RFP Staff

♦  At least nobody got shot Thursday in tank town Salisbury.  At the nearest level of violence was the Salisbury police report that Steven Jay Goodman, 63, of 900 Fairmount Avenue, Salisbury and his daughter Monica Goodman Grubb, 30, listed at the same address, got into a scrap over money likely the number one cause of all domestic disputes.  The argument, based on $3 dollars that the father refused to fork over, allegedly escalated into Mr. Goodman choking his daughter and Mrs. Grubb allegedly nicking her father’s hand with a kitchen knife.

According to police sources Mr. Goodman walked away from the argument and disappeared into his bedroom.  The daughter allegedly followed him to the bedroom door and hammered on it.  When Mr. Goodman finally answered, he allegedly grabbed his daughter by the neck and shoved her away.

In a typical domestic dispute “he said–she said” the two contestants disagreed over what occurred.  Goodman maintains he did not choke his daughter and Mrs. Grubb disputes his claim.

After the bedroom confrontation, Mrs. Grubb allegedly grabbed a knife out of the kitchen and sliced her father on his hand.  The incident was said to have happened with Grubb’s two children in the house as well as Sandra Goodman, 62.

Steven Goodman was charged with assault (misdemeanor) and was issued a written promise to appear in court on June 1st.

Mrs. Grubb was charged with assault with a deadly weapon or assault inflicting serious injury (misdemeanor).  Under a secured bond of $1,000, Mrs. Grubb was detained in the Rowan County Detention Center and later released on bail.

Life is short.  Scrapping over $3 bucks ain’t worth it.  Wonder what the two contestants will think about this incident 5 years from now when they look back at it.

Monica Goodman Grubb:

Steven Jay Goodman:

Chris Sifford, Community Advocate, Salisbury, N.C.

♦ Video: Chris Sifford Reflects on School Safety at Salisbury High School:

Todd Paris, Staff Writer and Salisbury Attorney

♦ We know many Rowan-Salisbury School System parents are perplexed by their children coming home with Superintendent Lynn Moody’s new Apple I-Pads or Apple Mac Air laptops with homework that must be done only on the internet. If you as a parent, have stuck in a low paying job or are unemployed or underemployed how you do afford to have internet at home? Are you too busy working subsistence second and third shift jobs to drive your kids all the way into Salisbury to McDonald’s for free Wi-Fi or (get carjacked in the lot?).

Help may be coming from an unlikely source.  Charter (Now America’s 2nd largest cable providers) has recently been cleared to buy Time-Warner Cable and as part of the deal, has agreed to offer 30 Mbps of broadband for $14.99 per month for low income users. Applicants must prove they qualify for the National School Lunch program. At last check, that was about half the county. Also note that seniors over 65 and who qualify for Social Security are eligible as well!

Here’s the link to the Charter’s 14.99 bargain high-speed internet (Hey you can watch YouTube, Netflix, and Hulu with no buffering at 30 Mbps)

http://www.cedmagazine.com/news/2015/12/charter-announces-low-cost-broadband-1499-month-30mbps?cmpid=horizontalcontent

Todd Paris says: “Our kids deserve better and so do our seniors. Thank you CHARTER!”

RFP Staff

♦ Video: Councilman Kenny Hardin squares off at Salisbury City Council May 17th with Jehan and Guanah Davis over the Bounce City controversy regarding the recent shootings near a children’s and adult party venue.  Public comments concerning Bounce City by Guanah and Jehan Davis are followed by a response by City Councilman Kenny Hardin:

RFP Staff

♦ **Warning: This video is graphic in nature and is not to be viewed by anyone under 18 years-old.  The video contains violence that may prove disturbing to some viewers.**  The incident occurred several days ago.  Both East Rowan High School and its neighbor across the street Erwin Middle School became notorious for bullying activity over the last few years.

Many concerned parents contacted the RFP about this event.  They believe the Rowan-Salisbury School System requires stronger anti-bullying programs and administrative oversight.  A young man nearly lost his life that day because his brain was oxygen deprived.

Erwin Middle School Suicides: Protecting Every Child From Bullying

RFP Staff

♦ On Thursday at around 10:44 p.m. Jeffrey Ryan James Terres, 26, of 2545 Cottage Place in Greensboro, N.C. was robbed at knifepoint in Apt. 5 at 115 East Monroe Street. The robber helped himself to $180 in cash and left out the front door.

