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Man dies in fiery crash on I-85 in Greensboro
GREENSBORO, N.C. — A man is dead after crashing his car into a tree on I-85 in Greensboro, troopers say. The crash happened 10:50 a.m. Tuesday. Troopers responded to the crash on I-85 South near NC-62 in Guilford County. They said 36-year-old David Hollander-Urbach was going south on I-85...
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. High Point police say each suspect is charged with first-degree burglary, felony conspiracy, and felony accessory after the fact. Police responded to a residential breaking and entering call on...
Man dead after hit by multiple cars on I-40 East in Greensboro, police say
GREENSBORO, N.C. — A man is dead after he was hit by several cars on I-40 East in Greensboro. Greensboro police said they responded to a crash involving a pedestrian on I-40 East Saturday around 10:30 p.m. Officers discovered a man was trying to cross the lanes of of...
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 dies after being hit by car in Kernersville, police say
KERNERSVILLE, N.C. — A man is dead after being hit by a car in Kernersville on Wednesday, June 26, according to the Kernersville Police Department. Police responded to call of a reported pedestrian being hit by a car. Edward Junior Lowery was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
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.
Man surrenders in Guilford Co., facing several charges after woman assaulted, kidnapped, Randolph Co. deputies say
A man has surrendered and is facing several charges in the Triad, according to deputies with the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office. On June 19, deputies responded to Grantville Lane in Asheboro after the report of an assault. When they arrived, they found the victim visibly injured. The suspect was identified as Ronald Davis, who had left before deputies got there.
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.
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...
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, […]
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...
Curtis Cheeks named High Point police chief following retirement of Travis Stroud
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — The High Point Police Department now has a new chief after former Chief Travis Stroud retired late last year. Stroud was named to the job of chief in May 2021. He was with the HPPD since 1995 and retired on Nov. 30. The city announced Monday that Curtis Cheeks III has been […]
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 […]
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.
Taillights, Trailer Lead to Trouble
Tabor City police arrested a wanted man after he was stopped for pulling a trailer without taillights. Austin Grey Reneger, 27, was held under a secured bond on Guilford County charges of discharging a firearm in a city and injury to personal property. He was also charged with simple possession of marijuana. Reneger is from Kernersville, according to the detention center report.
Warrants: Man held food delivery drivers at knifepoint in Myrtle Beach robberies
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - A North Carolina man is accused of holding food delivery drivers in Myrtle Beach at knifepoint during a string of recent robberies. Police arrested 22-year-old Cameron Baker, of Winston-Salem, last week and charged him in connection to those incidents. Warrants obtained by WMBF News on...
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