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One dead after police chase ends in crash
(This story has been updated to include new information released by the sheriff’s office.) ROWAN COUNTY — A man is dead after deputies said he crashed his motorcycle while attempting to flee from a traffic stop. The crash occurred in the 1000 block of Shue Road at approximately 10:30 p.m., when the motorcycle attempted to […] The post One dead after police chase ends in crash appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Zootastic Park near Lake Norman listed for $16M
Zootastic Park, a privately owned zoo near Lake Norman, is listed for $16,000,000.Why it matters: The zoo has a controversial history regarding its facility maintenance. The U.S. Department of Agriculture cited the zoo for cleanliness in some of its closures and habitats.Catch up quick: The 186-acre property in Troutman is known for its exotic animal interactions. In 2021, it was cited for its failure to provide animals with adequate veterinary care, according to People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).A 2022 inspection, reported by WBTV, lists several infractions, from the failure to document the purchase of animals to suspected...
Motorcycle stolen from Mooresville apartments, suspect sought
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – A suspect in a pickup truck accused of stealing a motorcycle from a Mooresville apartment complex is being sought, Mooresville Police said Tuesday. Detectives learned a 2020 Yamaha R6 that was situated on a utility trailer was stolen from the Parian apartment complex on Gresham Lane. Surveillance video showed […]
Statesville Man Killed In Overnight Shooting
STATESVILLE, N.C. – Statesville Police are investigating a homicide after a man was shot and killed early Sunday morning. At around 12:25 a.m., officers responded to a residence in the 600 block of Stewart Court in regards to a victim with a gunshot wound. Police said they found one...
Home destroyed by Tuesday morning fire
ROWAN COUNTY — A family was displaced after a fire destroyed a house in southeastern Rowan County on Tuesday. Firefighters responded to a home in the 2900 block of Lower Stone Church Road at approximately 8:45 a.m. in reference to a reported structure fire and found heavy smoke coming from the home and fire coming […] The post Home destroyed by Tuesday morning fire appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Sheriff’s office investigating kitchen fire as potential arson
SALISBURY — Deputies are continuing to investigate after a kitchen fire on Monday was ruled as potential arson. Deputies were initially called to a home in the 100 block of Cedar Brook Drive by firefighters who said that the fire in the home was suspicious, according to Captain Mark McDaniel, a spokesperson for the Rowan […] The post Sheriff’s office investigating kitchen fire as potential arson appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Three arrested after multiple loaded handguns found following police chase
SALISBURY — Three Guilford County men were arrested on Sunday after deputies said they fled from a traffic stop before being stopped and found to have multiple loaded guns in the vehicle. The incident began at approximately 2:19 a.m. when a deputy noticed a red Chrysler traveling at a high rate of speed on the northbound […] The post Three arrested after multiple loaded handguns found following police chase appeared first on Salisbury Post.
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