June 28, 2017. Looking to stay up-to-date on what’s happening in your neighborhood? Want to keep an eye on criminal activity in your area? Take a look at these recent incident and arrest reports from the Watauga County Sheriff’s Office and the Boone Police Department. Read more…
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June 28, 2017. On June 16, John Edward Heelan, 56, was convicted of taking indecent liberties with a child and solicitation of a child by a computer. A Watauga County jury found Heelan guilty as charged after a week-long trial. / Read more…

June 26, 2017. High Country Crime Stoppers and the Watauga County Sheriff’s Office seek the public’s assistance in solving the following crime: On or around June 16, a Kubota 6800 tractor was taken from a business on US Hwy 421 S near the intersection with US Hwy 221 in Deep Gap. The orange Kubota tractor had a green John Deere straight blade attached to the back and a front-end loader on the front. It also had a full cab. It is believed that the tractor was placed on a trailer and hauled away during the night. / Read more…

June 26, 2017. On June 15, the Watauga County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a breaking and entering at a residence in the Valley Cay community. A burgundy 1998 Jeep Wrangler was taken along with numerous household items such as towels, furniture, televisions, and paintings. The residence was last known secure on May 29, 2017. / Read more…

June 22, 2017. Looking to stay up-to-date on what’s happening in your neighborhood? Want to keep an eye on criminal activity in your area? Take a look at these recent incident and arrest reports from the Watauga County Sheriff’s Office and the Boone Police Department. Read more…
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June 14, 2017. Looking to stay up-to-date on what’s happening in your neighborhood? Want to keep an eye on criminal activity in your area? Take a look at these recent incident and arrest reports from the Watauga County Sheriff’s Office and the Boone Police Department. Read more…
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June 12, 2017. On Wednesday, May 4, 2017, at approximately 2:28 a.m., Boone police responded to 219 Crossing Way for a fight in the parking lot involving several persons. Shortly after arriving on-scene, officers were notified by Watauga Medical Center that a subject had been brought to the emergency department suffering from a stab wound. / Read more…

June 7, 2017. Looking to stay up-to-date on what’s happening in your neighborhood? Want to keep an eye on criminal activity in your area? Take a look at these recent incident and arrest reports from the Watauga County Sheriff’s Office and the Boone Police Department. Read more…
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June 6, 2017. High Country Crime Stoppers announced five recent crimes that need to be solved. If you have any information on the following crimes, contact Crime Stoppers at 828-268-6959 or submit a confidential tip at https://www.tipsubmit.com/webtips.aspx?AgencyID=1251 or text “NCTIP plus your tip” to 274637 (CRIMES). / Read more…

June 6, 2017. On June 1, 2017, Mark Leon Conner, 52, was convicted of two counts of trafficking in methamphetamine and one count of conspiracy to traffic in methamphetamine. A Watauga County jury found Conner guilty as charged after a three-day trial. In February of 2016 the defendant and two accomplices travelled by vehicle from Marion, North Carolina, to Watauga County in order to deliver methamphetamine. / Read more…

June 5, 2017. On Thursday, June 1, 2017, at approximately 11:25 p.m., an unknown white male was recorded on video attempting to set fire to the Dan’l Boone Inn, 130 Hardin Street. Today, Boone Police Investigators arrested Peter Spencer Horn, 31, of Grand Boulevard, in Boone. / Read more…

June 5, 2017. High Country Crime Stoppers and Boone Police seek the public’s assistance in solving the following crime: On Thursday, June 1, 2017, at approximately 11:25 p.m., an unknown white male was recorded on video attempting to set fire to the Daniel Boone Inn, 130 Hardin Street. Videos and still images of the suspect are attached. The restaurant was closed at the time of the incident. / Read more…

May 31, 2017. Looking to stay up-to-date on what’s happening in your neighborhood? Want to keep an eye on criminal activity in your area? Take a look at these recent incident and arrest reports from the Watauga County Sheriff’s Office and the Boone Police Department. Read more…
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May 24, 2017. Looking to stay up-to-date on what’s happening in your neighborhood? Want to keep an eye on criminal activity in your area? Take a look at these recent incident and arrest reports from the Watauga County Sheriff’s Office and the Boone Police Department. Read more…
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May 22, 2017. On Wednesday, May 3, at approximately 9:37 p.m., Boone Police responded to a reported home invasion at 195 Green Street. Once on-scene, officers found a man suffering a non-life threatening gunshot wound. / Read more…

May 17, 2017. Looking to stay up-to-date on what’s happening in your neighborhood? Want to keep an eye on criminal activity in your area? Take a look at these recent incident and arrest reports from the Watauga County Sheriff’s Office and the Boone Police Department. Read more…
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May 10, 2017. Looking to stay up-to-date on what’s happening in your neighborhood? Want to keep an eye on criminal activity in your area? Take a look at these recent incident and arrest reports from the Watauga County Sheriff’s Office and the Boone Police Department. Read more…
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May 4, 2017. On Wednesday, May 4, 2017, at approximately 2:28 a.m., Boone police responded to 219 Crossing Way for a fight in the parking lot involving several persons. Shortly after arriving on-scene, officers were notified by Watauga Medical Center that a subject had been brought to the emergency department suffering from a stab wound. / Read more…

