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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,...
Highway Patrol: Durham man killed in Guilford County crash
A Durham man is dead after a crash in Guilford County. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol said they were called to the report of a crash on the southbound side of I-85 near NC-62 at 10:50 a.m. Tuesday. Highway Patrol said David Hollander-Urbach, 36, of Durham, was traveling south...
Reidsville police investigate illegal gambling facility
REIDSVILLE, N.C. — Several people were charged after Reidsville police said they were operating an illegal gambling establishment. The Reidsville Police Department (RPD) said they received many complaints about "Good Times 168" and/or "NFT Skills" on Turner Drive over several months. Reidsville officers said they filed multiple reports including...
Woman charged for 2022 murder in Reidsville, police say
REIDSVILLE, N.C. — A woman was charged with a 2022 Reidsville murder, according to the Reidsville Police Department. On August 4, 2022, police responded to 405 South Washington Avenue regarding the death of Candace Lauren Turner. At the time, police said they were unable to determine the cause of...
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.
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.
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.
Curtis Cheeks is the new chief of police in High Point
HIGH POINT, N.C. — High Point Police has selected Curtis Cheeks III as the new Chief of Police on Monday, July 1. The city said they conducted a national search of more than 50 applicants. “Curtis has effectively and passionately answered the call to lead the police department through...
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,...
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...
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.
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.
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...
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.
K9 Holly with the Reidsville Police Department receives body armor
REIDSVILLE, N.C. — A K9 from Reidsville Police Department is receiving a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a donation. K9 Holly's vest was donated by the non-profit organization, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. It has provided over 5,600 vests to K9s in all 50 states since it was created in 2009.
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