Lenoir County Sex Offender Arrested for Registration Violations
Michael Antonio Weston was arrested on September 23, 2026, for failing to comply with North Carolina sex offender registration requirements.
The investigation began on September 21, 2026, when a Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office SCARR Detective conducted a residence check at Weston’s registered address. During the residence check, the detective discovered that Weston had moved from the registered address in late July and had failed to notify the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office as required by law.
On September 22, 2026, an arrest warrant was issued for Weston. On September 23, 2026, Weston was taken into custody and served with the warrant.
Weston was charged with:
One count of Failure to Report New Address, Sex Offender (Felony).
Weston received a $100,000 secured bond on the above charge.
