A Newton teenager is charged with the murder of his cousin. Firefighters found the remains of Wesley Bruner Saturday, at a home in Catawba County. 16-year-old Riley Henderson has been charged by the Catawba County Sheriff's Office with murder and is believed to have set the house on fire to cover up the crime. An autopsy revealed that Bruner was shot to death before the fire. Robbery is believed to be the motive, according to News 13.

Hickory Police responded Wednesday morning to an armed robbery at Jewelry Exchange located at 2213 Highway 70 SE. Two subjects, believed to be black males, entered the store carrying handguns and wearing motorcycle helmets. According to a press release from Hickory Police, one suspect broke a jewelry case taking multiple items. Both suspects fled the area on one motorcycle, described as a cruiser type with a black gas tank, chrome on the engine area and black wheels. Anyone with information regarding this on-going investigation is encouraged to call Hickory Police at 328-5551.

The McDowell County Sheriff's Office is looking for a woman on outstanding warrants. 35-year-old Sylvia June Crane is wanted for two probation violations and unauthorized use of motor vehicle and in Wilkes County for multiple breaking and entering charges, along with being a suspect in the theft of four guns and almost $3,000 in currency. Anyone with information concerning Crane's whereabouts is asked to call the Sheriff's Office at 652-2237 or McDowell County Crime Stoppers at 652-7463.

State prosecutors will not seek the death penalty in the murder case against a Statesville man. Assistant DA Kyle Smith announced Wednesday, during Catawba County Superior Court that prosecutors will not pursue capital punishment in the case against 41-year-old Bradley Dwayne Davis. He is accused of killing Shamar Rashad Wilson in a shooting that occurred near Alessio's Lounge on June 17th. The case remains under investigation by Hickory Police.