A Valdese man faces numerous Class C felonies involving child sex crimes and could be looking at a life sentence, according to a Burke County District Court Judge.  Zebulon Robert Lingafelt, 27, …

Morganton man faces charges after fleeing police following red light violation After failing to stop at a red light, a Morganton man tried to elude arrest by weaving through parking lots and now …

Fatal single-vehicle accident shuts down N.C. Highway 114: Morganton woman succumbs to injuries A Morganton woman died in a single-vehicle crash in Drexel early Sunday morning.  On Sunday, March …

Valdese has hired a former SBI agent as its new chief of police who brings more than 35 years of experience from a wide line of law enforcement positions.  As a born and raised Valdese resident, …

Prescribed burn from Northern Cleveland County migrates to Burke County  A prescribed burn that started in Northern Cleveland County is making its way north to Burke County, with smoke filling …

Fatal Hildebran crash: Hickory man killed while walking on unlit road A Hickory man was killed by an SUV close to midnight on Sunday in Hildebran. N.C. State Highway Patrol said the Hildebran crash …

Two Morganton residents, Angela Powell Carpenter and Clyde Oliver Crawford, were arrested for drug-related charges following a routine traffic stop. Officers discovered crack cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and firearms in their vehicle. Read more about the arrest details and other-crime related stories. 

Morganton Public Safety is actively investigating two separate incidents: the discovery of a deceased man near railroad tracks and the pursuit of a wanted man who fled from a traffic stop. The first case involves a deceased individual found near Herron Street, with investigations ongoing to determine the cause of death. Meanwhile, a manhunt is underway for Tracy Lee Greene, who evaded police after a traffic stop, prompting a pursuit. As investigations continue, authorities urge anyone with information to come forward. Read more about these investigations and other crime-related stories. 

Discover how federal marshals brought a nationwide manhunt to an end, capturing a convicted sex offender in Burke County's Pisgah National Forest. Explore the details of the apprehension and learn about the offender's history of non-compliance with registration requirements, highlighting the importance of law enforcement vigilance in ensuring public safety.

Convicted felon duo arrested with hidden firearms and drugs in Morganton A convicted felon couple was arrested Thursday night for possessing concealed firearms,   Around 10 p.m. on …

Celebrating Burke County law enforcement, the second-annual Burke Law Enforcement Banquet welcomes supporters and officers for a night of recognition and appreciation for the people who protect our …

A Morganton woman fled from Burke County Sheriff’s Office deputies which resulted in multiple charges, including drug offenses.  On Jan. 4, Chasity Dawn Ross, 34, of 4150 Snowhill Church Road …

A Morganton man was killed in a head-on collision on Monday evening on U.S. 70, in Hildebran.  On Monday, Feb. 12, N.C. State Highway Patrol responded to a fatal car crash around 5:30 p.m., near …

Rutherfordton woman killed in car crash on U.S. 64, south of Morganton  A Rutherfordton woman was killed in a car crash Friday night on U.S. Highway 64, south of Morganton.  N.C. State …

Morganton man arrested for federal felony probation violation A Morganton man was arrested in a joint operation after violating his federal probation last Wednesday.  On Wednesday, Jan. 31, the …

FBI and Burke County Sheriff's Office arrest Valdese man for multiple child exploitation felonies As a result of a joint investigation with Burke County Sheriff's Office and the FBI, a Valdese man …

Reported missing Morganton man found dead in creek by Second Street in Morganton Morganton Public Safety is investigating the death of a Morganton man who was found in the creek by Second Street on …

A fire destroyed a local Morganton business on West Union Street early Wednesday morning. Around midnight on Wednesday, Jan. 31, …

Facebook Marketplace scammer arrested for robbery  The Burke County Sheriff’s Office has arrested an alleged Facebook Marketplace scammer following a robbery incident that took place at the …

Camper fire in Morganton under investigation by Morganton Public Safety Morganton Public Safety is investigating a camper fire that happened on Sunday.  On Sunday, Jan. 21, officers responded to …

The show must go on. Dancing with the Burke Stars director and producer Travis Stancil and dance partner Danielle Perez were injured in a rollover accident allegedly caused by a drunk driver. Despite …

Escaped logs from an overturned logging truck landed on three vehicles on Thursday afternoon after the truck's driver failed to keep the truck in its travel lane. Around 12:50 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. …

Man killed in fatal two-vehicle accident, shuts down U.S. 64 A man was killed in a two-vehicle accident in Burke County on Monday morning which caused U.S. 64 to be shut down.  On Monday, Jan. …

Former Burke teacher charged with three additional counts of statutory sex offense  A former Burke teacher was issued a True Bill of Indictment and three additional three counts of statutory sex …

Traffic stop results in Morganton Public Safety investigating fatal self-inflicted gunshot wound  Morganton Public Safety is investigating a fatal self-inflicted gunshot wound resulting from a …