Jeffrey Ryan James Terres:

115 East Monroe Street in Salisbury:

If anyone has any information about this robbery they are urged to call the Salisbury Police Department at 704-638-5333 or Salisbury-Rowan Crime Stoppers at 1-866-639-5245.

USNews.com

♦ Salisbury High School’s Unranked Status in U.S. News Best High Schools Rankings 2016 for North Carolina:

http://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/north-carolina/districts/rowan-salisbury-schools/salisbury-high-14684

RFP Staff

♦ Jamie Tyree “Twisted Sister” Kirk 44, on the Rowan Sheriff’s Office Most Wanted List was arrested Monday around midnight at Salisbury’s iconic 50’s style motel “The Happy Traveler Inn” at 1420 East Innes. Wanted by the Sheriff’s Office since a search of her former home in Spencer in March 2014 allegedly turned up trafficking amounts of opioids and a smaller quantity of meth.

In her quarters at the Happy Traveler Inn deputies found a small quantity of meth.

The Iconic Happy Traveler Inn on 1420 East Innes:

Kirk was charged with possession of a control substance schedule II (felony) and trafficking heroin or opium (felony). Under a secured $75,000 bond, Kirk is being held in the Rowan County Detention Center.

Jamie Tyree “Twisted Sister” Kirk:

Jamie Tyree “Twisted Sister” Kirk’s Previous Record:

http://webapps6.doc.state.nc.us/opi/viewoffender.do?method=view&offenderID=0696133&searchLastName=kirk&searchFirstName=jamie&searchMiddleName=t&listurl=pagelistoffendersearchresults&listpage=1

Public Announcement

♦ Early Voting for the June 7th Primary will begin Thursday May 26th at the West End Plaza in Salisbury from 8 A.M. to 6 P.M.

The Rowan Public Library HQ in Salisbury will NOT be hosting early voting.

Early Voting Schedule at the Rowan Board of Elections at the West End Plaza:

Early voting will open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on May 26th, May 27th, May 31st, June 1st, June 2nd and June 3rd. On Saturday June 4th the Rowan Board of Elections will be open for early voting from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

During early voting same day registration will be permitted. Photo ID will be required during early voting and on election day.

Rowan County Voters will vote for either the 8th Congressional District or the 13th Congressional District. They will also vote in the North Carolina Supreme Court primary.

In the N.C. Supreme Court race incumbent Bob Edmunds is pitted against Sabra Faires, Mike Morgan, and Daniel Robertson.

In the 8th Congressional District Republican primary, incumbent Richard Hudson squares off with Tim D’Annunzio.

The 13th Congressional District Republican primary contains candidates Dan Barrett, John Blust, Andrew Brock, Ted Budd, Kay Daly, Kathy Feather, Chad Gant, Hank Henning, Julia Howard, Matt McCall, Vernon Robinson, George Rouco, Farren K. Shoaf, Jim Snyder, David Thompson, Jason Walser and Harry Warren.

In the 13th Congressional District Democratic primary the candidates are Adam Coker, Bruce Davis, Mazie Ferguson, Kevin Griffin and Bob Isner.

RFP Staff

♦ On Sunday evening Cain Victor Wilson III, 42, of 416 Ashbrook Road in Salisbury was robbed at gunpoint at his front door. A handgun was employed during the stick-up. During the course of the robbery Wilson’s home suffered approximately $700 dollars in damage to its storm door, screen door, windows, and interior walls.

No description of the robber(s) was provided.  No injuries were sustained.  At this time there are no suspects.  The Salisbury police are continuing their investigation.

The Victim Cain Victor Wilson III:

416 Ashbrook Road in Salisbury, N.C.:

If anyone has any information about this robbery they are urged to call the Salisbury Police Department at 704-638-5333 or Salisbury-Rowan Crime Stoppers at 1-866-639-5245.

**This article will be updated as soon as more information arrives.**

RFP Staff

♦ While alcoholism and major narcotics abuse afflicts many in Salisbury, N.C., the city’s numerous treatment centers offer assistance for Alcoholism and Crack, Heroin, Opioid, and Meth Addiction. Salisbury also has a roster of Alcoholic’s Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous meetings, and various faith-based sobriety groups operating in the city just about every night.

Alcoholism and drug addiction affects all levels of society from professionals to the homeless. Alcohol and narcotics abuse is strongly tied to Salisbury’s high crime statistics. Many persons arrested for violent and property crime are found with heroin, meth, crack, OxyContin and alcohol on their person.

