“Not only is Boiling Springs excited about our new Chief, but I’m sure he’s excited to be here,” added N.C. House Rep. Scott. “It’s a great town, with great people; and we’re looking forward to him having a successful career in Boiling Springs.”  

According to the court filing reviewed by WCAB News, McDowell is accused of "unlawfully, willfully, and with malice aforethought attempting to kill Brian Spurling." 

After several hours of searching various locations, troopers with the North Carolina Highway Patrol located Owens in Burke County as a passenger in a vehicle driven by Megan Smith of Marion. Owens was taken into custody without incident and transported back to McDowell County.

An argument ensued between the two due to an ongoing dispute. Owens at some point during the argument produced a small caliber handgun and began firing at Wilson who by this time was in his vehicle attempting to leave the scene.  

Following an extensive investigation, on Oct. 24, deputies arrested Craig Vegh, age 40, of Casar, NC. Vegh has been charged with two counts of Burning of Church/Religious Establishment, Possession of Methamphetamine and Destroying/Altering Evidence. He is currently being held at the Cleveland County Detention Center under $500,000.00 bond.