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Why haven’t any of HiH “loudmouths” commented on the employee of Vance County who was caught changing the amounts of checks and thus STOLE thousands and thousands of dollars according to your Sheriff? Nice to live and work in a county where the criminals have a free pass to do as they want isn’t it? I’ll stay tuned to the next time you hillbillies make the NEWS…..til then…stay crooked.
Deception, you old hag, what is the purpose of your comment? I understand you live in Granville County, a nice place, particularly Oxford. Why do you feel the need to gloat over a crime in our local government? Hopefully you have mental health benefits in your health insurance because the therapy that you need can be expensive.
WIZS had a brief mention last week on the news–no department, name or amount–Evidently the paper didn’t carry anything,
deception, pay attention, that was discussed on thursdays open lines
anon…..I see it was discussed in such detail that it doesn’t offer any answers…..Is the thief who “worked” for Vance County a relative of yours and it hurts your feelings to know they are CROOKED? If not, why not call it what it is…..EMBEZZLEMENT and I hope they throw the book at him/her since noone in County Govt. seems to want to name the THIEF. It will be known before much longer….especially in Vance County where secrets just can’t be kept….kinda like industries.
Say what we may, Deception always provokes reaction, no matter the issue. We seem to need a bully to get us to react. Yes, Deception, we are well aware of our messed up system but attacking it anonymously doesn’t change it. You are like salt rubbed into a wound…salt heals but leaves scars. There are less painful ways to heal, with fewer scars.
Oh, you are not correct, Deception. They never found the missing bank bag from years ago…there are always some secrets that die with the perps.
Zep you are correct that noone was ever named or charged but the rumors have been flying for the past 5-6 years as to the coverup. Here’s food for thought…..in the upcoming election as I was doing a lil’ research on Vance County I see that Peter White’s competition happens to be a former Henderson Police Officer. Here’s the funny part…..it’s the same officer who arrested Peter’s daughter back when she was pulled over for DUI and was so disruptive and alledgedly spit on another officer. CLASSY…….wonder if her parents taught her to behave as such?
The adult child of any parents make their own choices. I recall the incident. So, see? Once again not all secrets are revealed. And who among us have no secrets? That is a likely reason to use a moniker, isn’t it?
Here’s to all the “know-it-alls” that cruize through HiH……the county employee who had sticky fingers is none other than a female. Her last name is the first name of a fairly large grocery store chain that you see throughout NC……<<<<< Teeter. Read between the lines and you will be able to figure out her last name. Much to the surprise of many of my cohorts up and down the 85 corridor she is a white female. I guess ignorance comes in all shapes,sizes, and colors. With the District Atty. in the 9th District and these plea-bargain hunting attorneys she will get by with little more than a slap on the wrist……if that.
Now do you see why Henderson/Vance area are the laughingstock of the Interstate 85 corridor? Way to go Henderson/Vance….wonder if the bank bag was tied to this individual? Why not speculate b/c it's apparent noone in Law Enforcement give a rat's "backside" about it. I'm just glad it wasn't my tax money that they decided to be handled so unprofessionally. It's only been 5-6 years…when and if they do find out the culprit the statute of limitations will probably have expired.
I will give your area credit for one thing…….a GOOD BELLY LAUGH at least a couple times per week.
Deception, on Thursday I pointed out that the county manager had remained silent on naming the person he dismissed for suspected criminal action. Before lambasting this county’s officials just stay in Granville County your type is unnecessary in Vance County.
To the reader of HiH take a moment of you time and click no on Deceptions postings. It only take five to hid his (it is a he) dribble from our sight.
Well dog gone it–as a taxpayer I am angry–especially since the county is keeping this under wraps–does bonding replace the “altered checks”–will bonding fees go higher now? Every taxpayer and voter should be ringing the phones off the hook at county offices and officers. This place is unreal.
According to the Dispatch Commissioner Hester is scheduled to speak to the City Council on Monday night. His topic, selling county water to those is the ETJ. Commissioner Hester voted to use city and ETJ property owners’ taxes to repay the loan for the county water project. Maybe a council member will ask Commissioner Hester why city and ETJ property owners are forced to re-pay the load for the county water system. If Commissioner Hester uses the word grant in his presentation that is our tax dollars being used to pay for the county commissioner political decision to build a water system in the county.
