Authorities in Reidsville, North Carolina, have announced a significant increase in the reward for information leading to the arrest of Dexter Lamar Scales Sr., who is currently wanted on first-degree murder charges. The suspect is sought in connection with a double homicide that occurred in June of the previous year. According to law enforcement, Scales was last seen in the 500 block of Roach Street in Reidsville shortly after the incident took place. Despite the passage of more than a year, the investigation remains active, and officials emphasize that the suspect is still at large. The Reidsville Police Department, in collaboration with the U.S. Marshals Service, is offering a combined reward of up to $18,000 for tips that result in an arrest. This total includes an existing $10,000 reward provided by the Reidsville Police Department and Rockingham County Crime Stoppers, supplemented by an additional $8,000 from the U.S. Marshals Service. Investigators are urging anyone with information regarding Scales' whereabouts to come forward. Tips can be submitted anonymously through various channels. The public may contact the Reidsville Police Department directly at 336-349-1010. Alternatively, tips can be sent to the U.S. Marshals Service via their online portal at http://usmarshals.gov/tips. For anonymous submissions, individuals may text ROCOTIPS to 738477 or call Rockingham County Crime Stoppers at 336-349-9683. Law enforcement continues to seek the public's assistance in locating Scales and bringing him to justice for the alleged crimes. The case remains open, and authorities are actively reviewing all new information provided by the community.