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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 […]
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.
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 […]
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.
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 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...
Emergency crews respond to Lexington airport crash involving 84-year-old pilot
Emergency crews responded to a plane crash Tuesday night at the Lexington airport, according to the Davidson County Sheriff's Office. The incident occurred around 8 p.m. when an 84-year-old man in a single-seat airplane attempted to take off. However, the plane never left the ground, instead rolling out of the...
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.
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...
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.
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 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...
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 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,...
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 […]
Man arrested after allegedly killing 2 dogs, deputies seize 12 more
LEXINGTON, N.C. — A man was arrested for allegedly killing two dogs in Lexington on July 1, according to the Davidson County Sheriff's Office (DCSO). Deputies said they were called to the home on 1st Circle for two dogs that were found dead on the front porch. Twelve other...
Man fatally struck trying to cross I-40 East in Greensboro
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — The Greensboro Police Department is investigating a Saturday evening crash involving a pedestrian. According to a press release, police responded to Interstate 40 East at 10:37 p.m. An adult male pedestrian was attempting to cross I-40 East near the on-ramp from West Wendover Avenue when a Mercedes-Benz S560 traveling east hit […]
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