2009 News
December 22,
2009
Sheriff Maynard Reid and the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office
would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season. Merry Christmas
from all of us to you and yours!
December 21,
2009
Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were dispatched to
the residence located at 1223 Foxfire Rd., Asheboro, NC in reference to the
homeowner who had called Randolph County 911 after coming home and finding a
truck backed up to his residence and locating three subjects inside the
residence. Upon the arrival of Randolph County Deputies and Investigators it was
learned that two suspects attempted to flee, but were detained by the homeowner
and a third suspect fled into a wooded area. Robert Alex Campbell Jr and Kevin
Shane Latham were subsequently arrested and incarcerated in the Randolph County
Jail, Investigators are continuing this investigation and charges will be
forthcoming on the third suspect. The suspects had put video game equipment into
a pillow case and took it when they fled; however the items were subsequently
recovered and returned to the homeowner.
November 25,
2009
Detectives from the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office with the
assistance of the Asheboro Police Department executed a search warrant at 225
Spring Garden St. in Asheboro, NC. The detectives were acting as part of the
Piedmont Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force investigating child
pornography on the Internet. A search of the residence led to the seizure of a
two (2) laptop computers, a desktop computer and other electronic media.
Detectives have located images of known child pornography on the seized
computers and charged Eddie Alexander Foust Sr. with seventy four (74) counts of
2nd degree sexual exploitation of a child. Foust was arrested on December 4th
2009 and placed under a $50.000 secured bond at the Randolph County Jail. The
Piedmont Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force is still actively
investigating this case.
November 13,
2009
Detectives from the Randolph County Sheriffs Office with the
assistance of the Archdale Police Department executed a search warrant at 105
Oakmont Circle in Archdale, NC. The detectives were acting as part of the
Piedmont Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force investigating child
pornography on the Internet. A search of the residence led to the seizure of a
several laptop computers, desktop computers and other electronic media.
Detectives have located videos of known child pornography on the seized
computers and charged Jeremy Brandon Russell with fourteen (14) counts of 2nd
degree sexual exploitation of a child and two (2) counts of 3rd degree sexual
exploitation of a child. Russell was arrested on December 1st 2009 and placed
under a $14,000 secured bond at the Randolph County Jail. The Piedmont Internet
Crimes Against Children Task Force is still actively investigating this case.
November 10,
2009
The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Vice Unit, along with
Chatham County Sheriff’s Office, searched the residence at 6615 Joe Branson Rd.
in Bennett that led to the arrest of Reggie Arlee Jessup, Reggie Dexter Jessup
and Robbie Neil Knight. During the search detectives located a small amount of
marijuana, a firearm, drug paraphernalia and two stolen ATV’s, valued at
$7,900.00.
October 30,
2009
A local businessman and farmer, William Randy Burgess, along
with his family members and associates, were charged ending an undercover
investigation. Burgess, owner and operator of Burgess Hauling, is also a local
cattle farmer in the Ramseur area. The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Vice
Unit, along with Liberty Police Department, High Point Police Department and the
State Bureau of Investigation, ended a lengthy undercover investigation
involving the seizure of several pounds of high grade marijuana. During the
undercover investigation, William Randy Burgess and Michael Dwight Hicks were
arrested for Trafficking in Marijuana. As the investigation unfolded, three
residences were searched which resulted in the arrests of five more individuals.
The total amount of drugs seized during the operation was 6,452 grams (14.25
lbs) of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, US Currency, four firearms and two
vehicles. Information has been gathered in the past through surveillance and
reliable informants which lead detectives to believe that William Randy Burgess
and his son, William Ray Burgess, have been suspected in growing marijuana. The
estimated street value on drugs seized is approximately $56,000.00.
October 28,
2009
The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Vice Unit searched a
residence located at 2299 Cheyenne Trail. Detectives located and seized
approximately 70 grams of marijuana, drug paraphernalia and a small amount of US
Currency. Charges were drawn on Redell Phillip Locklear and Lisa Morris Locklear
both of whom have been arrested.
October 27,
2009
The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information in
the whereabouts of Charles Gray Gordon, who was arrested on September 8, 2009 on
the below listed charges which stemmed from an assault that took place at 5985
Jim Pierce Rd., Trinity, NC on September 7, 2009 that sent two victims to the
hospital.
Charles Gordon was placed on House Arrest with the Randolph County Sheriff’s
Office but has since removed his monitoring device and is now on the run. The
Randolph County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information on Gordon’s
whereabouts to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 336-318-6699 or Randolph County
Crimestoppers at 336-672-7463. Mr. Gordon is wanted on an Order for Arrest for
Violation of House Arrest and should be considered Armed and Dangerous.
October 25,
2009
Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to a call
in reference to gunshots being fired at 5685 Wagoner Rd., Trinity, NC. Upon
arrival of deputies to the scene it was discovered that there were three male
subjects involved in a physical confrontation which resulted in gunshots having
been fired. It was learned that no one was actually hit by the gun fire but one
subject, William Andy Aikens, sustained other injuries from the physical
confrontation, however these injuries were non-life threatening. The subjects
involved were identified as Bradley John Whetsel, Ricky James-Theodore Aikens
and William Andy Aikens. All three have been charged.
