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Hickory Police Charge Man For Attempting To Set-Fire To Motel

January 2, 2026 By Richard C. Gilbert

Andy Dewayne Winker

Hickory Police say they’ve arrested a man who attempted to burn a Hickory motel. Andy Dewayne Winker, age 58, is facing seven counts of felony first-degree arson. He is being held without bond after attempting to set fire to the Days Inn located in Hickory. The incident was reported on Christmas Day.

Photo: Hickory Police Department

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