Deception, the problem I think everyone has with you is you only come here and post negative things. Why not come and post something positive every once in a while too? Had a good experience in Henderson lately? Dealt with someone that treated you good? Had good service at a restaurant? If you truly can’t think of anyone that has treated you good, then it’s time for you to realize not everyone else is the butt, it’s you.
I noticed that Anthony S Hughes has been arrested again, this time for “forgery of endorsement and larceny”. What does that mean, stole a check, forged it and cashed it? What happened to the heroin charges?
Negative Nancy (Deception) actually has a valid topic here, although she is her usual negative self. It is sad that so much is done behind closed doors, behind dark curtains, and over a drink and a handful of cash in a dark setting in Vance County. That goes for the Hughes topic as well.
Left Fielder and your cult following I don’t give a >?>< whether you dislike my posts or not. As I have said time and time again…..FACTS don't LIE….PEOPLE LIE. The lady's name was ++++ Harris. Is it a crime to report that there was a THIEF that worked for the county of Vance? Or is it jealousy that you and your followers didn't get the information before an "outsider" did? Call it negativity or whatever you want but my posts ALWAYS have substance and TRUTH……..unfortunately for you and your followers it's evident that the TRUTH doesn't mean much to you. I have forgotten more about the area in which you call home than you probably know.
I'm looking forward to the upcoming Sheriff Election to see just how much is said about the fact that the "new" guy trying to unseat the incumbent White had a 1st hand encounter w/White when White's daughter was pulled over a couple years ago and she was "drunk as a skunk". You guys/gals give me a good laugh everyday that I get a chance to surf HiH. I wonder how long before the Church vans will be filling up with gas to get "em" to the polls so that White can have a chance to be re-elected…….LOL….how's the crime statistics working out for your area since he was elected? Seemingly there is a murder every weekend. Let me guess……it's b/c of a lack of jobs? WRONG…..some of these idiots wouldn't work in a PIE FACTORY tasting PIES for a living. LAZY..LAZY…LAZY…and waiting for the govt. to take care of them and their 5-6 babies by 4-5 different fathers. I don't think that's the way it was meant to be but whatever. As long as my family has what they need I couldn't care less for these lazy +=+ folks. Peace….I'm out.
Deception, I helped silence mask your rantings. Good bye.
Okay deception, it’s time for your medication again
Like it or not, Deception is actually correct in this. Although negative as ever, she is right in her thought process.
Some people just can’t help being confrontational, which is detrimental to communication. Truth doesn’t have to be delivered as a slap in the face. Some people get their kicks being hateful. So sad.
Anonymous you flatter me with your reading of my posts so much that I think I’ll go try to recruit a business to come to that dump you call HOME. You “disliked” my posts so you got them hidden….wow…that’s probably the most constructive thing you’ve done this week. To be quite honest I don’t care if you like or read what I post. One thing is for sure though and that’s usually when a post offends someone it’s b/c it may be directly or indirectly have something to do with them. Are you kin to the Harris girl that has yet to be charged with STEALING $$$ from Vance County? Who does the background checks on the employees of the County? Last time I checked you have an Asst. City Manager that makes close to 100k per year but refuses to live in Vance County!!!! Need I say more? I wonder does he buy his gas in Henderson/Vance? That speaks volumes to a prospective business that would possibly locate to your area when your own Asst. City Manager doesn’t think the area is fit to live in doesn’t it? Or can you not see the trees for the forest?
Your honor……I rest my case!!!!
Henderson’s Asst. City manager does an incredible job, esp. since he wears so many hats (and his salary is NOT approaching100K ) although he is worth every penny. He fills in as engineer when needed( just did that until position was filled;) he handles most street work admin and public works oversight ( there has been no director there in several years;) as well as administrative duties as Asst Mgr, which are many and various. A true jack of all trades, plus a real gentleman who is a great customer service and marketing person for the City. Yes,he is from Granville County, and unlike some from there,( read you D) a real diplomat. BTW, as Asst. Mgr., he drives a City vehicle, which is gasses at Public Works. He does speak volumes to perspective businesses, in terms of his hard work and dedication to the City of Henderson. No finer employee could they have. ( and no, D, I’m not related to him).