October 13,
2009
Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were dispatched to a
residence located on Farmer Denton Rd., Denton in reference to a call of an
armed robbery. Upon arrival deputies learned that the victim had been robbed at
gun point at his residence by two white male subjects described as being
approximately 6 feet tall with a slim build. Randolph County Sheriff’s Office
Investigators learned that the suspects were operating a white in color dually
type pick-up truck and that the two suspects left the residence heading toward
Asheboro according to Investigators. This investigation is on-going and anyone
who may have information about this incident is asked to call the Randolph
County Sheriff’s Office at 336-318-6697 or Randolph County Crimestoppers at
336-672-7463.
October 2,
2009
The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Vice Unit, along with
Liberty Police Department, conducted a search at the residence located at 240 W.
Patterson Ave. Apt. 4. Officers located and seized a small amount of marijuana,
a small amount of crack cocaine, drug paraphernalia and US Currency. Jewayne
Black was arrested and taken to Randolph County Jail; Charges were drawn on
Colette Tinnin and she has not yet been arrested.
September 23,
2009
The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Vice Unit, along with the
Community Crime Task Force, conducted a search at the residence located at 237
Leo Cranford Rd. Officers located and seized 22 marijuana plants along with
processed marijuana totaling 17.8 lbs (8,072 grams), drug paraphernalia and 6
firearms. Officers also located a working liquor still which contained 400
gallons of apple mash. As a result Mary Shoafe Maness and Rodney Landon Cagle
were charged; however the investigation is still ongoing and additional charges
are expected. Estimated street value of drugs seized is approximately
$28,500.00.
September 23,
2009
Deputies and EMS personnel responded to Wheatmore High School
Tuesday evening shortly after 10:00 pm in reference to a body being found inside
the school. Randolph County Communications received a call from maintenance
workers that they had discovered an unresponsive individual inside a locked
mechanical room at the school.
Investigators confirmed the identity of the deceased man to be that of John
Wayne Neal of Randleman, NC. According to Randolph County School officials, Mr.
Neal had gone to the new school to measure air handling units for filters, and
had not been heard from since mid-day on Tuesday.
Cleaning personnel had noticed a county work van parked outside the school, but
had not seen anyone working. They initiated a door-to-door search of the school
to look for the van’s driver before leaving for the day. Mr. Neal’s body was
found at the base of a stairway which leads to the air handling units on the
second floor.
Investigators and the Randolph County Medical Examiner’s Office have determined
that Mr. Neal’s death was accidental, pending further examination by the Medical
Examiner.
September 22,
2009
The Criminal Interdiction Team stopped a 2003 Ford Windstar Van
on Robbins Circle Rd. The driver presented identification with the name of
Arturo Chairez Bargas. The vehicle was subsequently searched and deputies
located approximately 1,000 grams (1 kilo) of cocaine in a manmade trap in the
driver side floorboard of the van. Officers with Randolph County Sheriff’s
Office, along with Asheboro Police Department, went to 759 Tall Pine St, the
residence of Mr. Bargas. A search was conducted and officers located
approximately 7,190 grams (15.8 lbs) of marijuana, 12 grams of cocaine, drug
paraphernalia, a firearm and $2,383.00 US Currency. Mr. Bargas’ name was later
found to be Leonel Sosa Perdomo. Perdomo was also wanted on Domestic Violence
charges, along with Cockfighting charges. Those warrants were also served.
Estimated street value of drugs seized is approximately $117,000.00.
September 11,
2009
In an effort to increase public awareness and facilitate crime
victims’ access to critical offender information, the Randolph County Sheriff’s
Office has installed an enhancement to North Carolina SAVAN (Statewide Automated
Victim Assistance and Notification).
The enhancement provides a Web link from the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Web site to the online version of NC SAVAN. The Web interface allows users to access the same information they would receive via the SAVAN toll-free number and register for phone and e-mail notifications. Adding the link reduces the time a victim spends searching for offender information. This will the allow the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office to direct victims and other concerned citizens to NC SAVAN, a free, anonymous phone and Web system that allows users to track the custody and court case status of offenders in jail and register to be notified when an offender’s custody status changes.
The Web link seamlessly connects users to the service, reducing the time a victim spends searching for offender information. “This empowers anyone who has been a victim, whether it is the actual victim or the family,” Detective Robert Chabot said. “Sheriff Reid strives to stay on the cutting edge of technology to provide citizens with the safety and security they need.”
SAVAN is a product of Appriss, Inc., located in Louisville, Kentucky. Appriss, Inc. pioneered victim notification systems nationally with their victim information and notification everyday (VINE®) system and was hired as the contractor to develop the SAVAN network for North Carolina. The SAVAN toll free number is 1-877-NCSAVAN. For more information about the enhancement, contact Erica Staples at (502) 815-5848 or estaples@appriss.com.
September 7,
2009
Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to 5985 Jim
Pierce Rd., Trinity, NC in reference to a an assault. Upon arrival of deputies
to the scene it was discovered that there had been 2 subjects who had been
assaulted identified as Toby McDowell who had been shot and Trevor Kindley who
had been cut with an edged weapon. After further investigation it was determined
that there were two identified suspects, being Dustin Gray Gordon and Charles
Gray Gordon.
