Authorities say 19-year-old Ahmon Jamir Henderson is being held at the Catawba County Detention Facility without bond. He faces multiple charges, including two counts of second-degree burglary, possession of a stolen firearm, and resisting a public officer.

Court records provide new details in the case against a Taylorsville woman charged with multiple felony charges tied to her former workplace. 

The Statesville Police Department recently held its annual awards ceremony to recognize the dedication, professionalism, and service of its sworn officers and civilian staff.

Beginning Monday, February 9, 2026, 90 North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) driver license offices will end their 7 a.m. early morning openings and return to the standard 8 a.m. start time. The change comes after federal funding that supported the earlier hours was exhausted.

29-year-old Andres Luis Pina of Union Grove was arrested Monday, February 2, by Conover Police Officers on multiple charges, including possession of a stolen motor vehicle, possession of methamphetamine, and misdemeanor possession of stolen goods or property.

The Statesville Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at Little Pigs Barbeque, located at 226 Brookdale Drive, shortly after 1 p.m. Friday afternoon.

Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education Chairman Kevin Angell has resigned from the board following an altercation with fellow board member Mike Kubiniec after the board’s January 12 meeting had adjourned.

The Statesville City Council held a virtual meeting Monday evening, approving a streamlined agenda and receiving updates on major infrastructure, public safety, and airport development projects, while also recognizing the challenges posed by recent winter storms.

Newton Police are continuing to investigate an officer-involved shooting that occurred yesterday, leading to multiple felony charges and active warrants for the suspect.

In the annual Groundhog Day tradition on Monday, February 2, 2026, Punxsutawney Phil emerged from his burrow at Gobbler’s Knob and saw his shadow, signaling a prediction of six more weeks of winter, according to his handlers with the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club.

John Wyane Brown, 33, of Mount Holly, North Carolina, was arrested on January 31, 2026, by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office on multiple drug- and public safety-related charges.

According to jail records, Oxendale was booked into the Iredell County Detention Facility at approximately 12:40 a.m. on February 2, 2026. He remains in custody at the time of reporting.

A 47-year-old woman from Taylorsville was arrested Friday, January 30, by Alexander County Sheriff’s Office detectives on multiple felony charges related to alleged financial misconduct.

A winter snowstorm that moved through the area on Saturday left measurable snow across Iredell County and forced all area schools to close as hazardous conditions continued into the week.

During the investigation, detectives determined that two individuals knowingly assisted Spradling in avoiding arrest, despite being aware of his outstanding warrants and his status as a registered sex offender. As a result, Stephanie Darlene Cruz, 40, and Daniel Lee Busque, 48, both of Statesville, were arrested and charged with felony offenses for assisting a sex offender in failing to comply with the law.

Investigators worked throughout the night and have made multiple arrests in connection with the incident. Four individuals have been taken into custody, including two juveniles under the age of 18 and two adults over the age of 18. Due to the ongoing investigation, authorities are not releasing any names at this time.

 A sudden sprinkler system failure at 5th Street Ministries today caused significant flooding in the organization’s Family Room wing, forcing the closure of six family rooms used by parents and young children, including toddlers as young as 2 years old.

After last weekend’s winter storm impacts — which included snow, sleet, ice accumulations and hazardous travel conditions — local officials and residents are turning attention toward another bout of wintry weather expected through the coming weekend.

Federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies have joined forces to form the Catawba Valley Violent Crime Task Force, aimed at targeting violent offenders and preventing crime in Catawba County.

A former Town Clerk for the Town of Cooleemee is facing multiple felony charges following a Davie County grand jury indictment earlier this month.