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May22023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Four Suspects Found in Vacant Home Arrested

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ASHEBORO N.C. - Four suspects who were found in a vacant home in Archdale were arrested last weekend and charged with breaking and entering. On April 29th, 2023, Sheriff's deputies responded to a report of a burglary in progress on Zelma Blvd., in Archdale. According to information released by the Randolph County Sheriff's Office, when deputies arrived, they located and detained four suspects who were inside the residence. When deputies contacted the property owner, they advised they were in the process of removing the home and that no one should be inside. As a result, all four suspects, identified by the Sheriff's Office as Brandon Lee Grimmett, Chris Broughton, Mary Lucas Rendle, Johnny Johnson Crouch, were arrested for misdemeanor breaking and entering and transported to the...

Apr262023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Stabbing at Dunham’s in Asheboro Sends One to Hospital

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[Scott Pelkey | North State Journal] ASHEBORO N.C. - One person was taken to the hospital after a reported stabbing at the Randolph Mall Tuesday evening. On April 25th, 2023, at around 6:15 pm, police were called to the Dunham's Sports store at the Randolph Mall for a report of a stabbing. According to Robbie Brown, Assistant Chief of Police with the Asheboro Police Department, the victim reported he was assaulted by several black males while in the business. The victim was transported to a local medical facility for treatment, no update on their condition is available at this time and no information about the individuals involved can be released due to their age. Brown says the case has been assigned to a detective in Criminal Investigations Division.

Apr262023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

One Arrested in Monday Night Shooting in Asheboro

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ASHEBORO N.C. - One person is in jail after Asheboro Police were called to a report of a shooting in an Asheboro neighborhood late Monday night. On April 24th, 2023, at around 10:30 pm, officers responded to a home on Chestnut St for a report of gun shots being heard in the area. While officers were responding Randolph County 911 reported they were taking a call for a possible gunshot wound from the same incident. When officers arrived on scene, they saw a suspect walking next to the roadway holding a handgun in their right-hand walking away from the scene of the shooting. That suspect was identified as Michael Flores in a police report. Police held Flores at gunpoint and ordered him to drop the firearm. Flores complied and was arrested and taken to the Randolph County Jail whe...

Apr252023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Lexington Man Facing Felony Kidnapping Charges

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ASHEBORO N.C. - A man from Lexington is facing multiple charges after the Sheriff's Office says he held a woman against her will overnight in his vehicle. On April 21st, 2023, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office responded to Meadow Ct., in Trinity, for a report of an assualt. According to a press release from the Sheriff's Office, the victim reported that Roy Lee Evans, of Lexington, had held her against her will inside his vehicle throughout the night and assaulted her. Evans reportedly released her around 7:00 am and was told to leave. She was discovered by other people in the residence when they awoke and called 911. The victim was evaluated by EMS who urged the victim to be seen at the hospital for her injuries Deputies sought warrants on Evans felony assault by stra...

Apr192023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Wanted Man Located Sleeping in Randleman Barn

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ASHEBORO N.C. - Deputies located a man with multiple warrants sleeping in a barn in Randleman earlier this week. On April 16, 2023, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Stanton Farm Rd. and Hockett Dairy Rd., in Randleman, to locate wanted subject, Steven Lamar Hughes, Jr. According to a press release from the Sheriff's Office, Hughes was located sleeping in the loft of a barn and was taken into custody without incident. He was transported to the Randolph County Detention Center where he was served with three orders for arrest out of Davidson County and received a $7,500 secured bond. He was also served with a Fugitive from Justice Order out of Georgia where the magistrate issued a $50,000 secured bond for that charge. Steven Lamar Hughes, Jr. O...

Apr132023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Grand Jury Returns Indictments against Three

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ASHEBORO N.C. - In its April session, the Randolph County Grand Jury returned indictments against people. Jonathan Cass Carter A True Bill of Indictment was issued on Jonathan Cass Carter for felony habitual breaking/entering. The indictment was issued as a result of an investigation by the Criminal Investigations Division. Carter was arrested on April 10th, 2023, and taken to the Randolph County Jail where he was served the order for arrest and issued a $25,000 secured bond and set the next court date for April 17, 2023, in Randolph County Superior Court. Barry Anthony Blake / Alyssa Gail White A True Bill of Indictment was issued on Barry Anthony Blake and Alyssa Gail White for the distribution of narcotics in Randolph County. Barry Blake has been indi...

Apr132023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Woman Charged with Arson after Fire

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ASHEBORO N.C. - A local woman has been charged with arson after a house fire near Asheboro this week. On April 11th, 2023, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office responded to Waynick Meadow Rd., Asheboro, in reference to a residential fire. When deputies arrived fire crews on scene had already contained the fire. According to a press release from the Sheriff's Office, deputies had responded to two earlier calls at the same residence for arguments between persons living at the address. One resident advised that she was inside when she heard someone beating on the outside of the residence and shouting that it was on fire. The Fire Marshal’s Office, Crime Scene Investigators and Criminal Investigations Detectives responded to investigate. That investigation led to Paula Lee Ga...

Apr112023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Police Chase Sunday Ends in Driver Crashing / Under Arrest

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ASHEBORO N.C. - The driver of a motorcycle who tried to flee from police Sunday was arrested after crashing his motorcycle. On April 9th, 2023, a Randolph County Sheriff’s Deputy attempted to pull over a motorcycle near US Hwy 220 S. According to a press release, the driver fled onto Old State Highway starting a vehicle pursuit and onto US HWY 220 S. from Virgil Hill Road where he lost control of the motorcycle and crashed. Police say the driver, who was identified as Richard Anthony Vestal, Jr fled on foot but was quickly apprehended. Randolph County EMS responded to evaluate Vestal and he was transported to Randolph Health for evaluation. At the hospital, a search found suspected illicit drugs. Deputies on scene discovered that the motorcycle's tag was fictitious, and the ve...

Apr72023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Randleman Woan Facing Felony Drug Trafficking Charges

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ASHEBORO N.C. - A Randleman woman is facing multiple felony drug charges in two separate cases from last month according to the Sheriff's Office. On March 21st, 2023, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Interdiction Team, assisted by the Vice and Narcotics Division, initiated a traffic stop on I-73 in Randleman. According to a press release, a vehicle driven by Tracey Canoy Corum was pulled over, a search was conducted, and a trafficking amount of heroin was located, along with amphetamine and US currency. Corum was transported to the Randolph County Jail where probable cause was found for the charges of two counts felony trafficking in heroin, as well as other drug charges. She was given a $25,000 secured bond which she immediately posted. The Sheriff's Office says sh...

Apr62023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Multiple Vehicle Thefts, Multiple Arrests Made in March

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ASHEBORO N.C. - Earlier today we reported on data from the Sheriff's Office showing in March of this year the agency investigated eight vehicle thefts, making up almost half of the reported vehicle thefts so far this year. As a follow up to that article (which you can read here), we are detailing just a few of the cases we are aware of from March. In early February detectives with the Criminal Interdiction Team were investigating two reports of stolen vehicles on Oakland Ave, in Asheboro. According to the Sheriff's Office, detectives discovered that the vehicles sold by Harley Marie Roark Davis and Lashanda Kay Schwarcbher for scrap metal. With the evidence from the investigation charges were issued on March 28, 2023, for felony obtain property by false pretense against both subjec...