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Jan222021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Traffic Stop Finds Fugitive, Guns, Counterfeit Cash

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Tevin Kade Guillory ASHEBORO NC - A wanted fugitive out of Louisiana was arrested and faces additional charges. According to a press release on January 21, 2021, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Interdiction Team conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 85. Deputies searched the vehicle which led to the seizure of a firearm and counterfeit currency. The passenger of the vehicle, Tevin Kade Guillory, was also found to be a fugitive out of Louisiana. Guillory was placed under arrest and transported to Randolph County Detention Center where he was charged with Felony Possession of 5+ Counterfeit Instrument and Felony Possession of a Firearm by a Felon. He was also served with his Magistrate’s Order for Fugitive – Possession of Stolen Firearm. He received a $100,000 Secured B...

Jan222021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Liberty Gaming Room Raided by Police / ALE

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LIBERTY, NC (LIBERTY PD - PRESS RLEEASE) [ARCHIVED]– On January 20, 2021, members from the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division and Liberty Police Department raided Bonus Spins, located at 218 North Greensboro Street, Liberty, N.C. The location was suspected to be operating an illegal casino and gaming machines. ALE’s Gaming Section and the Liberty Police Department started a joint investigation after local law enforcement received multiple complaints from community members about illegal gaming and gambling. Liberty Police Chief requested the ALE Gaming Section to assist their agency with the approval of the District Attorney’s Office. Undercover ALE special agents confirmed winners were given cash payouts, a violation of North Carolina gaming laws. North Carolina State l...

Jan162021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Search Warrant Leads To Drug Charges

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Charles Vernon Herbert ASHEBORO NC (RCSO) [ARCHIVED] - On January 13, 2021, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Vice and Narcotics Division concluded an investigation related to the distribution of Cocaine in the Liberty area. Detectives, along with the assistance of the Randolph County Emergency Response Team and Liberty Police Department, executed a search warrant on S. Murphy St, the residence of Charles Vernon Herbert. During the search, Detectives located and seized a Trafficking amount of Cocaine, items of drug paraphernalia and US Currency. Charles Vernon Herbert was charged with Felony Trafficking in Cocaine, Felony Maintain Vehicle/Dwelling/Place for Controlled Substance, Misdemeanor Simple Possession Schedule VI and Misdemeanor Possess Drug Paraphernalia. He was transport...

Jan132021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Suspect In Liberty Shooting Surrenders To Police

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LIBERTY NC (RCSO) [ARCHIVED] - On Thursday, January 7, 2021 at approximately 8:30 pm the Liberty Police Department responded to 532 W Swannanoa Ave in reference to a possible shooting. Officers located a victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the neck. The victim was airlifted to UNC Hospital, treated and eventually released. Stewart Whitaker After asking for help in locating a suspect, Stewart Whitaker, who resides at 532 W Swannanoa Ave, has surrendered himself to law enforcement officers and has been charged with Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Kill, Inflicting Serious Injury and Attempted Murder. Mr. Whitaker's court date for these charges is 1/13/2021 in Randolph County and his bond has been set at $250,000. At the time of the incident in Liberty, Mr. Whitaker...

Jan112021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Man Found Walking In Road Charged With DUI And Drug Charges

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John Allen Harrington ASHEBORO NC (RCSO) [ARCHIVED] - On January 10, 2020, while the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office was patrolling the Tobacco Road and Old Glenola Road area of Trinity, deputies located a male subject in the middle of the roadway, walking out in front of traffic. Upon investigation, the subject was identified as John Allen Harrington, who had been involved in a single car vehicle accident. His car was located in a wooded area nearby. During a subsequent search of the vehicle, drug paraphernalia and cocaine were located. Harrington was processed for the driving while impaired by the North Carolina Highway Patrol. Harrington was transported to the Randolph County Detention Center where he was taken before a magistrate who found probable cause for Felony Possessio...

Jan92021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Sheriffs Office Arrest Suspect In Connection With Multiple Breaking And Enterings

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ASHEBORO NC (RCSO) [ARCHIVED] - On January 5, 2021, Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Detectives went to the residence of Julian Glenn Cross following a lead on several breaking and enterings and larcenies. When the detectives arrived at the house they located several items in plain view they believed to be stolen. Cross was arrested for an outstanding warrant for a larceny that occurred in September on Plott Hound Trail in Sophia, for Misdemeanor Larceny and Possession of Stolen Goods. Julian Glenn Cross During the arrest, Cross was found to be in possession of methamphetamine, heroin and drug paraphernalia. Cross was then transported to the Randolph County Detention Center where he was taken before the magistrate and charged with Felony Possessi...

Jan52021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

11 Goats Found Shot Dead Near Ramseur

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RAMSEUR NC - Eleven goats were found shot on Parks Crossroads Church Rd. in the Ramseur area last Saturday. According to the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, On January 2, 2021, deputies responded to a call on Parks Crossroads Church Rd. in the Ramseur area. The owner of the property had found numerous goats including five baby goats and six adult goats, had been shot and killed. It is believed that the livestock was killed between the hours of 12:30PM and 5:30PM on 1/2/2021. If anyone has any information on this incident, they are asked to contact 911, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office at 336-318-6699, or Crime Stoppers at 336-672-7463.

Jan12021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Broken Down Car Leads To Foot Chase With Police

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ASHEBORO NC (RCSO) - On December 31, 2020, while patrolling the area of Old NC Hwy 13 area of Asheboro, a Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Deputy observed a vehicle that appeared to be broken down and stopped to render aid. One of the occupants fled from the vehicle on foot and a chase ensued. Additional deputies arrived and detained the other passengers in the vehicle during the investigation. The fleeing suspect was apprehended and identified as Brian Keith Chriscoe who had outstanding warrants for arrest. He was transported to the Randolph County Detention Center where he was taken before the magistrate where he served with his outstanding Orders for Arrest for Felony Probation Violation and for one for Failure to Appear on Misdemeanor Resisting Public Officer and Driving While License ...

Jan12021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Suspect In Multiple Break-Ins Larcenies Arrested

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ASHEBORO NC (RANDOLPH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE) - On January 1, 2021, at around 12:42 am, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office responded to Wright Country Road, Thomasville, in reference to a breaking and entering in progress. Upon arrival, deputies did not locate the suspect but found damage to the property. At approximately 12:46 am, an additional call regarding larceny of a vehicle was reported on Little Creek Drive within sight of the previously reported crime. The victim reported that someone was banging on the back door of the residence and trying to force the door open and subsequently heard his vehicle, a gray in color Honda, start and then watched it drive off at a high rate of speed. Geoffrey Shane Brisson While conducting the investigation, a third call for service was r...