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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 […]
Overturned plane reported in Davidson County
DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) –A plane overturned in Davidson County on Monday 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 […]
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.
Small airplane crashes, flips in Lexington
LEXINGTON, N.C. — NC State Highway Patrol and other responding agencies were on the scene of a plane crash Tuesday night at the Davidson County Executive Airport in Lexington. Our photographer on the scene saw first responders and a fire truck surrounding a small airplane that was upside down...
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...
Suspect shot during attempted home burglary in High Point, 3 from South Carolina face multiple charges, police say
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — Three South Carolina men face multiple charges in connection to a shooting during an attempted burglary on Monday, according to a High Point Police Department news release. Around 2:50 a.m., officers responded to a residential breaking and entering call in the 200 block of Avery Avenue. People at the home […]
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 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...
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.
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 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 […]
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...
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 charged because injured woman and '40 Wolf-Hybrid dogs' were found in 'unhabitable' home: Deputies
A man was arrested Monday after authorities found an injured woman and "40 Wolf-Hybrid dogs" in an "uninhabitable" home. The post Man charged because injured woman and ’40 Wolf-Hybrid dogs’ were found in ‘unhabitable’ home: Deputies first appeared on Law & Crime.
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...
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