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Police Release New Details in Leinbach Park Mass Shooting That Left 2 Dead, 5 Injured
Winston-Salem police say a planned fight escalated into a mass shooting at Leinbach Park, leaving two teens dead and five others injured. Mu
Apr 25


Belews Creek man charged with statutory rape after investigation
Belews Creek man charged with statutory rape following a Forsyth County investigation into a 2023 reported sexual assault involving a juveni
Apr 16


Winston-Salem police investigating early morning homicide on Indiana Avenue
A 34-year-old man died after a shooting early April 12 in Winston-Salem. Police are investigating and seeking information from the public.
Apr 13


Three armed suspects rob Winston-Salem business at gunpoint
Three armed suspects robbed a Winston-Salem business on Peters Creek Parkway Tuesday morning, fleeing with cash in a silver sedan.
Mar 31


Forsyth County Man Charged With Multiple Counts of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
Cody Harris Alford faces six felony counts of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor following a Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office inves
Mar 22


Four Charged After Dogs Found in Poor Conditions at Walkertown Home
Four Walkertown residents face misdemeanor animal cruelty charges after Forsyth County deputies found multiple dogs in poor health while ser
Feb 27


Rural Hall Man Charged With Murder After Fatal Shooting on Woodbriar Path
A 20-year-old Rural Hall man faces a felony murder charge after a shooting early Friday left a 43-year-old man dead, according to the Forsyt
Feb 27


Guilford County Inmate Dies After Medical Emergency in Custody
Scott Alan Fanter, arrested on attempted murder and assault charges, died Feb. 23 after a medical emergency at the Guilford County Detentio
Feb 24


Winston-Salem police investigating shots fired into occupied home on Parkwood Avenue
Winston-Salem police are investigating after shots were fired into an occupied home on Parkwood Avenue early Friday. Three people were insid
Feb 20


Four Arrested in 2023 Clemmons Homicide of 16-Year-Old
Forsyth County deputies arrested four men in connection with the 2023 fatal shooting of 16-year-old Jhamari Hall in Clemmons. One suspect aw
Feb 20


Winston-Salem Police Charge Man With Murder After Fatal Quantum Court Shooting
Winston-Salem police say a 27-year-old man died after a late morning shooting on Quantum Court. Investigators arrested a 25-year-old suspect
Feb 14


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
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