Mingo you amuse me with your defending a city of HENDERSON employee who in fact does make nearly 100k per year. Check the facts lil’ buddy b/c it’s public information. As far as wearing many hats I would agree that anyone who makes such a hefty salary should in fact not wear only one hat. Now as far as the road conditions in HENDERSON that also is laughable. I understand you have a city council member who owns a local Tire Shop so with your roads filled with potholes I’m sure his business doesn’t do too bad either. I did notice just by riding through that HENDERSON has numerous tire shops that sell used tires. They should give the city a big kickback for keeping the roads in such bad shape.
Also, it would seem to anyone with average intelligence that if you’re the Asst. City Manager of any particular city then you should be “proud” of it enough to at least live in it and not just come by to draw your check. What’s the incentive for ‘doing great work’ as you claim when all anyone has to do is get on 85S and go home regardless of how the city that employs you is doing as far as crime,etc?
Also, I didn’t say he lived in Granville Co. b/c I didn’t know. I did in fact know that he didn’t reside in the city that pays him the hefty salary. Good evening to you!
Deception
I’m proud to tell you I was the fifth to dislike your post 22, which I did read. Now it is out of sight.
I was first to dislike your post 24, without reading that post.
Ranting can be good when it is based upon facts, verifiable facts. Deception your ranting only demonstrates your ignorance.
Some of Deception’s facts are verifiable but his presentation is without regard for civility. He seems to take savage joy in every mess but his…for we can be certain he isn’t exempt from negative consequences as a result of his mean attitude.
C’mon Mikey…..delete my post w/o reading it shows a level of ignorance that I wouldn’t expect from someone of your intelligence……..NOT!!!!
If you’re not part of the solution…..you’re part of the PROBLEM!!!
Good luck reporting on your next council meeting!! LOL!!
I have a theory on the reported embezzlement of county funds by an unnamed county employee. My theory is based on the known facts, a manager’s personality, and pure speculation.
First the facts which start with an incomplete investigative news report about the dismissal of an unnamed county employee who altered check(s) issued by the county. Since first reported the name of the alleged culprit has not been publically revealed. Second fact, regardless of Deception’s ranting and name calling, no one has been formally charged with altering the check(s). Third fact, in today’s commissioners’ board packet is a request to fill a vacancy in the finance department for a finance technician, a position with some accounts payable duties. Final fact, commissioners meeting concludes with a closed door session in part for a legal matter.
The county manager is a man who naturally demonstrates his compassion, kindness, and fairness of his fellow human beings.
The following is my speculation. When first confronted about the embezzlement the alleged embezzler admitted their guilt and sincerely apologized for their actions. The amount of money embezzled has been repaid. The county manager staying true to his beliefs compassionately dismissed the embezzler without using the mighty hammer of the criminal justice system to exact a pound of flesh. Finally, the full board needs to meet behind closed doors to concur with the manager’s decision.
Any thoughts?
Sorry to disappoint Mike but you aren’t the only one w/facts. Fact is that it was a Female employee. Last name was Harris. As far as the County Manager not wanting to use the “mighty hammer” of the criminal justice system nearly made me fall out of my chair. You say you keep up with the happenings in Henderson and Vance County? Would that be a fair assumption? When have you ever seen the “mighty hammer” in District 9 be used in a Court Room in this District? I’ll save you the research……barely…if ever.
1 case in particular that happened 10-15 years ago in the Greystone area of Vance County. 911 Call to report a grease fire and trailer home was pretty much totaled. After SBI and Local Law Enforcement searched b/c they evidently sensed there was more to the story than a lil’ grease fire it was found that a sofa in the residence had a bullet hole in it…..Fast forward a couple of days. A young mother named Angie Griffin goes missing and her family doesn’t hear from her for days…which turn to weeks. According to news reports this was out of character for her b/c she cared so much for her young child. Months later a dog drug a skull in Mr. A.D. Harris’ yard less than 1 mile from the burnt trailer. Dental records confirmed that it was Ms. Griffin.
Charges were filed against a man named Allen Lassiter. Check the NC Dept. of Corrections site and you will see that he served less than 8 years for not only killing this girl but fraudently burning a dwelling and disposing of her body in hopes it would never be found. Thank GOD that her family was given closure although it wasn’t the news they had hoped for I’m guessing. Now is that the “mighty hammer” in which you speak b/c if so you’re about as smart as I envisioned. By the way……the almighty Sam Currin was the District Atty. at the time as well although the Sheriff was Thomas Breedlove according to the research I did and my own recollection.
