Eden man wanted for assault by strangulation

Joseph Daniel Hedgepeth

EDEN, N.C. — Eden police are asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted on a felony charge of assault by strangulation.

Police say Joseph Daniel Hedgepeth, 21, has previous addresses in the Eden and Stoneville areas of Rockingham County.

He is described as standing about 5’10″ tall and weighing 130 lbs.

No other details were provided.

Anyone with information about the suspect’s whereabouts is asked to call Crimestoppers or police at (336) 623-9240.