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• May 16, 2008

  • Deputies park, shut off engines to save on gas

    When not responding to a call, Guilford cruisers pull over for 10 minutes each hour. Continue

  • Gas station in Winston-Salem robbed

    A gunman escaped with cash from the Two Brothers Citgo on University Parkway. Continue

  • Gunmen rob mobile home park office

    The incident happened shortly after 1 p.m. Thursday at 4200 Maybrook Drive. Continue

  • Bystanders pull driver from burning car

    Bystanders pulled a 21-year-old woman out of an SUV that crashed before it became fully engulfed in flames, police said this morning. Continue

  • Two delivery drivers robbed in Greensboro

    Employees at two restaurants making separate deliveries were robbed Thursday, police said. Continue

  • Police ID women in peeping suspect's tapes

    SMITHFIELD — Smithfield police have begun identifying women seen on some of the hundreds of videotapes taken from the home of a semiretired pharmacist who was charged last month with peeping... Continue

  • Man, 44, fatally shot outside Smith Homes

    Police say they are “working from the ground up” to find out who killed James Albert Hope. Continue

  • Officers honored for going beyond the call of duty

    The Greensboro Merchants Association awards Medals of Valor and Police Officer of the Year at its annual dinner. Continue

• May 15, 2008

  • Shooting victim found dead in Greensboro

    The body of a 44-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds was found about 11 p.m. Wednesday, police said this morning. Continue

  • Stand down, Greensboro: It's only a drill

    City firefighters and police officers responded today to a drill that simulated the aftermath of a car bomb. Continue

  • Arrest leads to unraveling of fraud; 22 people charged

    The scheme targeted area banks, businesses and residents. Continue

  • 3 arrested in shooting, robbery of store clerk

    GREENSBORO - Three men have been arrested in connection with the shooting of a convenience store clerk last week. Continue

  • Richmond police chief takes Charlotte job

    RICHMOND (AP)- Richmond Police Chief Rodney Monroe has accepted the job as head of the Charlotte, N.C., police department. Continue

  • Attorney charged with embezzlement

    A Burlington woman was charged with embezzlement today following an investigation involving Springbrook Meadow, a low-income housing community started with a federal grant in 1999. Continue

  • N.C. jury convicts ex-sheriff in gambling case

    ASHEVILLE (AP) — A federal jury convicted the former Buncombe County sheriff and a former volunteer aide Thursday of taking payments to protect illegal gambling operations in western North... Continue

  • Cause of fatal explosion at Duke still unknown

    DURHAM (AP) — Duke University officials say they still don't know what caused a steam line rupture that killed an employee inside a campus building. Continue

  • Fugitive returned from S.C. to face charges

    Charles Teague of Greensboro was caught in Myrtle Beach, S.C., after his in-laws were stabbed and their car stolen. Continue

  • Davidson deputies in fatal shooting identified

    Three Davidson County sheriff's deputies were involved in the fatal shooting of 58-year-old Aubrey Roy Roseberry that ended a hostage situation. Continue

  • Thomasville man gets 19 years for sex crime

    Vincent James Isom pleaded guilty to one count of first degree sex offense. His victim was an 11-year-old boy. Continue

  • 13-year-old charged in robbery at store

    DANVILLE, Va. — A 13-year-old boy was charged today with robbing a Danville store clerk at gunpoint. Continue

  • Forsyth County man shot while buying crack

    Winston-Salem police said the victim was shot in the shoulder Wednesday night near New Walkertown Road. Continue

  • 29 animals seized from Moore County farm

    Two llamas, eight cattle and 19 horses were taken on Tuesday from Hilltop Farm on Cypress Church Road. Continue

  • One killed, one hurt in single-truck crash

    Winston-Salem police said the passenger in a truck was killed in a crash Wednesday night on South Frontage Road. Continue

  • Boy, 3, dies after dog attack at Camp Lejeune

    A 3-year-old boy died after being attacked by a pit bull at Camp Lejeune. Continue

  • Pair takes cash, gun from convenience store

    Greensboro police are looking for two suspects who robbed an East Bessemer Avenue convenience store this morning. Continue

