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May152023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Fleeing Suspect Strikes Patrol Car During Chase says Sheriff’s Office

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ASHEBORO N.C. - A suspect is in the Randolph County Jail today awaiting court on several warrants, drug, and traffic charges related to a vehicle pursuit last week. According to a press release from the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, on May 11th, 2023, deputies attempted to pull over a vehicle on Pisgah Covered Bridge Rd., in Asheboro. The driver refused to stop and instead accelerated away, beginning a vehicle pursuit with police. During that pursuit, a deputy was successful in getting the vehicle to stop using a "forced vehicle maneuver" designed to break the vehicle's traction, on their second attempt. According to the Sheriff's Office, "as the deputy was exiting the vehicle, the motorist accelerated towards him striking the patrol car, and again fleeing apprehension." On ...

May92023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Teen Leads Police on Chase Through County, Arrested

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ASHEBORO N.C. - A call about a suspicious vehicle turned into a pursuit that ended with a teen in jail facing a list of felony charges. On May 5th, 2023, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office says they responded to the area of Allred St. and West Main St., Franklinville, for a report of a suspicious vehicle. The caller provided a description of the occupants of the vehicle who had pulled over and were walking in the area. When deputies arrived, they spotted a male subject standing on the passenger side of the vehicle. "When the deputy turned on the vehicle spotlights, the male ran around the vehicle, entered the driver’s seat and drove off. A traffic stop was initiated, but the driver refused to stop, and a vehicle pursuit ensued," said the Sheriff's Office in a press release. Ra...

May52023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Armed Individual Leads Sheriff’s Office on Chase, Arrested

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ASHEBORO N.C. - An armed individual who fled from police earlier this week was arrested and is now facing multiple charges. That's according to the Randolph Couty Sheriff's Office who says on May 1st, 2023, their deputies responded to Harlow Rd, in the Archdale area, in reference to a reported armed person. Randolph County 911 advised the deputies enroute that an armed suspect had left the scene and provided a description of the vehicle. According to a press release, a deputy responding to the area located the suspect vehicle on Harlow near Tuttle Rd and attempted to conduct a traffic stop but the vehicle fled. A brief chase ensued, as the vehicle approached Checker Dr, the driver, whom police identified as Jose Santiago Pelayo, pulled over. Pelayo and a passenger were detai...

May22023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Four Suspects Found in Vacant Home Arrested

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ASHEBORO N.C. - Four suspects who were found in a vacant home in Archdale were arrested last weekend and charged with breaking and entering. On April 29th, 2023, Sheriff's deputies responded to a report of a burglary in progress on Zelma Blvd., in Archdale. According to information released by the Randolph County Sheriff's Office, when deputies arrived, they located and detained four suspects who were inside the residence. When deputies contacted the property owner, they advised they were in the process of removing the home and that no one should be inside. As a result, all four suspects, identified by the Sheriff's Office as Brandon Lee Grimmett, Chris Broughton, Mary Lucas Rendle, Johnny Johnson Crouch, were arrested for misdemeanor breaking and entering and transported to the...

Apr262023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

One Arrested in Monday Night Shooting in Asheboro

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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

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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

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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...

Apr132023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Grand Jury Returns Indictments against Three

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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

Police Chase Sunday Ends in Driver Crashing / Under Arrest

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ASHEBORO N.C. - The driver of a motorcycle who tried to flee from police Sunday was arrested after crashing his motorcycle. On April 9th, 2023, a Randolph County Sheriff’s Deputy attempted to pull over a motorcycle near US Hwy 220 S. According to a press release, the driver fled onto Old State Highway starting a vehicle pursuit and onto US HWY 220 S. from Virgil Hill Road where he lost control of the motorcycle and crashed. Police say the driver, who was identified as Richard Anthony Vestal, Jr fled on foot but was quickly apprehended. Randolph County EMS responded to evaluate Vestal and he was transported to Randolph Health for evaluation. At the hospital, a search found suspected illicit drugs. Deputies on scene discovered that the motorcycle's tag was fictitious, and the ve...