Albemarle Police Department
Coverage of Albemarle Police Department in the Nexus archive.
- Serious crash shuts down Highway 52 in Stanly County
Highway 52 in Albemarle, Stanly County, was closed in both directions following a serious crash near West Oakwood Avenue and Ash Street just before 7:30 a.m. Wednesday. Authorities from Stanly County Emergency Services and the Albemarle Police Department are handling the incident, with no estimated reopening time and drivers advised to avoid the area. Channel 9 is seeking more details as the situation develops.
- Five arrested in connection with March shooting death of Albemarle woman
Five people were arrested in connection with the March shooting death of 23-year-old Rickasia Liles in Albemarle. Investigators charged one adult and four juveniles with first-degree murder and attempted robbery with a dangerous weapon. The investigation remains ongoing.
- Woman dies following bicycle crash in Albemarle
A woman died after a bicycle collision with a pickup truck in Albemarle. Veronica Harvey was thrown from her bicycle during the crash, which resulted in her death at the hospital. The truck driver, Edgar Petatan, was charged with no operator’s license, and the Albemarle Police Department Traffic Team is investigating.