On Thursday, April 3, officers with the Lexington Police
Department responded to the Davidson County Courthouse, 110 West Center St, in reference to a single motor vehicle accident involving the courthouse building.
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Shooting investigation leads to arrest
On March 6, 2025, Donna James was arrested and charged with one count of feloniously assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill and inflicting serious injury. On March 25, 2025, Joshua Shane Sizemore was arrested for feloniously assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill and inflicting serious injury.
Press Release: Thomasville man convicted of murder and life without parole
April 2, 2025 Jury Convicts Sylvester Thompson of First-Degree Murder and Robbery THOMASVILLE – A Davidson County jury has found Sylvester DeJesus Thompson guilty of first-degree murder and robbery with a dangerous weapon in connection with the 2019 homicide of Bennie Vines. On Friday, March 28, 2025, Superior Court Judge Alyson Grine sentenced Thompson to life without parole for the first-degree murder conviction.
Man arrested due to infant fentanyl death
On March 27, 2025, members of the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office and the High Point Police Department arrested Williams on criminal indictments following an infant's toxicology report, which indicated fentanyl as the cause of death.
Toll Scam targeting Davidson County Residents: what you need to know
Local authorities, including the Davidson County Sheriff's Department, have issued warnings about these scams.
Deputy shot in altercation
Authorities have not released the identities of those involved or the specific location of the shooting.
Three Kid City Daycare employees charged in assault on 3-year-old child
Anyone with information related to this incident or any other incidents at Kid City Daycare is urged to contact the Thomasville Police Department at (336) 475-4260.
A Davidson County man was charged by the Davidson County Sheriff's Office after a shooting incident on Leonard Rd
A Davidson County man was charged by the Davidson County Sheriff's Office after a shooting incident on Leonard Road.
Three arrested for alleged animal cruelty in Denton
Three people have been arrested and charged with felony animal abuse.
Press Release: Alleged sex offenders verified to register through Operation Safe
On January 30, 2025, Detectives with the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division conducted a sex offender address verification compliance operation, dubbed Operation Safe.
Alleged offender of internet crimes depicting children arrested in Thomasville
The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) has arrested Gary Thomas Wallace of 1030 Ball Park Rd, Thomasville, NC. He is charged with six (6) counts of Second-Degree Sexual Exploitation of a Minor.
Search underway for armed and dangerous suspect in Davidson County
On Feb 10th The Davidson County Sheriff's Office issued a wanted alert describing David Lee Burns, a native of Maryland, as armed and dangerous.
Press Release: Body found on Gumtree Road leads to arrest in Forsyth County
A female’s body found on Gumtree Road leads to arrest in Forsyth County
Ricky Lam charged with possession of a firearm by a felon by Rowan County Sheriff’s Office
During the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Bunly, Lexington Police Department detectives developed probable cause that Ricky Lam was in possession of a firearm in 2023.
Scam Alert: Fake Federal Court phone calls request personal information
If you receive a threatening phone call or email, refrain from disclosing any information requested. Federal courts will never use a phone call or email to request personal or financial information, or to threaten recipients who don't comply.
Update: Two minors arrested after alleged robbery on Dec 26th
Two minors have previously been charged in connection with a felony breaking and entering and other larcenies.
South Carolina man arrested for several indecent offenses with a minor
Warrants for arrest were issued for statutory sex offenses with a child, indecent liberties with a minor, soliciting prostitution of a minor, and abduction of children.
Death Investigation leads to a Fentanyl related arrest in Massachusetts
On December 17, 2024, Detectives with the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office transported Robert from the Norfolk County Jail in Massachusetts to the Davidson County Jail. Robert was given a secure bond and a court date of January 6, 2025.
Police seek information on active investigation involving animal cruelty and firearms
Police seek information on active investigation involving animal cruelty and firearms
Sheriff's Office partners with VA police to make an arrest for human trafficking
On December 12, 2024, The Davidson County Sheriff’s Office assisted investigators with the Lynchburg Police Department in executing a search warrant at a residence in Thomasville.