Harbinson Brzykcy, Attorneys at Law

08/31/2026

The Harbinson Brzykcy Law Firm is pleased to share that Joel C. Harbinson has been selected to the North Carolina Super Lawyers list for 2027.

Joel was named to the Super Lawyers list in the practice area of criminal defense. This marks the seventh consecutive year he has received this designation.

The Super Lawyers list recognizes no more than 5% of attorneys in each state.

Joel is the only attorney in the counties of Alexander, Catawba, and Iredell who practices both criminal and family law who is rated a Super Lawywr.

Super Lawyers is a rating service of lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Selection for Super Lawyers includes a multi-phased rating process consisting of independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations.

Mr. Harbinson will be featured in the February 2027 edition of North Carolina Super Lawyers magazine.

08/19/2026

This is my 47th anniversary of practicing law. I’m grateful to my family, friends, staff — and clients — for giving me the privilege to serve you for nearly five decades.

When do I plan to retire?

I don’t.

I have always thoroughly enjoyed being a trial lawyer. As long as God gives me the ability, I will continue my passion and calling.

08/01/2026

Presumption of Innocence: The defendant is presumed innocent and does not have to prove innocence.

State's Burden: The State must prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

TOMMY WAYNE SCRONCE 🚨 Tommy Wayne Scronce Arrest Alert 🚨 Alexander County, North Carolina Booking Report Scronce, age 61, has been charged with: • Weekender 📌 Status: Awaiting Court Proceedings 👮 Location: Taylorsville, NC 🗓️ Arrest Date: 7/31/2026 ⚖️ All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 📲 Follow for daily Alexander County arrest & booking updates.

08/01/2026

Presumption of Innocence: The defendant is presumed innocent and does not have to prove innocence.

State's Burden: The State must prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

BRITTNEY LYNN RISKEY 🚨 Brittney Lynn Riskey Arrest Alert 🚨 Alexander County, North Carolina Booking Report Riskey, age 38, has been charged with: • Mis Prob Viol Out Of County 📌 Status: Awaiting Court Proceedings 👮 Location: Taylorsville, NC 🗓️ Arrest Date: 7/31/2026 ⚖️ All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 📲 Follow for daily Alexander County arrest & booking updates.

08/01/2026

Presumption of Innocence: The defendant is presumed innocent and does not have to prove innocence.

State's Burden: The State must prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

🚨 Zachary B. Meredith Arrest Alert 🚨

Meredith, age 25, has been charged with:

• Assault on a Female (M)
• Misdemeanor Crime of Domestic Violence
• Violation of a Domestic Violence Protective Order (M)

📌 Status: Awaiting Court Proceedings
👮 Agency: Alexander County Sheriff’s Office
🗓️ Arrest Date: July 30, 2026
⚖️ Court Date: August 31, 2026
💵 Total Bond: $50,000

The arrest involved allegations of assault on a female, domestic violence, and violating a domestic violence protective order.

⚖️ All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

07/31/2026

Presumption of Innocence: The defendant is presumed innocent and does not have to prove innocence.

State's Burden: The State must prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

🚨 Kenneth Alan Korte Arrest Alert 🚨

Korte, age 58, has been charged with:

• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M)
• Child Abuse (M)
• Possession of Methamphetamine (F)

📌 Status: Awaiting Court Proceedings
👮 Agency: Alexander County Sheriff's Office
🗓️ Arrest Date: July 31, 2026
⚖️ Court Date: August 17, 2026
💵 Total Bond: $500,000

Authorities report the arrest involved allegations of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and child abuse.

⚖️ All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

07/31/2026