Salisbury Police Department
Coverage of Salisbury Police Department in the Nexus archive.
- Salisbury hit-and-run survivor gets prosthetic leg, vows to keep fighting for justice
Steven Mays, a Kannapolis man who lost his leg in a 2026 hit-and-run that killed his friend Jody Holloman, has received a temporary prosthetic leg and continues to seek justice. Two suspects, Tavita Garcia Diaz and Victor Hugo Vasquez Morales, remain at-large despite being identified by police.
- Former Salisbury police deputy chief, Seattle police chief resigns over response to festival shooting
Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes resigned following criticism of his department's response to a gang-related shootout at a food festival near the Space Needle that killed three people. Barnes had previously served as Deputy Chief in Salisbury and as Chief in Madison.
- ICE detainer issued for man charged in triple-fatal Rowan County hit-and-run
An ICE detainer has been issued for Javiel Sola, 42, charged with three felony hit-and-run counts following a triple-fatal crash in Rowan County, North Carolina. Sola, who was found after attempting to flee, has prior criminal convictions in Maryland and was illegally in the U.S. since 2002, according to Homeland Security.
- Driver charged with hit-and-run after triple-fatal Rowan County crash
A 42-year-old driver, Javier Sola, has been charged with three felony hit-and-run counts after a triple-fatal crash in Rowan County on July 18. The crash occurred on Mooresville Road near Town Court in Salisbury, resulting in three deaths. Sola's vehicle was found in a creek bed, and he was later hospitalized before being charged by police.
- 1 person found dead at gas station after double shooting in Rowan County
A person was found dead at a gas station in Rowan County, North Carolina, after a double shooting occurred several blocks away. One victim died, and the other was hospitalized with non-fatal injuries. Police have not identified the deceased or confirmed any arrests.
- Investigation underway following deadly shooting in Salisbury
A deadly shooting occurred near a gas station in Salisbury on Sunday afternoon, resulting in one death and one injury. The Salisbury Police Department is investigating, with preliminary findings suggesting the shooting may have taken place several blocks away at an intersection. The investigation is ongoing, and no further details have been released.