Crime & Safety Report for 1629 State Highway 126, Morganton, NC 28655

Medical Emergency

07/14/2026 08:34 PM

Asheville St, Morganton, NC 28655

As discussed during the dispatch call, police responded to a welfare check near Asheville Street where a male was reportedly taken out of a car, walked to a door, then disappeared. The male was later found asleep in a closet with his head in his knees.

Traffic

07/14/2026 08:34 PM

Asheville St, Morganton, NC 28655

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Asheville Street involving a Chrysler with a California registration. The vehicle reportedly stopped in the middle of the road and officers followed it toward Tennessee Street. A caller, identified as the person’s father, reported that the subject had gone into a residence and could not be seen, prompting a possible welfare check. Emergency services were considered but later stood down after the caller advised that the person was located inside the home, apparently asleep in a closet. The traffic stop was cleared with a Class C active status and negative wants on the vehicle.

Traffic

07/14/2026 08:22 PM

Roy Caldwell St, Morganton, NC 28655

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reported a property-damage-only traffic crash on Roy Caldwell Street in Morganton involving a Volkswagen Beetle that apparently struck a dog. A name and phone number were reportedly left on a slip at the scene.

Traffic

07/14/2026 07:06 PM

W Main St, Morganton, NC 28655

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible injury crash near West Main Street involving a Lincoln car. One vehicle reportedly hit a tree, and the tree then fell onto another vehicle on or near a nearby highway route.

Medical Emergency

07/14/2026 06:59 PM

Scenic View Ln, Morganton, NC 28655

As discussed during the dispatch call, responders were called to a fall incident near Scenic View Lane and Willow Tree Church Avenue. Additional personnel were requested for lifting assistance.