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Crime

Local man accused of stealing $2,000 worth of merchandise from Walmart

Police are looking for a Salisbury man they say took over $2,000 worth of merchandise from Walmart over the course of three weeks, including a ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Thursday, May 16, 2019 7:04 pm

Crime

Charlotte man faces murder charges after Kannapolis man died of drug overdose

KANNAPOLIS — Police have charged a Charlotte man with the July 2018 murder of 37-year-old Shaun Antonio Alexander, of Kannapolis, after he was initially believed ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Thursday, May 16, 2019 1:05 pm

Local

Law enforcement monument to be dedicated

What began as an idea among local leaders and law enforcement agencies has morphed into a monument designed to commemorate the lives of officers who ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Thursday, May 16, 2019 12:00 am

Local

Peace Officers Memorial honors fallen law enforcement officers

SALISBURY — There were few dry eyes Wednesday as the song “I Miss You, Daddy” played in the background and images of law enforcement officers ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Wednesday, May 15, 2019 11:53 pm

Crime

Blotter: Man threatens Marshalls staff with gun after theft

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — A local man was charged with armed robbery after he and a woman walked into Marshalls, stole shoes and ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Wednesday, May 15, 2019 9:27 pm

Local

Respect for Law breakfast honors officers of the year

SALISBURY — North Carolina Highway Patrol Capt. Dedric Robinson has come full circle. He got his start in 1992 in Salisbury as a trooper on ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Wednesday, May 15, 2019 12:00 am

Crime

Woman shot Monday night near Union Heights and Crown Point boulevards

SALISBURY — A Salisbury woman is in stable condition after being shot Monday night, according to the Salisbury Police Department. No suspect has been arrested, ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Tuesday, May 14, 2019 5:57 pm

Crime

Woman convicted of obtaining property by false pretenses

SALISBURY — Elizabeth Dawn Mullis West was convicted this week in Rowan County Criminal Superior Court of felony obtaining property by false pretenses, felony interferring ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Tuesday, May 14, 2019 10:45 am

Crime

Missing teen Michael Earley was beaten, buried at suspect’s home, warrant says

SALISBURY — Michael Elijah Earley, of Rockwell, was beaten to death and transported from Sides Road, and taken elsewhere and dismembered before his remains were ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Monday, May 13, 2019 8:32 pm

Crime

Spencer man charged with cocaine, marijuana possession following vehicle chase

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com A Spencer man was charged with cocaine and marijuana possession after taking deputies on a vehicle chase on Statesville Boulevard. The ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Monday, May 13, 2019 12:12 pm

Local

Gray Stone Day School student receives fire association grant

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com Dylan Barkley will soon enter Campbell University as a freshman with the intent to study pharmacy and he credits the N.C. ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Sunday, May 12, 2019 12:00 am

News

Salisbury woman cautious after stranger’s odd behavior at Walmart

SALISBURY — Amanda Bowen admits she left herself vulnerable to what could have been the abduction of her 4-year-old daughter after an odd interaction with ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Friday, May 10, 2019 12:00 am

Crime

Blotter: May 10

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com In Salisbury Police Department reports • A woman reported vandalism Wednesday in the 700 block of Julian Road. • Molly Alesia ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Thursday, May 9, 2019 10:20 pm

Crime

Rockwell teen murdered over marijuana deal, sheriff says; 2 women charged with accessory

SALISBURY — Michael Elijah Earley was killed Sunday night after a disagreement during a prearranged drug transaction, according to detectives with the Rowan County Sheriff’s ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Thursday, May 9, 2019 7:28 pm

Local

Rowan Rescue Squad puts plan in place for next steps amid reorganization talks

SALISBURY — David Earnhardt has been with the Rowan Rescue Squad for 19 years. He chose the agency over the fire service at a time ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Wednesday, May 8, 2019 11:30 pm

Crime

UPDATED: Rockwell man charged with murdering, dismembering missing man

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — A Rockwell man was charged Wednesday with the murder and dismemberment of a 19-year-old Rockwell area man who had ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Wednesday, May 8, 2019 10:11 pm

Crime

Blotter: May 9

In Salisbury Police Department reports • A woman reported vandalism Tuesday in the 900 block of South Jake Alexander Boulevard. In Rowan County Sheriff’s Office ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Wednesday, May 8, 2019 9:01 pm

Local

With chief on leave, Rescue Squad debates organization’s future

SALISBURY — The fate of the Rowan County Rescue Squad has been up for debate following a membership meeting last week. The squad has been ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Tuesday, May 7, 2019 11:02 pm

Crime

Blotter: May 8

In Salisbury Police Department reports • Drugs were found during a traffic stop Saturday in the 100 block of West Fisher Street. • A man ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Tuesday, May 7, 2019 6:13 pm

Crime

Blotter: Man charged with assaulting girlfriend, toddler

LANDIS — A Landis man faces assault charges after authorities said he shoved a woman believed to be his girlfriend and her toddler during a ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Monday, May 6, 2019 6:03 pm

Local

Three crashes stem from Sunday tractor-trailer accident

What looked like a jumbled mess Sunday on Interstate 85 after a tractor-trailer collided with a vehicle and left its load dangling over the Yadkin ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Monday, May 6, 2019 5:23 pm

Crime

Salisbury man charged after firing gun at former housemate

SALISBURY — A Salisbury man faces misdemeanor charges after he allegedly fired gunshots at a former housemate whom he had kicked out only moments earlier. ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Monday, May 6, 2019 12:11 pm

Crime

Police: Man’s suspicious behavior leads to breaking and entering charges

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — A Salisbury man faces felony charges of breaking and entering after a woman reported suspicious behavior behind her home. ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Monday, May 6, 2019 11:20 am

News

SWAT Doctor: Local physician joins Salisbury Police response team

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Nearly four years ago, a California pair opened fire on a Christmas party and at a department of public ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Sunday, May 5, 2019 12:10 am

News

Cancer survivors share stories of triumph at Relay for Life event

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Melissa Gardner is currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer. Alongside her throughout the whole ordeal has been not only ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Sunday, May 5, 2019 12:05 am

News

Blotter: May 4

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com Rowan County Sheriff’s Office reports • A woman reported Wednesday her debit card was used after she lost it between April ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Friday, May 3, 2019 6:43 pm

News

Inmate charged with murder had weapon made from toothbrush

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — A Rowan County man who has been in the county jail since his January arrest on murder charges was ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Friday, May 3, 2019 11:47 am

Crime

Salisbury man smoked marijuana in car, police say

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — A Salisbury man faces felony drug charges after he was caught smoking marijuana in his car as a police ... Read more

by Shavonne Potts, Friday, May 3, 2019 11:43 am

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