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Man accused of assaulting woman, kidnapping, pointing gun in Randolph County
RANDOLPH COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A Randolph County man is being accused of kidnapping, assaulting a woman and pointing a gun, according to the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office. On June 19, Randolph County deputies came to Grantville Lane in Asheboro after getting a report of an assault. At the scene, investigators found the victim who […]
Deep River Rail Trailhead closed while deputies search for Winston-Salem missing person
FRANKLINVILLE, N.C. — The Deep River Rail Trailhead and surrounding areas on Rising Sun Way in Franklinville are closed due a search for a missing person on Tuesday, July 2, according to the Randolph County Sheriff's Office. According to deputies, this investigation is. to the July 1 investigation at...
Randolph County man in custody after assault on Mt. View Church Road, deputies say
A man is in custody after a reported assault near an area hospital, according to officials with the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office. On June 28, Randolph County deputies responded to a local hospital after a reported assault that had already happened, while another deputy went to the location of the assault on Mt. View Church Road in Asheboro.
Randolph County deputies arrest 4 people in connection to armed robbery, carjacking, officials say
Four people are facing charges after an armed robbery and carjacking, according to deputies with the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office. On June 2, deputies responded to Thayer Road in Trinity after a report of an armed robbery and theft of a motor vehicle. Randolph County deputies, along with deputies with the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office, responded to Kennedy Road in Davidson County, where the stolen vehicle was found.
Greensboro man charged with murder after stabbing roommate to death, deputies say
GREENSBORO, N.C. — A man is facing a murder charge after fatally stabbing his roommate in Greensboro, deputies said. Deputies responded to Forest Road in Greensboro Monday morning regarding a dead body investigation, according to Guilford County Sheriff Danny Rogers. Shortly after 9:30 a.m., deputies discovered Chancy Beck, 47,...
Man fatally struck trying to cross I-40 East in Greensboro
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — The Greensboro Police Department is investigating a Saturday evening crash involving a pedestrian. According to a press release, police responded to Interstate 40 East at 10:37 p.m. An adult male pedestrian was attempting to cross I-40 East near the on-ramp from West Wendover Avenue when a Mercedes-Benz S560 traveling east hit […]
Warrants out 4 people in connection with animal cruelty case in High Point
HIGH POINT, N.C. — Arrest warrants are out for four people in connection with an animal cruelty case in High Point. Animal rescue groups said they took in 114 dogs and cats from a home on Prospect St. in mid-May. They said some puppies and kittens were found dead. They said the animals were found in poor condition. Rescue groups called this a hoarding case.
Police arrest three suspects in connection to a High Point burglary
HIGH POINT, N.C. — High Point detectives arrested three suspects from South Carolina in connection with a July 1 burglary. Detectives charged Aaron T. Barr, Jaquante E. Bethea, and Jamir D. Jones on Tuesday, July 2. High Point police say each suspect is charged with first-degree burglary, felony conspiracy,...
Suspect car connected to string of recent restaurant break-ins across High Point
HIGH POINT, N.C. — High Point police shared a picture of the car that could be tied to a string of recent restaurant break-ins in High Point. The vehicle appears to be a black Monte Carlo with a large dent on the left front quarter panel, according to police.
Greensboro officers urge drivers to stay safe on road after uptick in fatal crashes
GREENSBORO, NC (WGHP) – In the first six months of 2024, the Greensboro Police Department responded to 24 deadly crashes. That’s six more than they responded to last year in the same time frame. The uptick is raising concerns, especially as we head into a busy holiday travel weekend. In the past two weeks alone, […]
Curtis Cheeks is the new chief of police in High Point
HIGH POINT, N.C. — High Point Police has selected Curtis Cheeks III as the new Chief of Police on Monday, July 1. The city said they conducted a national search of more than 50 applicants. “Curtis has effectively and passionately answered the call to lead the police department through...
Man injured after being shot trying to break into a High Point home
HIGH POINT, N.C. — A man is suffering serious injuries after being shot while trying to break into a home in High Point. High Point police responded to a residential breaking and entering call on Avery Avenue around 3 a.m. People at the home told the police someone tried...
Vault Visit | High Point police officer fired over fake money
HIGH POINT, N.C. — WFMY News 2 turns 75 this year and to celebrate we are opening the News 2 Vault. On July 1, 1975, people in the High Point Police Department talked about some funny money. The High Point Police Chief fired one of their officers after his...
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