Rest well tonight b/c you’re life isn’t worth more than this young ladies was……Lassiter got out of prison in less than 8 years……..JUSTICE SERVED? I don’t think this young ladies family would agree.
This is only 1 of many cases I can show but Murder seems to be the topic of late in Vance County with its backlog of cases. Probably 75% of them will be plead down and murderers will get time served and maybe 1-2 years in the NC DOC.
If a person confesses and makes restitution and leaves the job, do you think Jesus would forgive that person? The so called hammer of justice is for the unrepentant; yes, I know, not in Henderson…no one who deserves punishment or a chance to fess up and pay the consequences is being processed through the justice system. So why not forgive this nonviolent crime? Don’t you think losing a job is justice enough? Sin is sin but embezzelment and murder are not the same.
Well said Michael….well said!
Zep or should I say Rev. Zep if you’re referring to whether or not JESUS would forgive the emphatice answer is YES….even for Murder unless you know more about the BIBLE than most scholars. Sin is Sin….there isn’t a lil’ sin and a BIG sin….SIN is SIN!!!! But just as was the case with the pervert who worked for the Vance County Schools that got charged with indecent liberties with a 16 year old at the school in which he was employed. People with a supervisory role or people who are “looked up to” should be held to a higher standard and thus it makes the CRIME even more pathetic.
You want to know who it’s unfair to? It will be unfair to the next employer who hires the alledged thief b/c I’m sure District 9 Judicial System will word it so that it seemed like she may have taken a cup of coffee w/o putting the $$$ into a cup for those who drink coffee. Slap on the wrist and another “conviction” for District 9 so that it appears they have a HIGH Conviction Rate when in fact criminals love District 9 b/c you will receive less time for murder than a simple drug charge. Once again….I challenge you to dispute the facts b/c as I’ve said before FACTS DON’T LIE….People LIE!!
Deception makes a great point. When this person applies for her next job, the potential employer probably will not know all of the facts and may hire her for a job handling money. Also, where do you draw the line regarding stealing? Do you forgive the next person caught dipping into the till? What message does this send to other government employees in Vance County….steal what I can and if I get caught, so what?
Mr. Ayscue should not have the authority to passover prosecution. Taxpayers of Vance County should be outraged.
I stand corrected in my thinking. The seven deadlies gets all of us from time to time. Frankly, perhaps public exposure and ridiclue in the court house plaza would be a better crime deterent than our present preventive measures. Only thing is, people are too caught up in their personal heaven or hell to stand in the plaza and ridicule openly. I am certainly not without sin and I do know that sometimes compassion punishes more than the law ever could. The are as many perspectives as there are people. Right?
I have yet to meet anyone walking on this planet we call Earth who is w/o sin. Some carry themselves a little better than others and some just say the “H” with it and continue on sinning w/o regard for themselves or their fellow man. One thing is for sure if you are a believer….you and I will have to have to answer some pretty tough questions when we stand before our MAKER and I will be the first to say that I have done things that I am not too proud of but I will also say that anyone who knows me will tell you that I will give you the shirt off my back. I spend an enormous amount of time with children who for one reason or another there biological parents have decided they aren’t worthy of their time. Nothing more precious than when a young adult comes up to you in a convenience store or a restaurant and says that had it not been for you and your compassion and leadership they probably wouldn’t be where they are today. Some are holding down very good jobs….some are still trying to find out what they want to do with their lives and sadly some have lost there way. JESUS didn’t give up on them and neither should we as a society….even if they weren’t born w/silver spoon in their mouth.
P.S. Henderson’s Night Out Against Crime is today according to reports……how many of you bloggers from HiH will attend? I just may shoot down 85N and see what it’s all about. I hear Lt. Irvin Roberson does a pretty good job putting this event on w/help from too many others to name. Job Well Done Lt. Roberson…..Henderson should be very proud of you and your career.
Deception you claim to be a teacher of young minds. What could you possible teach?
English, reading comprehension, writing are all areas you have demonstrated ineptitude.
History, politics, social studies are areas you have demonstrated limited expertise.
Math you have not shown any aptitude.
Vocational arts – require English and Math so they are excluded.
That leaves PE programs. Are you one of the coaches aids?
