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Jenkins, Neal Eugene

On November 11, 2023, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office responded to Lowe Dr., Randleman, in reference to a report of a possible larceny/theft. 

Following an investigation by the Criminal Investigations Division where evidence was obt...

Widener, Gunnar McKenzie

On December 6, 2023, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Sex Offender Registry Detective was notified that Gunnar McKenzie Widener, a registered sex offender, had violated the guidelines of his probation.  On December 7, 2023, Detectiv...

Grainger, Richard Aldeen

On December 6, 2023, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Vice and Narcotics Unit concluded an investigation related to the distribution of narcotics in Randolph County.  As a result of the investigation, Detectives executed a search wa...

Wilt, Thomas Kay

On September 2, 2023, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office responded to Hoover Hill Rd., Asheboro, in reference to found property. The victim reported locating his vehicle that had been reported stolen in Davidson County.  The GPS track...

Russell, Stephen Clarence

On December 4, 2023, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a possible fraud. 

Following an investigation by the Criminal Investigations Division, a warrant was sought for Stephen Clarence Russell for felony embezzleme...

Sampson, Thurman Earl

On December 5, 2023, while investigating another matter on Clifton Dr., Archdale, a motorcycle traveling south on Clifton Drive with no operating headlight struck a Randolph County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle in the rear. The operator, ident...

Deen, James Tyler

On December 5, 2023, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office responded to US Hwy 421, Staley, in reference to an agency assist request by the NC Highway Patrol who had conducted a traffic stop.  The driver was identified James Tyler Deen w...

Baker, Aubrey William, Jr.

On December 5, 2023, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office responded to Thayer Rd., Trinity, in reference to a structure fire per the request of the local fire department.   

Following an investigation by the Fire Marshall&rs...

Armed Robbery - NC Hwy 134

On November 26, 2023, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported robbery of a victim on NC Hwy 134, Asheboro. The victim reported that he was asked to meet in the parking lot of the business by a person known to the victim, and...

King, Drew Alan

On December 2, 2023, Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Deputy conducted a traffic stop in the area of NC Hwy 62 and Regalwood Ct., Thomasville. The driver was identified as Drew Alan King.  King provided the deputy with his wallet for hi...

Bailey, Richard Matthew

On December 1, 2023, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office responded to Old Thomasville Rd., Archdale, in reference to an assault.  Upon arrival, deputies met with the victims and gathered information.  

Following the investigati...

Byrd, Kyndrah Raye

On November 8, 2023, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office was conducting routine patrol in the area of US 4 W, Asheboro, when deputies observed a vehicle in the parking lot of AJ Mart that did not have a license plate displayed. During the encou...

Cranford, Brenda Marie Smith

On November 21, 2023, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office responded to US 64 HWY, Ramseur, in reference to a welfare check.   Ramseur Police Department responded for an agency assist due to their close proximity to the address. &nb...

Tomlinson, Adam Hollingsworth

On November 27, 2023, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office responded to Burney Rd., Asheboro, in reference to an assault, to which EMS was called for medical evaluation.  

Following the investigation, Adam Hollingsworth Tomlinson was arr...

Boles, Christopher Lee

On November 24, 2023, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop in the area of Beckerdite Rd. and Groom Rd., Sophia.  The passenger was identified as Christopher Lee Boles.  During a subsequent search, three...

Corcoran, James Ronald, Jr.

On November 23, 2023, James Ronald Corcoran, Jr., while confined at the Randolph County Detention Center, attempted to escape the facility but was apprehended by detention staff.  Corcoran was unable to breach the secure confinement of the facili...

Sykes, John Christopher

On October 18, 2023, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office responded to Allred Street, Franklinville in reference to a larceny of a motor vehicle. Upon arrival, the victim advised a witness had seen a flatbed truck loading the vehicle. 

D...

Dubitz, John Charles

On November 8, 2023, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Apprehension Team assisted the NC Probation and Parole in the search for John Charles Dubitz. Upon arrival at the residence, Dubitz was located in the driveway and taken into cus...

Seay, Troy Franklin

On July 23, 2023, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office responded to Clyde King Rd., Seagrove, in reference to a burglary that had already occurred. Following further investigation by the Criminal Interdiction Team, charges were sought against Fr...

