The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office has charged four individuals in connection with an April 1 attempt to smuggle narcotics and contraband into the county detention center. Inmate Justin Ray Webster was identified as a key figure, conspiring with Amber Purser, Joseph Montgomery, and his father James Webster to introduce suboxone, tablets, and tobacco into the facility.

The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) proudly launched its new roadside cleanup program this week, marking its first official day with the collection of several bags of trash. This initiative not only aims to beautify Rowan County but also does so with zero added cost to taxpayers.

On Thursday, February 20, 2025, at approximately 2:25 AM, the Salisbury Police Department responded to 1416 Tilman St in reference to shots fired.  

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Per the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office

April 8, 2025

WOODLEAF, N.C. – On April 1, 2025, deputies with the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office responded to 5920 Foster Road to assist probation officers with the service of a warrant on Shane Terry. Information obtained on the scene would indicate that Terry was located inside of an RV trailer on the property and was refusing to come out. Deputies and probation officers on the scene noticed that there was a strong odor of marijuana coming from the trailer. 

This week, the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office executed three narcotics search warrants at suspected drug houses located on Dappler Lane, Foster Road, and Hannah Ferry Road in western and northwestern Rowan County.

SALISBURY, N.C. (Friday, April 4, 2025) - On November 27, 2024, the Rowan County Sheriff's Office obtained information about a fraud which occurred at RHA Health Services located in Cleveland NC. During this investigation, Detectives learned that Parrish Jones fraudulently used funds from three clients of this establishment.

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SALISBURY, N.C. (Tuesday, April 1, 2025) – The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office is investigating several larcenies that occurred over the weekend.

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Law enforcement and first responders are currently on the scene of a drive-by shooting in the 600 block of Cherry Street. Authorities have not yet confirmed whether there are any injuries.

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Press Release From Rowan County Sheriff's Office 

From the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office Vehicle Pursuit and Recovery of Stolen Vehicle On March 10, 2025, at approximately 6:11 pm, deputies with the Rowan County Sheriff’s office located a stolen vehicle in the area of Hwy 601 and East Ridge Road. The deputy observed the vehicle pulling into the Village Grocery on US Hwy 601. When the occupants of the vehicle saw the deputies patrol vehicle, they fled the area at a high rate of speed.The deputy attempted a vehicle stop on East Ridge Road, but the vehicle did not stop and fled down East Ridge Road at speeds over 100 mph. The vehicle was also reported to be a suspect vehicle in a robbery out of Salisbury. The pursuit continued to a dead end on East Ridge Road, where the suspect drove through a front yard and back onto the roadway.The pursuit then continued into Spencer and onto Hollywood Drive where Officers from Spencer Police Department attempted to deploy stop sticks. The driver of the stolen vehicle began passing vehicles in a curve and this is when the deputy had to use caution and back off for the safety of other motorists, and lost sight of the suspect vehicle.A short time later, the vehicle was located abandoned beside of a church just outside the town limits of Spencer. A K-9 officer responded and deployed a K-9 into a wooded area to search for the suspects. The NC Highway Patrol helicopter also responded, but the suspects were not located, and there are no suspect descriptions at this time. It was reported that there appeared to be 3 to 4 suspects in the vehicle when the pursuit began. There was also some indication, that the suspects may have been picked up in the Seventh Street area by a black mini van that was seen in the area.Officers from the Salisbury Police Department responded and processed the stolen vehicle for its possible involvement in the robbery. Any questions related to the robbery or the stolen vehicle from Salisbury should be directed to the Salisbury Police Department at 704-638-5333. Anyone with information as to the identity of the occupants of the vehicle is asked to contact Rowan County Crime Stoppers at www.rowancrimestoppers.org or by calling 1-866-639-JAIL(5245).

SALISBURY, N.C. — On March 4, 2025, Rowan County deputies responded after a four-year-old child was taken to Atrium Health Cabarrus with a gunshot wound to the hand. Initial reports described the injury as a laceration from a gun slide, but further investigation confirmed it was from an accidental discharge.

