By Trend News Line 2024-03-27 17:17:00.
**Man Charged with Attempted Murder and Assault in Elkin Shooting**
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In a shocking turn of events, a man in Wilkes County, Dennis Hunt, has been charged with attempted murder and assault in a shooting that took place in Elkin. The incident occurred on Link Road, where Hunt allegedly shot the victim on Monday evening. The victim is currently recovering at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, while Hunt is being held in the Wilkes County Jail without bond.
**Man in Custody Facing Double Murder Charges in Thomasville**
Meanwhile, in Thomasville, another disturbing incident has unfolded. Christopher Rhodes is in custody, facing charges in a double murder case. police reported that Rhodes shot and killed two men at the Budget Inn Motel off North Road yesterday. One victim has been identified as 40-year-old Javon McCall, while the other person’s name is being withheld until their family is notified. Thomasville detectives located Rhodes in High Point earlier this morning and took him into custody.
**Danville Man Accused of Beating Woman to Death**
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In a tragic incident in Danville, Virginia, a man named Apollo Williams has been accused of beating a woman to death. Police charged the 34-year-old with second-degree murder after responding to a domestic disturbance on Robin Hood Drive. Crystal Stephens was found with severe blunt force injuries to her head and later succumbed to her injuries at the hospital.
**Firefighter Injured Battling Intense House Fire in Lexington**
A firefighter in Lexington, Captain Ronnie Metcalf, is fighting for his life after sustaining life-threatening injuries while battling a house fire on West Fifth Street. When conditions worsened inside the structure, firefighters were ordered to evacuate, and Metcalf was found missing. He was later located and transported to North Carolina Baptist with critical injuries. An online fundraiser has been set up to support Captain Metcalf and his family during this difficult time.
**North Carolina Leaders Sound Alarm Over Fentanyl Overdoses**
In a state of addiction, North Carolina leaders are sounding the alarm over fentanyl overdoses. The Attorney General’s office reported that an average of nine people in the state die each day from fentanyl overdoses, with over 3,000 overdose-related deaths last year and more than 37,000 since the year 2000. Families affected by overdoses are speaking out, emphasizing that fentanyl does not discriminate and can affect individuals from all demographics.
**Surry County Man in Critical Condition After Car Chase**
In a separate incident, a man from Dobson is in critical condition after initiating a car chase in Surry County. Deputies with the Surry County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division witnessed an illegal narcotics transaction and attempted to stop the driver of a burgundy Chevrolet Camaro. The driver, Ernesto Olascoago, refused to stop and led deputies on a chase that ended when he crashed into a tree near Wendy’s in Mount Airy. Olascoago was taken to Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in critical condition, and large amounts of methamphetamine, fentanyl, marijuana, and controlled prescription drugs were found in the car.
With these recent developments, authorities are urging individuals to be vigilant and report any suspicious activities to law enforcement. Stay tuned for more updates on these ongoing investigations..
“Man hits tree during car chase with drugs found in car”
“Large amount of drugs found in car during Surry County chase”.
