Last Updated on January 22, 2026 7:20 pm
A routine traffic stop in Blowing Rock on January 3, 2026, led to the arrest of two Lenoir residents on multiple serious charges.
Blowing Rock Police officers initially stopped the vehicle on suspicion of driving while license revoked. The subsequent investigation resulted in the arrest of Loren Hitchcock and Brittany Hitchcock.
Arrests and Charges
Loren Hitchcock
Charges:
- Felony possession of a firearm by a felon
- Carrying a concealed weapon
- Driving while license revoked
Bond: Initially held without bond, later assigned a $42,500 secured bond by a judge
Brittany Hitchcock
Charges:
- Felony possession of a stolen firearm
- Possession of marijuana
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
Bond: $25,000 secured bond
The investigation is ongoing, and further details may be released by local law enforcement.
