Winston man charged with Armed Robbery/Conspiracy/Kidnapping

"On Nov. 30 at 6:18pm, officers with the Winston-Salem Police Department responded to Tienda Emanuel Grocery Store in reference to an Armed Robbery in progress by two black males. Upon arriving at the business, located at 3122 Infiana Ave., officers apprehended Malik Raqhib Lane, 19, black male, who is one of the two subjects perpetrating the robbery.  The clerk advised that Lane and a second black male entered the store. The second subject removed a handgun from his coat and approached the store clerk demanding money.  An undisclosed amount of money was given to the subject who fled from the store through the rear exit just prior to officers arriving. Lane was still in the store when he was apprehended. No one was injured during the robbery.

This case was referred to the Criminal Investigations Division.  According to the report, Lane, of 391 Highland Ave., Winston-Salem,  has been charged with Armed Robbery/Conspiracy/Kidnapping and is on a $15,000.00  Bond

The Winston-Salem Police Department requests that anyone with information regarding this crime contact CrimeStoppers at 336-727-2800."

- A Police Report

Man pulls gun, demands money, cigarettes in robbery of Winston-Salem store.

"Officers with the Winston-Salem Police Department responded Nov. 30 at 5:44pm to 430 Haled Street (T & B Mini Mart) in Winston-Salem in reference to a Panic Alarm.

Upon the officers arrival it was learned that the business had been robbed. The clerk advised that two black males wearing all dark clothing entered the store. One of the suspects removed a handgun from his coat and approached her at the counter. That suspect then demanded money and cigarettes.  An undisclosed amount of money and cigarettes were obtained and the suspects left the store running west on Waughtown Street.

No one was injured during the robbery.

This case was referred to our Criminal Investigations Division.

The Winston-Salem Police Department requests that anyone with information regarding this crime contact CrimeStoppers at 336-727-2800."

- A Press Release

Winston-Salem woman forced into car and taken. Police report Kidnapping

"On Nov. 29 at 12:38am Officers with the Winston-Salem Police Department responded to the 7100 Block of Brandemere Lane, the Brandemere Apartments on an unknown trouble call.

The caller reported hearing a female yelling for help. When the caller looked outside, they observed an unknown black female being pulled into a black Toyota Camry by an unknown male described as a bald, black male who was on the passenger side of the vehicle. The caller said the female was forced into this vehicle by this subject before the vehicle left the area. The vehicle was last seen heading toward Bethabara Park Boulevard.

At this time, no further information has been developed and the investigation is continuing.

Anyone with any information regarding this incident or similar crimes is asked to call the Winston-Salem Police Department at 336-773-7700 or Crime Stoppers at 336-727-2800. En Español: (336) 728-3904."

- A Press Release

Man found shot in Winston-Salem hotel room

"On Nov. 29 at 8:15am, Officers with the Winston-Salem Police Department responded to a report of a person suffering from a gunshot wound in room 322 of the Baymont Inn & Suites Hotel, located at 200 Mercantile Drive.

Upon the Officers arrival, they located the victim, Khalil Raheem Craig, 20, in room 322.  Craig, of 1222 East 29th Street, Winston-Salem, was then subsequently transported by EMS to WFU Baptist Medical Center for further treatment of serious but not life-threatening injuries.

The status of this investigation is still active and ongoing as investigative leads are still being developed . The suspect is described as a black male, between the ages of 20-30 years old. He was wearing dark colored clothing and had his face covered.

The Winston-Salem Police Department requests that anyone with information regarding this crime to please contact CrimeStoppers at 336-727-2800."

- A Police Report

BP station on Waughtown Street victim of armed robbery

"Winston-Salem Police Officers responded at 8:10pm on Nov. 25 to the BP gas station at 900 Waughtown Street on an Armed Robbery call.  Reports state that, Two black males entered the business and one pointed a handgun at the employee and demanded cash. The suspects fled on foot with an unknown amount of money. Subject one is discribed at being wearing a black hooded sweat shirt and jean. Subject 2 was wearing a red hooded jacket and black sweat pants. Both are discribed as being between 16 and 19 years old. There were no injuries. The case will be referred to CID."

- A Police Report

Arrest made in July 11 robbery of Akron Market Amoco

Richard Thomas (Tommy) Little

"Incident# 1

July 11, 2015 

IR# 1536693

Location: Akron Market Amoco  (3890 N. Glenn Avenue Winston-Salem, NC)

On July 11, 2015, at approximately 12:45 a.m., a black male entered the Akron Market Amoco and confronted an employee of the business with a firearm while demanding currency from the cash register. 

The suspect fled the business on foot with an undisclosed amount of money.  The employee was not injured during the encounter and authorities with the Winston-Salem Police Department have been investigating the incident since it occurred. 

Incident# 2

November 08, 2015

IR# 1560838

Location: Family Dollar (4404 Old Rural Hall Road Winston-Salem, NC)

Shortly after 8:00 p.m., officers with the Winston-Salem Police Department responded to the Family Dollar located at 4404 Old Rural Hall Road on a reported armed robbery.  Two suspects entered the business through the front door.  One suspect remained at the front door, while the second suspect proceeded to rob the business while brandishing a handgun.  The second suspect fired multiple shots inside the business, striking two employees of the business.  Those injuries are not life threatening.  The two suspects fled the business with an undisclosed amount of currency. 

Update: November 20, 2015

On November 17, 2015, authorities with the Winston-Salem Police Department arrested twenty-seven year old Richard Thomas (Tommy) Little on unrelated charges.  Mr. Little has remained in custody since that time. 

On November 20, 2015, authorities charged Richard Thomas Little with Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon in connection to the July 11, 2015 robbery of the Akron Market Amoco.  Authorities also charged Richard Little with two counts of Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon and two counts of Assault Inflicting Serious Injury in connection to the November 08, 2015 robbery of the Family Dollar. 

At the time of this Public Record Release, a bond and court date had yet to be determined in these matters.  A booking photograph of Mr. Little is attached. 

The investigation into these matters is ongoing.  Authorities ask that anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the Winston-Salem Police Department at 336-773-7700 or CrimeStoppers at 336-727-2800."

- A Press Release