Author: News Desk
RANDOLPH COUNTY, N.C. — The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating a missing and endangered woman who was last seen Thursday in Randolph County. According to the sheriff’s office, 53-year-old Lawanda Kay Arwood-Crocks was reported missing on July 2, 2026. Investigators said she was last seen the same day near H&M Grocery on U.S. Highway 311. Arwood-Crocks is described as a white female with brown hair, standing about 5 feet tall and weighing approximately 135 pounds. She was last seen wearing a black T-shirt, gray and black shorts, and black Nike tennis shoes. Authorities believe…
LEXINGTON, N.C. — A Lexington man is facing a felony charge after investigators say he attacked a 61-year-old man with a sword during an argument over household chores, leaving the victim with serious injuries. According to the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded Wednesday, July 1, to a residence in the 200 block of Pears Hart Lane after receiving a report that a person had been assaulted with a sword. When deputies arrived, they found the 61-year-old victim suffering from major lacerations to his face and head. Investigators said the injuries were caused by a large sword. The sheriff’s office…
SALISBURY, N.C. — Rowan County health officials are warning residents about a worsening opioid crisis after new state data showed a sharp increase in overdose-related emergency department visits and one of the highest fentanyl-positive death rates in North Carolina. According to the Rowan County Health Department, suspected opioid overdose emergency department visits more than doubled between April and May 2026. The county recorded five overdose-related emergency visits in April and 11 in May, a 120% increase that exceeded the county’s average monthly total over the previous six months. Most of the overdose patients were from Salisbury, primarily in the 28144…
NORTH CAROLINA – The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is asking residents to help move the agency higher in the annual American Association of State Troopers Best Looking Cruiser contest. According to the Highway Patrol, North Carolina is currently ranked eighth in the nationwide competition, which features patrol vehicles from law enforcement agencies across the United States. Officials are encouraging the public to cast a vote in hopes of climbing the rankings. The annual contest, organized by the American Association of State Troopers, allows the public to vote for their favorite state patrol cruiser. The winning agency’s cruiser is typically…
Nine children have died in hot vehicles across the U.S. in 2026. Safety advocates warn July is historically the deadliest month for pediatric heatstroke deaths.
Six missing person cases from communities across the North Carolina Piedmont remain active, according to information from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and local law enforcement agencies. The cases range from recent disappearances involving teenagers to decades-old investigations that remain unsolved. Authorities continue to encourage anyone with information to contact the investigating agency or call 911 immediately if a missing person is located. The active cases include: Jonathan Morales Jonathan Morales, now 14, was last seen Dec. 26, 2025, in China Grove. His disappearance is being investigated by the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office. Jerry Moyano Jerry Moyano,…
ADVANCE, N.C. — A Davie County man was arrested Wednesday following an investigation into the alleged distribution of child sexual abuse material, according to the Davie County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators arrested Brandon Wayne Trivette, of the 100 block of Hodsons MHP Road in Advance, on 10 counts of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor. The investigation began after the North Carolina Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force received a cybertip on April 14, 2026. According to the sheriff’s office, the tip indicated child sexual abuse material was being transmitted from an IP address associated with a residence on Hodsons MHP…
DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. — Detectives and School Resource Officers with the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office conducted a large-scale compliance operation targeting registered sex offenders across the county on Tuesday, June 30. The operation focused on verifying addresses and ensuring registered sex offenders were complying with North Carolina’s sex offender registration requirements. According to the sheriff’s office, investigators conducted in-person compliance checks on 50 registered sex offenders to verify residential addresses and other information required under state law. During the operation, detectives identified two suspected violations of North Carolina’s sex offender registry laws. Officials said the investigations remain ongoing, and criminal…
FORSYTH COUNTY, N.C. , Authorities are searching for a man accused of attacking a woman on a hiking trail at Tanglewood Park Tuesday afternoon. According to the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded at approximately 12:59 p.m. on June 30 to a reported sexual assault near the dog park and overflow parking lot inside Tanglewood Park. Investigators said the victim told deputies she was jogging on a hiking trail when an unknown man surprised and attacked her. The woman fought off the suspect and escaped from the wooded area before reaching a witness, who called 911. The victim was taken…
LEXINGTON, N.C. — Law enforcement agencies are searching for, 45-year-old Mary Helms who reportedly escaped Tuesday from the North Piedmont Correctional and Recovery Center in Lexington. According to dispatch information, Helms escaped sometime between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. She is described as 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighing about 152 pounds, with blonde hair and blue eyes. She was last seen wearing a gray T-shirt and black shorts. Authorities believe she may be traveling in a black Jeep Grand Cherokee and may have connections in the Morganton area. This is a developing story.