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Dec302021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Man Facing Attempted Murder Charges After Stabbing

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ASHEBORO N.C. —A domestic disturbance that started when a Winston-Salem man man rammed another car and stabbed another male ended with him in jail facing attempted murder charges. The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office says Wednesday night at approximately 9:00 pm, deputies were called to what started out as a vehicle accident where a car had struck a pedestrian on Loflin Hill Road in Trinity. That quickly changed to a domestic situation where one person was armed with a knife. Randolph County 911 advised for Fire and EMS to stay at a safe distance until deputies were able to ensure the scene was safe. When deputies arrived they located two males and a female. One of the males had been stabbed and had severe lacerations. The other male was quickly identified as the suspect and placed u...

Dec232021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Local Man Arrested On Drug Trafficking Charges At Motel 6

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ASHEBORO N.C. — A Randleman man was arrested on Drug trafficking charges earlier this week. According to a press release from the Randolph County Sheriff's Office, on December 22nd, 2021, their Vice and Narcotics unit working with the Asheboro Police Department concluded an investigation after receiving information about an the distribution of Heroin and Fentanyl in Asheboro.That investigation led detectives to execute a search warrant at the Motel 6 in Asheboro at 827 Albemarle Rd. Police say that search found a "trafficking amount" of Fentanyl was located, along with Alprazolam (a generic form of Xannax), drug paraphernalia and US Currency. Antonio Matthew Ciraolo was arrested and transported to the Randolph County Jail where he was charged with Felony Trafficking in Heroin, Misd...

Dec162021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Suspect Who Gave Fake Name To Police & Judge Now Awaiting Extradition

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ASHEBORO N.C. —A man wanted by the state of New York couldn’t seem to remember his name when asked by police or the judge. Now he’s in jail facing awaiting extradition. On December 13, 2021, a Randolph County Sheriff’s Office deputy pulled over a vehicle on US Highway 64 East in Ramseur. The driver gave police a fake name before being identified as Daniel Darnell Hunter. Deputies called officers with Ramseur Police Department to assist and when they searched the car police say they found marijuana and US currency. The subject was transported to the Randolph County Jail. There the suspects name of Daniel Darnell Hunter was linked to an alias of Julian Giavanni Johnson. The suspect was booked on Felony Possession of Marijuana, Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana Paraphernalia, and Fictiti...

Dec142021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Asheboro Vehicle Chase Ends In Crash & Arrest

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ASHEBORO N.C. — A vehicle chase involving a suspect driving a stolen vehicle in Asheboro last Saturday ended after that suspect crashed, ran from police before being caught and was arrested. According to information from the Asheboro Police Department Officer Bym attempted to pull over a 2015 Red Kia Rio which had been reported stolen to the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office. Police say the vehicle failed to stop and attempted to flee starting a vehicle pursuit. That pursuit only went for 6.2 miles before ending after the vehicle crashed near a home in the 3500 block of NC Hwy 42. The suspect was able to flee on foot but was arrested after a short foot chase. Police identified the suspect as 29 year-old Hunter Nichols from Franklinville. In 2015 Nichols was convicted after a vehicle ...

Dec142021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Suspect Arrested In Asheboro Burglary In Progress

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ASHEBORO N.C. — Following a call about a burglary in progress police managed to arrest one suspect, are still looking for a second, and recovered almost a pound and a half of marijuana, leading to a puzzling question. According to the Asheboro Police Department on Dec 7th 2021, Officer Auman was dispatched to the Park Place II Apartments on South Church Street in reference to a burglary in progress. A police report says that when he arrived he saw two males at the top of the stairway in front of apartment in question and when the suspects saw Officer Auman they ran down the stairs and began to flee towards the back of the building. Officer Auman began to chase one of the individuals, who was carrying a black bag. After a short foot chase that individual was taken into custody. Assistant...

Dec112021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Felony Suspect On Probation For Drugs Found With Drugs And Guns

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ASHEBORO N.C. - A convicted felon on probation was arrested after police say a search of his home found guns, ammo, and drugs. On December 7th, 2021, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office was called to Raymond Gray Lane, in Archdale, to assist NC Probation and Parole in searching the home of Stan Millikan Davis, Jr., a convicted felon on probation for drug charges out of Guilford County. During that search police say they found marijuana, firearms and ammunition. Davis was arrested and transported to the Randolph County Jail where Probation officers with DPS served Davis with his Violation and the magistrate found probable cause to issue warrants on Davis for two counts Felony Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, Felony Possession with Intent to Sell/Deliver Marijuana, and Felony Maintain...

Dec112021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

One Arrested On Rape & Sexual Assault Charges

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ASHEBORO N.C. - The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man on felony rape charges. According to a press release, on November 23rd, 2021, the Sheriff’s Office received a report of a sexual offense. An investigation was started by the Criminal Investigations Division which resulted in charges being sought against Shawn Lee Willard for Felony Second Degree Forcible Rape and Felony Second Degree Forcible Sex Offense. On December 9th, 2021, Willard was located, arrested and transported to the Randolph County Jail where he was issued a $30,000 total secured bond. A first appearance was set for December 10, 2021, in Randolph County District Court. Shawn Lee Willard Felony Second Degree Forcible Rape Felony Second Degree Forcible Sex Offense

Dec112021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Trinity Man Tried To Attack Family With A Knife, Subdued Then Arrested

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ASHEBORO N.C. - A man is in jail without bond today after police say he tried to attack family members with a knife but was subdued by the victims. That's according to the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office who said in a press release that on December 9th, 2021, deputies responded to Featherstone Ct., in Trinity, in reference to an armed person. Deputies say when they arrived the victims reported the male had attacked them with a kitchen knife, but that they had been able to subdue him until police arrived. Deputies placed the male whom they identified as William Edward Kuntz, under arrest. EMS responded to evaluate and treat Kuntz and the victims for their injuries. Kuntz was transported to the Randolph County Jail where the magistrate found probable cause for the offenses of two counts ...

Nov302021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Woman Charged In Connection With Asheboro House Fire

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ASHEBORO N.C. - A woman has been charged in connection with a house fire back on Sunday in Asheboro. Thats according to the Randolph County Sheriff's Office who in a press release said that on November 28, 2021 they responded to the scene of a house fire at the request of the Fire Marshal Investigator. That investigation, a team effort between the Fire Marshal’s Office and the Criminal Investigations Detectives, determined that Laura Nicole Gunter had intentionally set fire to the home on Staleys Farm Rd., in Asheboro. Gunter was arrested and transported to the Randolph County Jail where the magistrate found probable cause for charge of Felony Fraudulently Burning Dwelling. She was issued a $2,500 secured bond and a first appearance yesterday on November 29, 2021, in Randolph County Di...

Nov192021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

“Go Ahead And Arrest Me, That Car Is Stolen”

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ASHEBORO N.C. - In a bizzare call officers with the Asheboro Police Department responding to assist on a medical call ended up arresting a man who admitted to having a stolen car. Early this morning at just after 3 a.m. an officer with the Asheboro Police Department responded to a medical call at the Comfort Inn on E Dixie Dr. According to a police department the officer found Ricky Helms inside the business stating he didn't feel right. As they waited on EMS to arrive Mr Helms turned the conversation to the vehicle saying it was out of gas and a friend was going to get gas for it, before saying "go ahead and arrest me, that car is stolen". When officers checked, sure enough the vehicle had been reported stolen out of Thomasville and Mr Helms was arrested for possession of a stolen ve...