If my child was a student in any public school in Granville County I would request the school board confirm you are not one of the assistant coaches.
Royal Rooter only Deception used the pronoun her. The paper didn’t identify the individual’s gender. You were taken in by Deception’s misinformation. Also Mr./Ms. Rooter the message given is that a violation of the rules means dismissal from your job and possibly more.
Zep throughout much of the Muslim world public stonings, behandings, and beheadings are common place yet adultery, stealing and other crimes continue to occur. Would you want your minor errors in judgment laid out in public? Given the choice between private apology and public humiliation most would choose the private apology. If this person learned from their error then society as a whole is better served with a repentant than the unforgiving.
Deception assuming you are employed by Granville County School system you have good health insurance; consider seeking help with your anger management and ADA.
OILF…Stealing is much more than a violation of rules. Misappropriation of public funds is a serious matter and should not be dismissed outside the criminal justice system. If guilty, this person, male or female should be punished. Merely firing the person leaves the door open for the next person who is willing to take the chance. Clearly Vance County employees now have an invitation.
Embezzlement is common in this country largly, I think, because punishment is rare. This is true with white collar crime in general. Taking a few stealing bankers out back and shooting them might help curtail this enormously destructive activity. Execution too extreme? How about public flogging?
I suspect I’m just about to lose my liberal bona fides.
Is it true that Jerry Ayscue will soon retire as Vance County Manager? He may have already announced his intentions to the Board of Commissioners. If so, you heard it first on Home In Henderson….another scoop.
Left Fiedler…..do a little research and you will see that other “schools” are in Granville Co. They have “schooling” at Polk Youth Institution….they have “schooling” at Umstead Hospital….they have “schooling” at the Federal Prison in Butner…..LOL!!
P.S. Had I been your “PE” teacher you would have probably been afforded the opportunity to play in the infield instead of being in the outfield where most of the less athletic players play during the early playing ages.
Only-N-Hunnerson!!!! P.S. Thanks for the compliments!!! I will pray for you tonight. The ariticle said an employee….the GIRLS brother mentioned that she had indeed gotten into trouble for the alledged crime…..READ BETWEEN THE LINES if you can’t read the lines themselves.
Mikey……she stole over 1/4 million dollars over the course of 7 years….now do u think ur county manager didnt want to hurt her feelings & all the $$$ has been repaid? LOL…Sir(i use that term loosely) u must be drinking too much of that Vance County H2O. Today’s Henderson paper confirms the identity of the thief….just so happens that i was correct when i named her over a week ago. No apology needed…..i enjoy letting u put your incorrect ‘spin’ on it.
Finally, charges are filed. Yes, charges needed to be filed. Embezzlement is not a “slap on the wrist” conversation, it’s a criminal offense worthy of punishment. Good job Henderson on finally doing the right thing on this issue.
I guess all the “toys” she was purchasing wasn’t a RED FLAG that she had not only stolen the Money Bag but was still dipping into the county’s piggy bank. WOW…..I thought all the SMART people lived in Henderson….guess I was wrong?
Put her mugshot in the paper as well….why put all the low level drug dealers that the HPD catches pictures in the paper and not this thief? Was it b/c she was white that her picture wasn’t in the Daily Dispatch? That was an interesting conversation I overheard between 3 adult African American Females this morning while getting some items from Wally World.
She’s made the WRAL site now ….
http://www.wral.com/former-vance-county-employee-charged-with-forgery/13879603/
Still not a big deal mikey? Timing is “interesting” w/county manager retiring? Just heard her ex-husband had to go take lie detector test recently…..wonder if her “new” boyfriend will haveto do same? He is an employee of VCFD…..pretty high on the totem pole if rumors are correct. Time will tell!!!
I have read ALL of the comments posted on here (even the ones that were hidden) and it does appear Henderson is once again trying to make things disappear! What is wrong with everyone! She stole over $300,000 and you say she’s paid it all back? Do people seriously believe that? Where are all the people who were putting deception down? Maybe their deliver could use some work but I have to admit they speak the truth! If Christa Harris gets only a slam on the wrist for this we ALL should be ashamed of our government here in Vance County! I welcome discussion on this topic. I actual find it quite amusing that even our journalist here on HiH hasn’t posted the article on the site here. Please tell me are not like others it seems on here. And yes I know her well and yes she is a sweet person but a crime is a crime and this crime needs to be severely punished.
