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May262022 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Two Suspects Wanted By Police Arrested After Vehicle Pursuit In Archdale

Crime

ASHEBORO N.C. - Two individuals, both wanted by police, were involved in a 20 mile long vehicle pursuit in Archdale before being arrested yesterday. A press release from the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office says that on May 25th, 2022, the Sheriff’s Office Criminal Interdiction Team pulled over a vehicle near Tom Hill Rd., in Archdale. That vehicle stopped briefly before fleeing the traffic stop and leading police on a 20-mile-long pursuit. The pursuit ended when officers were able to force the vehicle to stop near 10134 N. Main St. in Archdale. Pamela Grey Frisby, identified by police as the driver of the vehicle, was arrested at the scene. The passenger, whom police identified as Justin Brent Moran, fled on foot but was located and arrested after a short K-9 pursuit. Police say...

Apr252022 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Three Charged In Connection To March Armed Robbery of 311 Biz Center

Crime

ASHEBORO N.C. - Two adults and a juvenile have been charged in connection with an armed robbery of the Biz Center on US Hwy 311 in Archdale last month. On March 25th, 2022, at approximately 6:28 am, deputies responded to an armed robbery at the Biz Center on US Hwy 311 in Archdale. According to the Sheriff's Department surveillance video showed one black male enter the business followed by two additional black males One suspect robbed a customer of the business of money and a cell phone while the other two suspects pointed a gun to an employee demanding cash and other items. A few seconds later, all three males entered the office, two of which were holding guns and pointing them at the employee, forcing him back into the gaming area to remove all additional cash from the machines. ...

Mar252022 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Board of Elections Special Meeting (Archdale One-Stop early voting site)

Breaking News

NOTICE OF SPECIAL CALLED MEETINGThe Randolph County Board of Elections will hold a special called meeting on Monday, March 28, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. at the Board of Elections Office, 1457 N. Fayetteville St., Asheboro. The Board will consider moving the Archdale One-Stop early voting site to the former Braxton Craven School gym in Trinity for the May 17, 2022 Primary Election.For more information, call the Board of Elections at 336-318-6900.Govt Notice > Randolph > BoE

Dec112021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Felony Suspect On Probation For Drugs Found With Drugs And Guns

Crime

ASHEBORO N.C. - A convicted felon on probation was arrested after police say a search of his home found guns, ammo, and drugs. On December 7th, 2021, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office was called to Raymond Gray Lane, in Archdale, to assist NC Probation and Parole in searching the home of Stan Millikan Davis, Jr., a convicted felon on probation for drug charges out of Guilford County. During that search police say they found marijuana, firearms and ammunition. Davis was arrested and transported to the Randolph County Jail where Probation officers with DPS served Davis with his Violation and the magistrate found probable cause to issue warrants on Davis for two counts Felony Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, Felony Possession with Intent to Sell/Deliver Marijuana, and Felony Maintai...

Oct132021 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

Lockdown Drill Planned For RCC

Government

Randolph Community College / Acme News Stock Image ASHEBORO NC - Randolph Community College will be conducting a drill of it emergency notification system tomorrow. The campus wide lockdown drill is planned for Thursday, October 14, between 12 PM and 4 PM for both the Asheboro and Archdale campuses. Messages sent to students and staff on campus, heard on loudspeakers, and received via RCC Alerts will NOT say test or drill. Everyone on campus at the time is requested to and follow all protocols and procedures for an active shooter / threat. Officials at the community college are requesting everyone be aware that the drill is only a test but that all alarms and alerts should be taken seriously and is requesting everyone be prepared to respond appropriately.

Oct112021 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

Rescuing A Rescue – Emergency Crews Help Free Horse Stuck In Pond

Local

ASHEBORO NC — It was quite the weekend for a local family after fire and rescue crews were called to help free a horse from a muddy pond. Aaliyah Ratcliffe had went to a family friend’s to purchase another horse and ended up also getting 7 yeay-old Rose as a rescue. “We are taking her on as pair.” said Ratcliffe, “I’m helping with the journey of getting her back to health.” Rose had only been in her new pasture for 30 minutes, “She was put in a small paddock that had a pond on one end” said Ratcliffe, “she tried to cross the grassy area of it, and I believe she didn’t think it was mush underneath.” Ratcliffe said the horse had only been stuck a few minutes before they noticed and started calling for help. “We first called a lot of our neighbors”, Ratcliffe ...

Oct52021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Vehicle Chase End In Crash On Hwy 62

Crime

Photo by Scott Pelkey / Acme News Archive ASHEBORO NC - A wanted suspect was arrested following a vehicle chase than ended in a crash on Hwy 62 over the weekend. According to information from the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on October 2, 2021, a deputy tried to pull over a vehicle on Hwy 311 near Shean Dr in Archdale. Police say the driver immediately sped off starting a vehicle pursuit. The chase left 311 on to Tom Hill Rd then on to Trinity Rd. and NC HWY 62. That's when police say the driver lost control of the vehicle near the 5200 block of NC HWY 62 leaving the roadway and colliding with trees. When deputies arrived and pulled the suspect out of the smoking vehicle and him placed under arrest. The Sheriff's Office identified the driver as Jonathan Luke Edwards. Fire and E...

Aug12021 by Acme News WireNo Comments

I-85 Shutdown Due To Multi-Vehicle Accident

Breaking News, Traffic & Roads

(Map by Open Street Maps) ASHEBORO (ACME NEWS) - I-85 NB is shutdown between Liberty Dr. and Finch Farm Rd due to a multi-vehicle accident. Randolph County 911 Guil-Rand Fire and 3 EMS units to the crash involving two tractor trailers and three other vehicle. Davidson county crews have also been notified and are responding. Emergency crews have called for NC DOT to help shut the highway down. This is a live news story and will be updated as more information is made available.

Jun172021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

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

Crime

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 ...

Apr182021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Couple Arrested In Sherriff’s Office Parking Lot

Crime

ASHEBORO NC- Deputies with the Randolph County Sheriff's office arrested a couple in the parking lot of the Sherriff's office in Archdale Office last Thursday. According to information from the Sherriff's office, on April 15, 2021, deputies encountered a vehicle in the parking lot of the satellite Sheriff’s Office in Archdale. The female driver, who police identified as Stephanie Kay Shackleford, was yelling and appeared to be impaired. The passenger, whom police identified as Jason Wayne Moss, was found to have a warrant for Failure to Appear on charges of Obtaining Property by False Pretense and Misdemeanor Larceny and was placed under arrest. When deputies searched the vehicle they say the located heroin and drug paraphernalia. Both Shackleford and Moss were taken to Randolph Cou...