On March 9, 2026, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office responded to Hilltop Dr., Archdale, in reference to a burglary in progress. While enroute, Communications advised that they had received multiple calls from occupants of the residence with verbal altercations heard in the background of the call. The offender was identified as Mark Anthony Strickland. Upon arrival, deputies observed that the door frame had been broken.
Following the investigation and collection of evidence, Strickland was arrested and transported to the Randolph County Detention, where the magistrate found probable cause for felony first-degree burglary, felony break/enter terrorize/injure, misdemeanor injury to real property, and misdemeanor communicating threats. He was issued no bond. A first appearance was set for March 10, 2026, in Randolph County District Court.
Name of Defendant:
Mark Anthony Strickland
Age: 36