Teen Arrested for Assaulting 94-Year-Old and Employee in Winston-Salem

Teen Arrested for Assaulting 94-Year-Old and Employee in Winston-Salem

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Patrol Officers Hear Cries From Paddington Lane

A 94-year-old Winston-Salem resident was rescued from a harrowing ordeal Friday afternoon after police officers on patrol heard her calling for help from the roadway on Paddington Lane, WXII12 reported.

The incident, which unfolded around 12:53 p.m. on November 6, 2026, led to the swift arrest of a 15-year-old juvenile following a brief foot pursuit. According to the Winston-Salem Police Department, officers were already in the 3200 block of Paddington Lane investigating a separate call for service regarding a suspicious person when they spotted the elderly homeowner in distress.

Foot Pursuit Ends in Teen’s Arrest

As officers approached the residence, a teenage boy bolted from the front door and fled on foot. Police quickly secured the area, chased the suspect down, and took him into custody.

Inside the home, responding officers discovered a 32-year-old woman employed by the homeowner. Investigators determined that the juvenile had forced his way inside, physically assaulting the 94-year-old homeowner and sexually assaulting her employee.

Teen Arrested for Assaulting 94-Year-Old and Employee in Winston-Salem
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First-Degree Kidnapping Charge Filed

The department’s Criminal Investigations Division immediately took over the case, which remains active and ongoing. Authorities confirmed that the 15-year-old suspect is currently being held at a juvenile detention center on a first-degree kidnapping charge, with additional juvenile petitions actively being sought by prosecutors.

Neighborhood Reassured as Investigation Continues

“There is no further danger to the public related to this incident,” the Winston-Salem Police Department stated in a news release.

Due to the severity of the crimes and the suspect’s age, investigators announced that no further details concerning the identities of the victims or the teenage suspect would be released.

Police Appeal for Public Tips

Law enforcement is urging anyone with information about the Friday afternoon attack to contact the department’s nonemergency line at 336-773-7700. Anonymous tips can also be directed to CrimeStoppers by calling 336-727-2800 for English speakers or 336-728-3904 for Spanish speakers.

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