Burke County Sheriff: Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest

Burke County, NC -- BURKE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Sheriff Steve Whisenant June 8, 2021

PRESS RELEASE

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Name: NEAL RAY HILDEBRAN
Age: 55
Address: 7186 Hildebran Avenue, Connelly Springs
Charges: F – Possession of Firearm by Felon
M – Reckless Driving to Endanger
Bond: $10,000 – Secured
Court Date: June 8, 2021
Details:
On June 7, 2021, a Burke County Sheriff’s Office Deputy observed a motorcycle accelerating at a high rate of speed on Main Ave. West, in Hildebran. As the deputy was catching up with the motorcycle for approximately ½ mile, the motorcycle operator tossed a firearm on the side of the road. The operator, Neal Ray Hildebran, stopped and was taken into custody. The discarded firearm was recovered and Hildebran was taken before the Magistrate. He was served with the above charges, issued a $10,000 secured bond, and held at the Burke County Jail with a first court appearance of June 8, 2021.
Agencies Involved:
Burke County Sheriff’s Office

*Editor's Note: A criminal charge is an accusation, by law, a person accused of a crime is innocent until proven in a court of law.