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Thomasville Police make arrest for March homicide
Thomasville Police Department detectives have made an arrest in connection with the homicide that occurred on March 23, on Hunter Street. On Thursday, April 11, 2024, TPD detectives, with the assistance of the High Point Police Department, executed a search warrant at a residence in the 2600 block of Northfork Terrace, High Point. Officers arrested Melvin Lee Brown, 40, of Northfork Terrace. Brown is charged with possession of a firearm by convicted felon and possession with intent to sell and deliver cocaine. Brown received a $15,000 secured bond for possession of a firearm and a $5000 secured bond for possession with intent to sell and deliver cocaine. Brown was placed in the Davidson County Jail where he has since posted bond and been released. Brown was convicted of being a habitual felon in 2008, felony possession of cocaine in 2008, felony possession of cocaine in 2006, felony possession of cocaine in 2004.
Two bomb threats at two Triad high schools within hours of each other
LEXINGTON, N.C. — Two Triad high schools were on high alert Thursday due to invalidated bomb threats. Central Davidson High School students were sent home early Thursday due to a bomb threat investigation, Davidson County Schools confirmed with WFMY News 2. Deputies said it turned out to be an invalidated threat and nothing was found inside the school.
Woman killed in fiery 3-car crash in Winston-Salem
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — One person is dead as the result of a fiery three-car crash that took place on Thursday morning, according to the Winston-Salem Police Department. At around 7:08 a.m. on Thursday, officers came to the intersection of Thomasville Road and Baden Road after getting a report of a crash. At the scene, […]
Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office patrol car involved in crash on North Main Street in High Point
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — A Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office patrol car was involved in a crash in High Point on Thursday evening. Deputies responded to the scene at North Main Street and Horneytown Road in High Point. At the scene, an FCSO patrol car was stopped in the brush at the side of the […]
Lexington man accused of stealing cow, warrants say
DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A Lexington man is facing a felony charge after being accused of stealing a cow. Warrants say that Joe Bryant, 63, of Lexington, stole a single cow belonging to another person on Feb. 20. A warrant for Bryant’s arrest was issued on March 6 for a felony charge of larceny […]
Man accused of soliciting child by computer in North Carolina
(WGHP) — A man accused of soliciting a child by using a computer was arrested this week, according to the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office. On Tuesday, members of the Invictus Task Force with the help of the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office and Mount Airy Police Department, concluded an investigation into an act of solicitation by […]
Will the Parkland student accused of slapping a teacher be expelled?
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Winston-Salem/ Forsyth County Schools said a hearing to determine a student's future in the district should take place in the next few weeks. The student is accused of slapping a teacher at Parkland High School on Monday. Deputies have already charged the student as a juvenile with two counts of misdemeanor assault and one count of communicating threats in the matter.
2nd stolen truck found in Rowan County as search continues for ‘armed and dangerous’ suspect in Archdale shooting
ARCHDALE, N.C. (WGHP) — Investigators have now found the second stolen truck in the ongoing search for a man who allegedly fired multiple shots at an Archdale business. According to police, Joshua Blaine Arquette, 36, went into Carolina Container on Tuesday morning and fired multiple shots before leaving the scene in a stolen white Ford […]
Caleb Dulin, High Point officer’s son seriously injured in crash, to move to outpatient treatment next week, family says
TRINITY, N.C. (WGHP) – Caleb Dulin, the teenage son of a High Point police officer, will soon head home, a major milestone as he recovers from injuries he suffered during a crash. Caleb Dulin has been in physical and occupational therapy at the Shepherd Center in Atlanta, Georgia, since January after months in the intensive […]
Thomas Built Buses workers prepare to strike, says the company can afford better pay
HIGH POINT, N.C. — Some workers could soon strike in High Point. With a blow horn and signs in hand, Thomas-Built Buses workers are preparing for a possible strike. "We built these buses off our backs our blood sweat and tears. We deserve something," employee Chris Pratt said. "This is now or never for us. We may not have this opportunity again."
Thomasville City Board of Education chooses new superintendent
THOMASVILLE, N.C. — The Thomasville City Board of Education has chosen the next superintendent of Thomasville City Schools!. Dr. Quincy Williams was chosen out of 22 candidates, according to the board. The board enthused about Williams' "extensive experience, exemplary leadership, and unwavering dedication to students and staff." Williams has...
Murder suspect sentenced to life in prison for 2018 death of Winston-Salem woman
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — The man convicted of killing a Winston-Salem mother in 2018 will spend the rest of his life in prison. The judge issued Mario Bennett's sentencing in a Forsyth County courtroom this morning deciding not to impose the death penalty, which was on the table. In December...
Mount Tabor High School football star safety being recruited by top colleges
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — A Mount Tabor High School football star is one of the top players in the state of North Carolina, and college recruiters are already taking notice. JaDon Blair just completed his junior season at Mount Tabor. Listed at 6-feet-4-inches tall and weighing 190 pounds, Blair is one of the best safeties […]
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