August 17

MORVEN — At 4:48 p.m., Deputy I. Cash spoke with a possible victim of online fraud. The female victim alleged she started an online relationship with a gentleman whom she agreed to loan money for his children’s school supplies. The victim said she has not heard from the man since she lent him $140. The victim was advised she should follow up with pursuing her ex-lover through civil court. Case is active.

WADESBORO — At 9:46 p.m., Deputy Wylder Kuhn responded to a residence on Clemmons Road following the report of a fight that had already occurred between sisters. The first sister Deputy Kuhn spoke with said she got into a verbal altercation with her sister and her sister then became aggressive and punched her in the face. The first sister did admit to fighting back against her sister. Deputy Kuhn next spoke to sister number two who said sister number one was the aggressor, but she also admitted to fighting with her. Neither party wished to press charges against the other, both also declined medical care, and agreed to separate for the evening to avoid any further brawls between the siblings occurring throughout the remainder of the night. Making it until morning, Deputy Kuhn again responded to the residence at around 3:30 a.m., after recieving a report that one of the sister’s was back on scene communicating threats. In video footage, one of the sisters can be seen with a butter knife in her hand and making what appear to be threatening motions towards the other sister. Both parties were again separated and advised of their options. Case is active.

LILESVILLE — At 10:23 p.m., Deputy T. White arrived at a residence on Church Street following a complaint of someone trespassing. Deputy White found Officer Williams with the city police already on scene. While speaking with the victim, a dog broke out of the home and began barking and snarling at Deputy White and Officer Williams. The victim repeatedly told law enforcement officers her dog was not a threat, despite its aggressive behavior. The dog lunged at Deputy White, and she was ultimately forced to shoot a warning shot towards the canine. The dog responded by running off into the woods. Officers searched the perimeter of the home but found no evidence of a trespasser. The victim’s young child was also present at the scene, according to officer reports. Deputy White said she apologized to the victim who said she understood why Deputy White did what she did, and she was glad her pet was unharmed. Case closed by means other than arrest.

August 18

MORVEN — At 12:16 a.m., Deputy B. Shull observed a suspicious blue Mitsubishi traveling east on E. Main Street with a burned-out taillight. In the process of conducting a traffic stop, Deputy Shull learned the driver of the car, Mr. Christopher Marsh had a warrant out for his arrest. Mr. Marsh gave consent for deputies to search his vehicle, and two digital scales were found. One was located in the open compartment under the radio, and the other was found in the driver’s side door panel. Deputies noted in reports the presence of a white powdery substance on one of the scales. Both scales were seized at the scene and taken into custody for evidence. Deputy Wylder Kuhn stood guard over Mr. Marsh until another individual could arrive and take possession of his vehicle. Deputy Shull noted in his report no further charges were taken out against Mr. Marsh because of his “Positive attitude, honesty, and cooperation.” Case closed by arrest.

WADESBORO — At 9:20 a.m., Deputy A. Leak responded to the Anson County Sheriff’s Office where she heard from a victim reporting a stolen iPhone. The victim said she noticed a package on her front door when she arrived home at 3:15 p.m., and the package did not appear to be taped properly. Upon closer inspection, the victim found the iPhone she was expecting to be delivered, ripped out of its package. The victim pointed out to Deputy Leak the package wasn’t supposed to be delivered without someone signing for it.

LILESVILLE — At 9:21 a.m., Sgt. R. Melton responded to an instance involving road rage and a tanker. At the scene, Sgt. Melton learned from a female victim that in her version of events, a white woman driving a Dodge truck met up with her while she was driving on Filtration Plant Road. She said she did not think much of it and continued on her way to the plant. At this time, the hostile driver from the earlier incident suddenly arrived at the plant and began filming her. The amateur roadside camerawoman then said that she had “A trick” for the other driver when she tries to leave the plant. The unknown woman then drove off and faded away down the road. The victim said she was unclear why the woman followed her to the plant or why she started filming her. Case is closed by exception.