Michael James Mitchke

Attempt to Identify Suspect

Salisbury, N.C. — At approximately 10:15 p.m., Salisbury Police responded to a report of a person lying in the roadway in the 700 block of E. Liberty Street. Officers arrived to find the individual suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to Baptist Hospital for treatment. Their condition has not been released, and the investigation is ongoing.

NEWS RELEASE

From the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office

From the Rowan County Sheriff's Office

From the Rowan County Sheriff's Office 

Photo Credit: Lead Chunkers 

From the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office

Phot Credit: Rowan County Sheriff's Office 

The N. C. Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) is alerting the public about a surge in fraudulent text message scams targeting residents. These scams falsely claim to request payment for fees, fines, or tolls and may appear to come from the NCDMV.

Statement from the RCSO

From the Rowan County Sheriff's Office.

Deputies with the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office are on the scene of an apparent road rage incident where another motorist was shot and has been transported to a local hospital. The shooting occurred on I85 North just South of the 68 mile marker.

After citizen complaints of narcotics being sold, a narcotics search warrant and arrest warrant were served at 1120 Terrance Drive, Salisbury, by members of the RCSO Criminal Apprehension Team as well as the Special Investigations Unit.

ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. — Emergency crews responded to a serious traffic accident in the 6100 block of South Main Street where two individuals were reported pinned inside a vehicle.

On May 22, 2025, the Salisbury Police Department Criminal Investigation Division charged a second individual for the homicide that occurred on February 20, 2025 at 1416 Tillman Street. Warrants for Murder were obtained and served on Jamarion Racel Proffitt. Mr. Proffitt was already in the custody of the Rowan County Sheriff’s Detention Center due to a shooting incident that occurred on January 25, 2025.

From Sheriff Travis Allen,

On Saturday, May 17, 2025, Officers working the Cheerwine Festival responded to a fight in progress. Law Enforcement from the Salisbury Police Department and the Rowan County Sheriff's Office arrived within seconds and observed 5 to 10 juveniles engaged in an active fight. Law Officers were able to stop the fight, but not before one Officer with the Police Department and one Rowan County Sheriff's Deputy sustained injuries. The Salisbury Police Officer was transported to Novant Hospital and diagnosed with a severe concussion. The Rowan County Deputy was transported to Novant Hospital and later hospitalized due to a fractured hip.All of the juveniles detained were transported to the Salisbury Police Department. Secure custody orders were sought but denied, at which time the juveniles were then released to their parent(s). The investigation continues to see if upgraded charges are appropriate due to the injuries to the Law Enforcement Officers. Anyone with information or video of the incident is asked to contact Detective Marks at 704-638-5333.

Statement from the Town of Granite Quarry on their commitment to public safety.

On Peace Officers Memorial Day, we pause to honor the brave men and women in law enforcement who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Their courage, commitment, and selflessness will never be forgotten.

From the Salisbury Police Department 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

A Cleveland man is in custody after allegedly attempting to set his own home on fire. Barry Lee Reese, 46, was arrested on May 9 after a neighbor reported smoke coming from his Clearview Road residence. According to investigators, Reese, who is going through a difficult divorce, admitted he didn’t want his wife to get the house. He reportedly used kerosene to ignite the fire in the living room before fleeing into nearby woods, where police found and arrested him. Reese is charged with fraudulent burning of a dwelling and is being held on a $250,000 bond.

SALISBURY, N.C. — Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Wednesday night in the 200 block of South Clay Street. Officers responded to reports of gunfire around 9:45 p.m. and discovered 21-year-old David Rickey Anderson lying in the front yard of a residence with apparent gunshot wounds. Anderson was pronounced dead at the scene .

The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office has charged four individuals in connection with an April 1 attempt to smuggle narcotics and contraband into the county detention center. Inmate Justin Ray Webster was identified as a key figure, conspiring with Amber Purser, Joseph Montgomery, and his father James Webster to introduce suboxone, tablets, and tobacco into the facility.

The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) proudly launched its new roadside cleanup program this week, marking its first official day with the collection of several bags of trash. This initiative not only aims to beautify Rowan County but also does so with zero added cost to taxpayers.

On Thursday, February 20, 2025, at approximately 2:25 AM, the Salisbury Police Department responded to 1416 Tilman St in reference to shots fired.  

Rowan County Sheriff’s Office

Per the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office

April 8, 2025

WOODLEAF, N.C. – On April 1, 2025, deputies with the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office responded to 5920 Foster Road to assist probation officers with the service of a warrant on Shane Terry. Information obtained on the scene would indicate that Terry was located inside of an RV trailer on the property and was refusing to come out. Deputies and probation officers on the scene noticed that there was a strong odor of marijuana coming from the trailer. 

This week, the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office executed three narcotics search warrants at suspected drug houses located on Dappler Lane, Foster Road, and Hannah Ferry Road in western and northwestern Rowan County.

SALISBURY, N.C. (Friday, April 4, 2025) - On November 27, 2024, the Rowan County Sheriff's Office obtained information about a fraud which occurred at RHA Health Services located in Cleveland NC. During this investigation, Detectives learned that Parrish Jones fraudulently used funds from three clients of this establishment.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

SALISBURY, N.C. (Tuesday, April 1, 2025) – The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office is investigating several larcenies that occurred over the weekend.

Rowan County Sheriff Office 

Law enforcement and first responders are currently on the scene of a drive-by shooting in the 600 block of Cherry Street. Authorities have not yet confirmed whether there are any injuries.

JOSEPH PARHAM ARRESTED

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Rowan County Sheriff’s OfficeSalisbury, NC 28144 Sheriff: Travis Allen

Press Release From Rowan County Sheriff's Office 

From the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office Vehicle Pursuit and Recovery of Stolen Vehicle On March 10, 2025, at approximately 6:11 pm, deputies with the Rowan County Sheriff’s office located a stolen vehicle in the area of Hwy 601 and East Ridge Road. The deputy observed the vehicle pulling into the Village Grocery on US Hwy 601. When the occupants of the vehicle saw the deputies patrol vehicle, they fled the area at a high rate of speed.The deputy attempted a vehicle stop on East Ridge Road, but the vehicle did not stop and fled down East Ridge Road at speeds over 100 mph. The vehicle was also reported to be a suspect vehicle in a robbery out of Salisbury. The pursuit continued to a dead end on East Ridge Road, where the suspect drove through a front yard and back onto the roadway.The pursuit then continued into Spencer and onto Hollywood Drive where Officers from Spencer Police Department attempted to deploy stop sticks. The driver of the stolen vehicle began passing vehicles in a curve and this is when the deputy had to use caution and back off for the safety of other motorists, and lost sight of the suspect vehicle.A short time later, the vehicle was located abandoned beside of a church just outside the town limits of Spencer. A K-9 officer responded and deployed a K-9 into a wooded area to search for the suspects. The NC Highway Patrol helicopter also responded, but the suspects were not located, and there are no suspect descriptions at this time. It was reported that there appeared to be 3 to 4 suspects in the vehicle when the pursuit began. There was also some indication, that the suspects may have been picked up in the Seventh Street area by a black mini van that was seen in the area.Officers from the Salisbury Police Department responded and processed the stolen vehicle for its possible involvement in the robbery. Any questions related to the robbery or the stolen vehicle from Salisbury should be directed to the Salisbury Police Department at 704-638-5333. Anyone with information as to the identity of the occupants of the vehicle is asked to contact Rowan County Crime Stoppers at www.rowancrimestoppers.org or by calling 1-866-639-JAIL(5245).