  • Update: Man sought in road rage-related shooting on I-40

    Kernersville police are looking for a 31-year-old man who shot a motorist twice Wednesday night on Interstate 40. Continue

  • Man sentenced in ATV death of step-grandson, 3

    The Whitsett man will spend 10 days in jail and three years on probation. Continue

• May 14, 2008

  • Firefighters put their skills, equipment to the test

    Firefighters simulated an uncommon accident in which a 47,000-pound cement mixer overturned on a car. Continue

  • Teacher, deputy attacked by student at Northeast High

    A 16-year-old student faces four criminal counts stemming from the incident. Continue

  • Seven arrested in connection with undercover Rockingham County drug sting

    WENTWORTH - The Rockingham County Sheriff's Office announced today the arrest of several suspects on criminal indictments following an undercover drug sting that ran from August 2007 through February. Continue

  • Man wanted on sexual assault charges in High Point

    HIGH POINT - Police are looking for a man wanted on five sexual assault charges, kidnapping, breaking and entering and burglary in relation ot a series of events in the Daniel Brooks neighborhood. Continue

  • Four from Guilford County charged in Burlington break-ins

    BURLINGTON - Four Guilford County men face charges in connection with a series of break-ins in Burlington. Continue

  • Reidsville man charged in rape of 13-year-old

    WENTWORTH - A Reidsville man was charged Tuesday in the rape of a 13-year-old girl. Rick James McNeil, 28, of N.C. Continue

  • 15-year-old charged with having loaded gun at school

    WINSTON-SALEM - A 15-year-old was charged Wednesday after having a loaded handgun at school. At 2 p.m. Continue

  • 'Car bomb' on Thursday? It's just a drill

    Greensboro police, fire and rescue teams will hold a practice exercise from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday. Continue

  • Drive-by purse snatchers hurt woman

    Winston-Salem police arrested two in connection with a drive-by purse snatching outside a retirement home. Continue

  • Debit card stolen after wreck; 4 charged

    A bank debit card was stolen after a wreck and used at three stores at Davidson County. Continue

  • High Point police looking for bank robbers

    Two men held up a Wachovia branch on Westchester Drive this morning. Continue

  • Lanes on I-40 open after wreck

    The left two eastbound lanes of Interstate 40 had been closed near U.S. 52 after a wreck this morning. Continue

  • Winston-Salem names four police chief finalists

    Two of the candidates are in-house. The other two are from Cary and Atlanta. Continue

  • Woman shot at, then robbed

    A Winston-Salem woman was not hurt in the Tuesday night incident. Her house and car were hit by bullets. Continue

  • Cell phone ban an e-mail hoax

    Multi-tasking drivers can still talk on their cell phones while traveling, despite an e-mail being circulated throughout the state to the contrary. Continue

  • Crews to begin picking up storm debris

    State transportation workers will be picking up debris related to Thursday night's storm along state maintained highways in Guilford and Forsyth counties beginning today. Continue

  • High Point woman dies after hit by car

    A High Point woman died Tuesday after being struck by a car. Continue

  • Kernersville to hold anti-graffiti forum

    The community meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Monday. Continue

• May 13, 2008

  • Lawyer: 2 will admit fraud fueled luxury lifestyle

    But a couple of young jet-setters, one from Winston-Salem, plan to admit in court that other people who crossed their paths unwittingly financed their luxury lifestyle. Continue

  • Man charged with ransacking Kohl's department store

    GREENSBORO - A Greensboro man was arrested Tuesday after police say he hid inside a Kohl's department store overnight and ransacked the inside of the store before trying to steal merchandise. Continue

  • NC law enforcement officials launch LInK database

    WILMINGTON (AP) - Law enforcement officials announced a new information sharing program Tuesday that will allow investigators to search crime and incident records in other jurisdictions and agencies. Continue

  • Meeting set in Greensboro for those affected by tornado

    Those affected by Thursday night's storm including businesses, homeowners and non-profits can attend a meeting Wednesday to learn about Small Business Administration disaster recovery services. Continue

