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Unidentified body found in vacant home in Lexington
LEXINGTON, N.C. — An unidentified body was found at a vacant home in Lexington on June 20. Officers responded to the vacant residence on North Salisbury Street regarding a death investigation. According to the 911 call, two people went to into the house to escape the heat that day...
Overturned plane reported in Davidson County
DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) –A plane overturned in Davidson County on Tuesday night. State troopers responded to the Fly High Lexington/Davidson County Executive Airport on Aviation Way. No injuries have been reported at this time. It is unclear how many people were in the plane when it overturned. The cause of the plane overturning is […]
Man arrested after allegedly killing 2 dogs, deputies seize 12 more
LEXINGTON, N.C. — A man was arrested for allegedly killing two dogs in Lexington on July 1, according to the Davidson County Sheriff's Office (DCSO). Deputies said they were called to the home on 1st Circle for two dogs that were found dead on the front porch. Twelve other...
Police, firefighters on the scene for vehicle in pond
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A car is in a pond on the 2900 block of Reynolds Park Road in Winston-Salem on Tuesday, July 2, according to the Winston-Salem Fire Department. Police are asking drivers to use caution in the area. MORE WAYS TO GET WFMY NEWS 2. Subscribe to our...
Man killed in fireworks explosion
An Erie County man was pronounced dead following a firework-related explosion. On Sunday, June 30, Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Corry Barracks, the Union City Fire Department and other area fire departments responded to a reported explosion on Hanlin Cross Road around 10:15 a.m. While on the scene, first responders determined the explosion was firework-related. Union […]
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.
Fox attacks 2 people in Winston-Salem, later tests positive for rabies
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A fox has tested positive for rabies following an attack on two people in Winston-Salem, according to the Forsyth County Department of Public Health. The attacks happened on June 27. One of them happened at a community event at the Williams C Sims Senior Recreation Center.
Truck crashes into pond in Winston-Salem
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — Crews in Winston-Salem responded after a truck drove into a pond on Tuesday. Around 7:30 p.m., Winston-Salem officers and firefighters responded to the 2900 block of Reynolds Park Road. Minor injuries were reported. No one was taken to the hospital. Two vehicles were reportedly involved in the crash. Crews pulled the […]
Man shot in Winston-Salem parking lot, police searching for suspect
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A man was shot in the parking lot of a 10 Federal Self Storage at 4955 Indiana Avenue in Winston-Salem on Sunday, June 30, according to the Winston-Salem Police Department (WSPD). The victim had a minor gunshot wound and was treated by Forsyth County EMS at...
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.
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,...
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.
North Carolina deputy resigns after head-on DWI crash, officials say
DAVIE COUNTY, N.C. — A Davie County Sheriff's deputy resigned after being charged with a DWI hit-and-run crash, according to officials. Sheriff Hartman said Hannah Whittington was separated from the sheriff's office on June 18 after an internal review. Whittington chose to resign, according to the sheriff. On June...
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...
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.
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.
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