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Winston-Salem mother of three recounts terrifying moment an ATV crashed into her van
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — The Winston-Salem Police Department confirmed arrests have been made in connection to reckless driving cases involving all-terrain vehicles. WXII spoke to a mother of three who recounted a terrifying incident that happened just days ago. Marci Bruno says she was simply driving to church when an...
Suspects apprehended in multi-county home invasions and break-ins
On August 26th, Sheriff R.T. Simmons held a press conference announcing the arrest of multiple suspects that have been involved with numerous break-ins and home invasions spreading across multiple counties, including Davidson County. Since December 2023 Detectives with the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office T.R.A.C.E. Team began investigating these incidents and...
Winston-Salem intersection back open after crash, police say
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — UPDATE: The roadway is back open. According to the Winston-Salem Police Department, a crash has closed part of the intersection at Peters Creek Parkway at Brewer Road. Drivers are encouraged to take an alternate route. Stay with WFMY News 2 for updates. MORE WAYS TO GET...
Vault Visit | RJR warehouse fire in Winston-Salem
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — WFMY News 2 turned 75 this year and to celebrate, we are opening the News 2 Vault. On August 27, 1998, a massive fire destroyed part of the RJR Warehouse Complex in downtown Winston-Salem. The RJR warehouse was more than 100 years old when the fire...
Wake Forest security officer dies from “short illness” at 53 years old
Wake Forest Security Officer Gary Anthony Ward (Sergio) died on Aug. 21 after a “short illness,” according to a campus-wide email sent by University Marketing and Communication on Aug. 26. A funeral service will be held in Wait Chapel on Aug. 30 at 11:30 a.m. Ward was a...
Christo's Restaurant damaged by fire in Lexington
LEXINGTON, N.C. — A popular Lexington restaurant known for their wings has major damage following an early morning fire, according to the Lexington Fire Department. Officials received a call about the structure fire around 4:15 a.m. Monday morning. The call concerned the Original Christo's restaurant off Highway 8 on 1718 Cotton Grove Rd.
Thomasville man arrested after fleeing Sheriff
On August 25th 2024, Detectives with the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office T.R.A.C.E. Team along with Deputies from the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division attempted to stop a 2006 Harley Davidson motorcycle in the area Lake Road and Johnsontown Road in Thomasville for a traffic violation. The operator...
Armed person spotted near University of North Carolina Greensboro arrested, police say
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — A man accused of having a firearm near the University of North Carolina Greensboro Saturday has been arrested, police say. According to court documents, Lamar Hemingway, 32, of High Point, was arrested and charged with the following: Hemingway was previously convicted of felony aggravated assault and attempt to cause serious bodily […]
Lexington woman arrested in Burke County for Hit & Run and Eluding Arrest
A Lexington woman has been arrested after being involved in a hit and run, ramming a patrol car, and leading officers on a short chase. It happened Saturday at 11:30 p.m. just outside of Toner’s Pub in downtown Morganton. Upon arrival officers discovered a parked vehicle that had been struck on the rear bumper forcing it into a utility pole. The suspect’s vehicle had already left the scene, but was located shortly thereafter in the parking lot of Ingles on Carbon City Road. Officers made contact with Cassandra Queen, 34 of Lexington, NC. Efforts to gain Queen’s cooperation were unsuccessful. She was told she was under arrest and to exit the vehicle. When Queen did not comply, officers attempted to unlock the car. Queen then started the engine, put the car in reverse and rammed into a Morganton patrol car, exiting between two other vehicles leaving the parking lot.
Attorney general’s race helps crime victims find their voice
In a crowded classroom in High Point, Kelly Weeks describes the worst day of her life. April 29, 2024, her husband, Deputy US Marshal Tommy Weeks, was one of the four law enforcement officers killed in a Charlotte shooting while serving a warrant. Five other officers were wounded in the ambush that day. Weeks joined Republican Congressman Dan Bishop on his crime and public-safety listening tour, having been attracted to his “back the blue” messaging in his race for state attorney general.
High Point Police Department warning the public of new phone scam
A new phone scam is circulating in the Triad, according to the High Point Police Department. Officials said a scammer pretending to be a “Lt. Cheeks” targeted a community member and told the person not to talk about the situation because of a “gag order.”. Get the...
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