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Cash available for crime-solving tips
Crime Stoppers is a little-used program in Northwest Guilford County Related links * Crime Stoppers Facebook pagek * Academy provides insight into law enforcement operations Three ways to report a tip…
Police investigating Battleground Rite Aid robbery
GREENSBORO — City police officers responded to a business in the 3300 block of Battleground Avenue at about 8:48 p.m. Tuesday after a report of a robbery. Police said a…
Madison man arrested for statutory sex offenses
Held on $250,000 bond MADISON — A 55-year-old Madison man has been arrested and charged with two counts of felony statutory sex offense witha child. Michael Dale Bowman, of Tiffany…
‘Go Blue’ for National Police Week
GREENSBORO — The Greensboro Police Department is encouraging residents, businesses, academic intuitions, and places of worship, throughout the city to show their support for law enforcement by displaying something blue on…
Wife of man who pointed gun at deputy arrested
MADISON — On Friday April 20, 2018, Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office Detective M.J. Webb charged and arrested Rebekah Lynn Daniels, 46, of Nell Road, Madison, with three counts of misdemeanor child…
Brothers charged in shooting death of teen
GREENSBORO — Alejandro Villegas 19, has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the shooting death of Matthew Jurado, 17. Villegas’ brother, a minor, also has been charged in connection…
Volunteer, donate online to aid tornado recovery
GREENSBORO — The city of Greensboro’s Contact Center continues to serve as a centralized collection point for residents, groups and businesses who wish to volunteer with tornado cleanup, but residents…
Teen: ‘I feel like the ball is starting to roll’
Inspired by family farmers, local teens begins venture as entrepreneur By Kevin Spradlin PiedmontPostNC.com OAK RIDGE — What began as a slogan and a modest gesture to honor hard-working family members…
Update: Missing teen found safe
Update April 11, 12:27 a.m.: Amelia Hill has been found and is safe, according to a Facebook post on the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office page. Updates as they become available….
What is suspicious activity?
Tips on what to report, and when Submitted by Detective R.D. Seals Guilford County Sheriff’s Office “Am I witnessing a crime?” Most of us have found ourselves wondering this at…
Silver Alert issued for Madison man, 83
Staff report MADISON — The North Carolina Center for Missing Persons has issued a Silver Alert for 83-year-old Paul Lawrence McBride, of Madison. Authorities believe McBride might be trying to make…
Boles, Jones race to Stop, Drop & Roll 5K victory
Clark, Hogan notch runner-up finishes * Spark’s Dash video (coming soon) * Complete results * Age group awards * Jones Racing Company photos (coming soon) * Piedmont Post advance coverage Staff…
Officials do ‘demo day’ for new Family Justice Center
HIGH POINT — Members of the Guilford County Board of Commissioners joined High Point leaders, elected officials, community partners and supporters to participate in the Guilford County Family Justice Center –…
Gun show proceeds to benefit Gun Stoppers
GREENSBORO — The Greensboro City Council has approved a resolution to give the Greensboro Coliseum’s proceeds from an upcoming gun and knife show to Gun Stoppers, a program that provides…
Police log: Deputies intercept FedEx package with pot worth $102K
Many of the incidents in this report occurred within the boundaries of District 1 or involve suspects who live within or near District 1. District 1 of the Guilford County…
Guilford Metro 9-1-1 celebrates National Telecommunications Week April 8-14
GREENSBORO — Guilford Metro 9-1-1 is celebrating National Public Safety Telecommunications Week April 8-14. This annual event honors those who respond to emergency calls, dispatch emergency professionals and equipment during a…
Police investigating pizza shop robbery
GREENSBORO — Greensboro police are currently investigating a robbery of the Papa John’s Pizza shop located at 1015 E. Cone Blvd. in Greensboro. Officers were dispatched there at approximately 10:37 this…
Man wanted on kidnapping, assault charges
WENTWORTH — Rockingham County Sheriff’s office deputies are seeking the public’s help in locating Matthew Lee Martin. Martin is wanted on arrest warrantse for felonious first-degree kidnapping, assault on a…
Academy provides insight into law enforcement operations
Summerfield’s Alex Southwick a member of graduating class By Kevin Spradlin PiedmontPostNC.com * Overview of Sheriff’s Office (PDF) GREENSBORO — It might be difficult for any of the 15 graduates…
Be careful when burning debris in spring
Wildfire risk typically higher through May; burning debris is No. 1 cause of wildfires RALEIGH – The N.C. Forest Service is urging residents across the state to think safety and exercise…
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