wadesboro police department
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Law enforcement agency contract is much ado about nothing
ANSON COUNTY — In an email first released by Sheriff Scott Howell exclusively to the Anson Record, Wadesboro Town Manager Wiley Ross Jr. wrote to County Manager Len Sossoman the Wadesboro Police Department no longer has a need to contract the services of the Anson County Sheriff’s Office, the terms…
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Fraud, schemes, and scams
ANSON COUNTY — When it comes to fraud, schemes, and scams, one Anson County woman is determined to tell others of her experience with being financially defrauded. As she wishes to remain anonymous, she will be referred to as Ana to protect her identity.
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WPD Interim Chief Spencer goes on the record
ANSON COUNTY — Continuing his pledge to be transparent, Interim Chief Thedis Spencer honored his promise to go on the record this past week; discussing everything from new hires, his vision for the Wadesboro Police Department moving forward, and what he sees as the biggest challenge facing the community he…
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Secretly recorded audio offers former WPD Interim Chief Eschert some vindication
*Story updated to reflect three corrections; 1) a typo of FBI instead of the intended SBI, 2) Lynn Clodfelter is district attorney over Stanly and Montgomery Counties, 3) a typo, Blitz was approved for apprehension
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WPD officer asks; “Where is the thin blue line?”
ANSON COUNTY — This week, woes within the Wadesboro Police Department spilled into public view during Monday’s Wadesboro town council meeting highlighting a disagreement brewing between the Wadesboro Town Council, the WPD, and the Anson County Sheriff’s Office regarding the safety of Wadesboro’s officers and the duties of Anson County…
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Fomer handler for K-9 Blitz speaks out
WADESBORO — Addressing her previous superiors and Wadesboro’s town leaders, former Wadesboro Police Department Officer Kayla Wright spoke her truth in a voice that at times shook with the emotion of the moment — reliving the night K-9 Blitz was shot and killed by one of his own in the…
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Slain officer results in county-wide uproar
WADESBORO — It has been an emotional week for the members of the law enforcement and dog handlers’ community, as well as for Anson County residents following the tragic loss of an officer in the line of duty, K-9 Blitz, when he was shot to death by a fellow WPD…
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Meet the Interim Police Chief
WADESBORO — The interim Chief of the Wadesboro Police Department Jason Eschert comes to Wadesboro from the Oakboro Police Department. He says he currently lives in Stanly County, in a home across the street from his parents.
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WPD beefs up the force with talented new hires
WADESBORO — The Wadesboro Police Department is pleased to announce the hiring of several new officers; Officer Lugo, Officer Nivens, and Officer Goins.
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Chief Brandon Chewning announces his retirement from the WPD
WADESBORO — Chief Brandon Chewning of the Wadesboro Police Department has tendered his resignation, with his last day of duty January 30.
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Law enforcement partnership produces felony arrests, drug and firearm seizures
WADESBORO — While the Wadesboro Police Department struggles with staffing issues, the Anson County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to assist the department. A joint effort between the two agencies over the October 18-20 weekend resulted in two felony arrests; five felony charges, two misdemeanor charges, and the seizure of three…
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County Commissioners throw support behind Wadesboro’s embattled town manager
ANSON — After a story from an Anson County Board of Commissioners meeting appeared in the October 16 publication of the Anson Record, Chairman Jamie Caudle released a prepared statement clarifying comments he made at the meeting where he appeared to express support for Wadesboro’s town manager, Wiley Ross Jr.
