NEWS RELEASE

Offense(s)/Charge(s): Second Degree Murder by Unlawful Distribution of Substance.

Location of Incident: 

Suspect(s): Nathaniel Scott Cass, 34 Years Old

                    129 Diane Lane

                    Statesville, North Carolina 28677

Sheriff Darren Campbell stated: On Sunday, April 2, 2023, Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Warrant Squad Deputy K. Robbins was able to locate and arrest Nathaniel Scott Cass.

Cass had an outstanding Grand Jury Indictment for Second Degree Murder by Unlawful Distribution of Substance. Deputy Robbins was able to arrest Cass at a business located at 3349 Harmony Highway. Cass had been evading members of regional law enforcement agencies for some time. Deputy Robbins developed leads after contacting local community members who provided him with information on where Cass could be located.

Nathaniel Scott Cass was taken to the Iredell County Detention Center, where he was served with the indictment. He then appeared before Magistrate M. Nethken, who issued a 300,000.00 dollar secured bond on this charge.

Sheriff Campbell added, “I want to recognize the efforts of Deputy Robbins for his relentless pursuit of this wanted person. The community is safer for having this man in custody.”