Top Story Spotlight Police: Marion man fled from officers, was later found stuck on Morganton railroad tracks Sharon McBrayer Sep 24, 2026 Sep 24, 2026 Updated Sep 28, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A man whose vehicle ended up on railroad tracks in Morganton on Wednesday night is facing multiple charges.kAmpFDE:? y2>6D (:=D@?[ ac[ @7 |2C:@?[ H2D 492C865 H:E9 >:D56>62?@C 9:E^CF? =62G6 D46?6 @7 AC@A6CEJ 52>286 2?5 72:=FC6 E@ DE@A 7@C 2 DE625J C65 =:89E] w6 2=D@ :D 724:?8 >:D56>62?@C 5C:G:?8 H9:=6 :>A2:C65 2?5 >:D56>62?@C EC6DA2DD:?8 @? E96 C2:=C@25 C:89E\@7\H2J[ 244@C5:?8 E@ 4@FCE C64@C5D]k^AmkAm%96 492C86D 42>6 27E6C |@C82?E@? s6A2CE>6?E @7 !F3=:4 $276EJ @77:46CD C6DA@?565 E@ 2 G69:4=6 HC64< 2E E96 :?E6CD64E:@? @7 qFC<6>@?E pG6?F6 2?5 (6DE u=6>:?8 sC:G6 2E 2C@F?5 hic_ A]>] (65?6D52J]k^Am kAm!F3=:4 D276EJ D2:5 2 3=24< r96GC@=6E %29@6 H2D :?G@=G65 :? E96 4C2D9 2?5 H2D 5C:G6? 3J (:=D@?] ~77:46CD DFDA64E65 (:=D@? H2D :>A2:C65 2E E96 E:>6 @7 E96 HC64<[ :E D2:5] q67@C6 @77:46CD 4@F=5 4@>A=6E6 E96:C :?G6DE:82E:@?[ (:=D@? 7=65 E96 D46?6 :? E96 %29@6[ 244@C5:?8 E@ 2 C6=62D6 7C@> AF3=:4 D276EJ]k^Am People are also reading… Retired state trooper donates $2,000 to support McDowell Tech BLET cadets When will Copper Penny Grill open in Marion? Owners provide update on plans First ever Old Fort Harvest Festival to take place Saturday Halloween festivities to fill downtown Marion with food, dancing and spooky fun starting Friday McDowell County Schools alumni spotlight: Carson Gowan has dedicated his life to community Hunter's Liver Mush needs help with repairs, rising costs to keep Marion business operating McDowell Commissioners approve reappraisal schedule McDowell candidates weigh in on affordability, mental health and Helene recovery Shiflet Field Fly-In & Drive-In returns to Marion Saturday with aircraft, classic cars, family fun UPDATE: Fly-In event at Marion's Shiflet Field rescheduled to Saturday, Oct. 24 3 hospitalized when horses panic and jump at popular NC tourist attraction McDowell County commissioners hear update about design, timeline for new school for Marion JD Vance to rally Republicans in western North Carolina on Monday 6 events with free admission happening in and around Hickory this weekend Liberty Coin & Bullion brings rare coins, currency and collectibles to Marion A Chevrolet Tahoe ended up on the railroad tracks in Morganton. Photo courtesy of MDPS kAmyFDE 367@C6 ``ia_ A]>][ @77:46CD C646:G65 2 C6A@CE E96 r96GC@=6E %29@6 925 364@>6 DEF4< @? E96 C2:=C@25 EC24<D ?62C $@FE9 r@==686 $EC66E] ~77:46CD C6DA@?565 E@ E96 2C62 2?5 7@F?5 E96 G69:4=6 @? E96 C2:=C@25 EC24<D 36EH66? $@FE9 r@==686 2?5 #2?5 DEC66ED[ H96C6 E96J 2=D@ 7@F?5 (:=D@?[ E96 C6=62D6 D2:5]k^Am kAm~77:46CD 4@?5F4E65 2 s(x :?G6DE:82E:@? 2?5 56E6C>:?65 E92E (:=D@? H2D :>A2:C65[ E96 C6=62D6 D2:5] (:=D@? H2D 2CC6DE65 2?5 492C865[ 244@C5:?8 E@ E96 C6=62D6]k^Am Wilson Photo contributed, BCSO kAm(:=D@? H2D @C56C65 E@ DFCC6?56C 9:D 5C:G6C’D =:46?D6 7@C 2E =62DE b_ 52JD[ 4@FCE C64@C5D D9@H]k^AmkAm(:=D@? C646:G65 2 Sa[___ D64FC65 3@?5 2?5 92D 2 4@FCE 52E6 @? ~4E] ae[ 244@C5:?8 E@ E96 C6=62D6 2?5 4@FCE C64@C5D]k^Am 0 Comments Love 0 Funny 0 Wow 0 Sad 0 Angry 0 Sign up for our Crime & Courts newsletter Get the latest in local public safety news with this weekly email. Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Most Popular Swannanoa man faces sexual assault charges in McDowell County The sheriff's office said the victim reported being assaulted in her sleep. Nebo woman charged with fentanyl possession following traffic stop Law enforcement found marijuana and fentanyl during a traffic stop on Sept. 30. Nebo man charged with possession of stolen 1976 Yamaha motorcycle Sammy Lee Hensley, 36, of Nebo was found to be in possession of one of the bikes after an investigation by Detective Adam Burnette. NC man charged with 60-plus counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, police say Police say the 31-year-old man may have used the SnapChat social media forum to reach his minor victims, according to a news release from the … Watch Now: Related Video Trump's antisemitic comment, France comments and campaign stop today Japan launches ambitious mission to Mars' moons Japan launches ambitious mission to Mars' moons France first night under targeted curfews passed calmly France first night under targeted curfews passed calmly Google Promises Data Centers Can Be Done Right Google Promises Data Centers Can Be Done Right Recommended for you
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