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Weekly Crime Reports: Activity and Arrests in Boone and Watauga County, April 13 – April 20

The following information is provided by local law enforcement agencies.

All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Compiled by Nathan Ham

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The following was provided by the Watauga County Sheriff’s Office.

  • April 14
  • INCIDENT: Larceny was reported at 169 Clarence Newton Road, Blowing Rock. A boat trailer was reported stolen.
  • April 15
  • ARREST: A male suspect, 21, of 108 Oak Point Drive, Cherryville, was charged with driving while impaired and possession of marijuana. He was released on a written promise to appear. Court date: June 26.
  • April 16
  • ARREST: A female suspect, 49, of 1274 Bethel Road, Vilas, was brought in on order for arrest for driving without a license. Secured bond: $750. Court date: May 20.
  • April 17
  • ARREST: A male suspect, 36, of 278 Highway 105 Extension, Boone, was charged with violating a domestic violence protection order. He was held without bond. Court date: May 15.
  • ARREST: A female suspect, 25, of 1392 Laurel Fork Road, Vilas, was charged with violation of a court order. Bond and court information are unavailable.
  • April 18
  • INCIDENT: Larceny of a motor vehicle was reported on Old Mountain Road in Banner Elk. A Honda Ridgeline was reported stolen.
  • INCIDENT: Damage to property was reported at 6682 Old U.S. Highway 421, Zionville.
  • INCIDENT: Breaking and entering a building, larceny, and motor vehicle theft were reported at 129 Jolee Drive, Vilas. A Toyota truck and a Honda Civic were reported stolen.
  • April 19
  • INCIDENT: Larceny was reported at 784 Love Hollow Road, Vilas. A handbag, a wallet, personal documents, and medical equipment were reported stolen from the victim’s car.
  • INCIDENT: Breaking and entering a building and larceny were reported at Mountain Pathways School, 453 Howard’s Creek Road, Boone. Computer hardware and software were reported stolen.
  • April 20
  • INCIDENT: A vehicle chase was reported on Highway 421 in Deep Gap. The chase continued on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
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The following was provided by the Boone Police Department.
 
  • April 14
  • INCIDENT: Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of property was reported at Cookout, 1179 Blowing Rock Road, Boone.
  • ARREST: A male suspect, 40, of 257 SPI Drive, Deep Gap, was brought in on an outstanding warrant. He was held without bond. Court date: June 12.
  • April 15
  • INCIDENT: Theft from a motor vehicle was reported at Mr. Tire Auto Service Center, 1563 Blowing Rock Road, Boone. An Alexa Bluetooth speaker was reported stolen.
  • April 16
  • INCIDENT: Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of property was reported at 247 Eli Hartley Drive, Apt. 109, Boone.
  • INCIDENT: Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of property was reported at 389 Yosef Drive, Boone.
  • April 17
  • INCIDENT: Larceny was reported at 259 Furman Road, Boone. A Mongoose bicycle was reported stolen.
  • April 19
  • INCIDENT: Simple assault was reported at 224 Crest Drive, Boone.