WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A man was arrested in Surry County Sunday for the murder of a Winston-Salem man, police say.
Winston-Salem police said they charged Archie Corey Devon McArthur in connection to the death of 39-year-old Benjamin Beeson.
It happened on Feb. 16. on the 1500 block of Wharton Avenue around 9:15 p.m. Officers received a call about a man found dead who police identified as Beeson.
When McArthur was arrested in Surry County Sunday for an outstanding robbery warrant, police linked him to the murder and kidnapping of Beeson.
Winston-Salem police said McArthur is facing the following charges:
- Murder
- First Degree Kidnapping
- Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon
He was taken to the Forsyth County Law Enforcement Detention Center and placed under no bond.
Detectives are working with the NC Medical Examiner’s Office to determine the cause of Beeson's death.
This marks the 12th homicide for 2023, as compared to 9 homicides during the same time frame in 2022.
Anyone with any information regarding this investigation is asked to call the Winston-Salem Police Department at 336-773-7700, Crime Stoppers at 336-727-2800, or En Espanol at 336-728-3904.
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