On September 7, 2009, Dustin Gordon was taken into custody by the Davie County
Sheriff’s Department at which time he was placed under a $250,000.00 Secured
Bond and is currently incarcerated in the Randolph County Jail. On September 8,
2009 after further investigation warrants were issued on Charles Gray Gordon for
his involvement in this incident.
August 31,
2009
A brother and his sister were arrested on August 31, 2009,
ending a three week investigation, when the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office
Vice Unit assisted by Chatham County Sheriff’s Office, Asheboro Police
Department, and Ramseur Police Department stopped conducted a search of a Mazda
626 located on the corner Bay Doe Street and Dawson Street in Ramseur. In total
Detectives located and seized approximately 518 grams of cocaine, two vehicles
and $284.00 US Currency. Rocio Moreno Zagada and Francisco Moreno Zagada were
arrested at the time of the search and charges were drawn on Antonio Lopez
Pestana. Estimated street value of drugs seized is approximately $46,100.
August 27,
2009
The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Vice Unit, along with
Community Crime Task Force, conducted a search located at 482 Isley Ln.
Detectives located and seized approximately 6 grams of marijuana, 3 grams of
crack cocaine, drug paraphernalia, a video surveillance monitoring system and
$517.00 US Currency. Benny Ray Spinks was arrested and taken to Randolph County
Jail.
August 21,
2009
The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Vice Unit conducted a
search located at 3418 Old Coleridge Rd. Detectives located and seized
approximately 50 grams of marijuana, 24 dosage units of Oxycodone, drug
paraphernalia and $527.00 US Currency. Charges were drawn on Graham Leon
Matthews and he has been arrested at this time. Estimated street value of drugs
seized is approximately $700.00.
August 19,
2009
Detectives from the Randolph County Sheriffs Office and
Guilford County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at 4373 Miller’s Mill
Road in Trinity, NC. The detectives were acting as part of the Piedmont Internet
Crimes Against Children Task Force. The search warrant was based on an ongoing
investigation into the trade of child pornography on the internet. A search of
the residence led to the seizure of a laptop computer, a personal computer and
other electronic media. Detectives have initially found (22) electronic
images/videos of child pornography and charged Joseph James Ptacin Jr. with (21)
counts of 3rd degree sexual exploitation of a child and (1) count of 2nd degree
sexual exploitation of a child.
**UPDATE** Ptacin was arrested on September 3rd 2009 and placed under a $100,000 secured bond at the Randolph County Jail. The Piedmont Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force is still actively investigating this case.
August 16,
2009
The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office units responded to the
area of Carl Allred Road between Whites Memorial Road and Wicker Lovell Road
reference two Hispanic subjects found deceased in a van off of the roadway.
Homero Perez, H/M, Date of Birth 11/02/1980, and Fabiola Rodriguez, H/F, Date of
Birth 01/19/1985 were found inside of the vehicle deceased from apparent gunshot
wound(s) Further investigation into this case has revealed that Homero Perez
fatally shot Fabiola Rodriguez, and then himself.
August 12,
2009
The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Vice Unit conducted a
search located at 3246 Marcal Circle. Detectives located approximately 1.5 grams
of crack cocaine, a small amount of marijuana and digital scales along with
other items of paraphernalia. Charges were drawn on Terry Ray Hardin, Sr. and
Carla Michelle Whitaker, both who have been arrested.
August 10,
2009
The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Vice Unit conducted a
search located at 2988 Stream Watch Trail. Detectives located and seized 8
marijuana plants, along with several grams of processed marijuana and drug
paraphernalia. The total weight of marijuana seized was approximately 507 grams.
Charges have been drawn on Bobby Gene Owens and Dawn Smith Faircloth , however
they have not been arrested at this time. Estimated street value of
marijuana seized is approximately $8,000.00.
August 10,
2009
The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Vice Unit conducted a
traffic stop on Bethany Church Rd. The vehicle was searched and detectives
located approximately 6 lbs of marijuana. Juan Antonio Rincon-Garcia and Leonel
Berrum Dominguez were arrested and taken to Randolph County Jail. Estimated
street value of marijuana seized is approximately $6,300.00.
August 10,
2009
The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Vice Unit, along with the
National Guard Eradication Flight Team, flew several areas of Randolph County in
an attempt to eradicate the growing of marijuana plants. During this operation,
1,558 marijuana plants were seized. Charges are pending on two individuals.
Estimated street value of marijuana plants seized is approximately $155,800.00.
August 7,
2009
AT APPROXIMATELY 0300 HOURS, RANDOLPH COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
CAPTAIN CHARLES RATCLIFFE, RETIRED, REPORTED THAT HE HAD OBSERVED TWO SUBJECTS,
IN A BURGUNDY FORD F-150 TRUCK, WHO APPEARED TO BE STEALING GAS FROM THE LEVEL
CROSS BP GAS PUMPS. THE SUBJECTS WERE PUMPING GASOLINE INTO BARRELS ON THE BACK
OF THE TRUCK. CAPT. RATCLIFFE FOLLOWED THE SUBJECTS UP INTO GUILFORD COUNTY
GIVING HIS LOCATION WHILE DOING SO. THE GUILFORD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WAS
NOTIFIED AND THE SUBJECTS WERE APPREHENDED. UPON APPREHENSION THERE WERE FOUND
TO BE FOUR 55 GALLON BARRELS FULL OF MOTOR FUEL, TOTALING APPROXIMATELY 220
GALLONS, IN THE BED OF THE TRUCK. THE VEHICLE WAS IMPOUNDED ALONG WITH THE MOTOR
FUEL. AVERY THOMAS LATHAM AND ROCKY LEE BROOKS WERE ARRESTED AND TRANSPORTED TO
THE RANDOLPH COUNTY JAIL.
