Greensboro Police Department

Discovered in the vehicle were a Glock 45 and 63 individually packaged marijuana products. CONTRIBUTED

Discovered in the vehicle were a Glock 45 and 63 individually packaged marijuana products. CONTRIBUTED

Traffic stop leads to drug and firearm arrests

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Greensboro police officers located 63 individually packaged marijuana products and arrested two South Carolina men following a traffic stop on March 27.Jermaine Simmons, 19, of Mount Pleasant, S.C., has been charged with speeding and possession of marijuana with intent to distribute.Danearis...
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Three arrested after wild chase in Greene and Morgan counties

T. Michael Stone
Friday, March 6, 2026
A total of 16 law enforcement officers from the Greene County Sheriff’s Office and the Greensboro Police Department teamed up to corral a criminal wanted in three Virginia jurisdictions as well as Morgan County on Feb. 26.Personnel from the sheriff’s offices in Walton and Morgan counties and the...
Marissiah Hodge

Marissiah Hodge

South Carolina woman kicks GPD officer

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, December 18, 2025
A South Carolina woman was already on her way to jail after getting in a fight at Waffle House on Dec. 8 when she tried to kick a police officer in the eye, according to reports obtained from the Greensboro Police Department.Marissiah Alexis Joyce Hodge, 30, of Columbia, S.C. Hodge is being charged...
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Separate vehicle pursuits result in two arrests

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Both Greene County law enforcement agencies were involved in vehicle pursuits last week.According to a report obtained from the Greensboro Police Department, officers were patrolling the area of Memorial Drive on Sept. 7 when they observed a male driving a four-wheeler on North East Street.Officers...
Greensboro Police Chief Rodricus Monford told the crowd, “Today, we are here to talk about something that can change our lives and strengthen our bonds: the powerful act of burying the hatchet.”

Greensboro Police Chief Rodricus Monford told the crowd, “Today, we are here to talk about something that can change our lives and strengthen our bonds: the powerful act of burying the hatchet.”

Learning how to bury the hatchet in Greensboro

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Jim Clemente, a writer and former FBI behavioral analyst at O3C Partners, and 321 Stop Bullying launched the “Bury the Hatchet” Movement Tour on Feb. 22 at the Greensboro First Methodist Church campus off Broad Street.
During Monday’s meeting, Autron Hayes was appointed the new city manager for Greensboro. Before his nomination, he served as the city manager of Sylvester. MARK ENGEL/ Staff

During Monday’s meeting, Autron Hayes was appointed the new city manager for Greensboro. Before his nomination, he served as the city manager of Sylvester. MARK ENGEL/ Staff

Hayes officially hired as Greensboro city manager

Skyla Morris
Thursday, June 6, 2024
The City of Greensboro has officially hired a new city manager, ending the position’s four-month vacancy. During Monday’s city council meeting, Autron Hayes was approved by the city council on a split vote of 3-1 and one abstention.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

GPD investigating businesses burglaries

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, March 21, 2024
The Greensboro Police Department (GPD) is investigating a string of burglaries that occurred March 18 in the area near Home Depot and several businesses new to Greene County.According to Chief Rodricus Monford, officers responded to an alarm activation at the T-Fuel Center located on Meadowcrest...
Zaeveon Z. Smith

Zaeveon Z. Smith

GPD makes more arrests in drive-by shootings

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, March 21, 2024
The Greensboro Police Department (GPD) made another arrest with one more pending in connection with a drive-by shooting incident that occurred in the area of North Walnut, East Greene, and North East streets just after midnight on March 3.Chief Rodricus Monford said investigators have continued to...
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