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Apr32023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Fire at Substation/Power Outages Saturday Blamed on High Winds

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Asheboro East Power Substation [Scott Pelkey | North State Journal] ASHEBORO N.C. - A fire at a power substation in Asheboro that left over 6,000 customers without power Saturday evening was caused by high winds. On April 1st, 2023, just after 7pm, Asheboro Fire and Rescue (AFRD) was dispatched to a report of a fire at the Asheboro East Power Substation on Spring St. Randolph County Emergency Services advised responding units that 911 callers had reported hearing an explosion, followed by a power outage in the area. Other callers were reporting a fire at, or near, the substation. According to Samantha East, Public Information Officer for the Asheboro Fire/Rescue Dept, "units arrived on scene to find a small area of grass burning inside the substation that was not a threat to l...

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Two Suspects Flee Scene of Burglary on Foot – One Arrested

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ASHEBORO N.C. - Sheriff's deputies responding to a burglary of a vehicle ended up on a manhunt today that captured one suspect while another remains on the loose. Earlier today, April 3, 2023, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office says they were called to Cameron Dr, in Asheboro, for a report of a burglary of a vehicle. According to a press release, when deputies arrived, they gathered information and determined two suspects had fled the area just prior to arrival; one into the woods to the west of the residence and the other male walking south on Cameron Dr. toward Robbins Cir. Additional deputies responded to set up and patrol the perimeter and search for the suspects. K9 Sarge was deployed in an attempt to locate the suspects. One suspect, identified by the Sheriff's Office a...

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Man Fired Gun in Argument, Arrested and Charged

Crime

ASHEBORO N.C. - A local man is facing criminal charges after the Sheriff's Office says he fired a gun out his car window following an argument. On March 19, 2023, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office responded to Branson Mill Rd., Randleman, in reference to an armed person. When deputies arrived, the victim told them that Abijah John Lewis II, had driven to his home and an argument ensued in the driveway, according to a press release. Police say as Lewis was backing out of the driveway, he fired a weapon out the driver’s side window. Criminal Investigations and CSI responded to the scene and evidence was collected which led to charges being sought on Lewis for felony assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill. On March 29, 2023, Lewis was placed under arrest...

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Sheriff’s Office Arrests Three Individuals Caught Stealing at Construction Site

Crime

ASHEBORO NC - The Sheriff's Office arrested and charged three people for allegedly stealing items from a construction site in Trinity this week. On March 28, 2023, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of School Road and Trinity Road, in Trinity after receiving a call about a possible larceny/theft. When deputies arrived, they located a vehicle with three occupants at the construction site. The occupants were identified as Ronnie Dale Tate, Jr., Scott Russell Leonard, and Morgan Lindsey Davidson. The suspects were detained for an investigation which according to the Sheriff's Office uncovered evidence that the occupants were attempting to steal items from the premises after two catalytic converters were located in the back of the truck. All three subject...

Mar282023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Local Man Wanted for B&E and Larceny Located and Arrested

Crime

ASHEBORO NC - A local man with several warrants for breaking and entering and larceny was located and arrested by police last weekend. On March 25th, 2023, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office responded to Russell Walker Ave, in Randleman, after hearing a wanted suspect they were attempting to locate was in the area. When deputies arrived, they say they observed Ethan Wayne Stanley fleeing on foot. He was located hiding under an outbuilding and arrested. According to the Sheriff's Office, during a search following the arrest, marijuana and paraphernalia were in his possession. Stanley was issued a citation for marijuana before being transported to the Randolph County jail, where methamphetamine was located during the booking process. Once before the magistrate, four warrant...

Mar282023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Surveyor Working in North Asheboro Robbed at Gunpoint

Crime

ASHEBORO N.C. - A surveyor working in North Asheboro earlier this week was robbed at gunpoint according to police. According to a report by the Asheboro Police Department on March 20th, 2023, at 11:57pm, officers responded to Ravenwood Dr located in the Franklin Village Mobile Home Park off North Fayetteville St in North Asheboro after receiving a report of a robbery. Officers spoke with the victim who stated he was working as a surveyor in the area for USIC, an underground utility company. The worker told police he was approached by two white males who pulled out a gun and held him at gunpoint while they stole several personal items and a bookbag containing survey equipment. The suspects were last seen by the victim heading towards Ashewood Cir. Police searched the area but we...

Mar272023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Asheboro Police VICE/Narcotics Make Arrest Following Search Warrant

Crime

ASHEBORO NC - A local man is in jail awaiting a court date after being arrested last week following a search warrant at a home in Asheboro. On March 22nd, 2023, the Asheboro Police Departments VICE/ Narcotics Unit executed a search warrant at a home in Asheboro. During that search police say they located approximately 17.2 grams of crack cocaine, Suboxone strips, assorted drug paraphernalia, and $336. 92 in US currency. The homeowner, identified by police as Reginald Cleve Dunn was arrested and transported to the Randolph County where he was taken before &magistrate who found probable cause for his arrest for multiple drug related charges and was given a $50,000 secured bond. Dunn was also served with a warrant for failure to appear for a prior charge of Possession of Fi...

Mar272023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

NC Zoo Evacuated Due to Bomb Threat

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A Sheriff's Deputy walks into the Africa entrance at the NC Zoo after a bomb threat triggered an evacuation. [Scott Pelkey | North State Journal] ASHEBORO — The North Carolina Zoo has been evacuated and closed due to a bomb threat this morning. Monday morning at approximately 10:45 am, emergency crews were called to the Zoo after receiving a report of a bomb threat. An evacuation took place of all guests, including several field trip groups visiting the zoo today. Guests who spoke to reporters say they were asked to leave due to a "security incident". According to information released by the Randolph County Sheriff's office, a zoo employee received the threat through "electronic means." Emergency vehicles at the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro on March 27, 2023. (Scott Pelk...

Mar232023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Man Found Unconscious in Sophia Driveway Charged for Driving There in Stolen Car

Crime

ASHEBORO N.C. - A man found unconscious and laying in a driveway is facing charges after police say he drove there in a stolen vehicle. On January 13th, 2023, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office responded to a home on Mill Race Ct., in Sophia, after receiving a call about a possible overdose. The caller reported a male subject was unconscious in the driveway of the residence. When Deputies arrived, they say they located Robert Crumpton, unconscious and lying in the driveway. Deputies cleared the scene for Randolph County EMS who responded to the scene to render aid. According to the Sheriff's Office, Deputies discovered that the vehicle Crumpton arrived at the residence had been reported stolen. It was seized and inventoried for return to the victim. Following an evaluation by ...

Mar222023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Suspect Wanted in 3 Counties Arrested on Traffic Stop

Crime

ASHEBORO N.C. - A suspect who was wanted in three separate counties in connection with larceny charges was arrested on a traffic stop earlier this week. On March 20, 2023, a Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Deputy observed a vehicle that matched the description of a suspect vehicle in a recent larceny investigation and conducted a traffic stop in the area of Kennedy Rd., Trinity. Upon approaching the driver’s side, the deputy recognized the driver as the same suspect in that incident. The Sheriff's Office says the driver initially gave a false name but was later identified as Shavon Melissa Kennedy. Kennedy was placed under arrest due to outstanding warrants including an out of county felony probation violation. During a search of the vehicle, paraphernalia, a stolen driver’s l...