Highfill, Kristi Marie

On November 21, 2023, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office responded to Quail Creek Dr., Franklinville, in reference to a reported suspicious vehicle that had been parked in the roadway for over four hours. When deputies arrived, they observed t...

Toodle, Tyler Ray

On November 21, 2023, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office responded to Hanner Rd., Randleman, at the request of EMS.  Upon arrival, EMS personnel stated that the subject, Tyler Ray Toodle, was holding his side as if he was in pain but ...

Moore, Lisa Maness

On November 20, 2023, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office responded to US Hwy 64 E., Asheboro, in reference to a welfare check of a female that had been parked at the business for almost an hour and seemed to be asleep.  Upon arrival, ...

Locklear, Erica Lynn

During the November 2023 session of the Randolph County Grand Jury, True Bill of Indictments were issued on Erica Lynn Locklear for the distribution of narcotics in Randolph County. These indictments were issued as a result of investigations conducted by ...

Hussey, Tommy Colon and Hussey, Richard Michael

On October 4, 2023, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office responded to Riverside Rd., Seagrove, in reference to larceny. Upon arrival, the victim was able to provide photos of the suspect and vehicle that were captured on surveillance cameras. On...

McDaniel, Jeffrey Lee

On November 18, 2023, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office responded to NC Hwy 42 S., Asheboro, to serve an outstanding warrant and a domestic violence protection order against Jeffrey Lee McDaniel.   During a subsequent search, cocaine...

Allen, Sabrina Renee

On November 16, 2023, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office responded to Whites Memorial Rd., Franklinville, in reference to trespassing.  Upon arrival, deputies observed personal belongings sitting on the edge of the yard and partially ...

Hayes, Kevin Wayne

On November 15, 2023, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office responded to Sunrise Ave.., Franklinville, in reference to an assault.  Upon arrival, deputies located a victim who had visible injuries.  Following the investigation, ...

Wood, Travis Michael

On November 13, 2023, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office responded to Hollyridge Dr., Trinity, to assist the NC Probation and Parole in reference to a warrantless search.  During their search, narcotics were located in the possession ...

Hammell, April Lynn and Hooker, Christopher William

On November 9, 2023, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Apprehension Team assisted the NC Probation and Parole in the search of the residence of April Lynn Hammell and Christopher William Hooker.  During an initial search, an...

Clark, Donald Lawrence

During the November 2023 session of the Randolph County Grand Jury, a True Bill of Indictment was issued on Donald Lawrence Clark for the distribution of Methamphetamine in Randolph County. These indictments were issued as a result of investigations condu...

Nunn, Kevin Lee

INFORMATION RELEASE

United States Attorney’s Office

Middle District of North Carolina

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Megan Ayscue

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Burgess, Alan Dale

On November 10, 2023, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office responded to US Hwy 220 South, Asheboro, in reference to a suspicious vehicle.  Upon arrival, deputies located the vehicle and occupant, Alan Dale Burgess, who was found to be o...

Salyers, Terrea Montana

On November 12, 2023, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office responded to Rolling Road, Trinity, in reference to a larceny/theft.  Upon arrival, deputies met with the homeowner/victim, who advised that the home security camera had capture...

Auman, Justin Matthew and Edmondson, Melissa Dawn

On November 10, 2023, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop in the area of Zoo Parkway and Ridge St., Asheboro. The vehicle was displaying a Virginia license plate that was expired and fictitious as of 2018. The driver st...

Allen, Jeremy Wayne

On November 12, 2023, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office responded to Riverwood Rd., Randleman, in reference to a suspicious vehicle.  The caller stated that a vehicle with an out-of-state tag was sitting in the middle of the road run...

Bowman, Otis Clayton

On November 8, 2023, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Apprehension Team assisted the NC Probation and Parole at the search of a residence of Otis Clayton Bowman.  During the search, a firearm was located.  It was seized and ...

Hicks, Melanie Seymour

On November 8, 2023, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office responded to Finch Farm Rd., Trinity, in reference to a welfare check.  The caller reported a vehicle had been running at a pump for a while and that the driver appeared to be as...

Kennedy, Madison Ann

On October 17, 2023, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office responded to David Allred Dr., Climax, in reference to larceny that had already occurred. Information was collected and charges were sought against Madison Ann Kennedy for felony obtain p...