August 7,
2009
ROBERT LEE BALDWIN of Ramseur, North Carolina, has been
sentenced to 34 months in federal prison on one count of conspiring to
distribute cocaine hydrochloride.
BALDWIN, age 39, was sentenced on August 7, 2009, in Winston-Salem before United
States District Judge Thomas D. Schroeder. Judge Schroeder sentenced BALDWIN to
34 months imprisonment, three years supervised release, and a $100 special
assessment.
BALDWIN pleaded guilty to a single-count information on December 4, 2008. A
factual basis filed in support of the guilty plea states that BALDWIN used the
business property of Baldwin Trucking Company on N.C. Highway 49 in Ramseur to
facilitate the sale of cocaine in quantities ranging from ½ to 2 kilograms. The
filing also states that BALDWIN admitted selling 20 to 30 pounds of marijuana in
2006 and 2007.
The case against BALDWIN was investigated by the United States Drug Enforcement
Administration and the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office. Charges stem from a
search of BALDWIN TRUCKING and the residence of Robert BALDWIN in 2007 where
investigators located and seized over $100,000.00 US Currency, 500 grams of
cocaine and numerous firearms.
August 4,
2009
The National Guard Eradication Flight Team discovered a large
marijuana grow off of Riverside Rd, near 4819 Riverside Rd. The Randolph County
Sheriff’s Office Vice Unit, along with the Community Crime Task Force responded
to the scene. Once there, officers discovered two different camp sites with
signs of recent activity, and seven plots of marijuana plants totaling 5,600
plants. No arrests have been made at this time, however the investigation is
ongoing. Estimated street value of marijuana plants seized is approximately
$5,600,000.00.
August 3,
2009
Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Detectives and Community
Crimes Task Force Units executed a Search Warrant at 3637 Shady Brook Drive,
Franklinville, NC 27248. Upon the execution of the Search Warrant Officers of
the Randolph County Sheriffs Office located and seized several items from the
residence identified by multiple victims as items taken from their residences
during breaking and enterings which had occurred over a period of several weeks.
Officers also located and seized illegal narcotics inside the residence occupied
by Jonathan Levi Birchall and Samantha Ann McDowell. Jonathan Levi Birchall has
been charged with six counts of Breaking and Entering, Larceny and Possession of
Stolen Goods in addition to the listed narcotic charges. This investigation is
on going, and additional charges are pending.
July 22,
2009
The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Vice Unit, along with
Thomasville Police Department Vice Unit, searched two apartments located in
Archdale and arrested Jose Rave Ibanes and Juan Ramon Saldana Torres. After
searching a residence located at 517 Sunny Ln. Apt. A, officers located
approximately 1 gram of cocaine, approximately 4 grams of crack and a stolen
firearm and US Currency. Officers also searched Apt. C at the same location and
located approximately 790 grams of cocaine, drug paraphernalia, US Currency and
a firearm. Estimated street value of narcotics seized is approximately
$79,500.00.
July 20,
2009
Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were dispatched to
6130 Prospect St., Archdale, NC in reference to a subject who had been stabbed
and was located in the middle of the road. Upon arrival of officers, they
observed a subject, who was later identified as Derek Channing Johnson, laying
in the middle of the road and had sustained a stab wound to the chest area.
Investigators with the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office were called to the scene
to conduct the follow up investigation, during this investigation a suspect was
identified as being David Wayne Scarbrough of Dixie Pl., High Point, NC. Mr.
Johnson was transported to High Point Regional Hospital. Mr. Scarbrough was
taken into custody on July 21, 2009 and placed in the Randolph County Jail under
a $250,000.00 Secured Bond set by Magistrate Glass.
July 16,
2009
The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office ended a three month long
investigation arresting Adam Lee Allred and Tammy Lorene Stephens. Vice seized a
total of approximately 331 grams of marijuana, 75 doses of Alprazolam, 30 doses
of Hydrocodone , 7 doses of Oxycodone and one marijuana plant. Also seized was a
firearm and $1,835.00 US Currency. Estimated street value of narcotics seized is
approximately $2,700.00.
July 15,
2009
The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Vice Unit received
information from State Bureau of Investigation about a possible Methamphetamine
Lab. Detectives, along with agents of SBI, searched the residence and seized
components of an inactive lab which was not in operation, along with a small
amount of marijuana. Items seized included vials, mason jars, matches, coffee
filters, heating elements, plastic tubing, decongestants, acetone and hydrogen
peroxide. Charges have been drawn on Joseph Glenn Latham, however no arrests
have been made at this time.
