Peter Stratta

North Carolina, Winston-Salem

Assignment Editor at TSJ Sports

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One dead after early Wednesday shooting in Winston-Salem

3 days ago | abc45.com | Peter Stratta

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Around 2:15 Wednesday morning, Winston-Salem Police were called to a reported shooting on the 200 block of Dalewood Drive. After arriving on scene, officers say they found a shooting victim in the parking lot, identified as Jacob Riley Diehl. Diehl, 20, was pronounced dead not long after by Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responders. Authorities say that Diehl's next of kin have been alerted to his death.
Reidsville double homicide suspect still wanted by police

3 days ago | abc45.com | Peter Stratta

REIDSVILLE, N.C. — Police in Reidsville continue their search for Dexter Lamar Scales, Sr. He is wanted for two first degree murder charges from June 12. Police Chief Ray Gibson shared the following message:“As you may be aware, we have two warrants for Dexter Lamar Scales, Sr. for First Degree Murder. We are still attempting to locate and arrest Dexter Lamar Scales, Sr. I want everyone to know, if you aid or harbor Dexter Lamar Scales, Sr. in ANY way, you will be charged and arrested.
First Measles case of 2025 identified in the Piedmont-Triad

4 days ago | abc45.com | Peter Stratta

PIEDMONT TRIAD, N.C. — Officials with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services say that they have confirmed a case of measles in a child who was recently visiting both Forsyth and Guilford counties. The child reportedly became ill while traveling to NC from another country, where there were ongoing measles outbreaks. Their identity will not be made public in order to protect the individual and their family’s privacy.
Surry County infant parents arrested on child abuse charges

4 days ago | abc45.com | Peter Stratta

SURRY COUNTY, N.C. — On May 13, Surry County emergency officials responded to a 911 call claiming an unresponsive six-week-old infant at a Thurmond home on Mack Nixon Lane. Emergency Medical Services say they took the child to Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Brenner Children’s Hospital in Winston-Salem. Doctors say that the infant had suffered several serious and unexplained injuries, leading to a criminal investigation.
Winston-Salem Police investigating Crystal Towers stabbing

4 days ago | abc45.com | Peter Stratta

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Around 7:30 Monday night, Winston-Salem Police say they were alerted to a reported stabbing at 625 West Sixth Street (Crystal Towers). After arriving on scene, officers learned that victim Mary Browning was stabbed in the laundry room by a man, following an argument turning physical. Browning, 49, was hospitalized where police say she remains in critical, but stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries.
NASCAR Television Schedule: Atlanta/Lime Rock Park

4 days ago | tsj101sports.com | Peter Stratta

An abbreviated weekend is anything but short on racing jam-packed into two days. NASCAR’s top three series plus ARCA will all be on track from either Atlanta’s EchoPark Speedway or Connecticut’s Lime Rock Park. Two historic racetracks will see almost nonstop action between Friday and Saturday. Take a look below at the weekend’s on-track schedule from both ends of the east coast, with all times in ET.
High risk missing man from Winston-Salem

5 days ago | abc45.com | Peter Stratta

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Police in Winston-Salem are asking for public help in finding a high risk missing man. Anthony Garofalo was last seen Sunday, and is believed to be driving a red Nissan Sentra. Police say he suffers from cognitive impairments. He is described as 5'6" tall and 170 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. Officials say he was last seen wearing a brown Hawaiian button down shirt and blue jeans. If you see him, call Winston-Salem Police's non-emergency number at 336-773-7700.
Known felon found with meth in Asheboro, police say

5 days ago | abc45.com | Peter Stratta

ASHEBORO, N.C. — Police in Asheboro say they have been diligently investigating Leon Vincent Moore over suspected methamphetamine trafficking. Investigators say that Moore is a two-time federal felon who was on post-release supervision for a second Possession of a Firearm by a Felon charge. Moore also has a past 2nd Degree Murder conviction. On Friday, police say they took Moore into custody.
Chase Briscoe Saves Enough Fuel to win Pocono

5 days ago | tsj101sports.com | Peter Stratta

LONG POND, Pa. – Pocono Raceway saw what looked like a fatal blunder pan out for a Playoff-setting triumph. The new man on the block at Joe Gibbs Racing, Chase Briscoe executed almost flawlessly over Sunday’s second half. A pit road miscue by the driver forced aggressive fuel savings over the closing laps. Briscoe’s fuel tank never ran dry, however, allowing the No. 19 Toyota to close out their maiden victory of 2025.
Zilisch Takes First Oval Win at Pocono with Dale Jr as Crew Chief

6 days ago | tsj101sports.com | Peter Stratta

LONG PONG, Pa. – The top rookie in Xfinity Series competition reigned supreme for the first time on an oval. 18-year-old Connor Zilisch outlasted a bevy of restarts to stand tall at The Tricky Triangle. After being second in his last two oval starts, the teenager road racing ace finally grabs a checkered flag. The sky truly seems to be the limit for JRM’s No. 88 team, with Playoff aspirations looming on the horizon. Polesitter Chase Elliott flexed his muscles in the early laps, only to flip Stage 1.

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