A driver who reports say left a hit-and-run incident in
Burke County Wednesday
morning led state troopers on a lengthy chase.
28-year-old Roger Desmond Burns the third of Fort Mill,reportedly
traveled I-40 East into Catawba County.
Published reports say troopers were able to maneuver Burns’
vehicle into the median twice before it crashed between exits 123 and 125.
According to reports, Burns jumped the interstate railing
and fled on foot after the crash.
Officers gave chase and arrested him on Highway 70 in Hickory
Reports state charges are pending.
The Lenoir Police Department is launching a voluntary alarm
registration program in efforts to help reduce the number of false alarm calls
in the city.
Police officials report sending officers to false alarms
takes up time that could be spent patrolling the city or answering other
legitimate calls.
Officers say a few common causes for false alarms are pets,
defective alarms, and problems with motion sensors.
Lenoir Police is asking residents and business owners with
alarms in the city limits to register their alarms.
If a property has three false alarms within six months, an
officer will contact the owner to discuss the issue.
Officials also recommend that property owners maintain their
alarm systems and keep pets confined when away from the home.
For more information on how to register your alarm, go to
the Lenoir Police website or contact Danielle Gainey at 757-2130.
28-year-old Landon Dale Foster of Sherwood Forest Drive in Nebo is wanted
for larceny of a firearm and possession of a firearm by a felon.
On December 18th, Marvin Branch of US 70 East in
Nebo reported that Foster came to his house and stole a firearm.
Branch told deputies he was acquainted with Foster.
Sheriff’s detectives have not been able to locate Foster to
serve him with outstanding warrants.
Anyone having information about his whereabouts should
contact Detective Robert Watson at 652-2237.
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