🌱 WSPD Investigating 20-Person Bar Fight + City Approves 300 Cameras

Hello all. Danielle Fallon-O'Leary here with your Tuesday edition of the Winston-Salem Patch newsletter, filled with all the local information you need to know right now.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and not as warm. High: 70 Low: 60.
• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy. High: 68 Low: 58.

Here are the top three stories today in Winston-Salem:

1. According to the Winston-Salem Police Department, 20 people were involved in a bar fight in the early morning hours of Saturday, Sep. 16. The incident occurred at the Thirsty Pallet Bar, but the suspects left the premises before police arrived. Police determined that the brawl erupted from an argument between two people. One member of the bar's security personnel was injured from punches, kicks, and being hit with a chair. Police Chief William Penn, Jr. said that the department is working to "identify and arrest" all individuals involved in the incident. (WFMY)
2. The City of Winston-Salem is set to add nearly 300 security cameras to sites across the city. These cameras will be in addition to the 500 cameras that the city already manages. All of these cameras will feed video to the police department's Real Time Crime Center. The city council approved the $900,000 project on Sep. 18, and funding will come from the city's operating budget, capital budget, as well as funds from the 2018 Bond Project. (Triad City Beat)
3. On Sunday, Sep. 24, Winston-Salem police officers engaged in a chase that resulted in two minors being taken into custody. The incident occurred just before 8:30 p.m. when a shooting suspect attempted to flee from police officers. The chase ended at Old Lexington Road and East Monmouth Street, where a patrol car and the suspect's vehicle collided. The driver was taken to the hospital with minor injuries, and an officer was treated for minor injuries at the scene. Two minors were taken into official custody, and officers also seized drugs and a firearm. (My Fox 8)

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Today and tomorrow in Winston-Salem:

Tuesday, September 26

• Seniors Pool Get Together At Break Time Billiards & Sports (4:00 PM)
• A Haunted Night At Painting With A Twist (7:00 PM)

Wednesday, September 27

• Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night At Small Batch Beer Company (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Winston-Salem residents are encouraged to attend the next meeting of the Community Appearance Commission on Wednesday, Sep. 27 at 4:00 p.m. This advisory board aims to enhance the appearance of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. (City of Winston-Salem, NC via X)
• You can learn all about bats and current conservation efforts at upcoming talks hosted by Forsyth County Public Library. Click the link to see the full list of event dates and locations. (Forsyth County Public Library, Winston-Salem, NC via Facebook)
• The Forsyth Fun Fest has been rescheduled for Saturday, Oct. 28. This event will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Health and Human Services Campus. Attendees will be able to learn about county services and enjoy free food and music. (Forsyth County Parks and Recreation via Facebook)

You're all caught up for today! See you all soon for your next update.

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.