A Rutherfordton Police Department officer was involved in an early morning accident on South Main Street that left a pedestrian injured, according to a statement from the Town of Rutherfordton.

Deputies arrested Jeffrey Allen Horton, 29, at 2:46 p.m., charging him with attempted breaking and entering, larceny after breaking and entering, two counts of resisting a public officer, and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office inmate database.

“Our volunteers are often the first to know about major incidents in the county,” said Rick Austin, CERT-Rutherford Program Manager. “We focus on making sure people have the skills and tools to protect their families and neighbors when it matters most.”

On Thursday, October 2, Deputy Spearman responded to a report of a prior vehicle break-in in the Vein Mountain Road area. The victim told authorities that Towery entered her vehicle, took an item, and left the scene on foot.

The estimated $300 million investment will create more than 300 new jobs in Gaston County. The 1.2 million–square-foot facility, located at 799 Sara Lee Access Road, is expected to open in 2027. The new jobs will generate an annual payroll impact in the community of more than estimated $20 million per year.