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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.

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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.

TIPS NEEDED

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.

TIPS NEEDED

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

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

“The explorer posts worked together in team building exercises,” said Lt. Kluttz. “Explorer Post 700 brought home seven medals in all.”

Some of the competitions included a basketball competition; two mile run competition; felony car stop competition; sit-up and push-up competition; a piggy back relay; an obstacle course competition and a tug of war competition.

According to Lt. Kluttz, the explorers learned a valuable lesson that cannot be taught in a classroom.

“The explorers learned how to work together as a team under stressful situations and during competition,” said Lt. Kluttz.

For more information on the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Explorer Post 700 program, call Lt. Hal Kluttz at (704) 736-8864.

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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.