Tj-P Enterprise and Media

HIGH POINT, N.C. — What began as a simple call for help has, according to one High Point family, evolved into a painful and life-altering battle for justice, accountability, and transparency.

High Point native and military veteran Ms. C Edwards says she dialed 911 after an unidentified white male appeared on her property. Fearing for her safety, she requested assistance, expecting protection. Instead, she and her family say the events that followed forever changed their lives.

According to the family, after officers from the High Point Police Department arrived, accusations surfaced alleging that Nelson had attempted to strike the unidentified man with her vehicle. The family strongly denies those allegations and says witness statements, photographs, and video evidence tell a different story.

Family members report that more than a dozen High Point police officers descended upon the property. They describe a chaotic and terrifying scene filled with confusion, fear, and physical force. According to the victims, officers allegedly used metal objects or bars during the encounter, causing painful injuries and emotional trauma.

The family further alleges that one officer declared, “We run the place,” words that they say continue to echo in their minds long after the incident.

At the time, Ms. Edward’s father, also a military veteran, had been receiving treatment at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Kernersville. Upon learning what had happened to his daughter, he rushed to be by her side. However, he alleges that he, too, became the victim of excessive force while at the emergency room attempting to check on his daughter.

The father also claims that officers turned the heat up inside a patrol vehicle, causing him to become physically ill. Additionally, he alleges that authorities relied upon a fictitious warrant during the incident.

According to the family, neither victim received immediate and appropriate medical care following the alleged assault. It was only after concerned relatives intervened and demanded treatment that medical attention was finally provided.

Seeking answers, the family says they contacted High Point Police Chief Jarrell D. Cheeks and sent certified letters to High Point Mayor Cyril Jefferson. Despite those efforts, they say they have yet to receive the level of accountability and transparency they believe the seriousness of the allegations warrants.

In their pursuit of justice, the family enlisted the assistance of civil rights activist John C. Barnett and THUG (True Healing Under God). Together, they are advocating for what they describe as truth, healing, and accountability.

On June 18, 2026, the matter was heard in court. The family maintains that their ultimate goal is to have the case dismissed and to ensure that any wrongdoing is thoroughly investigated and that those responsible are held accountable.

Supporters say this case is about far more than one family. They believe it raises larger questions concerning civil rights, police accountability, and equal treatment under the law.

In the coming weeks, supporters plan to organize a Justice Rally for Ms. Edward and her father, where community members, veterans, clergy, activists, and concerned citizens are expected to gather in solidarity.

The message from the family remains clear:

They are seeking justice. They are demanding transparency. They are calling for accountability. And they refuse to allow their voices to be silenced.

As the legal proceedings continue, Ms. Edward’s and her father say they remain steadfast in their pursuit of answers, believing that no citizen should fear suffering injury after calling for help.

“We just want the truth,” supporters say. “And we want justice.”