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Concord man charged with indecent liberties arrested after standoff with US Marshals
STATESVILLE, N.C. — A Concord man was arrested in Rowan County after new evidence identified him as the suspect in a child sex abuse investigation in Statesville, police said. Statesville police were notified of possible abuse involving a young child in December 2019. After interviewing the victim and collecting...
Granite Quarry-Faith police chief Cook fired
GRANITE QUARRY — The Granite Quarry-Faith Joint Police Authority is without a chief after Mark Cook was fired from the job on Monday. Interim Town Manager Jason Hord confirmed the firing on Wednesday and said that Cook was let go due to “unsatisfactory job performance.” Cook will have the opportunity to publicly address the firing, […] The post Granite Quarry-Faith police chief Cook fired appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Missing Cabarrus County teen may be in Gastonia, police say
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Cabarrus County deputies are asking for the public's help locating a missing 14-year-old who was last seen in Charlotte earlier this week. William Jeremie Johnson was seen at a Bank of America in Charlotte on Tuesday, July 2. Investigators said they believe Johnson may be in the Gastonia area with people they haven't identified.
Kannapolis woman charged with 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 Dara 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 soliciting juvenile by computer appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Albemarle Police Reports – July 1-4, 2024
Albemarle Police Department reports the following: • Bramhan, Jameyeka Ja`najma (B F, 32) Arrest on chrg of Simple Assault (M), at 126 S Third St, Albemarle, on 07/01/2024. • Wardell, Adam Lee (W M, 40) Arrest on chrg of Fta – Release Order (M), at 126 S Third St, Albemarle, on 07/01/2024. Moon, Prince Davon (B […] The post Albemarle Police Reports – July 1-4, 2024 appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Stanly County Sheriff’s Reports – July 2, 2024
Stanly County Sheriff’s Office reports the following: • Rowland, Crystal Deanne (W /F/50) Arrest on chrg of 1) Possess Methamphetamine (F), 2) Dwlr Impaired Rev (M), 3) Fict/alt Title/reg Card/tag (t) (M), and 4) No Liability Insurance (M), at 13141 Us 52 Hwy S/cottonville Rd, Norwood, NC, on 7/2/2024. • Napier, Brandi Leigh (W /F/22) Arrest […] The post Stanly County Sheriff’s Reports – July 2, 2024 appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Community pulls together to help volunteer firefighter injured in wreck
Firefighters and emergency services personnel are often referred to as a brotherhood, and that community is once again coming together to help one of its own. Nick Barringer, 20, was in a head-on collision near the intersection of St. Martin Road and Efird Road shortly after 6 p.m. June 1. Responders from Endy Volunteer Fire […] The post Community pulls together to help volunteer firefighter injured in wreck appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Blotter for July 5: Juvenile busted for drunk driving
SALISBURY — A juvenile registered a blood alcohol content reading above the legal limit for an adult following what could only be described as a joy ride. According to reports from the Salisbury Police Department, an officer observed a Ford F-250 fail to stop at a stop sign on West Horah Street around midnight on […] The post Blotter for July 5: Juvenile busted for drunk driving appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Vehicle wreck leads to charges for driver
SALISBURY — The driver of a van that crashed earlier this week is facing assault and battery charges following the incident. According to Salisbury Police reports, Nicole Cathcart Land, 55, was charged with simple assault-simple assault and battery or affray on Tuesday. Salisbury officers were initially dispatched to the 600 block of Lafayette Circle, just […] The post Vehicle wreck leads to charges for driver appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Therapy dog is making a difference at police department
KANNAPOLIS — The Kannapolis Police Department has a new member on its force, one who is already making a difference at the department, said Kannapolis Police Chief Terry Spry. Millie, a four-month-old Bernedoodle, is a therapy dog and was donated to the Kannapolis Police Department by Taylor Wise, owner of Dunkin Doodles in Waxhaw. While […] The post Therapy dog is making a difference at police department appeared first on Salisbury Post.
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