  • Photo: Car slams into back of Greensboro library

    A car slammed into the back of the Central Library in Greensboro this afternoon. Continue

  • 100K pieces of mail found in former postal worker's home

    Inspectors find 100,000 pieces of mail in former postal worker's home. Continue

  • Update: None hurt in Charlotte parking deck collapse

    A small section of a four-story parking deck near SouthPark Mall in Charlotte has collapsed, but authorities say it appears no one is hurt. Continue

  • Lawyer: 2 will admit fraud fueled luxury lifestyle

    A couple of young jet-setters, one from Winston-Salem, plan to admit in court that other people who crossed their paths unwittingly financed their luxury lifestyle. Continue

  • Truck driver sent to prison in fatal wreck

    A truck driver pleaded guilty yesterday to felony death by vehicle, admitting that he was on methamphetamine when he killed a man last year by slamming into the man's car stopped at a red light in... Continue

  • Guilford leads N.C. in concealed gun permits

    HIGH POINT — Getting a street gun may be relatively easy, but — in theory, at least — it's not supposed to be under state and local laws. Continue

  • Autopsy: Woman killed by High Point police shot four times

    A woman killed in a police-involved shooting in March was shot four times, according to an autopsy report. Continue

  • 61-year-old man robbed at mailbox

    Greensboro police said two men knocked the victim to the ground, then stole his wallet. Continue

  • Police chief: No Klan-Nazi files destroyed

    The disposal of five to 10 boxes of newspaper clippings related to the 1979 shootings was not a violation of department policy or record-retention laws, Chief Tim Bellamy said Monday afternoon. Continue

  • Woman dies after being struck by car in High Point

    HIGH POINT - A High Point woman was killed this afternoon after being struck by a car. Barbara Elizabeth Cain, 42, of Old South Court was crossing at 2901 W. Continue

• May 12, 2008

  • Police chief: Klan-Nazi files handled properly

    Files related to the Klan-Nazi shootings on Nov. 3, 1979, were handled properly by the police department, Greensboro police Chief Tim Bellamy said today. Continue

  • Guilford County's Most Wanted

    Since the debut of “Guilford County’s Most Wanted” on in February, 14 suspects have been apprehended, found or turned themselves in. Continue

  • 5-year-old girl struck by bus in Charlotte

    CHARLOTTE (AP)- A 5-year-old girl was airlifted to a Charlotte hospital after she was struck by a school bus in eastern Mecklenburg County. Continue

  • Photo: Sheriff's office seeks to ID robbery suspect

    GREENSBORO - The Guilford County Sheriff's Office is asking for help identifying a man they say robbed a convenience store in late April. At 10:20 p.m. Continue

  • Train rolls over man's ankle in Kernersville

    KERNERSVILLE - A Florida man was hospitalized this morning after being struck by a train in downtown Kernersville. At 11:20 a.m., officers responded to the intersections of W. Continue

  • Alamance deputies end string of break-ins

    A Chapel Hill man has been charged in connection with three break-ins last week in southern Alamance County. Deputies say more charges are expected. Continue

  • Deputies cite one after bingo fight

    One man was cut in the head during a fight at a Davidson County bingo hall. Continue

  • Two convenience stores robbed

    Winston-Salem police are looking for armed suspects in the two Sunday night robberies. No one was hurt in either incident. Continue

  • Man with box cutter faces robbery, weapon charges

    Greensboro police said a suspect with a box cutter tried to rob someone at a motel. Continue

  • Guilford County's Most Wanted

    Since the debut of “Guilford County’s Most Wanted” on in February, 14 suspects have been apprehended, found or turned themselves in. Continue

  • Motorcyclist dies in High Point wreck

    Police say speed was a factor in a fatal motorcycle wreck Sunday. Continue

• May 11, 2008

  • DA's decision won't end inquiry into police sexual assault case

    The three officers are subject to administrative punishment by the police department even though the district attorney has declined to press charges. Continue

