CRIME & SAFETY
Man sentenced to 24 years in Winston-Salem for raping, impregnating teen in the 1980s
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — A man has been sentenced to over two decades in prison after being found guilty of raping and impregnating a teen girl. On Wednesday, 67-year-old Reginald Reynard Lampkins pled guilty to three counts of second-degree rape. In July 2022, the Winston-Salem Police Department took a report from a woman who told […]
Remains found in Catawba County identified as 23-year-old Winston-Salem woman missing for year
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — The remains of a 23-year-old Winston-Salem woman who had been missing for over a year were found in Catawba County on Tuesday, according to the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say that the remains were found at a property on the 8000 block of East NC 150 on Tuesday and they […]
Winston-Salem crews respond to crash with overturned vehicle, 2 taken to hospital
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — Emergency crews in Winston-Salem worked to rescue a person who was trapped inside a vehicle after a crash on Thursday night. The crash happened in the area of Ebert Road and Cherokee Lane. FOX8 is told two vehicles were involved. One vehicle overturned, and both people involved in the crash were […]
1 arrested after gun, meth, 'lean' and cash seized from raid in Forsyth Co., police say
FORSYTH COUNTY, N.C. — Illegal drugs were seized from a man accused of trafficking methamphetamine in Forsyth County, according to the Winston-Salem Police Department. Detectives with the Forsyth County Drug Task Force (FCDTF) said after an investigation, they were able to find evidence to search a home and suspect tied to illegal drug trafficking.
2 charged after unsupervised toddlers hit by car, seriously injured, High Point police say
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — Two adults have been charged after unattended children were injured in a crash. According to a High Point police report, on Wednesday a car was driving on Model Farm Road when two “wandering” toddlers “darted into the road.” The toddlers were both hit by the car, and the report indicates […]
Man charged after 2 men found dead at Thomasville motel, police say
THOMASVILLE, N.C. (WGHP) — An arrest has been made after a double homicide in Thomasville. According to police, they were called to the Budget Inn on North Road about a body being found in a room on Tuesday just before 5 p.m. At the scene, they found two men who had been shot to death. […]
NC fire captain facing life-threatening injuries after fighting house fire
Captain Ronnie Metcalf was among the firefighters battling the blaze in the 300 block of West Fifth Street when he became trapped inside the burning home on Tuesday morning, according to Lexington Fire Chief Paul Jarrett.
Interstate 74/Interstate 85 Business tractor-trailer crash blocks lanes in High Point
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — A tractor-trailer is causing massive delays at a very busy junction in High Point. The tractor-trailer is stuck at the intersection of Interstate 85 Business/US 29 North and Interstate 74. There is no word as to what caused this crash or the status of anyone involved at this time.
Winston-Salem crews investigating house fire near First Waughtown Baptist Church, officials say
A house fire broke out in the Triad overnight, according to officials with the Winston-Salem Fire Department. In the early hours of Tuesday, Winston-Salem crews were called to the 2800 block of Urban Street after reports of a fire. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. When...
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