On October 10, 2023, at 11:10 p.m., the North Carolina Highway Patrol responded to a bicycle collision on the eastbound shoulder of Old Highway US 64 West near Wholesale Alley.
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Grand Jury issues indictment for local murder
Monday July 6, 2026, Detectives with the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division (CID) appeared before the Davidson County Grand Jury in reference to the murder of Michael Steven Allen, 44-year-old male, Lexington, that occurred in April of 2026.
Two Found Dead Following Welfare Check, Suspect Arrested
According to the Davidson County Sheriff's Office, deputies were dispatched on Monday, June 29, after receiving a 911 call reporting that an individual had claimed to have broken into the home and killed two people.
Davidson County Sheriff’s Office Team Identifies Suspect in Larceny Investigation
On May 14, 2026, the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office Traffic & Criminal Enforcement Team initiated an investigation following a report of multiple stolen vehicles, lawn mowers, and other tools in the area of Lester Drive, Lexington.
Lexington Teen Charged After Pursuit Ends in Crash, Power Outage
On June 6, 2026, detectives with the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office T.R.A.C.E. Team attempted to conduct a traffic stop on South NC Highway 150 near Michael Road in Lexington.
Davidson County Sheriff’s Office T.R.A.C.E. Team Arrests Multiple Suspects during Felony Conspiracy Investigation
TRACE Team makes an arrest related to stolen copper.
Davidson County Deputies Arrest Father on Child Abuse Charge After Child’s Arm Broken
Father Charged with Felony Child Abuse After Child Suffers Broken Arm, Surgery Required
State reports crime in schools down in Lexington and Thomasville, rise in Davidson County
Earlier this month, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction released its annual report on criminal offenses reported by school districts across the state. These offenses range from violent crimes such as assault with a deadly weapon, sexual assault or deaths to non-violent crimes including possession of a controlled substance, possession of a weapon or a bomb threat.
Lexington firefighter involved in fatal shooting dies
A Lexington firefighter involved in the deadly shooting of his estranged wife, who was a Lexington police officer, has died.
Sheriff's Office Charges Two in Multi‑County Telephone Line Theft Investigation
On February 6th,2026, Detectives with the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office T.R.A.C.E. Team obtained warrants related to multiple cases involving the destruction and larceny of Windstream Communication lines in Davidson County.
Press Release: Man Charged with misdemeanor death by motor vehicle
A Lexington man has been charged in connection with a January weather-related traffic crash that later resulted in the death of a pedestrian, according to the Lexington Police Department.
Davidson County man arrested for alleged domestic violence with intent to kill
All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Alleged larceny leads to child exploitation charges
Davidson County Sheriff’s Office T.R.A.C.E. Team Arrests Lexington Man for Child Exploitation Charges following theft investigation.
Joint Law Enforcement Operation Results in Arrests and Recovery of Stolen Property
December 30, 2025, as part of a collaborative effort, detectives with the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office Traffic and Criminal Enforcement (T.R.A.C.E.) Team, Criminal Investigations Division, the Patrol Division and the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Urban Criminal Interdiction Team executed a search warrant at 5875 Mendenhall Road Extension in Archdale in reference to a multi-jurisdictional theft investigation. During the search, detectives recovered numerous items of horse tack equipment that had been reported stolen during a breaking and entering in Davidson County in November 2025.
Denton Police Seek Public’s Help After Early-Morning Vehicle Break-In
Anyone with information is asked to contact law enforcement immediately by calling 911.
Davidson County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Two Dollar General Robbery Incidents
On Sunday, November 16, 2025, at approximately 8:30 p.m., Davidson County Sheriff’s Patrol deputies responded to an armed robbery at a Dollar General store.
Cybertips Help Task Force Make an Arrest of Alleged Crimes Against Children
In June 2025, members of the Invictus Task Force initiated an investigation related to multiple Cybertips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. During the course of the investigation, Elijah Nathanael Beebe was identified as a suspect.
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.