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Crime

‘Fish arcade’ software companies file injunction against sheriff’s office

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Despite an injunction was filed by two software companies that created programs used at some Rowan County “fish arcades,” ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Sunday, January 26, 2020 12:10 am

Crime

Forum raises awareness of human trafficking

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — There are an estimated 40.3 million people who have been forced or coerced into modern slavery worldwide in the ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Sunday, January 26, 2020 12:00 am

Local

West Innes Street home destroyed by fire, but homeowner gets out safely with puppy

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — A Salisbury home was destroyed early Thursday morning following a chimney fire, displacing the couple who’d only lived there ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Friday, January 24, 2020 12:01 am

Crime

Firefighter killed in murder-suicide remembered as kind, funny, friendly

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com GRANITE QUARRY — Friends, family and members of the firefighting community were still in a state of shock one day after ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Friday, January 24, 2020 12:01 am

Crime

Man who killed firefighter, himself battled depression, mother says

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com GRANITE QUARRY — A man who Granite Quarry-Faith Police say shot a Franklin firefighter and then turned the gun on himself ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Friday, January 24, 2020 12:00 am

Crime

Blotter: Lexington man accused of cocaine possession during traffic stop

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — A Lexington man was accused of cocaine possession and remains jailed following a Wednesday morning traffic stop, according to ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Thursday, January 23, 2020 12:00 am

Crime

Report: Rockwell man kills firefighter, himself at Granite Quarry home of estranged wife

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com GRANITE QUARRY — Police say a Rockwell man arrived at the North Main Street home of his estranged wife Wednesday morning ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Thursday, January 23, 2020 12:00 am

Crime

Buncombe County woman faces child abuse charges after found unconscious in car with toddler

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — A Buncombe County woman faces misdemeanor child abuse charges after she was discovered unconscious in a stolen car with ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Thursday, January 23, 2020 12:00 am

Crime

Kannapolis man faces assault charges after Friday stabbing

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com LANDIS — A Kannapolis man is expected to be charged with assault following a Friday night stabbing at a Landis home ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Wednesday, January 22, 2020 8:50 pm

Crime

Blotter: Salisbury man found unconscious in truck charged with drug possession

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — A Salisbury man was charged with heroin possession after he was found unconscious behind the wheel of a pickup ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Wednesday, January 22, 2020 12:00 am

Crime

Salisbury man charged with drug possession following undercover purchases

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — A Salisbury man was charged Friday with multiple drug offenses after undercover drug transactions, said Salisbury Police Detective Travis ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Tuesday, January 21, 2020 12:47 pm

Crime

Salisbury man accused of sex offenses, rape

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — A Salisbury man faces felony sex offense charges after the victim reported the abuse to a doctor. Salisbury Police ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Tuesday, January 21, 2020 11:47 am

Crime

Rowan man charged, accused of sex offense of young child

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — A Rowan County man was charged this weekend with felony sex offense charges after he was accused in December ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Tuesday, January 21, 2020 10:53 am

Crime

Sheriff’s office says eight more businesses added to ‘fish arcades’ facing shutdown

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — More “fish arcade” businesses will face a shut down this week after Rowan County Sheriff Kevin Auten sent a ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Tuesday, January 21, 2020 12:00 am

Crime

One charged following Enochville-area robberies

UPDATED 3:30 p.m. Jan 18 Jail records show Shelby Earl Smith, 23, was charged Friday with robbery with firearms or other dangerous weapons and placed ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Friday, January 17, 2020 9:05 pm

Crime

Sheriff’s office arrests 10 for failing to pay child support, others for hiding them

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office says one man had to be rescued from an air conditioning unit Thursday while ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Friday, January 17, 2020 8:57 pm

Crime

Salisbury Police, others to join forces on human trafficking seminar

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The Salisbury Police Department has joined forces with local organizations to provide an educational seminar on human trafficking later ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Friday, January 17, 2020 8:49 pm

Crime

Salisbury man faces charges for child pornography-related offenses after tip to law enforcement

SALISBURY — A Salisbury man remains in the Rowan County jail after a tip led authorities to arrest him on child pornography-related charges. The Rowan ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Friday, January 17, 2020 8:46 pm

China Grove

Teen with possible gang ties accused of housing marijuana grow operation

CHINA GROVE — A China Grove teen with possible gang ties was charged Thursday after detectives uncovered a marijuana growing operation at a residence. Detectives ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Friday, January 17, 2020 12:15 pm

Crime

Surge in vehicle break-ins at hotels prompts police to remind motorists to lock doors

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — In one night, six trucks and two passenger cars were broken into at a local hotel, say Salisbury police. ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Friday, January 17, 2020 12:00 am

Crime

Men charged in connection with carjacking, robbery face new charge

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Two men charged in connection with December a carjacking and robbery now face new charges, says the Rowan County ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Friday, January 17, 2020 12:00 am

Local

Two injured after armored truck overturns on Interstate 85

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Two people received minor injuries Wednesday night after an armored truck overturned on Interstate 85, according to N.C. Highway ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Thursday, January 16, 2020 1:59 pm

Crime

Rowan Sheriff: ‘Fish arcades’ considered illegal gambling, to face shut down

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Six days ago, Salisbury Police charged D’Andre Anthony Curry with armed robbery after a pile of money found at ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Thursday, January 16, 2020 12:00 am

Crime

Suspect sought in Kannapolis robbery possibly linked to another robbery

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com KANNAPOLIS — Rowan County Sheriff’s detectives are looking for a man believed to have robbed two Kannapolis convenience stores within days. ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Wednesday, January 15, 2020 11:21 am

Crime

Blotter: Kannapolis woman living in shed charged with drug possession

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com KANNAPOLIS — A Kannapolis woman who was found to be living in a shed now faces felony drug possession charges after ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Wednesday, January 15, 2020 12:00 am

Crime

Cooleemee man charged with ID theft, accused of abusing company credit card

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office says a Cooleemee man allegedly racked up over $600 in charges on a company ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Tuesday, January 14, 2020 2:41 pm

Crime

Deputies serve warrants on man for meth, weapon offenses

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com SALISBURY —  A Salisbury man faces felony drug and weapons charges after Rowan Sheriff’s deputies and probation officers went to a ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Tuesday, January 14, 2020 12:47 pm

Crime

Winston-Salem man jailed after courthouse ruckus

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — A Winston-Salem man remains in the Rowan County jail after causing a ruckus at the Rowan County courthouse. Rowan ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Tuesday, January 14, 2020 12:12 pm

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