Early morning church Breaking and Entering leads to Arrest.

On 7-25-23 Morganton Public Safety responded to Bridge 42 Church at 107 Calvin Heights Drive in reference to a Breaking and Entering in progress.   Morganton Public Safety Officer's arrived on scene, where an unlocked and open door was located.  While officers were searching the Church, Gene Edward Rowe was located hiding inside a locked bathroom in the basement of the church.  Morganton Public Safety Officer's were able to get the door open before taking Gene Rowe into custody.  Rowe was transported to the Burke County Magistrate's Office where he was charged with Misdemeanor Breaking and Entering, Resist Obstruct and Delay, and Damage to Property.  Rowe received a $10,000 secure bond and a court date of 08-11-2023.