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Jun262021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Daylight Theft Of Generator, Sherriff’s Office Seeks Help Identifying Suspects

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ASHEBORO NC - The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public's help in identifying two suspects in a daylight theft of a generator from a local business. On June 23, 2021, the Sheriff’s Office responded to James River Equipment on US HWY 64 E for a call about larceny. A white male had entered the store, picked up a Honda generator, then ran out of the business with it, before getting into a tan or gold hatchback / Chevrolet Equinox. That vehicle fled the parking lot and made a left onto US 64 and then another left on Presnell St. A white female was seen in the front passenger seat and a handicap placard was hanging from the rearview mirror. The white male who committed the actual larceny was described as approximately 5'11” tall, with brown hair, wearing a plaid shirt, jea...

Jun232021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Vice/Narcotics Investigations Lead To Two Arrests

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ASHEBORO NC - The Sherriff's Office's Vice/Narcotics division executed two search warrants last week leading to two arrests. According to the Randolph County Sherriff's Office, on June 17, 2021, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Vice/Narcotics Unit, along with the Urban Criminal Interdiction Team, concluded an investigation related to the distribution of Heroin in the Sophia / Randleman area. That investigation led to deputies conducting a traffic stop on a vehicle being driven by Alfredo Antonio Palacios, Jr. near Pineview St. in Asheboro, as well as a search warrant being executed on Palacios residence located on Old Marlboro Rd. in Sophia. In Palacios vehicle, the Sherriff's office says they found a Trafficking amount of Heroin along with paraphernalia and US Currency, and in P...

Jun202021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Man Arrested After Vehicle Chase / Manhunt in Asheboro

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ASHEBORO N.C. - We are still waiting on details from Asheboro Police about what led up to a vehicle chase and manhunt in Asheboro. The Randolph County Sherriff's office says On June 18, 2021, patrol units and the Criminal Apprehension Team responded to Rock Lane in Asheboro, in reference to an attempt to locate Matthew Lee McDowell, a wanted subject, following a sighting in the area shortly after 5:00 pm. He was located laying in thick brush in an overgrown wooded area behind residences on Westchapel Rd. McDowell was arrested and transported to the Randolph County Detention Center where he was served his outstanding Warrants and Orders for Arrest as follows: Matthew Lee McDowell / Randolph County Sherriff's Office Warrants for Arrest: Felony Flee/Elude Arrest with a Mo...

Jun202021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Man Arrested For Stealing Car Uses Victims ID

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Jason Edward Brown ASHEBORO N.C. - A man was arrested last Wednesday after police say he stole a car and wallet, then used the victim's ID to identify himself. According to the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, on June 16, 2021, deputies responded to the 8100 block of US-64 W. in Trinity, NC, after receiving a call about a stolen car. The victim said the vehicle was stolen on June 11, 2021, between 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm and that a wallet containing their ID and a spare key to the vehicle was also taken. While investigating deputies were told that the High Point Police Department had located the stolen vehicle in their jurisdiction along with the suspect, Jason Edward Brown. Police say that Brown attempted to use the victim’s identification when trying to identify himself to them. ...

Jun202021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Three Arrested For Catalytic Converter Thefts

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ASHEBORO N.C. - Three people were arrested last Wednesday in connection with the theft of catalytic converters in Asheboro. According to the Randolph County Sherriff's Office on June 16, 2021, deputies responded to Old Cox Rd., Asheboro, after receiving a call about a burglary. The victim said someone had attempted to cut the catalytic converter from his vehicle and was able to describe several suspicious vehicles seen in the area. While the deputies were on taking the report, a vehicle matching the description was seen passing by. A deputy was able to catch up with the vehicle and pull it over. A found a power saw, handsaws, various tools, and a catalytic converter. In a second lucky break, while searching the vehicle, Randolph County 911 reported that another larceny of a catalytic co...

Jun172021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

One Arrested For Stolen Car, Another For Trying To Destroy Evidence

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ASHEBORO NC - On the night of June 15th the Randolph County Sherriff's office arrested one man for allegedly stealing a car and another for trying to destroy evidence. According to a press release, on June 15, 2021, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office responded to Danny Bell Rd for a report of a stolen car. The victim identified Jesse Lee Thompson as the suspect. At around 11:46 pm, deputies located the stolen car at a house in the Poole Rd. area of Archdale. While the deputies were in the home, they saw a crystal-like substance on the table in the kitchen with multiple syringes. Thompson was found in the home and was taken into custody, but while they were arresting Thompson, another resident, identified as Nicholas Lee Toomes attempted to dispose of the illicit substance. He was a...

Jun42021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Asheboro Man Facing Felony Sex Offenses

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ASHEBORO NC - An Asheboro man is in jail under a $200,000 secured bond after police arrested him following allegations of sexual misconduct with a child. Juan-Alberto-Gonzalez-Fuentes According to a press release by the Randolph County Sherriff's Office, on May 21, 2021, they received a report of allegations of sexual misconduct by Juan Alberto Gonzalez Fuentes. The Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division and Randleman Police Department opened a joint investigation which led to them obtaining warrants for the arrest of Mr. Gonzalez Fuentes for three counts of Felony Statutory Sex Offense with a child <= 15 on June 2, 2021. Gonzalez Fuentes was arrested on June 3, 2021, and remanded to the custody of the Randolph County Detention Center, where his bond was set for $200,...

May312021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

DUI Traffic Stop Of Stolen Car Solves 4 Crimes

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ASHEBORO NC - An Asheboro man is facing a long list of charges after a traffic stop for a possible DUI where police say they found evidence connecting him to several other crimes in the stolen car he was driving. According to a press release by the Randolph County Sherriff's Office on May 23, 2021, shortly after midnight, the deputies responded to Oakland Ave in Asheboro after receiving a call about a breaking/entering that had occurred earlier. The deputies met with the victim who gave them a list of missing items which included several banking cards. Later that night at around 4:00 am, deputies were asked to assist the North Carolina Highway Patrol on a traffic stop. Troopers had stopped a driver for a possible DUI on I-73/74. During that traffic stop, the troopers found suspected...

May302021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Suspected Prowler Shot And Jailed

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ASHEBORO NC - A suspected prowler is in jail after being shot while trying to attack a homeowner Saturday afternoon. According to a press release by the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, On May 29, 2021, deputies responded to a report of a prowler in the area of Post Rd in Tabernacle. A homeowner had called 911 to report a possible prowler and told police that a man was trespassing on their property and was told to leave. After calling 911 the homeowner noticed the interior lights to their vehicle were on and went to check it out. According to a press release once outside, the suspect threatened and assaulted the victim who was armed. The victim shot the suspect and the suspect fled the scene on foot. Once deputies arrived, a search began, and the suspect was found at a n...

May132021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Local Man Charged With Child Porn Charges After Tip

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ASHEBORO NC - A local man is facing ten felony charges after a tip to the Sheriff's Office. According to a press release, The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) received information from an international source that an individual by the name of Randall Keith Allen was possessing/distributing numerous child pornography files. That tip started an investigation and on May 4, 2021, detectives seized digital devices from Allen's residence. On May 11, 2021, warrants for Allen’s arrest were obtained for ten counts of Felony Second Degree Exploitation of a Minor. He was taken into custody the same day by the Randolph County Criminal Apprehension Team and transported to the Randolph County Detention Center. Randall Kei...