Kings Mountain Police Officer Charged with Assault Following Domestic Incident
A Kings Mountain police officer, Edward Ray Padgett, 37, was arrested and charged with felony assault with a deadly weapon after a domestic incident at his home. Details are limited due to the ongoing investigation.
Firefighter Shot in Leg Responding to Alarm in Richmond County as Assailant Is Charged with Assault on Emergency Personnel
A firefighter in Richmond County was shot in the leg while responding to an alarm. The suspect, Timothy Hayden, was charged and is held without bond. The incident is under investigation.
Inmate Found Unresponsive, Pronounced Dead at Mecklenburg County Detention Center
A 62-year-old inmate died at Mecklenburg County Detention Center; he was found unresponsive during breakfast distribution. Despite lifesaving efforts, he was pronounced dead. The SBI is investigating, and efforts to notify his kin continue.
Burke County Sheriff's Office Alerts Residents to Phone Scam Impersonating Law Enforcement
Burke County residents warned about a new phone scam where callers pose as law enforcement officials requesting money for inmate-related expenses; the Sheriff's Office states they never solicit money by phone.












