Three Men Receive Prison Terms for 2023 Winston-Salem Home Invasion
I still remember reading about the 2023 home invasion in Winston-Salem, and it hit me hard. Four people were inside an apartment on Quincy Drive when three armed men broke in, looking for money and drugs. By the time the chaos ended, one life was lost, and the community was left grappling with shock and grief.
When I think about it, this wasn’t just another crime statistic. It was real people’s lives upended in an instant—the victim, Deonta McArn, a young man with family and dreams, and the others who survived but were left shaken. As I walk you through what happened that night, the legal consequences, and the lessons we can learn, I want you to see this story not just as news, but as a wake-up call about safety, awareness, and the very real impact of violent crime in our neighborhoods.
By the end of this, you’ll understand the timeline, the people involved, and the steps law enforcement took to bring justice—plus, practical takeaways you can use to protect yourself and your loved ones.
Timeline of the Crime: What Happened on May 18, 2023
That night on May 18, 2023, started like any other in the apartment on Quincy Drive. But everything changed when Jemon Smith, Armin Hardy, and Anthony Cloverdale forced their way inside, armed and searching for money and drugs. Four people were home…