Domestic — Burlington, NC — reported 2026-07-14

SUMMARY

A man was arrested for an assault that occurred near the 2500 block of Maple Avenue in Burlington.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Domestic
  • Location: Burlington, NC
  • Date reported: 2026-07-14
  • Suspect: male, age 46
  • Status: arrested and awaiting extradition

REPORTED DETAILS

  • Leko Ladon Jones, age 46, was arrested in connection with an assault on a female
  • The victim was transported to a local hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries
  • Jones fled the scene before police arrival
  • Jones was charged with attempted first-degree murder, first degree kidnapping, and other crimes
  • He is awaiting extradition to North Carolina from South Carolina