July 14,
2009
Detectives with the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office arrested
Tony Eugene Callicutt in possession of approximately 29 lbs of marijuana located
at the residence of 602 Worthville Rd. in Randleman. Charges have also been
drawn on one other individual believed to be involved with the distribution of
controlled substances. Estimated street value of marijuana seized is
approximately $30,000.00.
July 8,
2009
Detectives with the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Vice and
Narcotics unit, along with members of the Community Crime Task Force, conducted
a traffic stop. During the search of the vehicle officers seized approximately
508 grams of cocaine and $2,350.00 US Currency. Mauro Hernando Mora was arrested
and taken to Randolph County Jail. Estimated street value of cocaine seized is
approximately $50,000.00.
June 30,
2009
Detectives with the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Vice and
Narcotics unit, along with Ramseur Police Department and High Point Police
Department’s Vice and Narcotics Unit, arrested a Hispanic male in possession of
approximately 175 grams of methamphetamine. During the arrest the suspect’s
vehicle made contact with a private citizens vehicle and minor damage occurred.
No injuries were reported. The Hispanic male’s residence in Staley was
subsequently searched. Detectives located an additional 61 grams of
methamphetamine, digital scales and packaging materials, along with US Currency.
The Hispanic male’s girlfriend, who was the owner of the vehicle driven, and the
owner of the residence searched, was also charged. The vehicle driven by the
suspect was also seized by the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office. Uber Islas
Pineda and Lucila Rabadan Corea were placed in the Randolph County Jail under
drug Trafficking charges. Estimated street value of methamphetamine seized is
approximately $24,000.00.
June 29,
2009
Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Personnel was dispatched to
Cedar Wood Rd., Trinity, NC, in reference to a fight in progress. Upon arrival
of Sheriff’s Office Personnel they found a white in color passenger vehicle
which matched the suspect vehicle in the fight on Cedar Wood Rd. that had been
wrecked at the intersection of Millers Mill Rd., and Kennedy Rd. which is in
close proximity to the original fight call received. During a closer examination
of the wrecked vehicle Investigators found the victim Michael Ray Carr with a
stab wound to the chest area which Mr. Carr subsequently died from and was
pronounced dead on arrival at High Point Regional Hospital.
Investigators identified the suspect as Michael Shane Doss who, as investigators
learned later attempted to steal a vehicle in an attempt to flee the area. After
receiving a call in reference to a prowler Doss was located hiding under a
residence on Walking Stick Rd., Trinity, NC, was taken into custody and charged
with Second Degree Murder and placed in the Randolph County Jail under a
$1,000,000.00 Secured Bond set by Magistrate Tony Julian.
Michael Shane Doss had a first appearance in Randolph County District Court at
10:30 A.M. on June 30, 2009.
The body of Michael Ray Carr has been sent to the North Carolina Medical
Examiner’s Office in Chapel Hill, NC, where they will conduct the autopsy.
June 16,
2009
Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to the
Sportsman Supply and Grocery located at 4508 NC Hwy 49 N. Liberty, NC. reference
to an armed robbery. Upon investigation by Detectives of the Randolph County
Sheriff’s Office, Christopher Allen Davis was arrested and charged with Robbery
with Dangerous Weapon. Davis was taken before Magistrate Greene who confined him
to the Randolph County Jail under a $75,000.00 Secured Bond.
June 15,
2009
Deputies from the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office responded to
Randolph Emergency Room in reference to a gunshot wound. During a further
investigation it was found that the victim, Gene Alan Snow, was shot in the
stomach after being robbed by three unknown white males while changing a flat
tire on Iron Mountain Loop Rd. in Asheboro. The victim stated that after being
shot the three unknown white males drove off in a dark in color 2 door sedan
with a modified exhaust. While the victim was in the Emergency Room receiving
medical attention for his gunshot wound, Randolph County Deputies received a
Suspicious Fire call at the victim’s residence located at 1397 Indian Wells Loop
Rd. in Asheboro. A full investigation is still ongoing. Anyone with additional
information in this case is asked to please contact the Randolph County
Sheriff’s Office.
June 12,
2009
Sheriff Maynard B. Reid, Jr. has organized
“Operation Medicine Cabinet”
to combat the ongoing prescription drug problem in Randolph
County.
“Operation Medicine Cabinet” was developed to educate the citizens of Randolph County about the increasing number of prescription drug related overdoses, overdose related deaths, robberies, larcenies and breaking and entering that occur around us every day in our county. The operation was also setup to inspire the citizens of Randolph County to come together to make Randolph County, our community and our homes safer for our children.
“Operation Medicine Cabinet” is a community based service provided by the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation and the United States Drug Enforcement Administration. The operation is co-sponsored by the Archdale Police Department, Asheboro Police Department, Liberty Police Department, Ramseur Police Department and Randleman Police Department along with our corporate community sponsors; Lowes Foods and Subway.
“Operation Medicine Cabinet” will be held on Saturday June 27th, from 10:00am-2:00pm. You can anonymously drop off your prescription medications at any of the following locations:
Lowes Foods
737 West Dixie Drive, Asheboro
372 North Fayetteville Street, Asheboro
10106 S. Main Street Suite A, Archdale
650 West Academy Street, Randleman
135 Brady Street Ext, Ramseur
Subway Restaurant
210 Liberty Plaza, Liberty
Expired prescriptions should be dropped off in their original bottle if available. This program is completely anonymous for the citizen. We will have an area set up at the drop off locations where you can mark out your name, address and any other personal information with a black marker to protect your privacy. We only ask that if you can, leave the information identifying the medication on the package or bottle.