Here is a current list of Salisbury’s drug and alcohol treatment centers. Assistance is around the corner and a phone call away:

• Veterans Affairs Medical Center Veterans Affairs Medical Center is an Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Program can be found at: 1601 Brenner Avenue, Salisbury, NC. 28144 (704) 638-9000(704) 638-9000×3189

• CHOICES Substance Abuse Services LLC CHOICES Substance Abuse Services LLC is a Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Center can be found at: 1121 Old Concord Road Salisbury, NC. 28146. (704) 637-7797.

• Rowan Regional Medical Center Rowan Regional Medical Center is an Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Facility can be found at: 612 Mocksville Avenue, Salisbury, NC. 28144 (704) 210-5061.

• Treatment Centers LLC Treatment Centers LLC is an Alcohol and Drug Rehab can be found at: 448 Jake Alexander Boulevard West, Salisbury, NC. 28147 (704)645-8539.

• Daymark Recovery Services Daymark Recovery Services is a Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Facility can be found at: 1236 West Innes Street, Salisbury, NC. 28144 (704) 633-3616.

• Carolina Counseling Services Carolina Counseling Services is a Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program can be found at: 417 North Main Street, Salisbury, NC. 28144 (704) 636-5522.

• Family Therapy Institute Family Therapy Institute is an Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility that can be found at: 420 Statesville Boulevard, Salisbury, NC. 28144 (704) 639-9889.

RFP Staff

♦ Tuesday night a 911 dispatch went out around 11 p.m. about a home invasion having taken place at 325 Crown Point Drive in Salisbury. When the Salisbury Police arrived at the home they found Lacynda Diane Feimster, 38, dead from a gunshot wound and a second yet unidentified woman struck in her face with a handgun during the robbery. The survivor was transported by EMS to Novant Health Rowan Regional Medical Center where she was treated for minor facial injuries.

According to police sources someone knocked on the door and asked for money before they pushed their way inside at the start of the home invasion.

Mrs. Feimster was the mother of four children. (3 daughters and a son)

The Late and Much Beloved Lacynda Diane Feimster:

Salisbury Police vehicles filled the apartment complex lot bordered with crime scene tape as investigators spoke with neighbors.

At this time there are no arrests and no suspects.

If anyone has any information about the murder or robbery they are urged to contact the Salisbury Police Department at 704-638-5333 or the Salisbury-Rowan Crime Stoppers at 1-866-639-6245.

325 Crown Point Drive:

Salisbury Police Unsolved Murders:

SALISBURY POLICE, N.C. UNSOLVED MURDERS

**This article will be updated as more information arrives.**

Todd Paris, Staff Writer and Salisbury Attorney

♦ Around 12:30 a.m. Wednesday morning Brandon Lee Barker, a veteran of  Iraqi Freedom, 4th Infantry Division and who lives with his wife and four children on Old Plank Road, was looking out the window at his vehicles (they were recently broken into) when he was startled by 4 or 5 gunshots coming from an area around the duplex next door at 1005 Old Plank Road. Brandon called for his wife to hand him his pistol.  Armed now, he advanced, as he was trained, towards trouble to see if anyone was “down” and to get a description of perpetrators.

The duplex next door had a troubled past.  In that building some folks moved out of the front apartment a few weeks back. Soon after Raleigh Bail Enforcement Agents showed up looking for one of the occupants. The couple in the rear apartment has a baby and another child.  Brandon spoke to the father who told him the couple’s bedroom window got shot out. Brandon described the family as  a nice young couple and wonders if this act wasn’t random or possibly directed at the folks who moved out.  Freda Renee Carr, 45, spoke to the arriving police.

When the Salisbury Police arrived some 15 minutes later, Brandon told them what he knew.

Brandon, his wife and four children rent a modest, though well kept home next door. They are considering making an offer on the house. However, he’s concerned about crime in this area behind Livingstone’s football stadium that he and a few friends from his firearm’s club named; “North Carolina Elite Freedom Shooters” sometimes patrol the neighborhood at night with his dog “Ivan.”

Brandon, Ivan and club member Casey Cofer.

