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15 rounds fired, three tires shot out: Two men arrested after trespassing incident in Moore County
Moore County deputies have arrested two men after a trespassing incident earlier this week. Around 8:10 a.m. Monday, deputies responded to a report of a trespasser being held at gunpoint at a vacant home in Robbins. When deputies arrived, they found Thomas Hayes holding Jeremy Brewer at gunpoint. Investigators said...
Man arrested after narcotics found at Samarcand Training Academy
On July 23, sheriff’s investigators responded to a report of possible narcotics being located at the Samarcand Training Academy in Jackson Springs. Investigators confirmed that the substance was methamphetamine and that it allegedly belonged to a former employee, 45-year-old Richard Smith of Seven Lakes. Smith was arrested on charges...
Argument leads to shooting in Aberdeen
An argument between two roommates led to one of the men allegedly shooting the other man in the Woodgreen Apartments community. According to Aberdeen Police Chief Brian Chavis, the two men were arguing inside an apartment at 500 Bradford Drive, it lead to a physical altercation, and ended with one man with multiple wounds to the head from a pellet gun.
5 killed in crash on I-95 involving 3 tractor-trailers and 2 SUVs in North Carolina
Families in North Carolina and Georgia are mourning the loss of loved ones after five people were killed in a crash involving multiple vehicles on Interstate 95 on Wednesday afternoon.The crash happened shortly before 1:30 p.m. and involved three tractor-trailers and two SUVs in Wilson County.A tractor-trailer driver who was hauling orange juice crashed into two SUVs and another tractor-trailer carrying a load of eggs. A third tractor-trailer, which was hauling sand, was also hit, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP).The truck hauling orange juice erupted into flames and was badly burned. The impact from the crash...
Teenager injured after crashing truck into tree
A teenager suffered minor injuries after he crashed into a tree along Union Church Road outside of Carthage on Thursday. Dispatchers sent first responders to the scene near Lynch Road just before 4:45 p.m. Crews arrived to a Ford F-150 that had heavy damage to the passenger side of the truck, where the vehicle made impact with the tree.
Car crashes into tree on N.C. 211, driver not injured
A driver is lucky to not have been injured after crashing into a tree off of N.C. 211 Tuesday afternoon. The collision happened at Puckett Lane, between West End and Seven Lakes. Members of the West End Fire Department responded to the scene just before 12:30 p.m. and quickly arrived...
Patterson pleads guilty to 2021 Black murders
Three years after the murders of D.P. and Mary Lou Black, Tony Patterson pled guilty and will face two consecutive life sentences without parole. In July of 2021, the Blacks were found deceased in their home in Aberdeen when Moore County deputies made a welfare check after an employee of D.P. Black asked the department to check on the couple.
Report of missing child in Aberdeen deemed “unfounded”
A report of a missing child had first responders searching on the ground, and in the air, in the 300 block of North Sycamore Street on Tuesday morning. Members from the Aberdeen Police Department, Aberdeen Fire & Rescue, Moore County Sheriff’s Office, and Moore County Public Safety were on scene near the bridge over the creek close to Elm Street.
NC State Highway Patrol trooper saves baby who wasn't breathing, parents arrested
A North Carolina State trooper is being hailed a hero for jumping into action to save a baby who wasn't breathing.On Saturday afternoon, Trooper Hunter Eagle was on patrol in Rowan County when a call came in for a cardiac arrest.According to the caller, the family woke up to find an 11-month-old baby girl not breathing.Eagle, who was seconds away, drove quickly to the home, where the mother frantically met him in the driveway."As I pull into the driveway, there is a mom carrying out her 11-month-old in her arms, screaming saying, 'please help my baby, she's not breathing,'" he...
Car crashes into mower along N.C. 22
Road crews mowing the grass along N.C. Highway 22 was startled on Wednesday afternoon after a car ran into the back of their tractor. The collision happened at 4:45 p.m. north of Putnam Glendon Road near Highfalls. The mower operator was checked out at the scene by Moore County EMS,...
Man shot 4 times with pellet gun in Aberdeen altercation
On Wednesday afternoon, law enforcement was called to Woodgreen Apartments on the outskirts of Aberdeen following reports of a domestic dispute that resulted in a physical altercation. The initial report came in shortly before 12:30 p.m. and stated that a victim had been shot with a pellet gun, prompting an immediate response from local authorities.
Aberdeen police officer mows lawn for woman in need
ABERDEEN, N.C. (WNCN) — The Aberdeen Police Department is applauding one of their own officers for their willingness to help. The police department said they received candid photos of one of their officers, Lieutenant Brooks, assisting a community member with her lawn care Tuesday afternoon. They said Brooks was...
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