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Crime

Blotter: Apparel company reports theft of T-shirts from storage unit

By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — An apparel company has for the third time been the victim of theft after someone stole 10 boxes of ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Saturday, November 21, 2020 5:22 pm

Kannapolis

Marshville woman dies after crash in Kannapolis involving FedEx truck

KANNAPOLIS — A Marshville woman was killed in a two-vehicle accident involving a FedEx truck Thursday afternoon. Stacy Riggins was traveling east on White Cedar ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Friday, November 20, 2020 5:26 pm

Local

Piedmont Natural Gas employee killed in two-vehicle crash on Yadkin River bridge

SALISBURY — A Piedmont Natural Gas employee was killed in an early morning, two-vehicle collision on Interstate 85 while on his way to work, says ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Friday, November 20, 2020 3:01 pm

Crime

Sheriff’s Office: Woodleaf man robbed at knifepoint after giving woman place to stay

WOODLEAF — A man who gave a 32-year-old woman a place to stay was robbed at knifepoint Wednesday. The woman accused of robbing him was arrested ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Friday, November 20, 2020 2:49 pm

Crime

Salisbury man charged with theft following vehicle chase

SALISBURY — A Salisbury man became the second person charged this week with vehicle break-ins following a chase that began in Rockwell. The Rowan County ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Friday, November 20, 2020 2:40 pm

Local

Salisbury Police investigating after 13-month-old found unresponsive

SALISBURY — Police are investigating after a 13-month-old child was found unresponsive at a Stokes Ferry Road home. According to Sgt. Russ DeSantis, a 911 ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Friday, November 20, 2020 10:25 am

Crime

Blotter: Homeowner discovers WWII tank shell in garage

SALISBURY — The Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office bomb squad was called to a Salisbury home Wednesday after the owner discovered a World War II tank ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Thursday, November 19, 2020 2:52 pm

Crime

Rowan Sheriff’s Office: Suspect sought in Rockwell church vandalism

ROCKWELL — Rowan County Sheriff’s Office investigators say someone spray painted a strange message on the door of a local church’s recreation center. Investigators are ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Thursday, November 19, 2020 11:32 am

Crime

Blotter: Third person charged in Gold Hill robbery

By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Rowan County investigators charged a third person in connection with the robbery of a Gold Hill man after an ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Wednesday, November 18, 2020 3:47 pm

Crime

Rowan Sheriff’s Office: No students victimized by teacher charged with sex offense

SALISBURY — Rowan County Sheriff’s Office investigators say they’re reassuring worried parents following the arrest of former Salisbury High School teacher Jason Carpintero, who is ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Wednesday, November 18, 2020 12:54 pm

Crime

Kannapolis police investigating shooting death of teen

KANNAPOLIS — Police investigators say they’re trying to determine who shot and killed 17-year-old Jaiden Yates last week. On Friday, police received a call around ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Wednesday, November 18, 2020 12:33 pm

Crime

Two face charges after golf cart theft in Enochville

By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com ENOCHVILLE — A reported golf cart theft ended on Sassy Lane Tuesday with criminal charges and several citizens detaining a man ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Wednesday, November 18, 2020 12:26 pm

East Spencer

East Spencer discusses plans to establish public comments policy

By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com EAST SPENCER — A week after a heated exchange during a regular meeting, the East Spencer town board is looking to ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Wednesday, November 18, 2020 12:00 am

Crime

Former Salisbury High teacher charged with indecent liberties with a child

SALISBURY — A former Salisbury High School teacher has been charged with a sex offense against a minor, according to an arrest warrant. The Rowan ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Tuesday, November 17, 2020 8:09 pm

Crime

Blotter: Homeless man charged with breaking into Kannapolis church

By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — A homeless man caught breaking into a Kannapolis church admitted to breaking into the church once before, according to ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Tuesday, November 17, 2020 5:49 pm

Crime

Salisbury pair accused of beating, robbing Gold Hill man

By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com GOLD HILL — A Salisbury man and woman face felony charges after they were accused of beating up and robbing a ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Tuesday, November 17, 2020 11:33 am

Crime

Blotter: Nov. 13

By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com In Rowan County Sheriff’s Office reports • A man reported on Monday someone stole his firearm from his vehicle while parked ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Thursday, November 12, 2020 5:18 pm

Local

Motorists rescued, roads flooded after heavy rain

SALISBURY — Rescue personnel across the county spent much of Thursday morning assisting motorists stuck on flooded roadways and closing streets because of standing water. ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Thursday, November 12, 2020 1:36 pm

Local

Investigators say lightning strike may have caused church fire

By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Fire investigators say a three-alarm fire at the First Baptist Church Ministry Center was possibly caused by a lightning ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Thursday, November 12, 2020 12:55 pm

Local

Father, son dispute courthouse scuffle

By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — An October disturbance at the Rowan County courthouse that led to the arrest of a 23-year-old man stemmed from ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Wednesday, November 11, 2020 9:59 pm

Local

Volunteer firefighter denies using racial slur in social media post

By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — For the second time this year, a local volunteer fire department has come under scrutiny after one of its ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Wednesday, November 11, 2020 6:00 pm

Crime

Blotter: East Spencer woman faces vehicle theft, related charges

By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — An East Spencer woman faces vehicle theft and other related charges after she refused to stop for police in ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Wednesday, November 11, 2020 2:45 pm

East Spencer

East Spencer board to consider options to help resident resolve drainage issues

By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com EAST SPENCER — The East Spencer town board will consider options to resolve a drainage issue on the East Hall Street ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Wednesday, November 11, 2020 12:00 am

Local

Vehicle accident knocks out power to 4,000-plus Duke Energy customers

SALISBURY — A distracted driver struck a utility pole at the intersection of Statesville Boulevard and West Colonial Drive and cut power to over 4,000 ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Tuesday, November 10, 2020 7:19 pm

Crime

Blotter: Police investigating shots fired into two Williams Road homes

By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Police say a Salisbury woman forced her three children onto the floor of their Williams Road home Saturday after ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Tuesday, November 10, 2020 5:54 pm

Crime

Two charged after chase that ended downtown, damaged vehicles

By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — A Salisbury man remains jailed and faces a list of charges after a vehicle chase came to an end ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Tuesday, November 10, 2020 11:03 am

News

East Spencer resident demands town fix paving, property issues

By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com EAST SPENCER — In a heated 10-minute exchange during Monday’s town board meeting, East Spencer resident Carolyn Logan demanded the board ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Tuesday, November 10, 2020 12:00 am

Crime

Blotter: Nov. 10

In the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office • A Mooresville man reported Thursday someone stole items from his vehicle overnight while in the 100 block of ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Monday, November 9, 2020 3:12 pm

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