Brookford Police Department
Coverage of Brookford Police Department in the Nexus archive.
- Murder suspect wanted in connection with NC missing man’s death
Joshua Ray Begley is wanted for murder, concealment of death, and possession of a firearm by a felon in connection with the death of missing man Claude Wayne 'Doc' Holsclaw. Human remains were found at Holsclaw’s property in Brookford, and Begley is considered 'possibly armed and dangerous.'
- Human remains found at property linked to missing man’s disappearance
Human remains were found at a property in Brookford linked to the disappearance of Claude Wayne 'Doc' Holsclaw. Investigators suspect foul play but have not confirmed the remains are his. The Brookford Police Department and North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation are conducting an active death investigation.
- Body of missing Catawba County man found buried on his property
The body of a missing Catawba County man, Claude 'Doc' Holsclaw, was found buried on his property, with police suspecting foul play. Authorities and the SBI are investigating, though no suspect has been identified. Neighbors reported not seeing him for a month.
- Dee Dee Dawkins cold case: Brookford police chief acquitted, but fight for his credibility isn’t over
Brookford police Chief Willie Armstrong was acquitted of charges tied to a 1992 cold case investigation into the rape and killing of 13-year-old Isis 'Dee Dee' Dawkins. Catawba County District Attorney Scott Reilly declared Armstrong 'no longer a credible witness,' citing concerns over potential violations of wiretap laws and evidence destruction during a 2023 interview with a suspect.
- Authorities urge public to keep sharing tips in the missing man investigation
The search for missing Catawba County man Claude Wayne Holsclaw, also known as 'Doc,' remains active as Brookford police investigate his disappearance. Brookford Police Chief Willie Armstrong stated officers are following leads and coordinating with law enforcement partners, while urging the public to share any information.
- Family still searching for answers 34 years after girl’s killing remains unsolved
The Brookford Police Department has reopened the 34-year-old unsolved murder case of 13-year-old Isis Denise 'Dee Dee' Dawkins, whose remains were found in the Henry Fork River in July 1992. Dawkins' family, including her cousin Kessiah Young and Young's wife Stephanie Young, continues advocating for answers and justice, while the case remains unresolved despite recent investigations.
- Brookford police chief returns focus to cold case after acquittal in evidence charges
Brookford Police Chief Willie Armstrong has returned to work after a judge dismissed charges against him related to a 30-year-old cold case murder. Armstrong remains focused on solving the 1992 murder of 13-year-old Dee Dee Dawkins, despite previous allegations that he altered or destroyed evidence during the investigation.