CRIME & SAFETY
Man charged with murder in fatal shooting at Winston-Salem tavern
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — A man is being charged with murder in connection with a fatal shooting that took place at a tavern on April 28, according to the Winston-Salem Police Department. At around 2:07 a.m. on April 28, officers came to CB’s Tavern at 3870 Bethania Station Road about a shooting. The victim, Julia […]
Dog tests positive for cocaine, 26 dogs seized including puppies from North Carolina owner
DAVIE COUNTY, N.C. — A man is facing animal cruelty charges after a puppy tested positive for cocaine, according to the Davie County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office said on April 24, the Animal Services Division served a search warrant at a home on Wall Street in Mocksville. Animals Services said they received information that a Pitbull puppy seen by an emergency vet in Winston-Salem tested positive for cocaine, THC, and benzodiazepines.
Pedestrian in critical condition, woman charged with DWI in Winston-Salem crash
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — A woman is facing a DWI charge as the result of a crash that involved “several pedestrians” being struck, according to the Winston-Salem Police Department. At around 2 a.m. on Friday, officers came to the 400 block of North Marshall Street to investigate a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian […]
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools bus driver gets lost, police say no charges will be pressed
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A school bus driver will not be charged after a concerning incident. Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools System said a bus driver was late and lost on April 26. Concerned students reached out to their parents, who called the police. The school system said the driver had been...
Man pleads guilty to manslaughter after remains found in Stokes County confirmed to be man Winston-Salem police believe was murdered
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — Jerry Jonas Caudill pled guilty on Wednesday to voluntary manslaughter, concealment of a death and possession of a firearm by a felon in the death of Zackary Voshall New, according to a statement released by the office of Forsyth County District Attorney James O’Neill. Caudill was sentenced to around 8 to […]
Davidson County men arrested after man was found dead in church parking lot, deputies say
Two men are facing charges in connection to the 2023 overdose death of a man, according to deputies with the Davidson County Sheriff's Office. On July 29, 2023, Davidson County deputies were dispatched to Holly Grove Lutheran Church, located at 212 Holly Grove Lutheran Church Road in Lexington, after a report of a dead person in the parking lot.
Grand jury indicts Dennis Sales of first-degree murder
12 Investigates has obtained court documents that reveal new information about a gruesome tragedy that unfolded inside a Mocksville home last month. Court documents show that a Davie County grand jury has indicted Dennis Sales for first-degree murder. The documents also paint a heartbreaking picture regarding the murder of the...
Winston-Salem officers investigating shooting on Easton Drive at Louise Road
A shooting investigation is underway in southeast Winston-Salem, according to officers with the Winston-Salem Police Department. Around 7:30 p.m., several officers were on Easton Drive at Louise Road. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Police said it was an isolated incident and minor injuries were sustained....
Forsyth County deputies mourning the sudden loss of K-9 Bruno
FORSYTH COUNTY, N.C. — It's a sad day for deputies in Forsyth County as they're mourning the sudden loss of K-9 Deputy Bruno. Deputies said he was a 10-year-old German Shepherd with the sheriff's office for seven years. The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office posted the following message on their...
Forsyth County deputies work to stop juveniles from getting guns
FORSYTH COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — How can we prevent juveniles from getting their hands on guns? It’s an issue many law enforcement agencies are trying to find a solution to. The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office charged a student earlier this week for bringing a gun to Parkland High School that misfired in their backpack and […]
Winston-Salem Police Department finds missing boy using Real Time Crime Center technology
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — It’s a parent’s worst nightmare, when their child is missing. That’s the situation Winston-Salem resident Victoria Sartin found herself in after realizing her son with autism ran away from home. “It was the worst day of my life," Sartin said. Sartin said her...
Lewisville Mayor Honors Police and Correctional Officers During National Observance Weeks at City Council Meeting
Mayor Gilmore tipped the hat to the city's correctional officers and police by commemorating National Correctional Officer's Week and National Police Week at a City Council meeting. This regular gathering, often the scene of policy debates and bureaucratic decision-making, turned into an arena of appreciation for those who walk the tightrope of public safety and order, ensuring that society's gears grind smoothly day after day. In the line-up of usual proceedings, the Mayor's acknowledgment stood out, a moment cast in respect for the tireless yet often overshadowed servitude of officers and detention staff.
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