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Two arrested after fight over job site clean-up leads to stabbing
SALISBURY — Two men were arrested after deputies said that they got into a fight over cleaning up a mess on a job site, ending when one of the men stabbed the other with a box cutter. Deputies responded at approximately 5:30 p.m. on Thursday to an industrial site located at 2075 Gold Hill Road in […] The post Two arrested after fight over job site clean-up leads to stabbing appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Pursuit leads to deadly crash in Iredell County
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A North Carolina State Highway Patrol trooper's pursuit of a suspect ended with a deadly crash when the driver crashed into a FedEx truck, the agency said on Tuesday. The crash happened around 9 a.m. on I-40 near exit 150 in Iredell County. Keonte Forney, 28,...
Family seeking assistance in locating Salisbury woman
SALISBURY — Family and friends of a Salisbury woman who has been missing for over a month are looking for the public’s help in locating her. Queona Lareese Hood, who also goes by “Keke,” has been missing since late May and was reported by family and friends to the Salisbury Police Department as a missing […] The post Family seeking assistance in locating Salisbury woman appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Man charged with making bomb threat against hospital
SALISBURY — A man has been charged after police said that he called Novant Rowan Regional Hospital and made a bomb threat, requiring the Cabarrus County bomb squad to respond to the hospital. Officers responded to the hospital at approximately 11 a.m. on Sunday after an employee in the emergency room notified police that they had […] The post Man charged with making bomb threat against hospital appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Iredell County Fire Marshal’s Office investigating cause of blaze that sent two firefighters to hospital
Two Mooresville firefighters were treated at a local hospital on Tuesday for injuries sustained while on the scene of a large debris fire. Mount Mourne Fire Department personnel and nearby departments were dispatched at 11:52 a.m. for what was initially reported as a structure fire at 130 Ritchie Foam Lane.
Friends, family members of Statesville murder victim pray for strength, justice
Nearly a month after a Statesville woman was found dead in her home, her family and friends remain hopeful that the individual who killed her will be apprehended and punished. A small group of people gathered at Shelbie Smith’s mother’s home for a candlelight vigil on Saturday evening to pray and to show their support for the family.
Kannapolis woman charged with taking soliciting juvenile by computer
KANNAPOLIS — A Kannapolis woman was arrested after police received information that she had inappropriate encounters with a juvenile male. The police department recently received information about a woman, identified as 32-year-old Dana Christine Allman, having an inappropriate encounter with a teenaged juvenile and began an investigation into the incident, said Annette Privette Keller, director of […] The post Kannapolis woman charged with taking soliciting juvenile by computer appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Police investigating death as potential homicide
SALISBURY — The police are investigating a suspicious death as a homicide after the victim was found with injuries consistent with assault. Officers were originally called to a home in the 1400 block of Old Concord Road at approximately 7 p.m. on Saturday in reference to a man being found in the home unconscious, said Major […] The post Police investigating death as potential homicide appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Two charged with luring victim into armed robbery with fake date plans
SALISBURY — Two people have been arrested after police said that they lured a man into an armed robbery by making false date plans online. The incident occurred on Saturday when a man who had been talking to a woman on Facebook Messenger was invited by her to meet up in Salisbury for a date, […] The post Two charged with luring victim into armed robbery with fake date plans appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Stony Point Man Facing Charges In Three Counties
The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office arrested 35-year old David Earl Welch of Stony Point on June 25th and charged him with felony possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver schedule II controlled substance. As of earlier today, Welch remains in the Iredell County Detention Center under a secured bond of $30,000.
Davie County sheriff, mayor say law enforcement moving in right direction 3 years after ousting Mocksville police
MOCKSVILLE, N.C. — The mayor of Mocksville says law enforcement in Davie County is moving in the right direction. Town commissioners recently approved a five-year contract, which leaves the sheriff's office in charge of town patrol. It comes after the Mocksville Police Department was shut down three years ago Monday.
Keeping Statesville Secure: Fire and Police Chiefs on Keeping Statesville Safe and Engaged
Did you know that improper use of fire pits and fireworks can lead to serious safety hazards? Chief Kurfees and Chief Onley reveal essential fire safety regulations to follow, especially during hot and dry conditions. From supervising your backyard fire pit to managing large fireworks events, get expert advice to prevent common summer mishaps. We'll also tackle the frequent confusion between fireworks and gunshots and share strategies for maintaining public safety during high-activity celebrations like July 4th and New Year's Eve.
Mooresville’s top cop reflects on five-year tenure with MPD
If you want to commit a crime and get away with it, Mooresville isn’t the place to try. That’s the reputation the Mooresville Police Department has achieved since Ron Campurciani became the town’s top cop five years ago. But the atmosphere at MPD today is a sharp...
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