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.
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.
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.
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.
A doorbell camera caught these two thieves making off with a bicycle. CONTRIBUTED

A doorbell camera caught these two thieves making off with a bicycle. CONTRIBUTED

Sheriff’s office investigates rash of thefts in Traditions

T. Michael Stone
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Greene County deputies responded to the Traditions neighborhood off Carey Station Road near Lake Oconee Academy to investigate multiple theft complaints and entering autos on June 30. According to reports, deputies found several vehicles that had been broken into.
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.
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.
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