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Yahoo
31-05-2025
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I-85 ‘road rage' driver vanishes after bullet misses other driver's head ‘by inches'
Deputies searched Saturday for a 'road rage' driver who fired multiple rounds into another car on Interstate 85 in Rowan County during Friday afternoon rush hour. A bullet missed the other driver's head by 'less than three inches,' lodging in the driver's headrest, according to a Rowan County Sheriff's Office statement. 'The victim, who suffered non-life threatening injuries, reported that a truck had sped up behind them and, in an apparent road rage incident, pulled up next to their vehicle, displayed a handgun and fired multiple shots,' sheriff's officials said. Investigators aren't saying what they believe prompted the road rage. Bullets were fired around 5:15 p.m. near I-85 exit 68, just north of Cabarrus County, investigators said. After the shooting, the driver who was shot at pulled over and waited for emergency crews on N.C. 152 East. EMS took the driver to Atrium Health Cabarrus hospital. Investigators aren't saying if the driver was shot, only that 'he is lucky to be alive,' according to the sheriff's statement. Deputies are looking for a white, two-door, Chevrolet extended cab truck with a black logo and red or yellow markings. The logo had the word 'Construction' and possibly a phone number near the bottom, deputies said. .Witnesses saw the driver head north into Davidson County. Investigators urged anyone with information in the case to contact sheriff's Lt. Ryan Barkley at 704-216-8711 or Rowan County Crime Stoppers at 866-639-5245 or
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Yahoo
Machetes used in wooded-area hunt for Rowan County fugitive
MOREHEAD, Ky. (FOX 56) — New information was released on Friday about a fugitive who escaped from custody in Rowan County. The Morehead Police Department issued a public safety alert around 5:45 a.m. Tuesday, May 6, saying 35-year-old Anthony Martinez escaped from the U.K. Saint Claire Hospital in Morehead. In a Facebook post Friday morning, the Rowan County Sheriff's Office said Martinez was wanted for bank robbery and other charges. Reportedly, the police department received information on Thursday that Martinez may have been in a densely wooded area near Triplett Creek. They used machetes to cut their way through and spotted Martinez, giving him commands to get on the ground, the sheriff's office said. RELATED | Possibly dangerous Kentucky fugitive who escaped hospital arrested Martinez reportedly ran directly into an officer, and at one point, he was able to slip one handcuff from his wrist and assaulted the officer, telling him he was going to kill him. Other officers tried to get control of Martinez, but he continued fighting back, attempting to grab their weapons and pushing officers, ending up in the cold water of Triplett Creek. 'This suspect was approximately 6′ 2″, weighing approximately 240 pounds, and willing to do anything, including killing police officers, to keep from being returned to jail. I can only imagine what he may have done if he had encountered an unarmed resident,' Rowan County Sheriff's Office said on Facebook. Nicholasville nonprofit gets a helping hand for a day of service Machetes used in wooded-area hunt for Rowan County fugitive Kentucky education leaders push back as federal mental health grants for schools face cuts In the sheriff's office call said that, despite what the news release from the Morehead Police Department would make you think, the arrest wasn't normal. 'So now that you know 'The rest of the story,' if you see one of the officers involved in this arrest, do exactly what I did, say thank you! Thank you for going above and beyond, thank you for putting your life on the line to make sure a dangerous fugitive is back where he belongs!' the Rowan County Sheriff's Office said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
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Possibly dangerous Kentucky fugitive escapes custody while at hospital
MOREHEAD, Ky. (FOX 56) — A man wanted in Indiana has reportedly escaped custody while at the University of Kentucky St. Claire Hospital. The Morehead Police Department issued a public safety alert around 5:45 a.m. regarding Anthony Martinez, 35, who escaped custody from Rowan County Detention Guards. LATEST KENTUCKY NEWS: Officials said Martinez was last seen near the Boot Ranch by Main Street and KY Highway 32. The police said he does not currently have a beard or any facial hair. MPD advised that Martinez may be dangerous and is not to be approached by the public. Anyone who sees him should call 911 immediately. Officials said the public should stay vigilant until Martinez is back in custody. This is a developing story. Stay with FOX 56 News for updates. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to FOX 56 News.
