Lincoln County Sheriffs Office

Finger Printing Services are available at the Main Office of the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office by appointment only. Call 704-736-8870 to set up an apointment which is normally set on a daily schedule between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. You must bring valid Identification and the charge is $10.00. You are encouraged to bring the proper change.

A representative of the Finger Printing Division will be at the Charlie District Office ( East Lincoln Office) on Tuesday afternoons from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. to complete fingerprints for job applications and concealed carry handgun permits. The office is located at 1889 North NC Highway 16 in the Westport Plaza Shopping Center. You must also have an appointment made through the main office at 704-732-9050. For additional information, contact Lt. Erin Long at 704-736-8878.

50B Weapon Seizure Information

When a District Court Judge or Magistrate orders surrender of firearms,ammunition, or concealed carry and gun permits, by law these items will be held in the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office. A court order must be obtained before the weapons can be returned to the owner and a criminal check will be made to determine the owner is not a convicted felon.

Storage Fees for Weapons are as follows:

(1 to 5 weapons- $5.00 per month- $250.00 maximum)( 6 to 10 weapons- $10.00 per month-$500.00 maximum)( 11 to 15 weapons-$15.00 per month-$1,000.00 maximum)(16 or more weapons- $20.00 per month- $1,500.00 maximum)

The fee will have to be paid before the return of the weapons. The fee must be paid in cash, certified check or money order.

Crime Stopper Reports

Crimestoppers may pay a reward of up to $1,000 for an anonymous tip that leads to an arrest in any crime. Anonymous tips can be called into the Crimestoppers Tip Line 24 hours per day, seven days per week at (704) 736-8909. Follow the links for more information about CrimeStoppers or to view their Flyer.

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Thrown Rock Breaks Windshield of Vehicle on Highway 321

Lincolnton, NC – Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating an incident where a large rock was thrown from the side of Highway 321, crashed through the windshield of a 1996 GMC pickup truck and injured the passenger.

Charles Edward Self of Old Stage Hwy, Reigelwood, NC, the driver, told Detective Lt. Tim Johnson that the vehicle was traveling northbound on Highway 321 between Mile Marker 20 and Mile Marker 24 around 7:00 p.m.when the rock came crashing through the windshield striking the passenger in the stomach. The rock was about 5 and 5 inches and weighed about one pound.

Pearlie Nailer, 56, of Rock Creek Road, NE in Leland, NC. , the victim, told officers he and the driver did not see anyone standing along the highway and there was no other traffic near where the incident occurred. Mr. Nailer was transported to CMC-Lincoln where he was treated and released.

Lt. Johnson said, “Someone’s life could have easily been taken in an incident like the one last night.” He asks that anyone with information about the incident contact the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office at 704-732-9050 or call Crime Stopper’s at 704-736-8909.

We don’t want your name just your information. And for that you may qualify for a reward of up to $1,000 if your information leads to an arrest

Armed Robbery Under Investigation

Lincolnton, NC – Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating an armed robbery at a convenience store south of Lincolnton Monday night.

Deputies were dispatched to Ricky’s Food Mart, 1899 Gastonia Highway, Lincolnton, NC at 10:33 p.m. after the Communications Center received a call from the clerk on duty reporting the armed robbery.

The clerk told deputies a black male wearing all black clothing entered the store, pointed a handgun at her and demanded money. The clerk removed the cash drawer and gave it to the man. He removed the money and forced the clerk to get under the counter. He fled from the business running south on Gastonia Highway.

Detectives and a K-9 unit were called to the scene and the K-9 tracked the man for a short distance before losing the scent. Investigators believe the suspect got into a vehicle parked a short distance from the store.

The suspect is described as a black male, 5 feet-8 inches tall, weighing around 150 pounds with a skinny build. He was wearing a black hoodie, black pants and black shoes.

Adam and Baker District deputies along with Detectives Robin Powell, Danny Renn and Mark Stamey responded to the robbery and are continuing the investigation.

Anyone with information about the robbery is asked to contact the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office at 704-732-9050 or Crime Stoppers at 704-736-8909. You can remain anonymous and if your Crime Stoppers tip leads to an arrest you could receive a reward of up to $1,000.