Author: News Desk

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.

ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. — A 58-year-old Rowan County woman is facing an attempted first-degree murder charge after investigators say she admitted to attacking her husband while he slept and told detectives she planned to kill him before setting their home on fire and taking her own life. The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded at approximately 2:52 a.m. Tuesday, June 30, to the intersection of Godbey Road and Woodleaf Road to assist EMS. When deputies arrived, they found Jerry Marlow receiving treatment for a severe laceration to his neck that extended to his shoulder. According to investigators, Paula Marlow…

BREAKING: Winston-Salem police are investigating a reported armed robbery at a beauty supply store near New Walkertown Road Tuesday afternoon. The robbery was reported around 2:05 p.m. at K Beauty Supply in the Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and New Walkertown Road area. Initial information indicates one suspect, described as wearing dark clothing, reportedly displayed a firearm and stole merchandise. A second suspect, described as younger and wearing a white face covering and white hat, was also believed to be involved. The suspects reportedly fled on foot toward the Food Lion and nearby park. Officers established a perimeter and reviewed…

LEXINGTON, N.C. — A Lexington man has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder after Davidson County sheriff’s deputies found two people dead inside a home Monday morning. According to the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded at approximately 7:47 a.m. Monday, June 29, to a residence in the 48 block of Cedar Grove Drive after a 911 caller reported that an individual claimed to have broken into the home and killed two people. When deputies arrived, they encountered 38-year-old Cade Addison Hyskell in the yard of a neighboring residence. Authorities said Hyskell refused to comply with deputies’ lawful…

FORSYTH COUNTY, N.C. — A man died after a house fire in Forsyth County on June 28, according to the Forsyth County Fire Marshal’s Office. The Forsyth County Emergency 911 Center received a report of a fire at approximately 2 p.m. at 3160 Dunn Drive, Lot 9. Firefighters from the Clemmons, Lewisville, Arcadia and Forsyth County fire departments, along with Forsyth County EMS, responded to the scene. When crews arrived, they found a structure fire and one adult male victim. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. Officials said the cause of death remains under investigation and is pending…

RANDOLPH COUNTY, N.C. — The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for its next Sheriff’s Citizens Academy, offering residents an inside look at law enforcement operations through a 10-week educational program. The academy begins Tuesday, Aug. 11, at 6 p.m. and will meet weekly on Tuesdays from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Opening sessions will be held at the Randolph County Emergency Services Headquarters, located at 760 New Century Drive in Asheboro. The program gives participants a hands-on opportunity to learn about the daily responsibilities of sheriff’s deputies, explore various aspects of law enforcement operations, and strengthen relationships between…