We invite the citizens of Randolph County and surrounding areas to assist us in making our communities a safer place to live by providing an opportunity to properly dispose of any old, unused, or expired prescription medication at a convenient location at participating Lowes Foods stores in Randolph County and at the Subway restaurant in Liberty.
June 2,
2009
On June 2, 2009 the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Vice
Narcotics Unit conducted a search at 5304 Pisgah Rd, the residence of Matthew
Franklin Jarrell. Detectives located and seized approximately 11.4 lbs (5,180
grams) of marijuana, 7 grams of Opium (in pill form), 7 firearms along with
ammunition, bullet proof vests, drug paraphernalia and $711.00 US Currency.
Estimated street value of marijuana seized is approximately $22,875.00.
April 18,
2009
On April 18th, 2009. The Randolph County Sheriffs Office
Criminal Investigation Division apprehended a child predator. The investigators
were acting as part of the Piedmont Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
The arrest came after Detectives were notified by concerned parents when their
child received inappropriate messages via the internet. Taskforce Detectives
then assumed the account of the underage child with the parents’ permission.
Task Force Members then posed as the child on the internet and were solicited by
Terry Richard Warren II. Warren was arrested and charged with Solicitation of a
child by computer to commit an unlawful sex act and placed in the Randolph
County Jail under a 10,000.00 secured bond. A subsequent search of Warren’s
residence led to the seizure of a laptop computer, personal computer and other
electronic devices. The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office investigators that are
assigned to The Piedmont Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force are still
actively investigating the case.
April 17,
2009
On April 17th 2009 deputies responded to 3212 Green Glade Rd in
reference to an assault that occurred at the residence of Damon Edward Lee. The
victim Michael James Henderson of Archdale was air lifted to Baptist Hospital in
Winston Salem and is being treated for several injuries. The suspect Damon
Edward Lee was arrested and charged with Assault inflicting serious bodily
injury and is currently in the Randolph County Jail under a 50,000.00 secured
bond.
April 9,
2009
On April 09, 2009. The Randolph County Sheriffs Office Criminal
Investigation Division apprehended a child predator. The investigators were
acting as part of the Piedmont Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. The
arrest came after Detectives posed as a child on the internet and were solicited
by Brian A. Sparks. Sparks was arrested and charged with Solicitation of a child
by computer to commit an unlawful sex act and placed in the Randolph County Jail
under a 15,000.00 secured bond. A subsequent search of Sparks’ residence in
Guilford County led to the seizure of a laptop computer and other electronic
devices. The Randolph County Sheriffs Office investigators that are assigned to
The Piedmont Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force are still actively
investigating the case.
April 7,
2009
During a three week investigation members of the Randolph
County Sheriff’s Office Vice Unit along with Randleman Police Department’s Vice
Unit, arrested Clyde Dylan Toomes and Darren Shane Hyatt in connection with one
another for the distribution of marijuana. On April 7, 2009 the investigation
was concluded after officers seized a total of approximately 231 grams (1/2
pound) of marijuana and a vehicle. Estimated street value of marijuana seized is
$600.00.
April 3,
2009
On April 3, 2009 the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Vice and
Narcotics Unit searched a residence located at 3360 Hwy 22 South. Detectives
located and seized 6 marijuana plants, which together weighed 160 grams, along
with indoor grow equipment which included an Air Hydrating system, fluorescent
grow lights, a timer, drop cords and a surge protector. Detectives also seized 3
firearms along with ammunition. As a result, Benjamin Graham Cox has been
arrested. Estimated street value of marijuana seized is approximately $6,000.00
at maturity.
April 2,
2009
On April 2, 2009 the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Patrol
stopped a vehicle while on routine patrol. Officers noticed an odor of marijuana
coming from the vehicle. While searching the vehicle officers found 20 dosage
units of MDMA (Ecstasy). Michael Frank Comer was charged as a result from the
traffic stop. Estimated street value of drugs seized is approximately $400.00.
March 27,
2009
On March 27, 2009 the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Vice
Unit, along with Liberty Police Department, searched a residence located at 909
W. Swannanoa St. in Liberty. Detectives located and seized cocaine, marijuana,
drug paraphernalia and $562.00 US Currency. Claude Jeratta Spinks was arrested
and taken to Randolph County Jail. Once at the jail, Deputies located
approximately 12 crack cocaine rocks in the suspects pocket during a pat down,
which weighed approximately 3.5 grams. Estimated street value of drugs
seized is approximately $400.00.
March 23,
2009
The Randolph County Sheriffs Office and Randleman Police
Department received information on March 17th 2009 that Edward Allen Bucherich
was involved in a sexual relationship with two female juveniles. During the
subsequent investigation into this information there was evidence obtained that
led Detectives to believe that there are possibly more victims. The Randolph
County Sheriffs Office and Randleman Police Department are asking that anyone
with information about Edward Bucherich please come forward. The investigation
is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Randolph County
Sheriffs Office at 336-318-6699 or the Randleman Police Department at
336-495-7510 they may contact the Randolph County Crimestoppers at 336-672-7463.
