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01-04-2025
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Drone intercepted at local prison; 3 arrested, contraband seized
A coordinated operation on Friday successfully intercepted a drone attempting to deliver contraband into Anson Correctional Facility. Repeat offender suspected after drone delivers contraband in South Carolina prisons The operation involved officers from the Polkton Police Department, deputies and detectives from the Anson County Sheriff's Office, and agents from the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction. During the operation, three people were arrested on-site, and items related to the contraband delivery were seized. >>Starting at 5 p.m., Channel 9′s Gina Esposito speaks with officials about the investigation. The Polkton Police Department released a photo of the contraband, which included meth, K2 paper, Suboxone strips, two packs of Newports and other items. Roland J. Snoke, David A. Johnson, and Trudy M. Gibbs were arrested and each charged with providing contraband to an inmate and received $ 100,000 secured bonds. More arrests are expected, including 10 inmates. The investigation is ongoing. VIDEO: Man freed after 20 years in prison, denies involvement in 1990 murder of Charlotte woman
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25-03-2025
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Chase ends in tragedy: Police identify man accused of killing 6-year-old daughter in Anson County
ANSON COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – The Polkton Police Department has identified the father and 6-year-old daughter involved in a reported abduction that turned into a police chase that tragically ended in a fatal shooting and attempted suicide. Authorities said around 3:00 a.m. Monday, March 24, Michael Rufus Roach threatened his partner with a gun inside their home along West Street in Polkton before taking their 6-year-old daughter out of the house and driving away in his partner's Jeep. Polkton Police said an Amber Alert was never issued in this domestic case because, 'there was no legal documentation establishing custody.' Police searched for Roach but were unable to find him following the initial 911 call from the mother. A 'Be On The Lookout' (BOLO) was issued for both Roach and the missing vehicle. PREVIOUS: Abducted girl fatally shot after Anson County police chase ends in crash: NCSBI Just after 8:00 a.m. that morning, deputies spotted Roach in the stolen black Jeep Liberty and tried to pull him over. Roach reportedly did not stop, and a police pursuit began. Authorities said Roach lost control of the Jeep while traveling north on Little Creek Road and crashed into a ditch. As officers approached the vehicle, they discovered Roach had shot himself in the driver's seat after reportedly shooting his daughter in the passenger seat. Mianna Roach, 6, tragically passed away from her injuries at the scene, authorities said. Roach was transported to Atrium Anson and then flown to CMC Main, where he remains in critical condition at this time. 'My heartfelt prayers go out to the families affected by this tragedy. I also want to express my gratitude to the first responders, the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation and the Anson County Sheriff's Office for their dedication and support,' Polkton Police Chief Tim Hutchnson said in a released statement on Tuesday. A fund has been started to help the family with funeral costs. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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24-03-2025
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1 dead after chase ends with crash in Anson County, police say
One person has died after a chase ended with a crash Monday in Anson County, police said. Channel 9′s Gina Esposito was at the scene on Little Creek Road, between Randall and Plank roads. She was working to find out how many people were in the car that crashed. The Anson County Sheriff's Office said they initiated the chase early Monday morning in Wadesboro. Deputies told Channel 9 officers with the Polkton Police Department came in to assist. ALSO READ: Police work to match human remains found in Anson County to missing Pennsylvania woman The sheriff's office said the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation was also called in to help with the investigation. They were in the area Monday, collecting evidence and speaking with law enforcement officers involved. The Polkton police chief told Channel 9 they would release more information on the people that were inside the car as soon as possible. 'It's a situation none of us want to deal with, I can tell you that. We didn't want to be put in that position but we gotta do what we gotta do,' Polkton Police Chief Tim Hutchinson said. We'll bring you the latest developments starting tonight at 5 p.m. on Channel 9 Eyewitness News. Check for updates. WATCH BELOW: 60-year-old man found dead following home invasion in Anson County