May 4, 2017. On Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at approximately 9:37 p.m., Boone Police responded to a reported home invasion at 195 Green Street. Once on-scene, officers found a man suffering a non-life threatening gunshot wound. / Read more…

May 3, 2017. Looking to stay up-to-date on what’s happening in your neighborhood? Want to keep an eye on criminal activity in your area? Take a look at these recent incident and arrest reports from the Watauga County Sheriff’s Office Read more…
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April 27, 2017. The Boone Police Department arrested all three suspects in an armed robbery that happened near Stoneybrook Court on Thursday afternoon, according to the Boone Police Department. The search for the third suspect took place in a wooded area along N.C. 105. By Jesse Wood / Read more…

April 27, 2017. High Country Crime Stoppers and Boone Police seek the public’s assistance in solving the following crime: On Wednesday, April 19, a man entered the Wildlife Unlimited store near the Food Lion on Old US Highway 421 and stole a crossbow. The suspect is seen on surveillance footage to be a white male, wearing a black shirt, khaki pants, and with sunglasses on his head. / Read more…

April 27, 2017. On March 24, 2017, an individual took a bag containing a cell phone, various credit cards and cash from a vehicle parked at the greenway trail access adjacent to the Moose Lodge. A short time later one of the credit cards was used at the Kangaroo Express, 1218 State Farm Road. / Read more…

Apr. 26, 2017. Looking to stay up-to-date on what’s happening in your neighborhood? Want to keep an eye on criminal activity in your area? Take a look at these recent incident and arrest reports from the Watauga County Sheriff’s Office and the Boone Police Department. Read more…
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April 24, 2017. The Avery County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information involving a missing person. George Richardson, 47, is of large build with brown hair and brown eyes. Richardson was last seen at a cabin in the Harper’s Creek area of Avery County on April 15. / Read more…

April 19, 2017. On April 21, 2016, James “Martin” Roberts was reported missing to the Boone Police Department by his roommates. This being the one year anniversary of Martin’s disappearance, the Boone Police Department would like to recap the efforts taken to find Martin during the last 365 days. Throughout the past year, many agencies and individuals have contributed to our investigation. It is obvious that people really care about Martin’s welfare and everyone wants to help bring him home. / Read more…

July 7, 2015. Looking to stay up-to-date on what’s happening in your neighborhood? Want to keep an eye on criminal activity in your area? Take a look at these recent incident and arrest reports from the Watauga County Sheriff’s Office and the Boone Police Department. Read more…
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Apr. 12 Looking to stay up-to-date on what’s happening in your neighborhood? Want to keep an eye on criminal activity in your area? Take a look at these recent incident and arrest reports from the Watauga County Sheriff’s Office and the Boone Police Department. Read more…
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April 11, 2017. On April 9, 2017 at approximately 1:56 a.m., Boone Police responded to 137 Stoneybrook Court in Boone regarding a traumatic injury resulting from a reported assault. The victim was transported to Watauga Medical Center where he was later pronounced dead. The suspect in this case is the son of the victim. / Read more…

Apr. 5, 2017. Looking to stay up-to-date on what’s happening in your neighborhood? Want to keep an eye on criminal activity in your area? Take a look at these recent incident and arrest reports from the Watauga County Sheriff’s Office and the Boone Police Department. Read more…
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Mar. 29, 2017. Looking to stay up-to-date on what’s happening in your neighborhood? Want to keep an eye on criminal activity in your area? Take a look at these recent incident and arrest reports from the Watauga County Sheriff’s Office and the Boone Police Department. Read more…
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March 24, 2017. Sky Porter was found this morning at about 8:15 am by a bystander who saw him in a parking area and recognized him from the news media and flyers. The bystander called 911 and Mr. Porter is now receiving medical attention. / Read more…

March 23, 2017. On March 22, 2017 at approximately 6 p.m., a female student reported to University Police that she was walking behind Wey Hall at around 2 a.m. when she was approached by an unknown male who physically assaulted her by pushing her to the ground. The student struck the assailant and then ran away from the area. / Read more…

March 22, 2017. On Wednesday, March 22, at about 11 a.m., an unknown male placed a call to the Boone Police Department indicating that there was a bomb in the Watauga County Courthouse in Boone, according to the Watauga County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Len Hagaman stated that no harmful devices were found. / Read more…

Mar. 22, 2017. Looking to stay up-to-date on what’s happening in your neighborhood? Want to keep an eye on criminal activity in your area? Take a look at these recent incident and arrest reports from the Watauga County Sheriff’s Office and the Boone Police Department. Read more…
Compiled by Katie Benfield