Inmate Back in Custody  

A Burke County Jail inmate is back in custody after being mistakenly

released. Around 8:45 p.m.Friday, 27-year-old Vance Edward Hinson

Junior, responded to the name of another inmate and the jail’s

protocol was not followed, which allowed the release, according to

the Burke County Sheriff’s Office. About 35 minutes later, the jail notified

supervisors about what had occurred and a message was sent to law

enforcement agencies within a 100-mile radius. About 1:50 p.m.

Tuesday, Hinson was located in the attic at 5964 Jenkins Road, Morganton,

by the Sheriff’s Office. The U.S.Marshal’s Service assisted the Burke

County Sheriff’s Office in the case.

Man Charged with Assault  

A man is arrested after a shooting early on July 4^th. The Burke County

Sheriff’s Office responded about 5 a.m.Sunday, to 8664 Cedar Street in

Connelly Springs and were advised about drug use and an altercation

involving three males and a female, who was reportedly held against

her will at gun point. Prior to 5 a.m.55-year-old Keith Wayne Sumlin shot

Timothy Alan Hyler with a shotgun, striking him in the head. Hyler was

taken by helicopter to a med center with his condition unknown.

Sumlin was taken into custody under a $150,000 secured bond.

Three More Filings in Burke County  

The Burke County Board of Elections Office reported three additional

filings on Tuesday. They were Dennis Anthony – Town of Drexel Alderman,

Shelia Perkins – Town of Glen Alpine Alderman and Gary McClure – Town

of Rutherford College Mayor. That brings the total filings to six since Friday.

Break-In Suspect Captured  

A break-in suspect faces multiple charges in McDowell County. A Davistown

Road resident reported to the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office that someone broke into his home three times, on April 3rd, 5th, and 9th. 25-year-old

David Lee Carver of Old Fort, who was reportedly caught on camera at the

residence, was found in possession of some of the property when detectives

questioned him.