Local Thefts

The Wilkes Sheriff’s Office is investigating a list of thefts. In the first, a Millers Creek property owner reported the theft of their .380 pistol valued at $300. One white male suspect was listed in that theft. A Roaring River victim reported that someone entered their chicken house and stole a pair of two-way radios valued at $50. No suspect were listed with that report. These investigations are ongoing.

Funny Money Investigation

According to Wilkesboro Police, counterfeit money was passed at two area stores by the same suspect. The Dollar Tree and Shoe Sensation report a black female passed counterfeit 100-dollar-bills at their store. The identity of the suspect is unknown. Police will be reviewing surveillance video and the investigation is ongoing.

Alexander County Road Rage

Recently, a Road Rage incident led to multiple arrests in Alexander County. When Alexander Sheriff’s Deputies and the State Highway Patrol arrived on scene to investigated, they discovered that a white male from Taylorsville had traveled to Catawba County to purchase narcotics from another white male suspect from Conover. One suspect used counterfeit money for his drug purchase which caused a car chase with shots fired. Both men were found at the scene of the road rage car wreck and arrested on multiple charges.

No Neighbor Left Hungry Food Drive

Wilkesboro Police reminds you of the No Neighbor Left Hungry Food Drive. Wilkesboro Police Department are teaming up with a Wilkes Youth group, The Change Wagon, and North Wilkesboro Police Department for this year’s No Neighbor Left Hungry food drive!  It’s a friendly competition with the two local police departments to see which department can collect the most food for families in need. Donation Drop-Off Locations include: Wilkesboro PD Lobby and North Wilkesboro PD Office. Drop-off dates are now through November 24^th.

Infant Formula Recall

The North Carolina Department of Health and North Carolina Department of Agriculture and are alerting providers, parents and caregivers of an outbreak of infant botulism that prompted a nationwide recall of ByHeart Inc. Whole Nutrition Infant Formula. Reportedly, 15 infants have suspected or confirmed infant botulism due to exposure to Byheart Whole Nutrition infant formula according to the USDA. There is one suspected case currently under investigation in North Carolina.  As of Nov. 11, all lots of ByHeart Inc. Whole Nutrition Infant Formula have been voluntarily recalled with investigations ongoing.

AskMeNC

The North Carolina Department of Health announced extended hours for NCServes and the launch of AskMeNC, two initiatives that expand access to care for North Carolina’s veterans and their families. These efforts strengthen the state’s coordinated network of support and underscore NC Health’s commitment to ensuring the 600,000 veterans who live in North Carolina have timely access to mental health care, housing, employment, and peer support services. Since its launch in 2014 as the nation’s first statewide coordinated care network, NCServes has delivered 150,000 services to 70,000 veteran households across North Carolina.

Ronda Theft

The Wilkes Sheriff’s Office is investigating a theft from Ronda. The 72-year-old victim reported that two Honda generators valued at $2200 were stolen from his residence. The theft was reported over the weekend. One juvenile suspect was listed with that report. Charges are pending further investigation.

Local ID Thefts

The Wilkes Sheriff’s Office has received several reports over the past year of identity theft and financial fraud. Recently, a Purlear resident reported credit card fraud. According to the report, over $5000 was stolen from the victim’s card. One white-male suspect was given with that repor, and charges are pending further investigation.

Jonesville PD Chase and Drug Arrest

On Friday morning, November 7, the Jonesville Police Department assisted the Highway Patrol with a vehicle pursuit on Interstate 77 that ended in a vehicle crash on Swaim Church Road, with no injuries. During the pursuit, the suspects threw out a bag from their vehicle along I-77. Jonesville K9 officers recovered the bag containing five bricks of cocaine, weighing approximately 5 pounds, with an estimated street value of $500,000.  All evidence was turned over to the DEA for further investigation.

Deer Attack

According to Wilkes EMS, a 70-year-old Wilkes County woman was attacked by a white-tailed deer in her yard in the Mulberry community last week. The victim told Wilkes EMS personnel that the deer attacked when she tried to get the deer to leave her property, so she could take her dog out. Reportedly, the woman was hit by the deer and knocked to the ground. The woman fought off the deer and called 911. She was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries where she was treated and released.