Davidson County, NC – A Lexington man is facing multiple fraud-related charges following a weeks-long investigation by the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office, according to officials.
According to the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office, detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division began investigating a fraud case in Lexington on Thursday, January 8, 2026. During the investigation, Anthony Gene Everhart, 23, was identified as a suspect.
Investigators say Everhart was arrested on Thursday, January 15, 2026, and charged with seven counts of obtaining property under false pretenses and four counts of identity theft. Authorities allege the charges stem from fraudulent activity uncovered during the investigation, though specific details of the alleged scheme were not released.
According to court records cited by the sheriff’s office, Everhart received a $5,000 secured bond. He was scheduled to appear in Davidson County District Court on Friday, January 16, 2026.
The sheriff’s office emphasized that bond amounts and release conditions are determined by judicial officials, not law enforcement, in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 15A-532.
Officials also reiterated that all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
The case remains under the jurisdiction of the Davidson County judicial system. No additional arrests or related charges have been announced at this time.
Residents with information related to fraud or identity theft cases in Davidson County are encouraged to contact the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office.
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