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Two Charged in Dec. 17 Winston-Salem Shooting That Injured Child and Man
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Two people have been charged in connection with a Dec. 17 shooting that left a 3-year-old child and a man wounded, authorities said Thursday. Police said the shooting happened during a disturbance at a home on Royal Forest Court. Charges filed Daryle Julian Tank Yuk Keith, 32, faces: • Felony inciting a riot resulting in serious injury • Assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill • Discharging a firearm from an enclosure to incite fear Keith w
Jan 17


Evenflo Recalls All4One Car Seats Over Rear-Facing Recline Safety Issue
Evenflo has issued a recall for certain All4One convertible car seats after identifying a safety issue involving the recline mechanism when the seat is used in rear-facing mode. The recall affects Evenflo All4One car seats manufactured between 2022 and 2024. According to the company, testing showed the recline position can shift in some crashes when the seat is rear-facing. Officials said no injuries have been reported in connection with the issue. Evenflo said registered own
Jan 15


Multiple Charged After Large Cockfighting Ring Discovered in Forsyth County
GERMANTON, N.C. — Forsyth County deputies uncovered a large cockfighting operation during an animal welfare check Wednesday, leading to multiple arrests, the seizure of drugs and weapons, and the recovery of more than 400 roosters. The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Animal Services Division responded Jan. 14 to a home in the 7000 block of Baux Mountain Road. Deputies reported finding hundreds of cages filled with roosters. Investigators obtained a search warrant. During the
Jan 15


Winston-Salem man charged after fatal crosswalk hit-and-run kills 28-year-old woman
A Winston-Salem man faces felony charges after police say he struck two pedestrians in a marked crosswalk on East Sprague Street, killing 28
Jan 13


Juvenile charged after loaded handgun found during traffic stop at West Forsyth High School
FORSYTH COUNTY, N.C. — A juvenile faces a felony charge after a Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office deputy found a loaded handgun during a traffic stop on the campus of West Forsyth High School. The incident occurred Monday, Jan. 12, 2026. Deputies said a school resource deputy followed a vehicle onto campus after learning the vehicle had been reported stolen. The deputy initiated a traffic stop in a school parking lot. Authorities said two passengers ran from the vehicle. The dr
Jan 13


NCSHP Targets Passenger Vehicle Drivers in Operation SafeDRIVE Enforcement
Here is a rewrite aimed directly at passenger vehicle drivers, using clear, public-safety focused language: NCSHP Participates in Operation SafeDRIVE The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is partnering with law enforcement agencies in neighboring states for Operation SafeDRIVE, a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration campaign focused on reducing serious crashes involving commercial motor vehicles. High-visibility traffic enforcement will take place January 13–15. Troo
Jan 13


Two Winston-Salem brothers charged in separate robberies at same bank
Left: Aaron James Alcala, Right: John Andrew Alcala WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Two brothers from Winston-Salem face felony charges after police said each robbed the same bank in separate incidents weeks apart. Police identified John Andrew Alcala, 35, as the suspect in a Nov. 24 robbery at First Bank on Knollwood Street. Investigators said a man entered the bank, took money from a teller and fled. No injuries were reported. Detectives later connected the case to Alcala and arrest
Jan 8


Positive Identification in Rural Hall Jane Doe Case
Press Release from the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Positive Identification in Rural Hall Jane Doe Case Rural Hall, NC— A positive identification has been made by the DNA Doe Project in a 6-year-old Jane Doe case being investigated by the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO). On September 10, 2019, a hunter discovered human remains in a wooded area off the 6000 block of University Parkway in Rural Hall, NC. An extensive search of the area provided no information as to th
Dec 31, 2025


Missing Forsyth County Woman Maria Gonzalez Found Safe After Search
Maria Gonzalez, 56, reported missing in Forsyth County, was later located safe after police issued alerts due to concerns related to impairm
Dec 29, 2025


Winston-Salem Police Investigate Homicide on N. Cherry Street, One Dead
Winston-Salem police are investigating a homicide after a late-night shooting left one man dead and another injured. Officers with the Winston-Salem Police Department responded at 10:58 p.m. Saturday to a reported shooting at 2332 N. Cherry Street. They found two men suffering from gunshot wounds. Both victims were taken by EMS to a local hospital. Antoni Rodriguez-Lopez, 21, later died from his injuries. Sorensen Reyes-Olmedo, 30, was treated and is listed in stable conditio
Dec 29, 2025


Two men hospitalized after Christmas Eve shooting in Winston-Salem
Two men were hospitalized in critical but stable condition after a shooting late Christmas Eve on New Walkertown Road in Winston-Salem. Poli
Dec 26, 2025


Winston-Salem Officer Injured After DWI Driver Hits Three Police SUVs on Silas Creek Parkway
A Winston-Salem police officer was injured after an impaired driver struck three police SUVs on Silas Creek Parkway while officers investiga
Dec 14, 2025
Strong-Arm Robbery Reported at First Bank on Knollwood Stree
Winston-Salem police are investigating a strong-arm robbery Monday at First Bank on Knollwood Street. No injuries were reported and the susp
Dec 9, 2025


North Forsyth High School student killed, 18-year-old injured in campus stabbing
One student died and an 18-year-old was injured after a stabbing during a fight at North Forsyth High School on Tuesday. Deputies said both
Dec 9, 2025


Winston-Salem Man Charged With Statutory Sex Offense, Ten Counts of Child Sexual Exploitation
Winston-Salem police charged a 27-year-old man with statutory sex offense, indecent liberties, and ten counts of first-degree sexual exploit
Dec 4, 2025
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