Arrests Made in Walkertown Robbery & Shooting
Walkertown NC – The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) has made two arrests following a
January robbery and shooting incident.
On Friday, January 16, 2026, The FCSO was called to investigate a robbery and shooting incident that occurred in the 6900 block of Tall Oaks Road in Walkertown. FCSO Deputies identified the victim as 21-year-old Ben Eshiet of Winston-Salem. Mr. Eshiet was transported to Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital where he was treated for his injuries and released. The FCSO Investigative Services Division along with the Real Time Intelligence Center utilized the latest technology to identify suspects. Working with our partners at the U.S. Marshall’s Service, the following individuals were arrested.
Isaiah Malik Patterson, a 25-year-old black male of Walkertown was charged with one (1) count of
Felony Assault With A Deadly Weapon with Intent to Kill or Inflict Serious Injury N.C.G.S. 14-32,
one (1) count of Felony Possession of Firearm by a Convicted Felon N.C.G.S. 14-415.1, and one (1)
count of Felony Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon N.C.G.S. 14-87. Mr. Patterson is currently being held at the Forsyth County Law Enforcement Detention Center with No Bond allowed. Jadey Kayleen Trejo, a 24-year-old white female of Walkertown was charged with one (1) count of Felony Conspiracy N.C.G.S. 14-2.4. Ms. Trejo is currently being held at the Forsyth County Law Enforcement Detention Center with No Bond allowed.
“You may think you’re smart, but our technology is smarter. If you commit a crime in Forsyth County, our Real Time Intelligence Center will find you.” – Sheriff Bobby F. Kimbrough Jr
