Top Story Spotlight Marion woman charged in burglary cases from 2020, 2023 with DNA evidence Mike Conley May 21, 2026 May 21, 2026 Updated May 22, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The McDowell County Sheriff’s Office recently solved two burglary cases dating back to 2020 and 2023 using DNA technology.kAm%96 EH@ 3FC8=2CJ 42D6D H6C6 D@=G65 H:E9 E96 FD6 @7 E96 4@>3:?65 s}p x?56I $JDE6> 2?5 E96 :?G6DE:82E:G6 H@C< @7 s6E64E:G6D q:==:6 qC@H? 2?5 s6CC:4< |4v:??:D[ 244@C5:?8 E@ 2 ?6HD C6=62D6 7C@> E96 D96C:77VD @77:46]k^Am Shannon Mills PHOTO SUBMITTED kAm$92??@? }:4@=6 |:==D[ bb[ @7 |2C:@?[ H2D 492C865 H:E9 76=@?J D64@?5\568C66 3FC8=2CJ[ 76=@?J =2C46?J 27E6C 3C62<:?8 2?5 6?E6C:?8[ 76=@?J 3C62<:?8 2?5 6?E6C:?8 2?5 76=@?J =2C46?J 27E6C 3C62<:?8 2?5 6?E6C:?8[ E96 D96C:77VD @77:46 D2:5]k^Am kAm%96 492C86D DE6> 7C@> E96 3C62<\:? @7 2 C6D:56?46 @? |24< }@3=:EE #@25 :? a_a_ 2?5 E96 3C62<\:? @7 2 DE@C286 F?:E :? |2C:@? :? a_ab]k^Am People are also reading… Opening soon? The Madness, Copper Penny Grill still coming to Marion, owners say Marion man gets multiple drug charges after SWAT Team search McDowell High School graduates 313 in Friday ceremony Should McDowell County's sales tax increase? Voters to decide this fall Lake James beach day, music highlight free things to around McDowell County area this weekend McDowell High School graduation is Friday. Shuttles to run from three parking areas S.C. man charged with statutory rape of McDowell child Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young bonds with WRs on 4-wheelers, horseback McDowell County alum credits education for preparing him for career in law enforcement Exclusive leaked documents expose growing white supremacist group McDowell County Commissioners to meet Monday McDowell EMS, 38 other agencies get slice of $10 million in state funding 1,000 jobs coming to North Carolina in new Corning, Amazon data center deal Hickory NASCAR legend Ned Jarrett dies at home in Newton on Thursday 28th annual Operation Backpack set to begin for McDowell’s students kAmx? >2?J 42D6D[ :56?E:7J:?8 2 DFDA64E E9C@F89 s}p 6G:56?46 42? E2<6 J62CD[ 2D :?5:G:5F2=D >FDE 7:CDE 36 6?E6C65 :?E@ E96 s}p :?56I DJDE6> 367@C6 2 >2E49 42? 36 >256[ E96 D96C:77VD @77:46 D2:5] x? E96D6 42D6D[ 6G:56?46 4@==64E65 7C@> 3@E9 :?4:56?ED H2D =2E6C 2?2=JK65 2?5 >2E4965 E9C@F89 E96 s}p :?56I[ 2==@H:?8 56E64E:G6D E@ :56?E:7J E96 DFDA64E 2?5 >@G6 E96 :?G6DE:82E:@?D 7@CH2C5[ 244@C5:?8 E@ E96 ?6HD C6=62D6]k^Am kAm|:==D H2D 2CC6DE65 @? |2J `d 2?5 C646:G65 2 D64FC65 3@?5 @7 Sa_[___[ 244@C5:?8 E@ E96 ?6HD C6=62D6]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. Mike Conley Staff Writer Author email Follow Mike Conley Close Get email notifications on {{subject}} daily! Your notification has been saved. There was a problem saving your notification. {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Save Manage followed notifications Close Followed notifications Please log in to use this feature Log In Don't have an account? Sign Up Today Related to this story Most Popular Marion man gets multiple drug charges after SWAT Team search "This arrest is the result of the continued dedication of our team to remove illegal drugs from our communities." S.C. man charged with statutory rape of McDowell child An investigation that began after a runaway juvenile from McDowell was located has led to the arrest of a South Carolina man on felony child s… NC teen to spend 10 months in prison for threatening universities Michael Tedder threatened to kill students and staff at Georgia Tech, Louisville and University of North Texas. Marion man shot at Love's Travel Stop dies; Lincolnton man now faces murder charge The shooting happened in Newton on May 11. Family of man shot by Newton officer grieves as they wait for officer to be sentenced Former Newton Police Department Lt. Carlos Uribe pleaded guilty to shooting and killing 21-year-old Camden Childers. Watch Now: Related Video Superior court judge dismisses charges against Catawba County police chief Brookford police chief, attorneys talk about their victory in getting case dismissed Brookford police chief, attorneys talk about their victory in getting case dismissed US and Iranian attacks dent ceasefire, Iranian sources say talks intensify US and Iranian attacks dent ceasefire, Iranian sources say talks intensify US ramps up 2026 FIFA World Cup security with counter-drone tech, airport-style screenings US ramps up 2026 FIFA World Cup security with counter-drone tech, airport-style screenings Recommended for you
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Marion man gets multiple drug charges after SWAT Team search "This arrest is the result of the continued dedication of our team to remove illegal drugs from our communities."
S.C. man charged with statutory rape of McDowell child An investigation that began after a runaway juvenile from McDowell was located has led to the arrest of a South Carolina man on felony child s…
NC teen to spend 10 months in prison for threatening universities Michael Tedder threatened to kill students and staff at Georgia Tech, Louisville and University of North Texas.
Marion man shot at Love's Travel Stop dies; Lincolnton man now faces murder charge The shooting happened in Newton on May 11.Â
Family of man shot by Newton officer grieves as they wait for officer to be sentenced Former Newton Police Department Lt. Carlos Uribe pleaded guilty to shooting and killing 21-year-old Camden Childers.
