Chapter, who served lunch and refreshments to the participants, was also greatly appreciated.
Authorities Searching For Khari Duane McClelland
The Alexander County Sheriff’s Office has joined the search for a man wanted in connection with a recent home break-in which left one man shot in Rowan County recently. Officers are looking for 23-year-old Khari Duane McClelland who authorities believe may have ties to the Alexander County and surrounding areas. Authorities state that McClelland and another suspect were in the process of stealing items from the home of Rowan County resident Marcus Kauffman when Kauffman returned home and confronted the thieves. During the confrontation, Khari McClelland allegedly shot Marcus Kauffman in the back of the head before he and his accomplice fled the scene. McClelland should be considered armed and very dangerous.
During the early hours of December 5th, a suspect vehicle associated with McClelland was located by officers in Alexander County. Investigators from Alexander County and Rowan County searched a home nearby and are currently following leads on McClelland’s whereabouts as they develop. Anyone who has information about the location of Khari Duane McClelland, or additional information about this crime, is asked to contact the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office at 828-632-1111. Tipsters may also submit anonymous online tips by visiting www.alexandersheriff.org or by texting the keyword “ACSOTIPS” plus your tip message to CRIMES (274637). Information can also be forwarded to Staff Sergeant Jason Owens (704) 216-8683 or 1st Lieutenant Chad Moose (704) 216-8687 at the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office. Officers are following leads as they develop in this case.
A third suspect has been arrested in the Rowan County shooting case that left Marcus Kauffman seriously wounded one week ago. According to WSOC News Channel 9, Khari McClelland, who is believed to be the trigger man in the shooting, was taken into custody in Conover late Monday afternoon (12/9/13) after a tip led police to the home of McClelland’s ex-girlfriend. Read the full story on the WSOC Channel 9 News page.
Authorities Gather Evidence at Bank Robbery Scene
The Alexander County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a bank robbery suspect that held up the People’s Bank in Hiddenite around 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning (12-10-13). The suspect fled the bank on foot and may be driving a burgundy Dodge truck that left traveling Old Mountain RD from the scene. The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 5′-9″ to 5′-11″ tall, approximately 225 lbs, with a brown goatee, last seen wearing a dark or black colored jacket (possibly leather), blue jeans, and a black ball cap with “AC/DC” on it. No weapon was presented during the robbery, however the suspect is considered to be armed and dangerous. Anyone who has seen this suspect or knows any information pertaining to this incident is asked to call 828-632-2911. Anonymous tips can be called in to the Crime Stopper’s Tip Lin at 828-632-8555, submitted online at www.alexandersheriff.org, or sent in via text message by texting he keyword “ACSOTIPS” plus your tip message to the shortcode destination of CRIMES (274637).
The Alexander County Sheriff’s Office is releasing preliminary photos of the suspect being sought in the robbery of People’s Bank of Hiddenite. The suspect is described as a white male, medium to heavy build, with a brown goatee, last seen wearing a dark-colored or black jacket, black hat with “AC/DC” on the front, and blue jeans. The suspect also has a tattoo that appears to be an anchor on the left side of his neck. Witnesses say that just after the robbery occurred, a burgundy Dodge truck was seen driving down old Mountain RD from the Hiddenite area at a high rate of speed. Authorities are currently considering this to be the suspect vehicle in this case.
No weapon was displayed during the robbery, however the suspect is considered to be armed and dangerous. Anyone who has seen this suspect or knows any information pertaining to this incident is asked to call 828-632-2911. Anonymous tips can be called in to the Crime Stopper’s Tip Line at 828-632-8555, submitted online atwww.alexandersheriff.org, or sent in via text message by texting he keyword “ACSOTIPS” plus your tip message to the shortcode destination of CRIMES (274637).
The Sheriff’s Office is still pursuing leads in the bank robbery that occurred at People’s Bank in Hiddenite today. The suspect is now believed to be driving a blue 2005 Chevrolet Silverado truck, NC registration # TYX-6269 . No further information is available at this time. As more info becomes available it will be released.
David Alan Johnson
The Alexander County Sheriff’s Office has captured the man they say held up the People’s Bank branch in Hiddenite on Tuesday, December 10th. The suspect has been identified as David Alan Johnson, white male, age 37 of Smith Barnette RD in Taylorsville. Johnson was arrested at the Bojangle’s restaurant located near the Granite Falls Wal-Mart around 5:00 p.m. today without incident on outstanding charges of Common Law Robbery.
The arrest comes after an extensive investigation that has been ongoing since the robbery occurred earlier this week. Sheriff Chris Bowman expressed his sincere gratitude to the members of the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office, the Granite Falls Police Department, and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation for their help in apprehending David Allen Johnson. As of press time, bond information and an updated photo of David Johnson was not available. This information will be released as soon as it becomes available.
AARP Member Roswita Lenz presents donated blankets and bears to Sheriff Chris Bowman and Chief Deputy Tod Jones
In this season of giving, the members of the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office have been the lucky recipients of some beautiful crocheted blankets and teddy bears from the members of AARP Chapter 4068. The blankets and bears, which will be given out to officers to carry in their patrol cars, are used to help comfort children who officers sometimes come into contact with at serious calls for service. “Children who find themselves in the middle of tragedies are scared and oftentimes confused about what is going on. These bears and blankets will bring a sense of comfort and warmth to these children who are often the victims that are overlooked in situations such as these. I am thankful for the AARP Chapter 4068 members who took time out of their schedule to help us help these children” stated Sheriff Chris Bowman. AARP Chapter 4068 members assisting with the project include Roswita Lenz, Cheastean Kiccia, Jane Waldeck, Mari Hussain, and Bera Steffanson.