• May 10, 2008

  • Officers won't be charged, DA says

    City Council members say the police chief now will have to address the three officers’ behavior. Continue

  • Robber shoots Greensboro store clerk

    GREENSBORO - A 54-year-old convenience store clerk was shot early Friday morning despite complying with a robber's demands for money, police said. Continue

  • Wachovia Bank robbed in Greensboro

    GREENSBORO - Someone wearing a ski mask robbed a Wachovia Bank around noon Friday, police said. The suspect entered the bank at 3705 Battleground Ave. Continue

  • Driving key part of police training

    Teaching police officers how to be skilled drivers is reducing officer-involved accidents in Greensboro. Continue

• May 9, 2008

  • Dispute between neighbors led to fatal standoff

    A simmering dispute between neighbors exploded into violence Wednesday night, leaving one man dead and four people wounded after a three-hour standoff with Davidson County sheriff's deputies. Continue

  • Satellite SBI crime lab to open in June

    The regional crime lab is expected to speed up processing of evidence for 12 Piedmont counties. Continue

• May 8, 2008

  • Five shot, one fatally, in hostage standoff

    Davidson County deputies said they fatally shot a 60-year-old man to rescue a 13-year-old boy. Four other people were wounded by gunfire. Continue

  • Update: I-40 reopens in Forsyth after wreck

    An overturned tractor-trailer had all eastbound lanes of Interstate 40 closed for several hours near U.S. 52 in Winston-Salem. All lanes are now open. Continue

  • Gas station in Winston-Salem robbed

    Police said a man brought something to the register, then pulled out a handgun. Continue

  • Triad law enforcement official charged with theft of FBI cash

    The chief of law enforcement for the Triad Municipal Alcohol Beverage Control was charged Tuesday in the theft of more than $1,000 from the FBI, court documents allege. Continue

  • Four Greensboro teens tied to Chapel Hill robbery

    Chapel Hill police said one of the intruders was shot in the leg during a break-in. Continue

• May 7, 2008

  • Update: One charged after shots fired outside elementary school

    Police arrested Dexter Levoy Pittman, 17, after shots were fired outside Bluford Elementary School this afternoon. School officials said three classes were outside playing when shots rang out. Continue

  • Thousands in medication, firearms, seized from Randolph County home

    TROY - A Randolph County couple was charged May 2 after deputies recovered thousands of dollars worth of prescription medication, firearms, lottery tickets and cash from their property. Continue

  • 4 from Greensboro face charges in Chapel Hill robbery

    Four people from Greensboro face charges after an armed robbery early Wednesday morning in Chapel Hill. One of the suspects was shot. Continue

  • Registered sex offender faces rape, trespassing charges

    A 39-year-old Reidsville man convicted of attempted second-degree rape in 1996 faces new charges of first-degree rape and trespassing, the sheriff's office said today. Continue

  • Man arrested after residents hear numerous gunshots

    Javar Eugene Sutton of Burlington is being held on three felony charges. Continue

  • More threatening text messages reported at high school

    The Rockingham County Sheriff's Office said a 14-year-old girl said there would be a shooting in the bus parking lot at McMichael High School after school Tuesday. Continue

  • Rape victim feels remorse for innocent man's lost years

    When the sky darkens at night, Tomeshia Lasha Artis paces the hallways of her Wayne County home. Continue

  • Woman jailed in ID theft

    Alamance County deputies said someone had used a Texas woman's name and Social Security number to get a job at a Swepsonville plant. Continue

  • Police still searching for man who kidnapped pregnant wife

    Charles Teague was last seen with his eight-and-a-half months pregnant wife in a red Dodge Neon sedan. Continue

  • Victims identified in Winston-Salem murder-suicide

    Winston-Salem police said a man shot his girlfriend, then killed himself. Continue

  • Woman killed in domestic dispute

    Angela West Holland had warned residents of the apartments she managed to protect themselves against domestic violence. Continue

  • Triad ABC Law Enforcment chief charged with taking funds from FBI

    WINSTON-SALEM - The chief of law enforcement for the Triad Municipal Alcohol Beverage Control was charged Tuesday in the theft of more than $1,000 from the FBI , according to documents filed in U.S. Continue

