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Crime

Rowan County man charged in overdose death of Cleveland couple

CLEVELAND — A Rowan County man faces felony charges related to the overdose death of a Cleveland couple four months after they were found dead ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Monday, October 12, 2020 11:35 am

Crime

Police looking for man who struck ambulance in hit, run

SALISBURY — Salisbury police are looking for a man who struck the rear of a NuCare ambulance and left the accident scene. The ambulance was ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Monday, October 12, 2020 11:30 am

Local

Miller’s Ferry crash prompts policies to protect first responders

By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — When Miller’s Ferry firefighters on Aug. 11 responded to Interstate 85 for a commercial vehicle fire, none expected they’d ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Sunday, October 11, 2020 12:10 am

Local

Emergency Responder Safety Institute tracks roadside collision data

By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — This year, there have been 38 emergency responders, law enforcement and tow service personnel killed nationwide by vehicles while ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Sunday, October 11, 2020 12:00 am

Crime

Blotter: Teen faces weapons, counterfeit money charges in connection with PlayStation sale

By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — A 17-year-old Rowan County resident faces criminal charges after allegedly using counterfeit money to purchase a PlayStation game console. ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Friday, October 9, 2020 1:40 pm

Crime

South Carolina men charged with cocaine, meth trafficking after I-85 traffic stop

By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Two South Carolina men face felony drug possession charges after Rowan Sheriff’s investigators confirmed drug tests on items seized ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Friday, October 9, 2020 11:23 am

Local

Firefighter shares safety tips during Fire Prevention Week

By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Historically, Salisbury firefighters would be visiting schools to share fire safety tips with students, but this year they’ve limited ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Friday, October 9, 2020 12:00 am

East Spencer

East Spencer youth program to start Oct. 13

By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com EAST SPENCER — A youth program started by local pastors and community organizers will kick-off its inaugural event on Tuesday at ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Friday, October 9, 2020 12:00 am

East Spencer

East Spencer board to decide if resident can convert sheds to housing units

By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com EAST SPENCER — The East Spencer Board of Aldermen will determine whether to allow resident Jamilla Kennedy to use property she ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Friday, October 9, 2020 12:00 am

Crime

Landis police ID shooting victim

LANDIS — Police have identified the victim in a Wednesday shooting. Wesley Raynor, 30, of Kannapolis, was shot in the 700 block of S. Main ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Thursday, October 8, 2020 7:07 pm

Crime

Blotter: Salisbury man jailed after probation violation, drugs found during search

By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — A Salisbury man faces felony drug charges after he was found with drugs on him when police officers served ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Thursday, October 8, 2020 3:46 pm

Crime

Man jailed on cocaine, heroin charges after traffic stop

SALISBURY — A Salisbury man remains jailed after a police K-9 allegedly found cocaine, heroin and other drugs found in a car he was in. ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Thursday, October 8, 2020 11:26 am

Crime

One injured, another jailed in Landis shooting

LANDIS — A Landis man is behind bars after a Wednesday shooting where one person was injured and taken to the hospital. Landis police charged ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Thursday, October 8, 2020 9:14 am

Crime

Citizens discuss Rowan School Justice Partnership’s draft agreement

By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — A small group of citizens and members of the local justice system assembled in an online forum Wednesday night ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Thursday, October 8, 2020 12:10 am

Crime

Hidden license plate leads to vehicle, foot chase in East Spencer

By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — A local man was charged with multiple offenses following a traffic stop that began in East Spencer and ended ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Thursday, October 8, 2020 12:00 am

Crime

Two charged with heroin possession after high-speed pursuit on I-85

By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Rowan Sheriff’s investigators charged men from South Carolina and Archdale with felony heroin charges after an interstate traffic stop. ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Wednesday, October 7, 2020 2:53 pm

Crime

Multi-county chase ends on I-85 after car flies off exit ramp

By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — A Lexington man faces several traffic infractions after being accused of breaking a law enforecement officer’s patrol car window ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Wednesday, October 7, 2020 2:30 pm

Crime

Investigators looking for suspect in church fire

By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Fire investigators and Rowan Sheriff’s Office detectives are investigating an overnight church fire that was accelerated with gasoline. On ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Wednesday, October 7, 2020 12:00 pm

Crime

Woman faces charges for smuggling drugs into jail

By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office charged a local woman with smuggling drugs and other paraphernalia in a body cavity ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Wednesday, October 7, 2020 11:12 am

Crime

Three escape through thicket after high-speed chase in minivan

SALISBURY — Salisbury police are looking for three suspects who broke into the SV Discount store, stole cigarettes then took them on a high-speed chase ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Tuesday, October 6, 2020 4:25 pm

Crime

Blotter: Vandals break-in, write ‘satan’ on Cleveland church’s counter

By Shavonne Potts shavonne.p0tts@salisburypost.com CLEVELAND — Sheriff’s Office investigators are looking into a break-in and vandalism at a local church where someone wrote the word ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Tuesday, October 6, 2020 3:22 pm

Crime

Police: Three found overdosed at Wendy’s with children in car

SALISBURY — Three people were found unconscious Monday inside a car with two young children present at Wendy’s on Jake Alexander Boulevard. Salisbury Police said ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Tuesday, October 6, 2020 12:58 pm

Crime

Two face drug-related charges after drugs during traffic checkpoint

LANDIS — Two people face drug charges after they were stopped at a traffic checkpoint just outside of Landis. The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office charged ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Tuesday, October 6, 2020 12:30 pm

Crime

Salisbury man charged with raping teen during date

SALISBURY — A Salisbury man was charged with the rape of a 17-year-old girl that he’s accused of sexually assaulting while on a date. The ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Tuesday, October 6, 2020 12:16 pm

Crime

Blotter: Woodleaf man charged with breaking into Cleveland home, pawning items

By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — A Woodleaf man was charged Friday with breaking into a Cleveland home and pawning tools that were taken from ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Sunday, October 4, 2020 11:35 pm

Local

Oktoberfest brings families to downtown Kannapolis for fall fun

By Shavonne Potts shavonnne.potts@salisburypost.com KANNAPOLIS — By this time, Emily and Jeff Mabrito normally would have already participated in fall activities with their four children, ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Sunday, October 4, 2020 12:10 am

Local

Salisbury Poor People’s Campaign group marches for Medicaid expansion

By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Six years ago, Michael Roseman worked for a large furniture manufacturing company with good health insurance. But the unemployed ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Sunday, October 4, 2020 12:00 am

Crime

Blotter: Charlotte man charged with weapons-related offenses after vehicle stop, chase

(This story was updated on Dec. 29, 2022.) By Shavonne Potts shavonne.potts@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — A Charlotte man was charged with weapons-related offenses after a Wednesday ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Thursday, October 1, 2020 4:09 pm

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