{"id":8363,"date":"2026-01-21T06:53:26","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T06:53:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/princetonillinois.com\/?p=8363"},"modified":"2026-01-21T06:53:26","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T06:53:26","slug":"sheriffs-reports-wataugademocrat-com","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/princetonillinois.com\/?p=8363","title":{"rendered":"Sheriff's reports – wataugademocrat.com"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The following information is courtesy of the Watauga County Sheriff\u2019s Office. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.<\/em>
LARCENY: Felony larceny was reported in the 100 block of Grover Norris Road.<\/p>\n

THEF: Theft from a motor vehicle was reported in the 100 block of Mountain Bike Way.
LARCENY: Misdemeanor larceny was reported in the 4000 block of NC 105.
ARREST: Scott P. Douglas, 42, of Banner Elk, was arrested and charged with resisting public office and fugitive. Douglas was issued a May 15 court date and a $21,000 secured bond.
ARREST: Quinta L. Naffziger, 54, of Princeton, Illinois, was arrested and charged with driving while impaired. Naffziger was issued a May 15 court date and a written promise.
ARREST: James J. Zwickert III, 29, of Boone, was arrested and charged with assault with a deadly weapon on LEO, communicating threats, resist public officer and communicating threats. Zwickert III was issued a June 30 court date and a $25,500 secured bond.
LARCENY: Misdemeanor larceny was reported in the 300 block of Elk lane.
ARREST: Travis L. Presnell, 44, of Mooresville, was arrested ad charged with driving while license revoked. Presnell was issued a $1,000 secured bond. No court date was listed.
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