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Jun232023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

One Arrested in Connection with Burglary of Seagrove Business

Crime

SEAGROVE N.C. - One person has been arrested in connection with the burglary of a business in Seagrove. On June 15, 2023, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office responded to a burglary in the Seagrove area where a business had been entered and property was taken. According to the Sheriff's Office, Detectives arrived on scene and were able to locate evidence, which led them to a residence on Borough Ave, in Seagrove. With the assistance of the Seagrove Police Department, Detectives approached the residence and spoke with the occupants which led to a search. That search found evidence of the burglary as well as the stolen property from the business. Detectives of the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division arrested Brandon Michael Jones and he was transport...

Jun232023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Sheriff’s Citizen Academy Taking Applications

Government

A K9 handler demonstrates the Sheriff’s Office K9 during a Citizen Academy at the Randolph County Emergency Services Headquarters. (Credit: Randolph County Sheriff’s Office via Facebook) ASHEBORO N.C. - The Randolph County Sheriff's Office is again offering the Sheriff's Citizen Academy to Randolph County residents who are interested in learning more about the Sheriff's Office and how they operate. The Randolph County Sheriff's Office Citizen Academy is designed to help citizens understand how the Sheriff's Office operates. Class for the upcoming academy include a tour of the Sheriff's Office and Emergency Services Headquarters, driving, firearm, and K9 demonstrations, tours of the jail and courthouse, and the oppertunity to learn more about everything from Community Based Programs, ...

Jun232023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Suspect in Stolen Vehicle Arrested After Vehicle Chase

Crime

ASHEBORO N.C. - A suspect in a stolen vehicle who led police on a brief chase last weekend found out making it to the front porch is not home base and was arrested. On June 18th, 2023, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office responded to High Pine Church Rd, in Asheboro, for a report of a stolen vehicle. A 911 caller was the victim and was following the stolen vehicle, providing police with a direction of travel. According to a press release from the Sheriff's Office, a deputy was able to intercept the vehicle as it ran a stop sign on High Pine Church Rd and continued onto Hopewell Friends Rd at a high rate of speed. The deputy attempted to pull the vehicle over, but police say the suspect accelerated and attempted to flee. The suspect ran a stop sign coming off Hopewell Friends Rd...

Jun222023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

NC Zoo Announces Winning Name for Giraffe Calf

NC Zoo

Photo provided by NC Zoo ASHEBORO N.C. - The North Carolina Zoo has announced the name chosen by the public of the giraffe calf born last month on May 20th. With more than 100,00 total votes the Zoo announced that out of the six choices, the winning name is “Fenn.” The other names offered were, “Nelson,” after Nelson Mandela, “Mosi”, African name used for firstborn son, “Tamu” Swahili for sweet, “Jackson” The calf's dad is named Jack, Son of Jack, and “Bongani” This Zulu name means grateful, thankful. Fenn was chosen after the founders of the Giraffe Conservation Foundation, Julian, and Stephanie Fennessy. World Giraffe Day is celebrated every year on June 21. Fenn was about six feet tall and 145 pounds when he was born on May 20th of 2023, and is expected to grow to 1...

Jun202023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Man Banging on Doors of Closed Business Arrested on Drug Charges

Crime

ASHEBORO N.C. - A man who had the police called on him for banging on the doors of a closed business asked police for a ride and was arrested when police say they located drugs on him. On June 18th, 2023, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office responded to Spanish Ln., in Asheboro, after a caller reported a male was banging on the doors of the business even though it was after hours, and they were closed. Deputies didn’t locate the male on the property but canvassed the area for the suspect, locating him on US Hwy 220 S. sitting on the ground. The Sheriff's Office identified the suspect as Ronny Lee Jenkins, Jr. According to a press release Jenkins asked for a ride from the deputy and during a consensual search, deputies say they located cocaine, heroin, schedule III-controlled su...

Jun202023 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

Crime Stoppers Raising Money with ‘Back the Blue’ Shirts & Gun Raffle

Crime

ASHEBORO N.C. - Randolph County Crime Stoppers is raising money to help prevent crime and pay rewards for tips. Here is how you can help. Since 1983 Randolph County Crime Stoppers has been helping citizens and law enforcement communicate to help solve crimes and make a safer community. What is less known is that as a non-profit organization the organization does not receive tax money from any County or Municipal governments. All the money used to run the organization, including paying rewards for tips, comes from the community through donations and fund-raising activities. Through partnerships with all Randolph County law enforcement agencies, Randolph County Crime Stoppers provides ways for citizens to submit anonymous crime tips and information. Those tips are passed on to law enf...

Jun152023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Police Investigating Stabbing at Bicentennial Park in Asheboro [UPDATED]

Breaking News

THIS ARTICLE HAS BEEN UPDATED Click here or scroll down to see the most recent update. ASHEBORO N.C. - Police are investigating a stabbing that took place earlier this afternoon at Bicentennial Park in Asheboro. Just after 3pm on June 15th, 2023, police, fire, and EMS were dispatched to Bicentennial Park in downtown Asheboro for a report of a stabbing. One victim was located near the fountain, bleeding, and was treated and then transported from the scene by EMS. Their condition is not known currently. APD deployed a K9 to attempt to locate a suspect who fled the scene. Detectives and Investigators are currently on scene collecting evidence and speaking with witnesses. UPDATE 6/16/23 1:30 P.M. - A suspect has been arrested in connection with yesterday's stabbing...

Jun152023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Driver in Wrong-Way Crash on I-73/74 Charged with DUI

News

RANDLEMAN N.C. - A driver who crashed head on into another vehicle while going the wrong way on I-73/74 near Randleman last weekend is facing several charges including DUI and child abuse. Shortly before midnight, Randolph County 911 had received a call from a driver who was taking the Randleman exit off I-73/74 onto West Academy St and reported they were nearly hit by a car that had entered the exit ramp going the wrong direction. Randolph County 911 notified both local police and deputies in the area as well as the highway patrol. Within only a few minuites, at 11:57 p.m. Randolph County 911 received its first call reporting a wrong way driver had crashed head on into another vehicle in the southbound lanes of I-73/74 between the Randleman exit and the Randleman Lake Bridge. ...

Jun142023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Police DUI Checkpoint Leads to Arrests and Citations

Crime

ASHEBORO N.C. - A police DUI checkpoint last weekend led to several arrests and dozens of citations being written. In the early morning hours of June 10th, 2023, Asheboro Police, along with Archdale PD, Liberty PD, NC State Highway Patrol, and the Randolph County Sheriff's Office, conducted a DUI checkpoint on W Dixie Dr. According to Robbie Brown, Assistant Chief of Police with the Asheboro Police Department, the checkpoint led to a total of thirty-three citations being issued. DUI Checkpoint - Charges / Citations Issued 2 - DWI 1 - Speed Citation 6 - No Operator’s License 9 - Driving While License Revoked 4 - Registration Violations 1 - No Insurance 10 - Other Traffic Citations 2 - Fugitive Arrested 2 - Drug Violations According to a repor...

Jun132023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Driver Charged After Chase with Sheriff’s Office

Crime

ASHEBORO N.C. - A driver is facing multiple charges after fleeing from Deputies earlier this month. According to a press release, on June 3rd, 2023, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a small black SUV traveling east bound on US Hwy 64 E. at a high rate of speed, on the wrong side of the road. A deputy near Crestwick Rd. and US Highway 64 E. witnessed a black SUV in the center-turning lane, passing vehicles in a no passing zone at a high rate of speed. Reports indicate that the deputy began to follow the vehicle and tried to pull over the vehicle, but the driver did not stop, and a vehicle pursuit ensued, extending into Chatham County. The Sheriff's Office says after entering the city limits of Siler City, the suspect vehicle ran several red lights and conti...