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Sep182021 by Sky EmersonNo Comments

Customers Frustrated At Spectrum’s Handling Of Discount

Investigative

Photo by blackday / Adobe Stock ASHEBORO NC - Spectrum customers are speaking out after they say the internet provider is giving them the run around and taking months to apply a federal discount they have been approved for. On December 27th, 2020, the Consolidated Appropriations Act was passed into law and created the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund with $3.2 billion in funding The FCC established the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program (EBB Program), so that eligible low-income households could apply and receive a discount off the cost of broadband internet service. The program provides: Up to a $50/month discount on your broadband service and associated equipment rentalsUp to a $75/month discount if your household is on qualifying Tribal landsA one-time discount of up t...

Sep172021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Wanted Suspect Eludes Asheboro Police After Chase

Crime

Photo by: Acme News Archive ASHEBORO NC - A suspect with active warrants was able to elude police after a short vehicle chase Thursday afternoon. According to a police report from the Asheboro Police Department an officer stopped a white Toyota Rav4 at the intersection of Dublin St and Parkview. The officer reported that the driver was known to have a warrant for his arrest. When the officer asked the suspect to step out of the vehicle the suspect instead step off leading officers on a short vehicle chase before bailing out on foot on Kemp Blvd. Officers searched the area but were unable to located the suspect, No injuries were reported.

Sep162021 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

Fire Dept Finds Vandalism Not Fire At Central Gym

News

ASHEBORO NC - On Tuesday September 14th, just after Noon the Asheboro Fire Department was dispatched to a commercial fire at the Central Gymnasium in Asheboro. When they arrived the saw smoke coming from the building but according to Capt Joines with the Asheboro Fire Dept instead of fire they found vandalism. According to Asst Chief Brown with the Asheboro Police Dept evidence and witnesses pointed to several juveniles breaking out the panel at the front of the gym and setting off two fire extinguishers inside the gym. A CSI detective responded to the scene and collected the extinguishers so they could be processed. Asst Chief Brown says the case has been assigned to a detective. No information about the cost of the damage was available, and anyone with information is asked to cont...

Sep142021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Suspect Pulled Over Driving Stolen Forklift

Crime

Photo Credit: Aleksei / Adobe Stock ASHEBORO NC – A suspect learned that a forklift makes a terrible get-a-way vehicle after police say they pulled him over driving the stolen vehicle. According to a press release on September 12th, 2021, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Davis Country Rd., after getting a call that a suspect was actively stealing a forklift. Deputies arrived in the area and say they located the forklift traveling on Branson Davis Rd. toward Hwy 311 and were able to pull the driver over at the intersection of Branson Davis Rd. and Knoll Dr. Police identified the suspect as Robert Wayne Baxter who was placed under arrest and transported to the Randolph County Jail. There the magistrate found probable cause for charges of Felony Larceny of...

Sep142021 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

Motel 6 – 2 Deaths & Over 240 911 Calls And Counting

Investigative

Motel 6 in Asheboro (Randolph News Now) ASHEBORO NC - Hopes were high in 2019 when the property at 827 Albemarle Rd in Asheboro was purchased by Asheboro Hospitality 6 LLC for $2.3 million and renovations began to turn the location into a new Motel 6 chain. “We were excited when the property was rehabbed after so many years of sitting empty,” said Asheboro Mayor David Smith. Several years later the Motel 6 location has become a physical embodiment of the drug and crime problem that has plagued Randolph County. Our investigation began on Friday, August 25th, 2021, when just after 11 AM, police, fire, and EMS crews were called to the motel for a report of a cardiac arrest. The patient, found in a room at the motel, was pronounced dead on scene. The Asheboro Police Department s...

Sep132021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Sheriff’s Office Makes Arrest In Two Different Sex Crime Cases

Crime

ASHEBORO NC - The Randolph County Sheriff's Office announced they made arrest in two cases involving sex crimes against children earlier this month. According to a press release by the Sheriff's Office, the Criminal Investigation Division Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) received information that an individual by the name of Aaron Lee Barrett was possessing/distributing numerous child pornography files. Detectives initiated an investigation and on September 2, 2021, Mr. Barrett was taken into custody. Barrett was charged with ten counts of Felony Second Degree Exploitation of a Minor. He was given a $80,000 bond and Electronic House Arrest if released pre-trial. That same week the Sheriff’s Office arrested Jonathan Exiga Aguilar. The Criminal Investigations Division had rec...

Sep102021 by Acme News WireNo Comments

Asheboro Shooting Triggers School Lockdown

Breaking News

ASHEBORO NC (ACME NEWS) - Police are investigating a shooting that occured in earlier this afternoon in Asheboro. Police, CSI, and detectives are actively investigating the scene of a shooting at the intersection of S McCrary St and Dixon Ave. According to an official with the Asheboro Police Department two males had an argument on Dixon Avenue in Asheboro after approaching each other on the street. Police say one of the males produced a gun and fired multiple shots at the other. The victim fled the scene and officers say they do not believe he was hit. Officers have a juvenile suspect detained and they say they are continuing to gather information. The incident led to two schools going into lockdown. “Out of an abundance of caution, the Asheboro Police Department i...

Sep102021 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

Local News Making A Comeback (Pt2)- Randolph Record

Local, News

Photo Provided by: Randolph Record ASHEBORO NC – In part two of our coverage about local news making a comeback in Randolph county we take a look at the Randolph Record. Founded in 2016 the North State Journal is a statewide newspaper which operates several local papers. “The Randolph Record is a logical extension of what we have been doing,” said Neal Robbins, Publisher at the North State Journal. “I wanted to bring a true local newspaper to Randolph County just like we have been doing all over the state.”The first edition of the Randolph Record was published on July 7th and is now in its 10th week. Robbins says the paper is still in a “launch phase'', but he is confident that they have nailed down the delivery capabilities, supply lines, and reporting, and are working on filling o...

Sep82021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Two Men Arrested & Charged In Child Porn Investigation

Crime

ASHEBORO NC - Two men have been arrested for possessing and distributing child pornography following an investigation by the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office. In a press release the Sheriff’s Office says their Criminal Investigation Division Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) received information that an individual by the name of James Ben Card was possessing/distributing child pornography on social media. Detectives began investigating and were able to obtain a search warrant which they executed on August 19, 2021, at the residence. Police say as that search warrant led to them discovering that Gary Robert Leach, Jr., another resident at the same address was also involved. On September 3rd, 2021, detectives were able to use the evidence they obtained from the search warr...

Sep82021 by Acme News WireNo Comments

Driver Hits Building, One Of 11 DUI Arrests Over Weekend

News

https://youtu.be/1tXdueTwmWk ASHEBORO NC (ACME NEWS) - A driver was arrested under suspicion of DUI after he crashed his truck through a small building in Asheboro over the weekend. The crash took place just before Noon on Monday September 6th, 2021. According to witnesses the driver left the roadway and struck a street sign before plowing through a small building on display at Modular Home Outlet located at 175 NC Hwy 49 in Asheboro. Police identified the driver as Jose Franciso Gomez from Boone NC. Gomez was evaluated by Randolph County EMS on scene and released to Asheboro Police officers to perform a field sobriety test. According to an arrest report from the Asheboro Police Department Gomez blew a .09%, above the legal limit of .08%. Gomez was transported to the R...