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Randolph County Sheriff's Office searches for missing girl
RANDOLPH COUNTY, N.C. — The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a missing or runaway child. Elizabeth Dezaree Rutledge is 14 years old. She was last seen in the Jones Road area of Asheboro on May 13. Deputies said she was wearing a charcoal hoodie with pink...
Randolph County deputies respond to shots fired in Trinity
RANDOLPH COUNTY, N.C. — Randolph County deputies arrested a man for firing shots in Trinity, on Sunday. On May 12, the Randolph County Sheriff's Office responded to Welborn Road after several people called 911 about shots being fired in the area. Dispatchers said the suspect was allegedly driving up...
Man killed after being hit by train in Burlington, police say
BURLINGTON, N.C. — A man was killed after being hit by a train in Burlington around 1 p.m. on Monday, May 13, according to the Burlington Police Department. The incident happened on a railroad overpass at Fisher Street and Webb Avenue, police said. Police said David Prescott McConico, 57,...
Graham police investigating deadly stabbing on Larry Ave.
GRAHAM, N.C. — One person was stabbed to death around 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14, according to the Graham Police Department. Police said the stabbing occurred in a home on the 700 block of Larry Avenue. The victim died from their injuries. Police said the "caller involved in...
Attorney discusses dog bite laws after dog attack in Greensboro
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — When dog attacks hurt others, the pet owner could be held liable in some cases. Dogbite statutes differ from state to state. In North Carolina, we have laws with particular conditions and rules around dog owner liability. Greensboro Attorney Philip Olivier is no stranger to dog attack cases. “I was just […]
Family of toddler who died in Greensboro fire remember him on his fifth birthday
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Two toddlers named Cash Whitaker and Landon Dennis lost their lives in a house fire on Glenside Drive in Greensboro in March 2023. Saturday would have been Cash Whitaker’s fifth birthday. On Monday night, family members gathered to remember and celebrate him. It’s the first time his mother’s side of the […]
'We need justice' | Greensboro family continues to seek answers in cold case
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Six years — that's how long Shaquanna Hudson's family has been waiting for answers. With Greensboro Crime Stoppers recently increasing the amount of reward money for information due to a donation from private sponsors, Shaquanna's mother, Lelia Hudson is hopeful — that someone, anyone, will come forth with more information.
Georgia man accused of bank fraud in North Carolina
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Investigators arrested a man accused of posing as a bank worker to scam a victim. Detectives said a Georgia man pretended to be a fraud investigator with Wells Fargo. He stole someone's banking information and used it to commit fraud in banks throughout the Triad. Deputies...
Alamance County law enforcement holds memorial for fallen officers
ALAMANCE COUNTY, N.C. — The Triad is remembering its fallen first responders on Tuesday, May 14. Thirteen fallen Alamance County law enforcement officers were honored in a memorial at Graham Presbyterian Church. The service is held annually during National Police Week. The service remembers fallen law officers as far...
Suspect arrested after setting two mobile homes on fire in Burlington, police say
BURLINGTON, N.C. — Burlington police arrested a man accused of setting two mobile homes on fire. Jose Oscar Santiago-Dimas, 45, surrendered and was taken into custody on Sunday. He was taken to the Alamance County Detention Center and received no bond. The Burlington Police Department said around 12:30 p.m....
Archdale vehicle theft investigation ends with an arrest, deputies say
ARCHDALE, N.C. — A man is in jail for vehicle theft out of Archdale, deputies said. The Randolph County Sheriff's Office said on May 7, deputies went to a call to Clifton Drive in Archdale about stolen vehicles. The Criminal Interdiction Team investigated. It then charged William Joshua Williams...
Car hits bicyclist on South Elm-Eugene Street in Greensboro; second crash reported nearby on I-40
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Two separate but nearby crashes prompted crews to shut down all lanes of South Elm-Eugene Street and Interstate 40 on Sunday. The crash on South Elm-Eugene Street involved a car striking a bicyclist, according to Guilford County EMS. The bicyclist was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. All lanes of […]
East Wendover Avenue closed after crash, Greensboro police say
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) – A busy roadway in Greensboro is closed due to a crash. According to the Greensboro Police Department, all lanes of East Wendover Avenue have been closed between Penry Road and Elwell Avenue “until further notice.” Drivers should find alternate routes and use caution.
Sgt. Philip Dale Nix and Deputy Auston Reudelhuber to be honored in Washington, DC
Two local fallen heroes will be honored in our nation's capitol. During a candlelight vigil on the National Mall, slated for 8 p.m., the names of Greensboro police Sgt. Philip Dale Nix and Forsyth County Deputy Auston Reudelhuber will be read aloud. Get the latest news stories of interest by...
Greensboro police tight-lipped about April crash involving officer's patrol cruiser
GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Greensboro Police Department isn't releasing much information after an April crash involving one of their cruisers. A spokesperson for the department confirmed a crash happened in the afternoon of Wednesday, April 10, on Rehobeth Church Road. 911 call logs show it happened near Glendale Drive around 12 p.m.
Burlington Fire Department responds to fire at Super 8 Motel
BURLINGTON, N.C. — A motel in Burlington caught fire early Monday morning. The Burlington Fire Department responded to the scene at Super 8 Motel on 802 Huffman Mill Road at 2:57 a.m. The first firefighters arrived within just three minutes. They reported smoke coming from one of the rooms....
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