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Hickory Resident Charged With Assault With Deadly Weapon

August 14, 2025 By Richard C. Gilbert

Jonathan Avery Blatch

Jonathan Avery Blatch, age 30, of 1st Street SE in Hickory was arrested by Hickory Police on Tuesday. He’s charged with two counts of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill. No details have been released. Blatch was placed in the Catawba County Detention Center Wednesday morning under no bond. A District Court appearance was scheduled today.

Photo: Hickory Police Department

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