Edward Allen Bucherich is currently in the Randolph County Jail with a
500,000.00 secured bond.
March 22,
2009
On March 22, 2009 Highway Patrol responded to a Damaged
Property call on Gallimore Town Rd. involving a tractor trailer. The Randolph
County Sheriff’s Office was later notified and upon further investigation
learned that this tractor trailer had driven into a wooded area on private
property near the location of this call. The driver of the tractor that pulled
the trailer onto the property left the area leaving the 53 foot trailer behind.
The land owner was notified and advised us that this trailer didn’t belong on
the property. After locating and searching the trailer Officers located and
seized 80 bales of marijuana weighing 2,893 lbs. These bales were located inside
of 5 wooden crates. No arrests have been made at this time, however the
investigation is still ongoing. Estimated street value of marijuana seized is
approximately $2,893,000.00.
March 20,
2009
On March 20, 2009, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office
Criminal Investigative Division along with the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office
Criminal Investigative Division executed a Search Warrant at the residence
located at 517 Peachtree St., Asheboro, NC, after receiving information that
this residence was allegedly being utilized to store stolen property. During a
search of this residence numerous items, which included, household furnishings
(wall clocks, pictures, area rugs, mirrors, furniture, lamps, silk floral
arrangements, etc.) appliances, building materials, accessories and lawn &
garden equipment were located and seized. Gena Needham Parker of 517 Peachtree
St., Asheboro, NC was taken into custody and held in the Randolph County Jail,
on Guilford County charges, under a $50,000.00 Secured Bond with a court date
being set for her appearance in Guilford County District Court on Monday, March
23, 2009. In addition to Parker there was one other subject, Mitchell Craig
Brigman, who has already been charged by Guilford County Sheriff’s Office in
connection with this incident and is presently in the Guilford County Jail under
a $50,000.00 Secured Bond. Investigators with the Randolph County Sheriff’s
Office and the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office have confirmed that some of this
property seized has been stolen from Cary and Raleigh, North Carolina.
Investigators have determined that the property was being stolen either from
newly constructed residences or residences still under construction.
March 13,
2009
On March 13, 2009 the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Vice and
Narcotics Unit, along with Community Crime Task Force and the Warrant Squad,
went to 2497 Linnie Ct. to serve an arrest warrant for Domestic Violence.
Marijuana was found in plain view by officers and a thorough search of the
residence yielded approximately 75.4 grams of marijuana and digital scales. As a
result, Andrew Lee Beaver was arrested.
March 11,
2009
On March 11, 2009 during a joint operation involving the
Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Vice and Narcotics Unit, Randleman Police
Department Vice and Narcotics Unit, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Vice and
Narcotics Unit and State Bureau of Investigation, a residence located at 330
Smith Farm Rd was searched, which is at the Randolph / Montgomery County line,
just inside of Montgomery County. Detectives located and seized approximately 3
lbs (1,360 grams) of marijuana, approximately $2,900.00 in US Currency and 8
firearms. Thomas Earl Hobson was arrested and placed in Montgomery County Jail
under their charges. Estimated street value of marijuana seized is approximately
$3,000.00.
March 7,
2009
On March 7, 2009 Deputies responded to 3233 Wow Rd Randleman
N.C. to an armed robbery that occurred at the Worthville Road BP. One male
suspects dressed in all black clothing and wearing what was described as a black
masks entered the store armed with a handgun. The suspects demanded money from
the clerk then fled the store. The investigation is ongoing at this time and
anyone with information is asked to contact the Randolph County Sheriff Office
at 318-6699 or Crime Stoppers at 336-672-7463.
February 20,
2009
On February 20, 2009 the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office,
along with State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), conducted a controlled delivery
of Marijuana to two separate residences located at 6151 Little Rd. in Staley and
3922 New Salem Rd. in Climax. Approximately 25 lbs of marijuana was delivered to
each residence (50 lbs total delivered). After the deliveries were made, Jose
Luis Bravo Perez and Christino Urrutia Jaime were taken into custody. Detectives
also searched each residence and located at 6151 Little Rd. were 2 firearms and
a small amount of US Currency was located at both locations. Both subjects
arrested are Illegal Aliens. Estimated street value of marijuana seized is
approximately $50,000.00.
February 13,
2009
On February 13, 2009 the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Vice
and Narcotics Unit, along with Randleman Police Department’s Vice and Narcotics
Unit and State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), searched a residence located at
150 US Hwy 311 Ext. Lot 12. Detectives located and seized approximately 20 grams
of cocaine, rolling papers, digital scales and $986.00 US Currency. Estimated
street value of cocaine seized is approximately $2,000.00. Homero Vences Lopez
and Alfredo Cabrera were arrested.
February 10,
2009
On February 10, 2009, Randolph County Sheriff’s Office
Community Crimes Task Force members arrested Larry Del Hunt and Rodney Lee
Ratliff charged them with the Breaking and Entering and Larceny of the
Quik Chek located at 324 W. Main St., Franklinville, NC on January 9, 2009.
