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Iredell County Sheriff's Office launches Datadot technology

Iredell County Sheriff's Office launches Datadot technology

STATESVILLE - The Iredell County Sheriff's Office announced the use of Datadot technology on Wednesday.

DataDots are tiny microscopic discs (microdots) that contain unique information that's linked to your property and you. As small as a grain of sand, DataDots are recognized as being one of the most effective ways of preventing theft, and play a crucial role in the recovery and return of stolen goods.

Deputy arrests man for driving car with stolen tag

Deputy arrests man for driving car with stolen tag

STATESVILLE - An Iredell County sheriff's deputy arrested a Statesville man for driving a car with a stolen license plate.

James Alfred Bevis, 32, of Statesville was pulled over on May 10 when a deputy noticed the registration plate was taken from a Statesville resident.

Man charged with raping child over 4 year span, sheriff says

Man charged with raping child over 4 year span, sheriff says

STATESVILLE - The Iredell County Sheriff's Office arrested a Statesville man for allegedly sexually assaulting a now 13-year-old child over the course of four years. 

The 13-year-old's foster parents filed a report with the sheriff's office on April 11 after the child told them about the alleged assaults that occurred between 2006 and 2010.

Wild weather overnight, more rain on the way

Wild weather overnight, more rain on the way

CHARLOTTE - WBTV First Alert meteorologist Al Conklin has a recap of last night's weather and a look ahead:

No watches, warnings or advisories currently posted at this time.  Two major batches of thunderstorms crossed the area over the past 12 hours, the first 11pm-3am, produced a ton of lightning, heavy rain (many places 1 inch+ and damaging winds).  There were several reports of 50-65 mph wind gusts from South Mecklenburg through York and Chester counties in SC.

The second batch of rush-hour rain, while heavy, was much less severe and is now exiting our viewing area to the south.

We should see a warm, humid afternoon unfold with partial sunshine.  There is still a stalled front in the region, and so more showers and storms should fire up, perhaps a few strong or severe, but widespread severe thunderstorms do not at this time appear likely.

Today:  Partly to mostly cloudy, warm and very humid with more showers and thunderstorms, high 83°.

Relay for Life fundraiser to benefit Nathan Hawkins

STATESVILLE - A Relay for Life fundraiser benefiting Nathan Hawkins will be held Sunday, May 15 at FunStation2000 from 2-5 p.m.

For $10 a person, participants will have unlimited access to the Fun Zone, the Himalaya roller coaster, Red Barron airplanes, Tubs of Fun and laser tag.

FunStation2000 is located at 1415 Wilkesboro Road in Statesville.

Benefit for 5-year-old injured in accident set for May, 14

Benefit for 5-year-old injured in accident set for May, 14

STATESVILLE - A Family Fun Day benefit to help a five-year-old boy critically injured in a March car wreck will be held Saturday, May 14 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Funstation, located at 1415 North Center Street in Statesville.

Jacob Cook was airlifted to Carolinas Medical Center-Main after the crash and has been at the Levine Children's Hospital in Charlotte ever since.

The fundraiser will cost $10 per person and gives unlimited access to the Fun Zone, Laser Tag and rides.

Teen charged in 4-wheeler, motorcycle theft ring

Teen charged in 4-wheeler, motorcycle theft ring

STATESVILLE - A Statesville teen was arrested for larcenies involved in a 4-wheeler and motorcycle theft ring, the Sheriff's County Sheriff's Office said.

Seventeen-year-old William Jolin of the 160 block of Titanium Drive was arrested and charged with second degree burglary, larceny after breaking and entering and possession of stolen goods.

Jolin is one of several subject arrested in connection to the theft ring which detectives had been investigation for several weeks.