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Joint County Investigation Leads to Arrest for Crimes Against a Child

A joint investigation by the Ashe County and Catawba County Sheriff's Offices resulted in the arrest of a 23-year-old Crumpler resident on charges related to sexual offenses against a minor. The investigation, which began in May 2026, was announced by Ashe County Sheriff B. Phil Howell.

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