Embezzlement charges dropped against Catawba County Register of Deeds

Logan Jennes
·1 min read

CATAWBA COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Charges against current Catawba County Register of Deeds Donna Hicks Spencer have been dropped after her court appearance on Monday, records show.

In 2021, Spencer was accused of stealing more than $100,000 from Catawba County.

Get breaking news alerts with the Queen City News mobile app. It’s FREE! Download for iOS or Android

Spencer has held the position since December 6, 2004, and is now in her fifth term. However, in March, she lost her re-election bid to Angela Sigmon Henson by less than 300 votes.

According to the county, the Register of Deeds manages public records that allow the owner of an interest property to give public notice of that ownership.

The position also holds birth and death records from Catawba County, issues marriage licenses, and administers oaths to notaries.

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to Queen City News.