Date: Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Location: Ontex Industrial Plant, 9300 NC-65, Stokesdale, N.C.
Summary: On Monday, June 24, 2024, at approximately 8:30 a.m., Rockingham County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a disturbing incident at Ontex, an industrial site in Stokesdale, N.C. The incident involved JUAN ANTONIO POLANCO-FRIAS, a former employee of CK Steel, a contracted company working at Ontex.
Details: Upon arrival, deputies were informed that JUAN ANTONIO POLANCO-FRIAS had entered the job site and awaited the arrival of three former coworkers from CK Steel. Upon their arrival, POLANCO-FRIAS confronted them, brandishing a firearm. He proceeded to assault one individual with an extension cord, threatening him at gunpoint to coerce the other two into similar acts of violence.
Following the assault, POLANCO-FRIAS fled the scene. The victims promptly contacted emergency services for assistance.
Arrest and Charges: Later in the day, the Asheboro Police Department apprehended JUAN ANTONIO POLANCO-FRIAS at his residence in Asheboro, N.C. He faces multiple charges, including:
Three counts of False Imprisonment
Three counts of Communicating Threats
Three counts of Assault, Inflicting Serious Injury
Possession of Methamphetamine Additionally, POLANCO-FRIAS was found to have several outstanding warrants from Randolph County.
Legal Proceedings: JUAN ANTONIO POLANCO-FRIAS is currently held at the Randolph County Detention Facility under an $11,000 secured bond. The victims, whose identities remain undisclosed for their safety, are expected to recover from their injuries.