• May 6, 2008

  • Driver: 'God was with me today'

    Aaron Taylor drove his car right into a creek. All because of a deer. "It darted in front of me," Taylor said, visibly shaken. "My natural reaction is to turn." Continue

  • Second man charged in March bank robbery

    GREENSBORO - A second man was arrested Tuesday in connection with a March bank robbery. Continue

  • Fake text message warns of shooting at McMichael High School

    MAYODAN - A Stoneville man was charged with sending out a false text message indicating there would be a mass shooting at McMichael High School today. Continue

  • Bronze vases stolen from Rockingham County cemeteries

    EDEN - The Rockingham County's Sheriff's Office is looking for information regarding a series of larcenies of bronze flower vases from area cemeteries From May 2 - 5, three separate... Continue

  • 14th 'Most Wanted' suspect apprehended

    GREENSBORO - Authorities announced today the arrest of one of Guilford County's Most Wanted. Bryson Lavert Simmons, 17, was arrested Monday the Guilford County Sheriff's Office said. Continue

  • Three hurt when bus hits SUV

    The bus driver was cited for failure to decrease speed in the crash this morning in Winston-Salem. Continue

  • Truck driver fends off robber

    The truck driver was not hurt and did not lose his wallet. Continue

  • Judge in Carson case quits

    Judge Craig Brown had asked from the bench for state lawmakers to fight gang violence. Continue

  • Winston-Salem motel robbed

    Police said a man took cash from the Crossland Economy Studios and fled on foot. Continue

  • Man assaults two, kidnaps pregnant woman

    The Randolph County Sheriff's Office said Charles O’Brien Teague broke into a Thomasville home and left with his ex-wife. Continue

  • Freed death row inmate wants police, lawyers punished

    RALEIGH — Freed death row inmate Levon "Bo" Jones said Monday that the prosecutors and police in his case should be punished for withholding favorable evidence at his 1993 trial. Continue

  • Mother, 2 children dead in apparent murder-suicide

    Union County sheriff's deputies say a mother and her two children have been found dead in their home in an apparent murder-suicide. Continue

  • Friendly Center employee wounded by would-be robber

    A Friendly Center store employee who was taking out the trash was cut several times Monday night by someone trying to take his wallet, police said. Continue

• May 5, 2008

  • Guilford County's Most Wanted

    Since the debut of “Guilford county’s Most Wanted” in February, 13 suspects have been apprehended, found or turned themselves in. Continue

  • Police investigating two suspicious deaths in Winston-Salem

    WINSTON-SALEM- Police are investigating the suspicious deaths of two people found inside a Winston-Salem home this afternoon. At 2:35 p.m. Continue

  • Update: Woman seriously injured in Randolph County wreck

    ASHEBORO — A woman was seriously injured after suffering a medical problem and hitting a tree north of Asheboro this afternoon.At 3:14 p.m. Continue

  • Man indicted in rape that sent other to prison

    GOLDSBORO (AP) — A Goldsboro native has been indicted for the rape that sent another man to prison for 18 years before DNA evidence proved his innocence. Continue

  • Mixed reaction to proposed gang legislation

    CHARLOTTE (AP) — A bill to address gang violence is getting mixed reaction from some North Carolina legislative candidates. Rep. Continue

  • Man found shot at apartment complex

    A man was in critical condition at Moses Cone Hospital on Sunday after being shot early that morning. Continue

  • Woman carjacked in Va., released on I-85

    The woman, who lives in Caswell County, was kidnapped in Danville, Va., and released in Guilford County. She was not hurt. Continue

  • Police investigate 2 bodies found in High Point

    Police released few details about the cases but said it is not clear if the two fatalities are connected. Continue

• May 3, 2008

  • Snipers sharpen their skills

    The Guilford County Sniper Competition gives law enforcement personnel a chance to train and share pointers. Continue

  • Bank robbed in Greensboro

    Someone entered the First Citizens Bank and robbed it Friday afternoon, police said. Continue