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Update on 660 Sides Road from Rowan County Sheriff's Office 

From Rowan County Sheriff's Office Warrant Service Leads to Multiple Drug ArrestsSALISBURY, N.C. (Tuesday, March 4, 2024)- On Friday, February 28, 2025, at approximately 0930 hrs. Deputies with the Civil Division of Rowan County Sheriff’s Office arrived at 550 St. Matthews Church Rd Salisbury to serve an outstanding order for arrest on Joshua Jones. Deputies encountered, a gray Ford Explorer turning into the driveway. Two Deputies pulled in behind the vehicle and saw what appeared to be a drug transaction. The deputies noticed that the male standing outside the vehicle was the wanted subject, Joshua Jones.Deputies detained Jones and encountered Jacob Pilkington as the driver of the vehicle. Deputies noticed drug paraphernalia in open view and detained Pilkington also. While deputies were out with these individuals, three deputies on the other side of the house observed Anthony Sadler run from the residence and hide behind an outbuilding. As the deputies approached, they saw Sadler come out from behind the building and throw something into the bushes.Sadler was detained while deputies searched the area and were able to locate and take possession of a container with methamphetamine. Sadler, taken into custody.Jacob Pilkington was found to be in possession of methamphetamine, and drug paraphernalia. Deputies applied for a search warrant of the property which contained a house, detached garage, camper, and several outbuildings. Deputies were awarded a search warrant.During the search deputies located.- 156 grams of methamphetamine- Psilocybin mushrooms- Wax marijuana- Drug paraphernaliaDeputies also located an operational moonshine still. ALE was called in to process the moonshine still.Individuals charged during the incident.- Jacob Pilkington, possess methamphetamine, driving while license revoked, possess drug paraphernalia, simple possess sch III controlled substance- Bond $1,500 secured- John Corl, maintain dwelling for control substance- Bond $3,000.00 secured- Heather Miller, trafficking in methamphetamine, felony possession of sch I controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia- No Bond Pre Trial Integrity- Joshua Jones, failure to appear- Bond $1,000.00 secured- Anthony Sadler, possession of methamphetamine- Bond $5,000.00 securedSheriff Travis Allen commented - “These arrests are yet another example of the dedicated service that each Division of the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office provides each day. This aggressive, proactive enforcement by our Civil Division is representative of our office wide mission of targeting local drug houses and drug dealers. As Sheriff, I am very proud of these men and women who serve our county in such a dangerous profession.”

Salisbury, NC: Sunday morning police responded to what was believed to be a traffic accident but soon realized that the accident was a result of the occupants being shot. (Left) Shamarion Hooker, 20, and (Right) Skylar Mackey, 21, were pronounced dead.

Landis, NC - Suspected Arson Investigation

Lexington Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in finding Nancy Bunly.

A fatal crash in late October has been linked to a high-speed police chase involving a 17-year-old driver. According to the State Highway Patrol, the accident resulted in the death of one passenger and injuries to two juveniles.

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Statement from the Rowan County Sheriff's Department. 

In Salisbury, 30-year-old David Alan Brady pleaded guilty on August 23 to second-degree murder and felony child abuse related to the death of his girlfriend's son, Waylon Blake Thompson, and the severe injuries of his own son, Matthew. Brady's legal troubles began in 2020 when Waylon, then a child, died from blunt force trauma, with Brady living at the same residence. Initially charged with felony child abuse, he was granted a $500,000 bond.

A 3-year-old girl has died from injuries sustained in a shooting on Rowan Mill Road, Salisbury, that also killed her 80-year-old great-grandfather, Charles William. The shooting occurred on August 10, with over 30 shots fired into the home. William was killed in his recliner, and the child, Myisha Angel, was shot while in a bunk bed.

Michael David Smith, 47, was arrested on August 16 following a four-month investigation into drug trafficking by the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators began their probe in April, focusing on Smith’s alleged drug activities in China Grove and Salisbury.

