UNION COUNTY, N.C. — A man has been charged with murder in connection with the death of his wife in Union County, officials said.
Deputies said they were dispatched to a home on Paddle Wheel Lane for a well-being check shortly before 10:30 a.m. Friday.
Officials said they had received multiple reports that a woman was dead inside of the home.
Police said several departments went to the home and found 48-year-old Ashley Drinnon dead inside.
Police said during the initial investigation, the husband of the victim, 53-year-old Timothy Drinnon, was arrested and taken to Union County Jail.
He has since been charged with first-degree murder.
Police said they are continuing to investigate Drinnon’s potential motive.
Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to call the Union County Sheriff’s Office at 704-283-3789 or Union County Crime Stoppers at 704-283-5600.
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