Author: News Desk

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. , Police are investigating an armed robbery at a Speedway gas station early Monday that left a store clerk with a minor injury. According to the Winston-Salem Police Department, officers responded at approximately 4:50 a.m. Monday, July 6, to the Speedway located at 3598 Yadkinville Road after receiving a report of a business robbery. Investigators said an unidentified Black male entered the store armed with a handgun and demanded money. The suspect stole an undetermined amount of cash before fleeing the scene on foot. During the robbery, the store clerk suffered a minor injury and was taken to…

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — The City of Winston-Salem says residents have shown strong compliance with its new Youth Protection Ordinance, with no citations issued since the measure took effect last month. The ordinance, which became effective on June 22 after approval by the Winston-Salem City Council, is intended to improve public safety by protecting young people during late-night hours while emphasizing education and voluntary compliance. According to city officials, the Winston-Salem Police Department had not issued any citations to juveniles or adults under the ordinance as of July 2. Instead, officers have focused on educating residents, issuing warnings when needed, and…

DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. — A Davidson County grand jury has indicted a 20-year-old Lexington woman on a first-degree murder charge in connection with the April 2026 killing of a Lexington man. According to the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office, detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division appeared before the Davidson County Grand Jury on Monday, July 6, in the investigation into the death of 44-year-old Michael Steven Allen. The grand jury returned a true bill of indictment against Maleigha Loale Allen, 20, of Lexington, charging her with first-degree murder. Authorities said Allen was arrested Tuesday, July 7, at the Davidson County Jail…

LANDIS, N.C. — The Town of Landis has appointed Detective Sgt. Shawn Hill as interim police chief while officials begin the search for a permanent leader of the Landis Police Department. Town Manager Michael D. Ambrose announced Monday that Hill has formally accepted the interim position. Hill will begin transitioning into the role alongside outgoing Chief Geelen from July 8 through July 24 to help ensure a smooth leadership transition. Hill has served with the Landis Police Department since 2019. Town officials said he brings experience, leadership and dedication to the department as he assumes the interim role. The town…

LEXINGTON, N.C. — One person was killed and a critically injured pedestrian was being treated Monday after two connected traffic crashes in Lexington, including a collision involving a Davidson County EMS ambulance transporting the pedestrian to the hospital. According to the Lexington Police Department, officers responded around 1 p.m. to the intersection of East Center Street and North Salisbury Street after receiving a report of a vehicle striking a pedestrian. When officers arrived, they found a 31-year-old man with critical injuries. Davidson County EMS transported the man from the scene to Lexington Medical Center. Investigators have not determined the cause…

ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. — Emergency crews safely rescued an unconscious person from the roof of Erwin Middle School on Monday morning after the incident escalated into a high-angle rescue. The Rockwell Rural Fire Department was dispatched at 9:17 a.m. to Erwin Middle School for a report of an unconscious patient. While units were responding, Rowan Communications advised crews the call had been upgraded to a reported cardiac arrest and that the patient was on the roof of the school. The incident was immediately upgraded to a high-angle rescue. Rockwell Rural Fire Chief 710 and Chief 510 were the first to…

SALISBURY, N.C. , A Rowan County woman is facing a misdemeanor child abuse charge after investigators say surveillance video from the Rowan County Detention Center captured her striking her 2-year-old son during a jail visitation. According to the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office, detectives opened an investigation on June 29 after the incident was discovered during a routine review of detention center records. Investigators said surveillance video from the detention center annex at 400 Grace Church Road showed 29-year-old Katelyn Gail Russell in the public lobby during a video visitation with an inmate on June 28. Russell was accompanied by her…

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Emergency crews responded Saturday morning to a reported assault in the area of North Patterson Avenue after a woman was reportedly stabbed in the forearm with a screwdriver. According to emergency dispatch traffic, the victim is a 26-year-old woman. Responding units were advised the suspect’s location was unknown, prompting EMS crews to stage away from the immediate area until law enforcement secured the scene. The victim’s condition has not been released, and no information about a suspect has been made public.

ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. — Deputies with the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office say they recovered suspected illegal narcotics after a man allegedly attempted to swallow evidence while officers were trying to arrest him at a Salisbury residence. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies went to 630 E. Franklin St. on June 30 to serve an outstanding order for arrest. Investigators said the residence was already known to deputies because of previous illegal drug activity. While at the location, deputies observed Thomas Polk approach a vehicle parked outside with two women inside. Deputies said they saw Polk reach into the vehicle before…

TRINITY, N.C. — The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 17-year-old who was last seen Thursday in Trinity. Authorities said Mylah Arie Lankford was reported missing on July 2. She is described as a Black female with black hair worn in a ponytail, brown eyes, standing 5 feet 6 inches tall. Lankford was last seen on July 2 in the area of Colorado Boulevard in Trinity. She was wearing a dark-colored T-shirt, blue jean shorts and carrying a brown backpack. Investigators believe she is traveling on foot. Anyone with information about Lankford’s…