K-9 Fuse, drone assist in arrest after man flees behind Lenoir County church

On November 6, 2026, deputies with the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office “D Shift” observed a suspicious vehicle parked on the property of a church located on Highway 55 West.

As deputies approached the vehicle, a male subject fled on foot behind the church in an attempt to evade law enforcement. A female occupant at the scene identified the individual as Christopher Mewborn of Lenoir County, who was known to have outstanding warrants from both Greene County and Lenoir County.

Deputies established a search of the area utilizing Sheriff's Office K-9 Fuse, along with assistance from Emergency Services personnel operating a drone. During the search, deputies located Mewborn after he had climbed down a hill behind the church and entered a thick wooded area.

Christopher Mewborn was taken into custody without further incident and charged with:

· Resisting a Public Officer

· Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

· Simple Possession of a Schedule IV Controlled Substance

In addition, Mewborn was served with the following outstanding warrants:

Greene County

· Habitual Felon

· Felony Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance

Lenoir County

· Felony Larceny

· Felony Conspiracy

· Felony Bond Motion

· Felony Maintaining a Vehicle/Dwelling/Place for Controlled Substances

· Simple Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance

The Lenoir County Sheriff's Office appreciates the assistance of Emergency Services personnel and the efforts of K-9 Fuse in locating the suspect and helping bring the incident to a safe conclusion.