During the larceny at this business, a Camel cigarette display was taken and an
estimated $200 worth of cigarettes. The damage to the business was listed at
approximately $400. The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Investigative Division
and the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Community Crimes Task Force gathered
evidence linking the two suspects to this incident.
February 9,
2009
On February 9, 2009 the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Vice
and Narcotics Unit attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation. During a
short pursuit, detectives witnessed the driver of the vehicle throw something
from the drivers side window. When the vehicle came to a stop, detectives
apprehended Billy Joe Craven and recovered approximately 2 grams of cocaine that
was thrown from the vehicle. A 2000 Cadillac Deville and $698.00 US Currency was
also seized. Estimated street value of cocaine seized is approximately $200.00.
February 7,
2009
The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, Archdale, Thomasville and
High Point Police Departments have solved a string of twelve armed robberies
that occurred in the various jurisdictions beginning in October, 2008.
Detectives with Thomasville Police Department arrested Christopher Lewis Cox,
age 21, of Trinity, North Carolina after an attempted armed robbery in
Thomasville on February 7, 2009. The arrest of Cox led them to his accomplice,
Steve Craig Hopkins, age 46, also of Trinity. Both Cox and Hopkins have been
arrested and are currently confined at the Davidson County Jail for multiple
armed robberies committed in the City of Thomasville. Both subjects are
currently confined at the Davidson County Jail where bond was set on Cox at
$250,000 secured. Hopkins had not been arraigned at the time of this release.
Randolph County Detectives have filed charges against both men for the Randolph
County armed robbery at Finch Farm Exxon on Finch Farm Road in Trinity that
occurred on October 31, 2008 and the armed robbery at Sam’s Mart #3 on
Meadowbrook Road in Trinity that occurred on November 12, 2009. The warrants for
those charges had not been served at the time of this release. Cox and Hopkins
are both scheduled for District Court appearances in Davidson County on Monday,
February 9, 2009.
February 6,
2009
On February 6, 2009 the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Vice
and Narcotics Unit, along with Greensboro Police Department’s Vice and Narcotics
Unit, searched a residence located at 1716 Langley Loop Rd. Detectives located
and seized approximately 66 grams (2 ounces) of cocaine, and a firearm along
with ammunition. Estimated street value of cocaine seized is approximately
$1,800.00. Isela Damary Motino and Adan Rosas Acosta were arrested.
February 5,
2009
On February 5, 2009 Deputies responded to 3233 Wow Rd Randleman
N.C. to an armed robbery that occurred at the Worthville Road BP. Two white male
suspects dressed in all black clothing and wearing what was described as flesh
colored Halloween masks entered the store armed with a silver handgun and a
shotgun. The suspects demanded money from the clerk then fled the store in a
2000 model or newer white four door passenger vehicle. The investigation is
ongoing at this time and any one with information is asked to contact the
Randolph County Sheriffs Office at 318-6699 or Crime Stoppers at 672-7463.
January 31,
2009
On January 31, 2009 after receiving information regarding
Illegal Cockfighting, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, along with members
of the Asheboro Police Department Vice and Narcotics Unit, executed a search
warrant at 5254 Riverside Road. When Officers arrived, people started fleeing
the scene. Subjects were secured inside and outside of the property, however
several got away. Officers arrested 73 subjects and seized 73 vehicles, along
with 2 firearms and a large sum of undisclosed US Currency. Cocaine and
Marijuana were also located at the scene. Randolph County Animal Control was
contacted and they took possession of 130 live roosters. Each subject was
charged with Cockfighting and Cruelty to Animals, both which are Felonies. The
Bonds ranged from $1,000.00 to $7,500.00 Secured.
January 15,
2009
On January 15, 2009 during a joint operation with the Randolph
County Sheriff’s Office Vice and Narcotics Unit and Randleman Police Department
Vice and Narcotics Unit, Asuncion Cruz Garcia was arrested after detectives
searched him and his vehicle in Randleman. Detectives located and seized
approximately 57 grams (2 oz) of cocaine and $424.00 US Currency. A 1992 Honda
Civic was also seized. Estimated street value of cocaine seized is approximately
$6,000.00.
January 13,
2009
On January 13, 2009 the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Vice
and Narcotics Unit, along with Asheboro Police Department Vice and Narcotics
Unit, conducted a search at 2313 South Lake Dr. Detectives located and seized
approximately 93.5 grams of marijuana, smoking devices, hand held scales,
digital scales and other items of paraphernalia. Charges have been drawn on
Walter George Kipilla and Anita Sides Greeson however they have not been
arrested at this time. Estimated street value of marijuana seized is
approximately $350.00.
January
5, 2009
On January 5, 2009 the
Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Vice and Narcotics Unit conducted a search at
1591 Sandy Ridge Road in Liberty. Inside the residence Detectives located and
seized a small amount of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and 9 firearms along
with ammunition. Detectives also searched a 24 ft. toy hauler sports trailer and
located a marijuana grow operation inside. Detectives located 12 marijuana
plants which were approximately 1 ½ ft tall, along with grow lights, smoking
devices and other paraphernalia. The 24 ft. toy hauler sports trailer was also
seized due to the owner growing marijuana inside. Charges will be drawn on Kurt
Jeffrey Martin. The estimated street value of marijuana plants seized, at full
maturity, is approximately $12,000.00.