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Apr262023 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

Teen Driver Charged with Hit & Run after Crashing into Randleman Wendy’s

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All photos credit - Scott Pelkey | North State Journal ASHEBORO N.C. - A teen driver was charged with hit and run after crashing into the Randleman Wendy's Tuesday afternoon. On April 25th, 2023, at around 3:30 pm, Randleman Fire Department and Randolph County EMS were dispatched to the Wendy's located at 1029 High Point St, in Randleman for a report of a vehicle that had crashed into the building. According to an accident report from the Randleman police department, the driver was attempting to park in front of the restaurant when she accelerated running over the curb and sidewalk and striking the building before driving off. Police say the driver later returned to the scene and was charged with hit and run and violations of their learner's permit. No one was in...

Apr262023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Stabbing at Dunham’s in Asheboro Sends One to Hospital

Crime

[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

Crime

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

Crime

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

Crime

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...

Apr172023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Two People Injured in Shooting / Vehicle Crash in Asheboro

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ASHEBORO N.C. - Two people were taken to the hospital overnight after crashing into another car while thier vehicle was being shot at according to police. At around 10:45 pm on April 16th, 2023, officers were called to Coleridge Rd in Asheboro for a report of gunshots fired in the area. While officers were enroute they were advised that multiple shots had been fired at a vehicle which led to it crashing into another vehicle. 911 operators advised one of the callers said they had been shot and were still in the vehicle, according to a police report. When police arrived, they found a two-vehicle accident near the intersection of Coleridge Rd and Martin Luther King Jr Dr. An accident report from the department says that the vehicle was making a right turn off Kemp Blvd onto Cole...

Apr132023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Grand Jury Returns Indictments against Three

Crime

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

One Seriously Injured in Shooting Near Sunset Ave

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ASHEBORO N.C. - On person has been transported to the hospital in serious condition after being shot earlier this afternoon in a neighborhood near Sunset Ave in Asheboro. According to a press release from the Asheboro Police Department, on April 11th, 2023, at 12:58 PM, officers with the Asheboro Police Department responded to the Quick Check at 509 Sunset Avenue in reference to a victim on the sidewalk of the store suffering from a small caliber gunshot wound to the lower torso. Randolph County EMS and Asheboro Fire/Rescue Department responded to the scene and the victim was transported to an out of county medical facility by Randolph County EMS for further medical treatment. Police identified that victim as 26 year-old Tevin Javae Isley. His injuries were described as serious ...

Apr112023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Emergency Crews on Scene of Plane Crash on HWY 421

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctNfVKdqHQs ASHEBORO N.C. - Emergency crews, officials, and investigators are on the scene of a plane crash on US Hwy 421 just outside of Randolph County near the Greensboro Executive Airport. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), a single-engine Vans RV-12 aircraft crashed south of Greensboro Executive Airport in Guilford County around 11 a.m. local time Tuesday, April 11th, 2023. The aircraft crashed into a hill on the side of US Hwy 421, near the Monnett Road bridge, just south of the airport, closing the bridge as well as one lane of US Hwy 421 SB. The FAA confirmed that two people were on board. The Guilford County Sheriff Office has confirmed that one person is dead. No information about the second person onboard is curr...