James Wayne Johnston : “Roanoke Valley Crime: Armed Robbery & RR Crash”

Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Roanoke Valley armed robbery roundup
2. Roanoke Valley RR crash news updates

Roanoke Valley law enforcement reported an armed robbery incident involving a Roanoke Rapids man, Armel Triquan Deloatch, who remains in custody facing charges of robbery with a dangerous weapon and assault by pointing a gun. The sheriff’s office responded to a convenience store where Deloatch demanded money from the cashier and a patron before fleeing the scene. Another incident involved a crash on Old Farm Road, where driver James Wayne Johnston collided head-on with a tree with his infant child unsecured in the car. Johnston was cited for various violations and is scheduled to appear in district court on June 14. More charges may be pending pending laboratory results.

Roanoke Valley law enforcement officials have reported a recent incident that has left the community in shock. The incident involved an armed robbery and a crash with an infant in the vehicle, both of which have garnered significant attention in the area.

**Armed Robbery**

In a disturbing turn of events, a Roanoke Rapids man, Armel Triquan Deloatch, has been charged in connection with an armed robbery that took place at a convenience store just outside Roanoke Rapids. The incident occurred around 8 p.m. on a Friday night, sending shockwaves through the community.

According to Captain Scott Hall of the sheriff’s office, Deloatch entered the store brandishing a firearm and demanded money from the cashier and a patron. Dressed in dark clothing with a face mask, he made off with the cash and fled towards the Roanoke Rapids area. However, thanks to the swift action of law enforcement officers, Deloatch was apprehended when he attempted to flee out of the back door of a residence in Roanoke Rapids.

**Crash with Infant in Vehicle**

In another troubling incident, Roanoke Rapids police Chief Shane Guyant reported a crash involving a vehicle driven by James Wayne Johnston, with his infant child unsecured in the car. The crash, which occurred on Old Farm Road near Downsbrook Drive early on a Friday morning, left Johnston and the infant with injuries that required medical attention.

Officer B. Holcomb, who responded to the scene, found Johnston rolling around on the ground and the infant unsecured in the wrecked car. Both were transported to ECU North for treatment, with the child thankfully being reported as okay by Chief Guyant.

Further investigation by Holcomb and Lieutenant M. Hunsucker revealed that Johnston had veered off the roadway and collided head-on with a tree after driving erratically at a high rate of speed. A witness traveling behind Johnston confirmed his erratic driving behaviour prior to the collision, leading to suspicions of impairment.

Johnston was subsequently cited for several violations, including driving with an expired registration plate, driving with a revoked license, child restraint violation, and careless and reckless driving. Additional charges may be filed pending the results of a blood draw to determine if Johnston was impaired by substances other than alcohol.

These incidents serve as a stark reminder of the importance of safety and vigilance on the roads and in public spaces. The swift actions of law enforcement officers in apprehending the suspect in the armed robbery case and investigating the crash involving an infant demonstrate the dedication and commitment of Roanoke Valley law enforcement to ensuring the safety and security of the community.