Two Caldwell County residents have been arrested after a 2 month investigation that resulted in the recovery of $50,000 in reportedly stolen mail and money from coin operated machines. 48-year-old Tracy Lloyd Lail and 46-year-old Michelle Lea Martin were arrested December 12th after Sheriff's Officers executed a search warrant at 4000 Miracle Place Lot in Hudson. Lail is charged with two counts of Breaking and Entering to Coin Operated Machines and was jailed under a $40,000 bond. Martin was charged with Obtaining Property by False Pretense and jailed under a $15,000 bond. Among items seized during the search warrant were pieces of mail from Alexander, Catawba, Burke and Caldwell Counties, bank information and checks amounting in the excess of $50,000. Tools were also found that can be used to break into coin operated machines. The mail that was seized is being hand delivered to the proper owners by members of the Criminal Investigation Division.

Three teenagers are responsible for setting fire to a residence in Marion. A 16-year-old was charged with Arson, according to Fire Investigator Craig Walker of McDowell County Emergency Management. Two juveniles, 13 and 15, were turned over to juvenile authorities. On October 4th, the 3 teenagers went to an unoccupied residence on Hill Road and set fire to the structure. According to the McDowell County Sheriff's Office, damage to the house was listed at $30,000.

Hickory Police continue to investigate two robberies that occurred at CVS Pharmacy, 1504 2nd Street NE, a week apart. The first robbery was on December 14th with the 2nd robbery occurring Wednesday. The suspect in both robberies is described as a white male, possibly between the ages of 17-20, slim build, weighing around 140-150 pounds. Anyone with information in reference to these cases is asked to contact Investigator Levey at 828-328-5551 or 828-261-2618 or jlevey@hickorync.gov.