Joint Release Rowan County Sheriff's Office and Rowan County Emergency ServicesSuspect Arrested after Shooting at First RespondersThe Rowan County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a shooting where a suspect fired shots at Fire and EMS personnel after they arrived on scene of an unconscious person in a vehicle.This afternoon, at approximately 11:46 am, Rowan County emergency services, in coordination with Atwell Fire Department, responded to a call at the intersection of Shinn Farm Road and Highway 152 regarding an unresponsive driver, Miguel Angel Ramirez. Upon arrival, paramedics determined that Ramirez was likely impaired rather than suffering from a medical condition.While awaiting the NC Highway Patrol, Ramirez brandished a handgun and fired a shot. In the ensuing chaos, one Rowan County paramedic sustained an arm injury from a fall while seeking cover. Ramirez then stole a fire department pickup truck, which he drove erratically. After colliding with another vehicle at the intersection of Hwy 152 and Unity Church Road, Ramirez drove off-road across a soybean field and into a nearby yard, where he was ultimately apprehended by deputies.The stolen gun was recovered by a Rowan County Sheriff’s Office K9 in the soybean field. Ramirez sustained minor injuries from the crash, and the driver of the other vehicle was unharmed. The injured paramedic was treated and released from the hospital.We are relieved to report that, despite the challenging circumstances, all personnel will return to their families without life-threatening injuries. This incident highlights the dedication and solidarity between all Rowan County emergency service personnel in ensuring each other's safety and effectively resolving the situation.

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Statement from Rowan County Sheriff's Department on Richard Kasey Webb arrest.

A 29-year-old Concord man, Mario Sanchez-Mata, has been arrested on second-degree murder charges after confessing to killing his brother, Jose Sanchez-Mata, 33. On August 3 at 12:38 p.m., officers responded to a well-being check at 2754 Plantation Road NW, Concord, following Mario's confession to Rowan County Sheriff's Office deputies. Minutes later, a woman at the residence called police to report her boyfriend was dead. Officers found Jose had been shot. Mario was arrested by Rowan County deputies and charged with second-degree murder and discharging a weapon into an occupied property. He is held in Cabarrus County jail on a $1 million bond. The incident is believed to be a domestic dispute.

Rowan County Sheriff's Office says scammers are Impersonating their department.

A Belgian Malinois that was shot after biting a Rowan County Sheriff’s Deputy on July 20 has made a full recovery, according to the sheriff’s office. Deputies had responded to a call from a woman who reported that her boyfriend had pulled her hair and threatened to kill her.

In June 2024, Rowan County Sheriff’s Office Detectives launched an investigation into Marion Dajuan Feaster of Kannapolis, NC. Over the course of a month, Feaster was found to be selling trafficking quantities of Crystal Methamphetamine in Rowan and Cabarrus Counties. On July 22, 2024, Feaster was arrested while attempting to deliver approximately 256 grams of methamphetamine in the Dollar General Store parking lot.

Andrew Szech has been arrested for allegedly convincing a 15-year-old girl to travel from Kannapolis, North Carolina, to Chicago, where he sexually abused her. The U.S. Marshals Service located the missing girl at a residence in Green Oaks, Illinois, prompting detectives to obtain a search warrant on July 24.

Statement from the Landis Police department

ROWAN COUNTY — Jamie Robertson and James Danielson face felony child abuse charges after their 11-month-old baby went into cardiac arrest, suspected to be caused by fentanyl exposure. The incident occurred on July 20 at their home on Sides Road near Rockwell.

Statement from Kannapolis Police Department 

SALISBURY — A man has been arrested and warrants issued for two others following a robbery that left a man hospitalized. Deputies responded to a call at Powles-Staton Funeral Home in Rockwell around 11:30 p.m. on Friday, where they found a man with head injuries. The victim reported he was attacked by three men at a party on Puckett Drive while searching for a dropped credit card. The attackers stole his backpack, including his medication.

SALISBURY — John Michael Dayvault, a 39-year-old from China Grove, was arrested on Tuesday following a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The Rowan County Sheriff's Office, alerted by the NCMEC through the North Carolina Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, initiated an investigation after Microsoft Bing reported potential child pornography in Dayvault’s possession, according to Captain Mark McDaniel.

Kannapolis police are investigating a homicide following reports of shots fired late Tuesday night. Officers responded to the 600 block of Caribbean Court at 11:45 p.m., where they discovered 18-year-old Damien Carter Senesaynho deceased from a gunshot wound. Another individual was hospitalized with serious injuries.