Explorer Post 700 Places Second in State Competition
LINCOLNTON – The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Explorer Post 700 came in second place overall – behind the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department – in the North Carolina State Law Enforcement Explorers Survival Week competition.
The competition was held this past weekend at Camp Grimes located near Marion in McDowell County.
According to Lincoln County Sheriff’s Investigative Lt. Hal Kluttz, the explorers competed against other explorer posts from across the state.
Pictured from left to right (back row) Officer Lee Kluttz (advisor); Sergeant Chris Winchester; Captain Chrissy Fuller; Lieutenant Dylan Houser; First Sgt. Austin Robertson; First Sgt. Josh Sigmon; Lt. Hal Kluttz (advisor). (Front row) Sgt. Alyssa Robertson; Sgt. Megan Smith; Cadet Tyler Chapman; Cadet Rafeal Rivera; First Sgt. Steven Conley. Not pictured is advisor Sgt. Alan Houser
Crashed Plane at End of Runway Under Investigation
LINCOLNTON – Authorities were called to the Lincoln County Airport on Airport Road Sunday after an airport employee discovered a plane crashed at the end of a runway.
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department Sgt. J. Cody responded to the airport around 9am and spoke with the employee, who identified the owner of the plane. The aircraft was discovered abandoned at the end of runway #23.
SAFETY TIP Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas: the Holidays are coming fast and the season for increased criminal activity will come with them. Don't be a victim. Take time to put safety first. Safeguard your personal information, lock up your valuables, secure your property and home and develop a healthy skepticism. Don't throw away sales receipts, credit card transactions or other information that may contain credit card and/or account numbers. Purchase a good paper shredder and use it.
EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT Larry Stanley is the new Chief Deputy for the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office. Larry has over 30 years of experience with the Sheriff's Office. Having worked his way up through the ranks during his career, Larry is very knowledgeable with all aspects of the Sheriff's Office. Prior to his promotion, Larry was the Lieutenant of the West Lincoln area, or the Adam District. Please join me in congratulating Larry on his promotion. If you need to talk with Chief Deputy Larry Stanley, you can reach him at (704) 732-9050.
COMMUNITY AWARENESS Property crime continues to be a problem in the county. Secure lawn and garden equipment in locked areas and don't leave them in your yards or carports. As a deterrent to crime, lighting is a good security measure to take. Install adequate lighting on your property especially around buildings and vehicles. Join or start a local Neighborhood Watch program and if there is not one in your neighborhood, consider starting one. Contact the Sheriff's Office at (704) 732-9050 for more information about Neighborhood Watches.
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