Township Of Taylorsville
CRIME & SAFETY
Catawba County Couple Busted By Taylorsville Police
Following a traffic stop by Taylorsville Police, a Catawba County couple was charged with a long list of mostly drug related offenses. During the evening hours of Saturday, June 29th, Taylorsville Officers stopped a vehicle at a location off NC 16 South. Melanie Nicole Hunt, age 25 of Newton is...
Stony Point Man Facing Charges In Three Counties
The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office arrested 35-year old David Earl Welch of Stony Point on June 25th and charged him with felony possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver schedule II controlled substance. As of earlier today, Welch remains in the Iredell County Detention Center under a secured bond of $30,000.
Wilkesboro Man Detained In Alexander County
The Alexander County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Wilkesboro man on Monday after he failed to appear in court. 21-year old Andrew Scott Villagomez is charged with felony flee to elude arrest with a motor vehicle, reckless driving to endanger and failure to heed blue light and siren. The charges date back to July of last year after Villagomez was taken into custody by the North Carolina Highway Patrol. The chase ended at the State Employees Credit Union on Highway 16 in Taylorsville. Villagomez remains in the Alexander County Detention Center with a secured bond listed at $20,000. A court appearance is scheduled for July 15th in Taylorsville.
Police give updates on fatal accident in Wilkesboro
First posted at 10:56 a.m. A homeless man was killed while attempting to walk across U.S. 421 between KFC and the Valero convenience store early Sunday morning. Scott Tyler Brown, 35, was killed when he was struck by a pickup truck around 3:10 a.m., Sunday, June 30, Wilkesboro Police Capt. Jason Delbert told The Wilkes Record on Monday morning, July 1.
Hickory Man Armed With “Ghost” AR-15 Is Sentenced To Prison For Gun Charges
Charlotte -- June 27, 2024: Press Release: United States Attorney's Office Western North Carolina District:. Kadeem Jamal Albright, 30, of Hickory, was sentenced today to 120. months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for firearms offenses, announced Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.
Pedestrian killed in crash in Wilkesboro; responding fire truck hit by vehicle at scene
WILKESBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — A pedestrian was killed in a Sunday morning crash in Wilkesboro followed by a crash involving a fire truck. According to a Facebook post by the Wilkesboro Police Department, they received a call around 3:10 a.m. about a car accident involving a pedestrian at the intersection of U.S. 421 and Addison […]
Iredell County Fire Marshal’s Office investigating cause of blaze that sent two firefighters to hospital
Two Mooresville firefighters were treated at a local hospital on Tuesday for injuries sustained while on the scene of a large debris fire. Mount Mourne Fire Department personnel and nearby departments were dispatched at 11:52 a.m. for what was initially reported as a structure fire at 130 Ritchie Foam Lane.
Friends, family members of Statesville murder victim pray for strength, justice
Nearly a month after a Statesville woman was found dead in her home, her family and friends remain hopeful that the individual who killed her will be apprehended and punished. A small group of people gathered at Shelbie Smith’s mother’s home for a candlelight vigil on Saturday evening to pray and to show their support for the family.
Keeping Statesville Secure: Fire and Police Chiefs on Keeping Statesville Safe and Engaged
Did you know that improper use of fire pits and fireworks can lead to serious safety hazards? Chief Kurfees and Chief Onley reveal essential fire safety regulations to follow, especially during hot and dry conditions. From supervising your backyard fire pit to managing large fireworks events, get expert advice to prevent common summer mishaps. We'll also tackle the frequent confusion between fireworks and gunshots and share strategies for maintaining public safety during high-activity celebrations like July 4th and New Year's Eve.
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