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Apr222021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Local Man Charged With Animal Cruelty After Dead Dogs Found

Crime

ASHEBORO NC - A Randolph County man has been charged with multiple felonies for animal cruelty after police found 4 dogs who died from starvation on his property. On April 14, 2021, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office was called to Kings Mountain Rd. in Asheboro to help Randolph County Animal Services who were checking on animals at a residence. Animal Services told deputies they had seen at least one dog deceased in a kennel and multiple dogs that appeared to be extremely malnourished inside the home when they looked in the window. According to information from the Randolph County Sherriff's Office the owner of the dogs, Michael Thomas Hamilton, Jr., had not been seen since Friday, April 9th. Animal Services seized the animals and while doing so located two additional deceas...

Apr212021 by Randolph News Now1 Comment

Suspect Wanted After Vehicle Chase, Manhunt

News

An officer with the Asheboro Police department stand of the toolbox of a pickup truck with binoculars as the watches for the suspects vehicle in a clearing between two wooded areas. (Scott Pelkey / Acme News) ASHEBORO NC - The day after a vehicle chase and manhunt the Randolph County Sherriff's Office is looking for the suspect who was able to evade the police.According to an press release by the Sherriff's Office on April 20th, 2021, the deputies responded to W Main St., in Franklinville NC, after receiving a 911 hang-up. When the deputy arrived he saw a dark blue SUV leaving the driveway. The Deputy stepped out of his car to try and talk to the two men in the SUV but the SUV took off through the grass. The deputy got back in his car and managed to catch up to the vehicle on NC Highwa...

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 Coun...

Apr152021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

New Policy will Expand Internet Access for More North Carolina Citizens

Government

RALEIGH NC (NCDOT PRESS RELEASE) – More North Carolinians, especially in rural areas, will be able to access affordable, high-speed internet service, thanks to the new state Dig Once Policy spearheaded by Governor Roy Cooper. “The pandemic has highlighted the critical need for high-speed internet in our daily lives,” said Governor Cooper. "Making it easier to install broadband will help people from all corners of our state get connected to online health care, education and business services they need.” The Dig Once Policy, which took effect March 1, will help expand broadband access in the state by making it less expensive and easier to install broadband conduit along state-maintained roads. Cooper issued a 2019 executive order directing the state departments of Information Technolog...

Apr122021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Unconscious Man Found Behind Wheel With Gun Facing Charges

Crime

ASHEBORO NC - A man is facing charges after police say they found him passed out behind the wheel of a vehicle with a gun in his lap. According to information posted by the Randolph County Sherriff's Office, on April 12, 2021, the deputies responded to assist troopers with the North Carolina State Highway Patrol in reference to a male driver who was passed out behind the wheel of a vehicle in the area of US HWY 311 in Sophia.When officers arrived they say the found the man passed out behind the wheel with a firearm in his lap. Officers say they approached and shook the vehicle in an attempt to wake the driver but he still appeared to be unconscious. Officers were able to remove the firearm from the male’s lap and secure it while they continued to attempt to wake him. Zackery Lee Yar...

Apr32021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Suspect In Armed Kidnapping Arrested After Vehicle Chase

News

ASHEBORO NC - A Florida man is in jail after kidnapping a woman at gunpoint and leading police in a high-speed chase vehicle chase Saturday afternoon. According to a press release from the Asheboro Police Department on Saturday, April 3rd, 2021, at around 1:42 PM, a 31-year-old female was kidnapped at gunpoint while sitting in a vehicle on Coleridge Rd in Asheboro. The suspect who police identified as 32-year-old Manuel Jesus Robles from Ocala, Florida, allegedly "forced the woman into a vehicle owned by the victim, which had been stolen earlier" according to a statement issued by the department. Detectives with the Asheboro Police Department responded and were able to quickly determine the suspect’s location. Deputies with the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office located the vehicle and...

Apr32021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Suspect Wanted For Murder After Asheboro Stabbing

Crime

ASHEBORO NC - The Randolph County Sheriff's Office is asking for help locating a suspect wanted in connection to a murder. According to a press release on Saturday, April 3, 2021, deputies received a call about a stabbing at 219 Emmanuel Church Road in Asheboro. The deputies arrived and located Harold Stephen King who was deceased inside the residence. The press releases says an investigation led them to a suspect identified as Brian Cody King, who deputies believe had stabbed the victim and then left with a female. Several hours later, the female King had left with was dropped off at an unnamed location in Thomasville, where she then called 911. The female is currently being treated at a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries she sustained during the incident. The male and...

Mar222021 by Acme News WireNo Comments

Shooting Leaves One In Serious Condition

News

ASHEBORO NC (ACME NEWS) - Police are investigating what led to a shooting that left a man in serious condition Sunday Night. According to Chief Mark Lineberry with the Asheboro Police Department, officers responded to calls of gunshots in the area near 401 East Salisbury St at 7:18 PM. As more 911 calls came in responding officers learned that a subject had been shot. Arriving officers say the 22-year-old Kalil Jabri Cuthrell with two gunshot wounds. EMS arrived and transported Cuthrell to Randolph Hospital, where he was later airlifted to a trauma center. He is currently listed in serious but stable condition. Shortly after the Cuthrell arrived at Randolph Hospital's Emergency Room Asheboro Police received a 911 call from hospital staff that multiple subjects were trying to get i...

Mar192021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Multi-Agency Drug Bust Leaves 2 In Federal Custody

Crime

ASHEBORO NC - A multi-agency drug bust led to a Randleman home being searched ending with two individuals in federal custody. According to a press release by the Randolph County Sherriff's Office, deputies with the Vice and Narcotics Division assisted by the Winston Salem Police Department, Asheboro Police Department, Randleman Police Department, NC State Bureau of Investigation and US Drug Enforcement Administration concluded an investigation related to the distribution of Methamphetamine in the Randleman area. On March 16th, 2021, Detectives executed a search warrant at a residence on Sunset Drive in Randleman where they say they seized approximately 2.5 pounds of Fentanyl, 10.3 pounds of Methamphetamine, 12,601 dosage units (9.2 pounds) of Amphetamine, 52,152 dosage units (28.7 p...

Mar182021 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Vehicle Stop Leads To Trafficing Charges For Texas Man

Crime

Juan Gabriel-Molina Gonzales ASHEBORO NC - A Texas man is facing felony drug trafficking charges after deputies say they found over 5 lbs. of cocaine in his vehicle during a traffic stop. According to a press release by the Randolph County Sherriff's Office on March 11th, 2021, deputies with the Sherriff's Offices Highway Criminal Interdiction Team pulled over a vehicle on I-85 in Trinity that was registered out of Texas. At some point during the stop, deputies searched the vehicle and say they discovered approximately 2,376.5 grams (5.2 pounds) of Cocaine and US Currency. The driver of the vehicle, Juan Gabriel-Molina Gonzales, was transported to Randolph County Detention Center and charged with two counts of Felony Trafficking in Cocaine. He was given a $350,000 Secured Bond wi...