Top Story Spotlight 'Armed and dangerous': Newton police search for man shot by officer, charged in 2 counties Sarah C. Johnson Feb 3, 2026 Feb 3, 2026 Updated Feb 3, 2026 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A Salisbury man is wanted on multiple charges following an officer-involved shooting at a Newton apartment complex. Henderson kAmp9>@? yJ>:C p=: w6?56CD@?[ `g[ :D 492C865 H:E9 EH@ 4@F?ED @7 76=@?J D64@?5\568C66 3FC8=2CJ[ @?6 76=@?J 4@F?E @7 A@DD6DD:@? @7 2 DE@=6? 7:C62C> 2?5 @?6 4@F?E @7 >:D56>62?@C C6D:DE 2 AF3=:4 @77:46C[ E96 }6HE@? !@=:46 s6A2CE>6?E D2:5 :? 2 ?6HD C6=62D6]k^AmkAmw6?56CD@? H2D D9@E :? E96 =68 3J 2 }6HE@? 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Marion woman charged with starting wildfire in northern McDowell County As of Tuesday morning, the fire is 185 acres in size and 20% contained.
Sheriff's office: Marion man charged with breaking and entering He was arrested and charged with felony breaking and entering. He was issued a secured bond of $500,000.
Marion man charged with death by distribution in 22-year-old's 2025 overdose death An autopsy revealed the man died from toxic levels of fentanyl and cocaine in his system.
Marion man charged with murder Wednesday in 2024 death of 3-month-old daughter During an investigation that spanned a year and six months, investigators conducted interviews and awaited medical records, the release said.
