Breaking News: Lexington resident arrested after shooting on Dacotah Street.
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UPDATE: Suspect in vehicle chase who fled on foot captured by police
LEXINGTON, NC – Lexington Police Officers attempted a vehicle stop on a U-Haul box truck on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at 4:51 pm on South Main Street at Fowler Avenue. The purpose of the stop was that the driver of the vehicle, Jonathan Dillon, age 31, had outstanding felony warrants. Dillon failed to stop for officers and led them on a pursuit, which lasted 24 miles.
Press Release: Lexington Police Department arrests suspect in church fire
On Sunday, November 12, 2023, Lexington Police Officers arrested 42-year-old Aimee Lakey concerning a fire on Main Street on October 28. Lakey was charged with burning of a church, and bond has been set at $25,000. The church is owned by Jesus Comes First Ministries.
Press Release: Task Force arrests suspect in Tussey Street Shooting
Lexington Police Department, with the assistance of the US Marshals Carolinas Regional Task Force, arrested 37-year-old Darius Bethea on November 3, 2023, for the murder of Robert Grant. Grant's murder took place during a shooting that happened on September 16, 2023, on Tussey Street in Lexington.
Press Release: Update - LCS and LPD partner to respond to social media threats of violence to LSHS and LMS
A 15-year-old Lexington Senior High School student has now been charged with felony communicating a threat of mass violence on educational property related to a threat made towards Lexington Senior High School on October 9.
Press Release: LCS and LPD partner to respond to social media threats of violence to LSHS
The Lexington Police Department and Lexington City Schools continue working together to investigate and respond to recent threats about Lexington Senior High School on social media.
Breaking News Press Release: LSHS dismisses early due to social media threat
Lexington Senior High School is taking proactive measures to ensure the safety and well-being of our students and staff following a social media threat that was made this morning, on October 3, 2023, and is currently under investigation by the Lexington Police Department. In response to this ongoing situation, we will have an early dismissal today at 11:00 AM.
Press Release: LPD conducts joint operation with United States Marshals Service to arrest suspect
On the morning of September 27, the Lexington Police Department conducted a joint operation with the United States Marshals Service for the western district of North Carolina, the Middle District of North Carolina, and the Carolina Regional Fugitive Task Force at the residence of 802 South State Street in Lexington in regards to a wanted dangerous person.
Press Release: Lexington Police Department arrests suspect wanted by multiple agencies
On September 21, 2023, Lexington Police received an anonymous call about a suspicious vehicle and potential wanted person.
Tussey Street Homicide investigation update
A team of investigators with the Lexington Police Department are continuing to actively investigate the shooting death of Robert Grant and Britany Bethea.
Press Release: Lexington Police investigate shooting
Lexington Police Officers responded to a shooting at a residence at 308 Tussey Street just before 2:30 am Saturday morning.
LPD K9s will receive bullet and stab protective vests
Lexington Police Department’s K9s Rico, Cert, and Dax will receive bullet and stab protective vests thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. The vests are sponsored by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. and will be embroidered with the sentiment “This gift of protection provided by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.”. Delivery is expected within eight to ten weeks.
Lexington Police Investigate Incident
At approximately 8 am this morning, William Bess, 48, of Lexington, was struck and killed by an Amtrak train. Lexington Fire Department, Davidson County EMS and Davidson County Rescue Squad assisted at the scene.
LPD solves 1987 murder
Detectives with the Lexington Police Department utilized recent advancements in DNA technology to identify the suspect in a cold case from 1987, the murder of Mary Davis.
Lexington Police investigate robbery
During the early morning hours of Sunday, November 20, four suspects crashed a vehicle into M&T Pawn Shop on Main Street, then stole an unknown amount of firearms from the business. Lexington Police Department is working with other agencies to investigate the incident.
Lexington police investigate shots fired: chase leads to shopping center
During the arrests, officers also recovered a handgun and narcotics. This was an isolated incident and not a random act. Officers and investigators are unaware of anyone being hit by gunfire or any injuries related to the incident. LPD recognizes that this was a heavily congested area at the time and would like to thank the public for their patience as we worked to apprehend these suspects.
LPD arrest suspects in reported child abuse case
On Monday, November 7, Lexington Detectives received information about possible child abuse at a residence on Goodluck Drive.
LPD Investigates pedestrian killed by train
Investigators identified the pedestrian to be 45-year-old Kelly Allen. Allen was struck by a northbound Norfolk Southern Train.
Lexington police arrest suspect
November 3, Lexington Police Department's Special Victims Unit executed a search warrant on Allred Road with the assistance of the Davidson County Sheriff's Office.
Lexington Police investigate sex offense involving a minor
On October 11, 2022, investigators with Lexington Police Department’s Special Victims Unit were made aware of a sex offense involving a young female and adult male.