The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office has charged a former detention officer following an investigation into contraband at the county jail.

A routine patrol in Cleveland led to the arrest of a man facing multiple charges, including an outstanding felony warrant from Rowan County.

On Saturday, February 14, 2026, at approximately 10:15 p.m., officers with the Statesville Police Department responded to the 300 block of North Oakland Avenue in reference to a reported breaking and entering in progress.

Drivers traveling along Perth Road say they are on edge after months of what appears to be pellet gun fire striking vehicles along the busy commuter route.

A tense standoff unfolded Monday afternoon after a reckless driving stop escalated into an armed confrontation, prompting a multi-agency response and temporary road closure in Hickory.