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Hickory Man Charged With Forcible Sex Offense

April 17, 2026 By Richard C. Gilbert

Sonny Thao

38-year-old Sonny Thao of Airport-Rhodhiss Road in Hickory was arrested Wednesday, April 15 by the Town Of Catawba Police Officers. He’s charged with first-degree forcible sex offense, felony breaking & entering and assault on a female. Thao was incarcerated in the Catawba County Detention Facility without bond.

Story: Rob Eastwood-WHKY

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