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On Aug. 30, 2009, a residence on Buffalo Run off Buffalo Shoals Road was broken into. An Apple Mac laptop, a Nintendo Wii, a Sony Playstation 2 console, a Sony handcam video recorder and $12,000 in jewelry were taken. On Aug. 31, 2009, a residence on Horseshoe Lake Road was broken into. An Envision 32 inch flat screen TV and 3,000 in jewelry were taken. Anyone with information is asked to call Crimestoppers of Lincolnton/Lincoln County at (704) 736-8909. Anonymous tips that lead to an arrest in any crime is eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.

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Sometime on or about Aug. 24, 2009, unknown suspects cut the lock on a storage trailer that was parked in the 7000 block of Old Plank Road in Stanley. Once inside, the suspects removed approximately $3,000 in various power tools. If anyone has any information about this crime, call Crimestoppers of Lincolnton/Lincoln County at (704) 736-8909. Anonymous tips that lead to an arrest in any crime are eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.

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On August 5, 2009, Jean Houk reported a platinum 18 karat gold diamond ring stolen from her residence on Highway 150 East in Lincoln County. The ring was last seen around March 10, 2009. The value of the ring was $3,200. Detective Sally Dellinger had Mrs. Houk do a drawing of the ring. A pair of 14 karat yellow gold earrings, a 10 karat yellow gold bracelet, a set of 14 karat yellow gold dangle earrings and a set of 14 karat yellow gold hoop earrings were also taken. Anyone with information is asked to call Crimestoppers of Lincolnton/Lincoln County at (704) 736-8909. Callers can remain anonymous and may receive a reward of up to $1,000.

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On August 5, 2009, a house under construction on Blair Drive in Lincolnton was entered and approximately 200 feet of 14 guage electrical wire was stolen. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office at (704) 732-9050 or Crimestoppers of Lincolnton/Lincoln County at (704) 736-8909. Callers remain anonymous and can receive a reward of up to $1,000.

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September 2009

Lincoln Man Charged with Manufacturing Methamphetamine

CROUSE -- On the evening of Oct. 19, 2009, Cherryville Police officers investigated a possible shoplifting call in Cherryville. During a traffic stop of the vehicle, they found what they believed to be methamphetamine precursors, or items used to make methamphetamine.

Cherryville Police contacted the State Bureau of Investigation.

After arriving at the scene and interviewing the subjects, agents contacted Lincoln County Narcotics officers to go to a residence at 2485 Swanson Road, Crouse, to investigate a possible methamphetamine lab.

James Merriam

Deputies with the Lincoln Sheriff’s Office and SBI agents, as well as Gaston County Police, went to the residence and received consent to search the property. Officers located a methamphetamine lab in an outbuilding on the property.

The lab was dismantled and charges were filed against James Norman Merriam on charges of manufacturing methamphetamine. Merriam, 32, of 2485 Swanson Road, is already in the Gaston County Jail on shoplifting charges. Merriam will be served warrants on the Lincoln County charges in the near future.

Lt. Toby Szykula said no other occupants in the residence on Swanson Road in Crouse will be charged with any criminal charges.

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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.