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Taylorsville Man Facing Charges In Three Counties

March 10, 2023 By Richard C. Gilbert

Alex Lee Hampton

30-year old Alex Lee Hampton of Taylorsville was arrested on Catawba County warrants on Thursday. Alexander County Deputies located Hampton and served the warrant for failing to appear. Hampton has a long list of pending charges in Alexander County that include felony possession of a firearm by a felon. He also has charges awaiting trial in Iredell County. Hampton is being held in the Alexander County Detention Center with a secured bond of $4,000. Court dates are scheduled on the various charges for March 13th, March 20th and April 6th.

Photo: Alexander County Sheriff’s Office

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