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Elderly man arrested in connection with double homicide
A 78-year-old man has been arrested and charged with double homicide connected to an incident on Friday in northern Davidson County.
Third Arrest Made in Jessup Street Homicide Case
The Lexington Police Department has announced a third arrest connected to the June 7 shooting death of 19-year-old Xzavion Tyleal Booker.
Two parents charged with child abuse and improper storage of firearm
Davidson County-The Davidson County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with Davidson County Schools and Child Protective Services, has completed an investigation concerning the welfare of several minor children following multiple reports of concern.
Davidson EMT and police officer charged in obstructing child sex abuse case
A Davidson County EMT and a police officer from Catawba County have been accused of accessing a government computer system to alert the suspects in an ongoing child sex abuse case.
Davidson County Officials Charge EMT, Police Officer With Accessing Government Computers in Abuse Probe
Due to the sensitive nature of this case and the ongoing investigation, no further details will be released at this time.
Three Wives, No Divorces: Davidson County Man Charged with Bigamy
The Davidson County Sheriff's Office stated they believe there could be additional victims for this investigation. Anyone known to be legally married without a divorce to Harry Irvine Burdick, Jr. are asked to contact Detective Foushee at the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office (336) 236-3365.
Lexington Police Investigating Homicide at Johnson Concrete Products
The victim died at the scene from his injuries. He has been identified as Omarion Scott, age 21, of Lexington.
When a Safe Haven No Longer Feels Safe: A Call to Action for the Lakewood Hills Community
The situation is all the more heartbreaking because of what has been lost. After the recent passing of her husband, Tom Danze, the home was not just a house, but a sanctuary filled with the memories and treasures he had collected over a lifetime. It is a profound violation to know that Mr. Danze’s collectibles and other valuable items, things he worked hard to acquire and cherish, have been stolen. And just recently, adding to the list of devastating losses, a motor was stolen from the property. It’s not just about the monetary value; it's about the emotional and sentimental worth of these objects, each one a piece of his legacy, now gone forever.
Hit and Run Results in Death
The bicyclist is identified as Marty Dean Smith, age 53, from Lexington N.C. He remains hospitalized at Atrium Baptist hospital with serious injuries.
Davidson County Judge Makes Bold Exoneration Decision- By The Assembly
Robert Broadie, a Superior Court judge from Davidson County, exonerated the men in the 2002 death of Nathaniel Jones, the grandfather of NBA star Chris Paul, who now plays for the Los Angeles Clippers. They are now in their mid to late 30s; Brayboy died in 2019, a year after he was released from prison. Bryant and Tolliver were released in 2017. Cauthen and Banner have been serving life sentences.
Standoff at home results in arrest for child abuse and fleeing
On August 11, 2025, at approximately 6:30 a.m., the Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force for the United States Marshals Service attempted to serve arrest warrants at a residence, at 1689 Old US Highway 52, Lexington, North Carolina, in Davidson County, for Jonathan V. Garcia, date of birth November 17, 1994. The arrest warrants were for felony probation violation, felony flee to elude arrest, drive with a revoked license, misdemeanor child abuse and possession of stolen goods. These arrest warrants were out of Forsyth County
Former Davidson County deputy arrested for third bank robbery
A former Davidson County Sheriff’s Deputy was arrested in Salisbury on July 31 and charged with common law robbery of a bank, for a third time.
A second arrest has been made in the ongoing investigation into the murder of Jyisaiah Cuthrell, who was shot and killed on July 24th in Lexington.
26-year-old man gunned down on Federal Street, 21-year old alleged suspect arrested
The suspect now identified as Jarvis Lewis Carroll, age 21, of Lexington has been arrested without incident at 225 Tucson Way in Davidson County. He will be charged with the murder of Jyisaiah Cuthrell. The Davidson County Sheriffs Office assisted LPD at the scene of the arrest on Tucson Way.
Thomasville Man Convicted of Death by Distribution
On Wednesday, July 2, 2025, Charles Jenkins, 43, of Thomasville, North Carolina, pleaded guilty in Davidson County Superior Court to one count of Death by Distribution of a Controlled Substance.
Crimestoppers Offers 2,000 Dollar Reward in Xzavion Booker Homicide Investigation
The Lexington Area Crimestoppers board has approved a reward of up to $2,000 for information or tips that lead to any arrests regarding the ongoing investigation into the murder of Xzavion Booker on June 7, 2025
Arrest made in Denton church robberies
The Davidson County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division joined resources with the members of the Denton Police Department for the investigation.
News Brief: Local Law enforcement warns the community about the rise in church break-ins
The following tips which could help prevent this occurring at your church, business or home