ARRESTS OR SUSPECTS IN THIS CASE. CHARGES ARE PENDING AGAINST A MAN AFTER A NINE HOUR STANDOFF IN NORTH WILKESBORO. THE WILKES COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE SAYS DEPUTIES WERE CALLED TO ROCK CREEK ROAD YESTERDAY TO RESPOND TO A DISPUTE BETWEEN NEIGHBORS. THEY SAY ONE OF THE PEOPLE INVOLVED, RICKY PRIVETT, HAD OUTSTANDING WARRANTS. WE’RE TOLD IT TOOK UNTIL AFTER 2 A.M. TO GET HIM OUT OF T
North Carolina man arrested and charged after hours-long standoff with Wilkes County deputies, authorities say
Updated: 5:03 PM EST Nov 8, 2023
EDITOR'S NOTE: The accompanying video is from the original report on Nov. 6.A Wilkesboro man is in custody after a standoff with his neighbor, according to deputiesTop StoriesNorth Carolina Election Results 2023New information released after Southern Alamance high school football coach removed from positionElectric Tequila bar owner could face criminal charges after shooting in GreensboroGet the latest news stories of interest by clicking hereOn Sunday, around 5:10 p.m., deputies with the Wilkes County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to 2764 Rock Creek Road in North Wilkesboro regarding a disturbance between neighbors. Upon arrival, deputies learned that one of the neighbors involved, Ricky Prevette, 61, had outstanding warrants for his arrest. Prevette had retreated to his home by the time deputies arrived. Officers said they attempted to talk with Prevette but were unsuccessful. The Wilkes County Sheriff's Office's Critical Response Team was dispatched to the scene around 7:30 p.m., and attempts were made to talk him out of his home. Watch: NOWCAST streaming newscasts At approximately 2:15 a.m. on Monday, Prevette was removed from his home without injury and placed into custody. Prevette has been charged with four counts of felony attempted first-degree murder, four counts of felony assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, four counts of felony assault on a law enforcement officer, one count of felony discharge firearm enclosed area to incite fear, one count felony possession of a firearm by felon, one count misdemeanor going armed to the terror of the public, one count misdemeanor assault by pointing gun, three counts misdemeanor communicating threats, and two counts misdemeanor resist public officer.Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here.Prevette is currently being held in the Wilkes County Detention Center under no bond pending his first appearance.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Watch NOWCAST TV | Local News | National | News We Love |
WILKES COUNTY, N.C. — EDITOR'S NOTE: The accompanying video is from the original report on Nov. 6.
A Wilkesboro man is in custody after a standoff with his neighbor, according to deputies
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On Sunday, around 5:10 p.m., deputies with the Wilkes County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to 2764 Rock Creek Road in North Wilkesboro regarding a disturbance between neighbors. Upon arrival, deputies learned that one of the neighbors involved, Ricky Prevette, 61, had outstanding warrants for his arrest.
Prevette had retreated to his home by the time deputies arrived. Officers said they attempted to talk with Prevette but were unsuccessful. The Wilkes County Sheriff's Office's Critical Response Team was dispatched to the scene around 7:30 p.m., and attempts were made to talk him out of his home.
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At approximately 2:15 a.m. on Monday, Prevette was removed from his home without injury and placed into custody.
Prevette has been charged with four counts of felony attempted first-degree murder, four counts of felony assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, four counts of felony assault on a law enforcement officer, one count of felony discharge firearm enclosed area to incite fear, one count felony possession of a firearm by felon, one count misdemeanor going armed to the terror of the public, one count misdemeanor assault by pointing gun, three counts misdemeanor communicating threats, and two counts misdemeanor resist public officer.
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Prevette is currently being held in the Wilkes County Detention Center under no bond pending his first appearance.
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