LINCOLNTON, N.C. — According to Lincoln County deputies, a Cherryville man was arrested for his accused involvement in the death of a 65-year-old man Monday morning.
On Sunday morning, Lincoln County officials received a 9-1-1 call around 6:20 a.m. concerning a possible physical disturbance at a Howard’s Creek Mill Road residence. Upon arrival, officers located the victim, identified as Ronald Lee Ewing, lying in the driveway dead, a news release stated.
Deputies arrested 33-year-old Johnny Ray Cook for his involvement in the death of Ewing, officials say.
According to deputies, he is facing a second degree murder charge.
Johnny Ray Cook was taken before a Lincoln County magistrate and placed in the Harven A. Crouse Detention Center under a $150,000 secured bond.
