A woman has been arrested for a homicide that occurred in Martinsville in September 2024. According to the Martinsville Police Department, officers responded to an apartment in the 1000 block of Mountain Road on September 22, 2024.

Once on scene, officers found James Carmichael, 69, suffering from an apparent knife wound to the chest. Carmichael lost consciousness and died at the scene.

Investigators processed the scene, collected evidence, and interviewed witnesses. The investigation resulted in First Degree Murder charges being placed against 56-year-old Sherri McGregor of Jacksonville, North Carolina.

McGregor was arrested on January 16 in Jacksonville, North Carolina, by agents of the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, the Onslow County Sheriff’s Office, and the Martinsville Police Department. McGregor was held without bond pending extradition.

The incident continues to be under investigation. If you have any information about this incident, contact Lieutenant Richard Barrow at 276-403-5458 or Crime Stoppers at 276-63CRIME (276-632-7463). Crime Stoppers is an anonymous tip line and you could receive an award up to $2,500.00.