ASHEBORO N.C. – A man has been arrested on and charged with multiple felony assault charges after the Sheriff’s office says they were called to a stabbing last Friday in Franklinville.
On July 23, 2022, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office says they responded to the area of Rockie River Street and US Hwy 64 E, in Franklinville, responding to a 9-1-1 caller stating that someone had been assaulted.
Once deputies, Randolph County EMS and Franklinville Fire Department arrived on scene, it was determined that the victim was suffering from numerous injuries, including a stab wound.
Pursuant to the investigation, John Charles Rodgers was arrested and charged with Felony Assault with a Deadly Weapon Inflicting Serious Injury and Felony Assault Inflicting Serious Bodily Injury. The magistrate issued a $10,000 secured bond and set the first appearance for July 25, 2022, in Randolph County District Court. He was transported to the Randolph County Detention Center for processing.
This investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Small with the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office at (336)318-6685
John Charles Rodgers
- Felony Assault with a Deadly Weapon Inflicting Serious Injury
- Felony Assault Inflicting Serious Bodily Injury
$10,000 secured bond