Asheboro Police Department Archives | Page 10 of 18

Jun282022 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Asheboro Man Arrested After Vehicle Chase

Crime

fotosr52 / Adobe Stock ASHEBORO N.C. - A vehicle chase last Saturday that started on Old Liberty Rd and reached speeds of 80 mph ended with the arrest of the driver and passenger this week. On June 25th 2022 an Officer with the Asheboro Police Department attempted to stop a black Jeep on Old Liberty Road after observing it cross the center line multiple times. According to information provided by Maj. Jay Hanson, Operations Command with the Asheboro Police Department the driver of the Jeep failed to stop for the stop sign at the intersection of Gold Hill Road and Draper Street, passed a vehicle in a no-passing zone. crossed the centerline on Randolph Tabernacle Road reaching speeds of 80 mph, failed to stop at the intersection of Randolph Tabernacle Road and Henley Country Road b...

Jun162022 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Report of Armed Robbery Leads to Three Arrested

Crime

ASHEBORO N.C. - A 911 call about an armed robbery in progress in Asheboro led to three people being arrested, two on prostitution charges. A police report from the Asheboro Police Department says that just after 8 pm on Monday June 13th 2022, a 911 caller reported that a male had a gun and was trying to rob them at a home on Ross St. When officers arrived they found a car and a pickup truck facing each other in the driveway of the home with 2 males standing outside the passenger car and a male and a female inside the pickup truck. According to the report, officers investigated the incident and arrested three individuals. Catalino Flores was charged with misdemeanor assault by pointing a gun, Darwin Hernandez was charged with misdemeanor soliciting prostitution, and a female was...

Jun132022 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Driver Crashes Trying To Flee From Asheboro Police

Crime

ASHEBORO N.C. - A driver is facing multiple charges after police say instead of pulling over he gave them the bird before he tried to flee, crashing his motorcycle, and trying to run from the scene last Friday. According to a report from the Asheboro Police Department on June 10th 2022, an officer and trainee working with the departments patrol division spotted a white male on a motorcycle on N. Fayetteville St. near E. Burns St. The report says officers witnessed the driver swerve towards the right of the road at Presnell St before swearing back on to N. Fayetteville St. Officer say when they activated their lights and siren behind the motorcycle on N. Fayetteville St. near Truliant Bank, the driver of the motorcycle held up his right arm over his head and flipped off the officers. ...

Jun32022 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

Two Suspects Shot By Homeowner During Possible Home Invasion in Asheboro [Updated]

Breaking News

ASHEBORO N.C. - The Asheboro Police Department says two suspects of a possible home invasion were injured after the homeowner opened fire, hitting them both this morning. This morning just after 4:30 am, officers with the Asheboro Police Department's patrol division were dispatched to the area of Underwood Street in reference to a 911 hang-up call. The officers learned from 911 that there was a subject with a gunshot wound nearby at 1634 Traci Street. When officers arrived on Traci Street they located a male at the rear of the residence suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. A second male, also suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, was located a short distance away on Hinshaw Street, according to a press release from the Asheboro Police Department One victim was airlifted to ...

Jun22022 by Acme News WireNo Comments

Crews Working To Clear Downed Lines After Accident in Asheboro

News

ASHEBORO N.C. (ACME NEWS)- Repair crews are working to clear downed lines and poles at the intersection of Dixon St and Uwharrie St in Asheboro, after an accident involving a truck. Around 11am the Asheboro Fire Department was dispatched to a reported hit and run at Dixon St and Uwharrie St. Police on scene requested the fire department to respond to assist with traffic control and downed power lines. We are still waiting to hear back from the Asheboro Police Department about what exactly led to the accident. In the aftermath left behind 4-6 power poles were down along with power and cable lines across the roadway and in several peoples yards on Dixon St, Uwharrie St, and Cherry St. At this time power crews say that power has been restored to all but one customer near the scene...

May252022 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

Fountain ‘Soaping’ Prank, Not Harmless, Can Land You In Jail

Local

Photo provided by Randolph County Public Library ASHEBORO N.C. - Several people have learned that throwing soap in local fountains can end up being a very expensive practical joke, and officials say it's no laughing matter. On May 5th 2022, officers with the Asheboro Police Department responded to Bicentennial Park in downtown Asheboro after an unknown suspect threw soap into the fountain causing it to overflow with bubbles. The fountain at Bicentennial Park is not the only fountain that’s been vandalized this year. According to Ross Holt, Director of the Randolph County Public Library, the fountain at the Asheboro Public Library has been a target of pranksters four times since just since Christmas of last year. “The fountain and the parking lot landscaping make for such a welcomi...

May242022 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

Knife Wielding Man On Sunset Ave Subdued With Taser

News

Photo showing the scene on Sunset Ave just after the suspect was placed in a Randolph County Ambulance. (Scott P. / RNN) ASHEBORO N.C. - A crazy moment for witnesses on Monday afternoon in Asheboro after a knife wielding man on Sunset Ave had to be subdued with a taser. According to Robbie Brown, Assistant Chief of Police with the Asheboro Police Department, on May 23rd, 2022 just before 4pm, officers with the department’s Patrol Division responded to 615 Sunset Avenue in reference to a welfare check on a shirtless male who was yelling. Prior to officers arriving on-scene 911 callers had reported that the man was armed with a knife in the parking lot of the old Courier-Tribune building and was attempting to jump in front of vehicles. When officers arrived they loc...

May162022 by Acme News WireNo Comments

Fight Between Employees at Asheboro Wendy’s Ends With Both Stabbed

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ASHEBORO N.C. (ACME NEWS)- Police say a fight between employees at the Asheboro Wendy's ended with both employees stabbing one another, triggering a lockdown at the nearby high-school and middle school. According to a press release from the Asheboro Police Department, on May 16, 2022, at 10:22 am, officers and first responders were dispatched to a stabbing at Wendy’s, located at 623 West Dixie Drive Asheboro. According to the police department the incident started as a fight between two employees, which resulted in both employees stabbing one another. Taylor Shawn Tucker, 22-year-old, was still on scene when officers arrived. He was transported to a local medical facility for treatment of a stab wound. Initial information from witnesses suggested that the suspect fled the scene ...

May102022 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

Asheboro Police Make Arrest After Stabbing

Crime

ASHEBORO N.C. - A local man is in jail under a one million dollar bond after police say he stabbed a victim multiple times on Sunday. Officers with Asheboro Police Department responded to Pelican Snowballs on Sunday May 8th 2022, after a child ran into the business reporting their mother had been stabbed. Officers responded to the business as well as a residence on Washington Ave. There they located they victim, identified as Renalta Smith, who had been stabbed multiple times. Smith was transported by EMS to a local medical facility. Police say after receiving a tip they were able to located the suspect identified as Kelly Lashaun Wiley, at the Dollar General on Zoo Parkway. It is not how the victim knew the suspect or what motivated the crime. Mr. Wiley was arrested and charge...

Apr282022 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Asheboro Police Investigating 2 Discharging Firearms Calls Over Weekend

Crime

ASHEBORO N.C. - Asheboro police are investigating two calls for discharging firearms, including one where two vehicles were struck last Sunday and Monday. On April 24th 2022 just before 5 pm, officers with the Asheboro Police Department responded to Walnut St for a call about shots fired in the area. According to a report officers secured and searched the area but were unable to locate a suspect or victim. A witness on scene told police the incident had happened an hour prior and police ended up taking a report for documentation. The next day on April 25th 2022, at around 6:20 pm, officers were called to Loach st on the eastside of the city. A caller reported that they had heard shots fired and that two vehicles in the area had been struck. No suspect or victim was located. Anyo...