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Newton Police Chase Ends With Arrest In Lincoln County

November 15, 2026 By Richard C. Gilbert

Bobby Daniel Hammons

Bobby Daniel Hammons, age 35, Cape Hickory RD., Hickory, has been arrested following a vehicle pursuit by Newton Police. The chase continued into Lincoln County according to the arrest documentation. The following charges have been filed

Felony flee to elude arrest with a motor vehicle
Felony possession of schedule II controlled substance
Possession of drug paraphernalia
Driving with license revoked

Hammons was arrested on October 3rd by Hickory Police and charged with felony larceny. On September 9th, Hammons was arrested again by Hickory Police and charged with flee to elude arrest and no operators license.

2022 charges are still pending in Catawba County Superior Court for felony possession of methamphetamine and felony probation violation.

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