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Aug92021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Asheboro Man Arrested After Shooting At Car And Hitting Building

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The parking lot of Mid Town Dixie where police say an Asheboro Man shot at a car striking the building across the street before being arrested on Saturday Aug 7th 2021. ASHEBORO NC - A man is in jail today after police say he shot at a car on w Salisbury St in Asheboro over the weekend. A bullet is still visible in the side of a storage building across the street from where a man shot at a car on Saturday. On August 7th, just after 3:45 PM, police received a call about an individual discharging a firearm in the parking lot of Mid Town Dixie located at the corner of Salisbury and Park St in Asheboro. When they arrived, witnesses told the officers a black male had just fired two shots at a black Acura. Police reviewed surveillance video from the business and confirmed the male ...

Jul132021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Two Arrested For Sex Crimes Against Children

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ASHEBORO NC - The Randolph County Sheriff's office announced they have made two arrests in cases involving sex crimes against children. On May 19, 2021, deputies received a report of a rape. Investigators assigned to the case were able to find enough evidence for the magistrate to find probable cause for charges against Michael Ray Roberts for two counts of Felony Indecent Liberties with a Child. Roberts was arrested at his residence in Davidson County by the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office and was turned over to Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Detectives at the county line where he was transported the Randolph County jail on July 9, 2021. He was given a $20,000 secured bond and a court date of July 12, 2021, in Randolph County District Court. Additionally on July 12th, 2021, the...

Jul72021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Two Arrested & 72g Of Meth Found After Chase & Manhunt

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ASHEBORO NC - Police say they located 72 grams of meth after a vehicle chase and manhunt between Climax and Julian last month, and now two people are facing charges in connection to the incident. According to a statement by the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, on June 5, 2021, one of their deputies tried to stop a car on Ramseur Julian Rd., near Sandy Creek Church Rd. Police say the driver wouldn't pull over and started to lead deputies on a pursuit. During that chase the vehicle turned left onto Randolph Church Rd. going towards NC 22 and came to an abrupt stop near the intersection of Holder Farm Rd when a male subject, jumped out of the front passenger side of the car and ran on foot before the car took off again. When a deputy set up to deploy spike strips in the area of NC 22 a...

Jun202021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Man Arrested After Vehicle Chase / Manhunt in Asheboro

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ASHEBORO N.C. - We are still waiting on details from Asheboro Police about what led up to a vehicle chase and manhunt in Asheboro. The Randolph County Sherriff's office says On June 18, 2021, patrol units and the Criminal Apprehension Team responded to Rock Lane in Asheboro, in reference to an attempt to locate Matthew Lee McDowell, a wanted subject, following a sighting in the area shortly after 5:00 pm. He was located laying in thick brush in an overgrown wooded area behind residences on Westchapel Rd. McDowell was arrested and transported to the Randolph County Detention Center where he was served his outstanding Warrants and Orders for Arrest as follows: Matthew Lee McDowell / Randolph County Sherriff's Office Warrants for Arrest: Felony Flee/Elude Arrest with a Mo...

Jun202021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Three Arrested For Catalytic Converter Thefts

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ASHEBORO N.C. - Three people were arrested last Wednesday in connection with the theft of catalytic converters in Asheboro. According to the Randolph County Sherriff's Office on June 16, 2021, deputies responded to Old Cox Rd., Asheboro, after receiving a call about a burglary. The victim said someone had attempted to cut the catalytic converter from his vehicle and was able to describe several suspicious vehicles seen in the area. While the deputies were on taking the report, a vehicle matching the description was seen passing by. A deputy was able to catch up with the vehicle and pull it over. A found a power saw, handsaws, various tools, and a catalytic converter. In a second lucky break, while searching the vehicle, Randolph County 911 reported that another larceny of a catalytic co...

Jun172021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

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

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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 a...

Jun42021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Asheboro Man Facing Felony Sex Offenses

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ASHEBORO NC - An Asheboro man is in jail under a $200,000 secured bond after police arrested him following allegations of sexual misconduct with a child. Juan-Alberto-Gonzalez-Fuentes According to a press release by the Randolph County Sherriff's Office, on May 21, 2021, they received a report of allegations of sexual misconduct by Juan Alberto Gonzalez Fuentes. The Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division and Randleman Police Department opened a joint investigation which led to them obtaining warrants for the arrest of Mr. Gonzalez Fuentes for three counts of Felony Statutory Sex Offense with a child <= 15 on June 2, 2021. Gonzalez Fuentes was arrested on June 3, 2021, and remanded to the custody of the Randolph County Detention Center, where his bond was set for $200,...

May302021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Suspected Prowler Shot And Jailed

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ASHEBORO NC - A suspected prowler is in jail after being shot while trying to attack a homeowner Saturday afternoon. According to a press release by the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, On May 29, 2021, deputies responded to a report of a prowler in the area of Post Rd in Tabernacle. A homeowner had called 911 to report a possible prowler and told police that a man was trespassing on their property and was told to leave. After calling 911 the homeowner noticed the interior lights to their vehicle were on and went to check it out. According to a press release once outside, the suspect threatened and assaulted the victim who was armed. The victim shot the suspect and the suspect fled the scene on foot. Once deputies arrived, a search began, and the suspect was found at a n...

May172021 by Acme News WireNo Comments

Suspect Arrested After Stealing Car With Baby Inside

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A suspect who stole an SUV with a baby inside was arrested following a chase that ended on Old Lexington Rd just south of Asheboro with the baby being found uninjured. (Scott Pelkey / Acme News)A suspect who stole an SUV with a baby inside hits a set of stop sticks deployed by the Randolph County Sherriff's Office at the intersection of Lake Lucas Rd and Old Lexington Rd. (Scott Pelkey / Acme News)A stolen SUV, with a stolen baby insdie, and an attached stolen trailer flees down Old Lexington Rd after hitting a set of stop sticks only moments before. (Scott Pelkey / Acme News)Police look over the eight-month-old child who was inside the stolen SUV following the chase, the child was checked out by EMS and was un-hurt in the incident. (Scott Pelkey / Acme News) ASHEBORO NC (ACME NEWS) - A...

May112021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

License Checkpoint Locates Stolen Gun / Drugs

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ASHEBORO NC - A man is facing charges for allegedly possessing a stolen firearm and drugs after going through a license checkpoint last Friday. According to the Randolph County Sherriff's office, on May 7, 2021, the Criminal Interdiction Team conducted a license checkpoint on Vision Drive in cooperation with the Governor’s Highway Safety Program. Deputies encountered a subject who they identified as Musin Shaborr Roberts. According to a press release they conducted an investigation that led to a search of the vehicle where the deputies recovered a stolen firearm, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia.Roberts was transported to Randolph County Detention Center where he was charged with Felony Possession Stolen Firearm, Misdemeanor Carrying Concealed Gun, Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana, ...