The Davidson County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division joined resources with the members of the Denton Police Department for the investigation.
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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
Lexington still reeling after early-morning killing on Jessup Street: Police request help
Lexington Still Reeling After Early-Morning Killing on Jessup Street.
Liberty Baptist Church Thomasville charged with embezzling 150,000
On Tuesday, May 18, 2021, Betty Fowler Collins, of 4437 Kennedy Road, Thomasville, NC was arrested with warrants drawn by the Criminal Investigations Division of the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office.
Triad Carports and Metals Structures owner arrested on 19 counts of felonious activity
On May 22, 2025, Jesse Allen Black was arrested on an additional 19 counts of felonious obtaining property by false pretenses and two counts of felonious worthless checks after an additional investigation was completed by members of the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office. The 19 victims have reported Black had been taking deposits of U.S. Currency for buildings to be built by Triad Carports, and the work was never started or completed. This time, there were approximately $285,726.00 loss for these 19 victims from deposits given to Black. Black also had issued two checks totalling $47,140.00 to businesses, and there were insufficient funds in the account to pay these two businesses.
Human Remains Discovered at Lexington Salvage Yard, investigation underway
Deputies with the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the discovery of human remains at a local salvage yard in Lexington. According to an official press release, the incident occurred on May 14 at Leonard Salvage, located at 4471 Old US Highway 52.
Press Release: President of Triad Metal Carport arrested and charged
Davidson County Sheriff’s Office at Triad Carports, and Jesse Allen Black was arrested and charged with 25 counts of felonious obtaining property by false pretences. Anyone who has information related to this investigation or who may be a victim of Triad Carports and Metal Structures, Inc., please contact Lieutenant C. Goforth with the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division at (336) 242-2123.
Charges made: law enforcement seeks answers regarding animal cruelty case
Brian Coe was arrested on March 15, 2025 and taken to the Davidson County Magistrate’s Office and is scheduled to appear in court May 13, 2025.
Updated: Davidson County School Board Member allegedly hits 14-Year-Old in suspected DWI crash
A member of the Davidson County Board of Education is facing public outcry and multiple criminal charges after a head-on vehicle collision that resulted in injuries to a 10-year-old child. The incident, which occurred the evening of April 9, 2025, has prompted growing concern over public accountability and road safety.
Lexington man charged for shooting
The victim was identified as Jade Campsey, age 25, of Lexington. Officers quickly determined that the shooting occurred on Smith Avenue near Miller Street. The victim is being treated at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital. There are no current updates on her condition.
Driver Accused of intentionally crashing into Davidson County Courthouse
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.
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.