***UPDATE***
During the traffic stop, Hazelwood was found to be in possession of bank cards and a driver’s license that were not hers.
Following an investigation and locating the victim, charges were sought against Shirley Dove Hazelwood for five counts felony financial card theft and misdemeanor illegal possess/use food stamps. The magistrate found probable cause and issued a warrant for arrest.
Hazelwood, still confined in the Randolph County Detention Center, was brought before the magistrate and served the additional charges, given No Bond due to having current pending charges, and issued a first appearance of January 13, 2026, in Randolph County District Court.
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On January 8, 2025, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on Shadydale Acres Ln, Trinity. The driver was identified as James Edward Rogers, who was wanted for a felony Probation/Parole violation and had an outstanding Order for Arrest (OFA) out of Davidson County for failure to appear (FTA) - misdemeanor. He was placed under arrest.
During the investigation and subsequent search, illegal substances and paraphernalia were located. The female passenger, who initially provided a false name, was also placed under arrest. She was later identified as Shirley Dove Hazelwood, who had an outstanding order for arrest (OFA-FTA) for failure to appear out of Guilford County for possession with intent to sell/deliver Schedule II controlled substances.
Hazelwood and Rogers were both transported to the Randolph County Detention Center, where the magistrate found probable cause for charges as follows:
- Hazelwood: felony possession methamphetamine, misdemeanor marijuana paraphernalia, misdemeanor drug paraphernalia, misdemeanor simple possession Schedule VI controlled substance, and misdemeanor resisting public officer. She was issued a first appearance set for January 9, 2026, in Randolph County District Court. Hazelwood was given no bond due to being out on pre-trial release. Regarding the OFA-FTA, same was a pre-set bond for $100.
- Rogers was given a preset bond of $6,000 secured regarding his OFA-FTA out of Davidson County. He received a $30,000 secured bond with a first appearance court date set for January 7, 2026, in Randolph County District Court.
Name of Defendant:
James Edward Rogers Shirley Dove Hazelwood
Age: 54 Age: 50