Lest anyone label them vigilantes, Brandon is working on a Masters Degree in Criminal Justice and Homeland Security and knows well the legal limitations as to what his group can do. By law they are limited to witnessing, reporting and discouraging crime. If you see a sidearm here or there it’s just for personal protection should they become engaged by the gunfire that’s all too common these days in Salisbury. While Ivan the dog projects a fearsome appearance, out on patrol the neighborhood kids love the dog and often run up to pet him.

Brandon expressed his concern with the under-staffed, under-paid Salisbury Police Department and complains that on crimes he reports that “they seldom contact me.” He is aware he could be hurt or killed during these citizen patrols. He said that getting killed at home these days is just as likely.

♦ Rick Johnson, Salisbury, N.C

Our grand daughter Nicole Johnson was taken from us this weekend by bacterial meningitis.

Nicole is no longer a part of this world. She has been called home and we are left behind in stunned silence.

Crying out to God in anger provides very little comfort. Drowning is despair is of little use.

I must face the future with strength and dignity to help comfort others around me.

There is no rhyme or reason that will ever make sense of this gut wrenching loss other than, God is always good and I am too shortsighted to see it.

Friend, when we meet, you do not need to struggle to find the right words to say because there are none.

Just a hand shake and friendship is all that matter for me.

Please focus your prayers here towards Kendall, Miriam, Lucas and the grand parents.

http://www.lyerlyfuneralhome.com/obituary?id=245508

https://www.gofundme.com/lyndajohnson?utm_source=internal&utm_medium=email&utm_content=cta_button&utm_campaign=upd_n

RFP Staff

♦ Murders so Far in Salisbury, N.C. in 2016:

• **Sylvia Seebeck’s brutal assault death during a January home invasion awaits a medical examiner’s report to be deemed a homicide.**

• In January Talissha Crowder, 19, a Pfeiffer University student from Salisbury, was allegedly shot to death by Brandon Jerron Hawkins.

• Devon McGee, 24, was gunned down behind J.C. Price American Legion Post in March.

• In April Joseph David Walker 37 was murdered, but his exact cause of death is yet to be determined.

• In May Larry Lamar Cruse, 27, was gunned down by a pursuing vehicle on North MLK, Jr.

• Lacynda Diane Feimster, 38, a much beloved woman, shot-to-death during a home invasion in May.

The Infamous Albert Fish Murders at the Wisteria House:

Salisbury, N.C.’s More Recent Unsolved Murders:

Salisbury Police, N.C. UNSOLVED MURDERS

RFP Staff

♦ Wednesday about 10 p.m. an unidentified man, abiding by the “Castle Doctrine”, an N.C. law for defending your home, vehicles, and your work place, allegedly stood his ground and shot Jesse Dean Ciancimino who allegedly attacked him in Eastern Rowan County.

The unidentified shooter, living on the 100 block of South Long Street, was relaxing on his porch when he spotted Ciancimino,31, tooling up and down his street in a car and yelling out the window.  Puzzled by the stranger’s behavior, the man who lived there stepped partially out of the door and onto the porch.

Ciancimino pulled his car over, climbed out, and started walking toward the man in the doorway. When Ciancimino arrived at the glass door, he pulled it open and punched him the head. Instants later the man in the doorway drew a handgun and shot Ciancimino in the leg. Startled, he hollered at the shooter.

A neighbor and the shooter’s wife tried to tend the wounded man, now laying on the ground, as best they could until Rowan County EMS showed up and the Sheriff’s deputies arrived.

Ciancimino was transported to the hospital. His leg wound was alleged to be minor. Nothing accounted for Ciancimino’s alleged loud and aggressive behavior.

No charges were filed for this case as yet.

The case remains under investigation even though sheriff’s office deputies believe the shooter was within the law provided by the Castle Doctrine:

N.C. Law for Defending Your Home, Vehicles, and Work Place: Castle Doctrine

Jesse Dean Ciancimino’s Previous Record:

http://webapps6.doc.state.nc.us/opi/viewoffender.do?method=view&offenderID=1013494&searchLastName=ciancimino&searchFirstName=jesse&listurl=pagelistoffendersearchresults&listpage=1

Jesse Dean Ciancimino:

RFP Staff

♦ Video: Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education Meeting on May 23rd:

CarolinaJournal.Com/Dan Way

♦ Experts: 13th Congressional District Primary Hard to Predict:

Public Announcement

♦ Salute Our Veterans: Family Day at HAPPY’S FARM on Saturday, May 28th from 10 A.M. until 1 P.M. on 985 Parks Road in Salisbury, N.C.: