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DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. — Davidson County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested seven people during April and May as part of ongoing efforts to enforce North Carolina’s sex offender registration laws, according to a sheriff’s office news release. Authorities said the arrests stemmed from alleged violations of registration requirements that convicted sex offenders must follow after their release from prison or commitment. Among those charged were: The sheriff’s office said Davidson County currently has 569 registered sex offenders and continues to monitor compliance through its Sex Offender Registry Unit. Under North Carolina law, registered sex offenders who relocate within their county must…

DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. , A Winston-Salem man is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after deputies said he assaulted a woman, fired a gun and barricaded himself inside a home during a domestic violence incident. According to the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office, patrol deputies responded to a reported domestic assault at a residence in the 200 block of Adams Court on June 14. When deputies arrived, they spoke with the caller, who reported that 31-year-old Brandon Lee Caudle had assaulted his girlfriend, was violently damaging the home and had fired a weapon at her. The Davidson County Sheriff’s Office Special…

A Winston-Salem woman faces up to 16 years in prison after being convicted in connection with the 2023 shooting of another woman following a long-running dispute, according to the Forsyth County District Attorney’s Office. Lasonya Renee Jones, 55, was convicted of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The charges stem from an Oct. 27, 2023, shooting in the 1600 block of North Cherry Street in Winston-Salem. According to prosecutors, Winston-Salem police responded to reports of a shooting around 9:14 p.m. Officers learned the victim, Carissa…

Iredell County – A North Carolina man accused of attacking multiple people with a machete and damaging property was taken back into custody just hours after being released from jail, according to the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell said deputies responded around 5:25 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, to a reported breaking and entering and assault on Lewis Ferry Road. When deputies arrived, they found a victim suffering from injuries consistent with an assault. Investigators identified the suspect as Joseph Payton Gallimore. According to the Sheriff’s Office, Gallimore allegedly attacked the victim with a Gurkha Kukri-style machete, striking him…

DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. (AP) — Three Thomasville residents are facing multiple felony charges after a Davidson County armed robbery investigation led authorities to a Lexington hotel room where detectives recovered firearms, illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia, according to the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to a report of an armed robbery in the Linwood community on June 3. Investigators said the victim was struck with a rifle, held at gunpoint and shot at while attempting to escape the robbery. Detectives with the sheriff’s office Criminal Investigation Division identified 24-year-old Luis Alberto Sanchez-Delgado and 18-year-old Marco Antonio Sanchez-Delgado as two…

DAVIE COUNTY, N.C. — A Davie County teenager has been sentenced in federal court to 10 months in prison for making mass shooting threats against three universities in 2025, federal prosecutors announced. Michael Zechariah Tedder, 19, of Advance, was sentenced Tuesday in U.S. District Court after previously pleading guilty to one count of communicating a threat in interstate commerce. In addition to his prison sentence, Tedder will serve three years of supervised release. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of North Carolina, Tedder placed threatening phone calls on Sept. 12, 2025, to the Georgia Institute of…

CONCORD, N.C. — The Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office has announced the return of its annual National Night Out event, inviting residents from across the county to come together for an evening focused on community engagement, public safety and strengthening relationships between law enforcement and the public. The 6th Annual National Night Out will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, at the Cabarrus Arena & Events Center. This year’s event carries the theme, “Neighbors United, Crime Defeated,” highlighting the nationwide initiative’s mission of fostering partnerships between law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve. Sheriff’s…

SALISBURY, N.C. — The fire that destroyed a large portion of The Grand on Julian apartment complex and displaced dozens of residents has been determined to be accidental, according to the Rowan County Fire Marshal’s Office. Rowan County Fire Marshal officials announced Tuesday that a joint investigation conducted with the North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal found the blaze originated in a breezeway area of the apartment complex. Investigators determined smoking materials were the probable source of ignition and found no evidence of intentional actions or criminal activity. The announcement follows an extensive investigation into the massive four-alarm fire…

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office announced the results of a traffic saturation patrol conducted June 6 in the Lewisville and Clemmons townships, resulting in multiple arrests and citations for impaired driving, drug offenses and other traffic violations. The operation was carried out by deputies and members of the Forsyth County DWI Task Force as part of an effort to improve roadway safety through increased enforcement of speed limits and reckless driving laws. Law enforcement officers were strategically deployed throughout the designated patrol areas based on real-time traffic conditions and locations with a history of traffic violations and…

SALISBURY, NC: More than 100 firefighters responded to a massive four-alarm fire at The Grand on Julian in Salisbury on Saturday evening. Initial reports indicated people were trapped on the third floor, with witnesses reporting that some occupants jumped from the building to escape the flames. Dramatic photos circulating on social media appear to show a balcony engulfed in flames before the fire rapidly spread to the roof of the apartment complex. Approximately 60 residents have been displaced by the fire. Emergency crews from across the area worked for hours to bring the blaze under control and ensure all occupants…