Jan 30, 2013 | Burglary/Robbery/Larceny, Criminal Defense, Drug Crimes and Controlled Substances Defense, Uncategorized
A man and a woman were arrested in Lincoln County, NC on outstanding warrants and for larceny, according to a police report.
The two were traveling in a vehicle on Highway 18 in Lincoln County when officers pulled the vehicle over at 2 a.m. for speeding. The man had two tires in his backseat and told officers he received the tires from a friend, but could not provide any additional information about the tires. A background check on the two revealed they both had outstanding warrants for their arrest.
The man then admitted to officers he stole the tries from a house on Highway 18 in Cleveland County. The tires were valued at over $300 and were returned to the owner after officers took the man back to the location where he stole them. Contact the law offices of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower to consult with one of our criminal attorneys. Our criminal attorneys handle many types of criminal cases in North and South Carolina. We are licensed in both North Carolina and South Carolina, where you can contact us at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Jan 28, 2013 | Assault and Battery, Criminal Defense, Felony Possession of a Firearm, Uncategorized
A man trying to repossess a car barely escaped with his life after a Rock Hill man fired a gun at him for coming onto his property, authorities stated.
The homeowner was arrested a week after the incident occurred. Authorities with the York County Sheriff’s Office stated that the homeowner ran outside his home with a shotgun when the man was trying to repossess his car. The homeowner warned the man twice to get off his property before discharging the shotgun behind the wrecker. The homeowner then backed his truck up into the wrecker before speeding away.
One witness told authorities that he saw the incident and heard the gunshot and the homeowner threaten the repo man. The homeowner’s wife said she heard her husband arguing with somebody but did not hear the gun discharge. The man has been charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance and unlawful presentment of a firearm and unsafe discharge of a firearm.
If you or a loved one is facing criminal charges, contact the law offices of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower to consult with one of our criminal attorneys. Our criminal attorneys handle many types of criminal cases in North and South Carolina. Our criminal attorneys also understand the hardships that come with any criminal charges and want to help you or someone you know through his/her difficult time. We are licensed in both North and South Carolina, where you can contact us at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Jan 28, 2013 | Bicycling Accidents, Brain Injury/Head Trauma, Bus Accidents, Car Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Uncategorized, Wrongful Death
An Amtrak train had to make an unexpected and sudden stop on Sunday night. The train, which departed for Raleigh at 5:15 from near Charlotte, struck a man trespassing on the tracks.
The accident occurred just outside of Kannapolis in Concord, NC, according to Amtrak reports. Amtrak also stated that no passengers were harmed and the train was not damaged. Authorities are investigating the incident and attempting to find information as to what the man was doing on the tracks.
Any injury can have a devastating effect on a person’s financial and emotional well-being. If you or someone you know has been injured in a wreck or accident, contact the law offices of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower to consult with one of our personal injury attorneys. Our personal injury attorneys handle cases in North and South Carolina. Our personal injury attorneys understand the hardships that come with injury related to an accident. We are licensed in both North and South Carolina, where you can contact us at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Jan 27, 2013 | Brain Injury/Head Trauma, Car Accidents, Child Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
An early morning Sunday drive turned sour for two drivers in the Charlotte area. The North Carolina Highway Patrol responded to an accident call on the eastbound side of I-485 after a Chrysler Sebring and A Volkswagen SUV collided. The entire eastbound side of I-485 was closed for over an hour.
The trooper stated that the SUV rolled 5 times after striking the Chrysler while trying to switch lanes. The SUV went off the side of the road and remained turned over on its side. Two passengers from the SUV were taken to the hospital while one passenger from the Chrysler was taken to the hospital for non-life threatening injuries according to a report.
Even the most cautious of drivers can be injured by the mere carelessness of another behind the wheel.
Contact the law offices of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower, LLP to consult with one of our personal injury attorneys. Our personal injury attorneys also handle many types of personal injury cases in North and South Carolina. Our personal injury attorneys want to help you relieve the hardships that come with being injured in an accident. We are licensed in both North and South Carolina, where you can contact us at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Jan 27, 2013 | Child Accidents, Criminal Defense, Drug Crimes and Controlled Substances Defense, Felony Drug Possession, Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance, Uncategorized
A Rock Hill man and woman are facing multiple drug charges and endangerment of a child charge after both were found in a residence Wednesday with a large amount of heroin and pills around a 1-year old, according to a report. Another man was arrested at the same residence the next day on possession of heroin and possession of pills.
Authorities were responding to a call from the residence on an overdose charge. According to a report with the York County Sheriff’s office, the man arrested at the residence on the first day had been selling prescription pills and heroin to the woman and the man arrested the second day. The man arrested the second day had overdosed at the time of his arrest and was taken to the hospital.
When the authorities discovered the needles and pills, they also discovered the man and woman’s 1-year old son, whom they deemed to be neglected at the time. Both were charged with child endangerment along with possession charges.
If you or a loved one is facing drug charges, contact the law offices of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower, LLP to consult with one of our criminal attorneys. Our criminal attorneys also handle many other types of criminal cases in North and South Carolina. We are licensed in both North Carolina and South Carolina, where you can contact us at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Jan 27, 2013 | Burglary/Robbery/Larceny, Criminal Defense, Premises Liability, Uncategorized
A York County man returned home on Thursday night to an odd set of events. According to a report from the York County Sheriff’s office, the man stated seven of his coats and three of his frozen dinners from his freezer had been stolen.
However, the homeowner and the authorities were not without any evidence. Apparently, the homeowner found a grocery card with his friend’s name on it stuck in the door frame, according to authorities. Police then contacted the manager of the grocery store who identified the card owner.
Any criminal charge is a serious matter for anyone. If you or someone you know has criminal charges being brought against them, contact the law offices of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower, LLP to consult with one of our criminal attorneys. Our criminal attorneys handle many types of criminal cases in North and South Carolina and want to help you or someone you know with his/her criminal charges. We are licensed in both North Carolina and South Carolina, where you can contact us at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