Deception You was right all along
The white/black comment was ridiculous, of course. But Deception hit the nail on the head with this topic a week or so ago. Now, we will see how long it takes before this is swept under the rug or if justice will prevail.
I’d love to hear from Zep, Royal Rooter, and out in left field…your thoughts on the new developments?
hiheyhello…My feelings regarding this theft, and any others, has not changed. White collar criminals, especially those that are public servants, need to be punished. This case, assuming a guilty verdict, warrants a sentence of at least 3 to 5 years in prison plus restitution to the county. The money went somewhere and some of it can be recovered along with vested retirement, houses, boats, cars, bank accounts,etc. There should be no negotiated plea. The county should pursue this case vigorously.
Elmwood & Mr. O….the posts i put on hih have usually been spot on. I find it foolish that mikey & others want to “hide” my comments b/c they dont get the info. 1st or they are part of the bigger problem. I have LOTS of friends/associates in Henderson & my posts are based on FACTS….not emotion. I’ll make a wager w/any of the bloggers on hih that if she pulls 1 day behind bars I will reveal my identity if they agree to do the same when she walks away w/probation. Mr. Hart can verify identities if I have any takers.
W8 til hih bloggers find out who she has been dating & it will make the plot even thicker. Lets see if this current VCFD supervisor has to take a lie detector test. I’m hearing that he left his wife for the thief. Classy!!!!!
I’ll be w8ing on any takers on the identity wager!! But remember this is District 9 Court System.
She is dating/engaged to Vance County Fire Chief Howie Henrich. That’s old news if that’s who you are talking about.
Hiheyhello…..has been been subjected to a Lie Detector test as her ex-husband? If not, why? Says alot about the saga that has become Vance Co. Wonder how long before Jerry Springer & his crew arrive? U cant make this #!#! up if u tried!!!
This is true! Wait til you here who the ex was dating weeks after the separation!!! Some folks call it wife swap! What really is the issue is the crime though … how does someone steal that much money and still manage to sleep at night? Reap what you sow … God said it not me
And has taken no lie detector as far as I know …. heard he changed jobs… who knows
You’re hearing from me. I stood corrected for my earlier comment and was duly humbled. I’m glad the woman has finally been caught, I’m glad Deception has been steadfast while being assailed by all. I think most folks weren’t denying the possible truth Deception delivered, but the confrontational, insulting delivery. I’ve noticed that Deception stirs a good pot of reaction so I encourage him to continue. He could be nicer about it but I guess that’s what gets the reactions. We do all need to be shaken out of our apathy.
Hiheyhello u seem 2 know the crook. Was she always a thief or just saw the apathy of Vance Co. Govt & took advantage of the opportunity to pocket over 1/4 million $$$? Why did it take 7 years to figure out $$ was being stolen? My math says thats about $45k per year avg. As far as the relationship situation…….Jerry Springer may indeed be interested. He was a former politician!!!
No I don’t know her but she has been the talk of the town for awhile as far as relationships are concerned. I actually feel sorry for her kids. They’ve already been through so much.
Thanks to Deception for hanging with this matter until it became public knowledge. Two important factors are yet to be answered…(1). Why did our auditors not catch this deception (no pun intended) years ago? This was actually an amateurish scheme and should have been detected in Mr. Ayscue’s office. (2). What will be the punishment? If she does not serve significant jail time and make restitution, the citizens of Vance County should revolt and stop paying taxes for at least one year.
The auditors were Phillips, Dorsey CPAs, a Henderson firm. They have been doing the audit for at least the last four years. Of course the responsibility for allowing the fraud rests entirely on management of the County, including elected officials.
Is it true Jerry Ayscue is retiring? Shouldn’t he hold some responsibility in all this?
It’s funny you mention the County Manager retiring b/c it makes you wonder if the “events” of late have caused him to leave that cushy job and ride off into the sunset before having to answer too many questions that ultimately his office and he being the MANAGER were responsible for allowing to take place. An 6th grade child with a calculator could add and subtract #’s and tell you if they balance out or not. Was the County Govt. so lax that they didn’t care b/c ignorance isn’t an excuse. As far as this CROOK goes I still stand by my wager to reveal my identity vs. any other HiH blogger if she spends one day behind bars. They waited so long to charge her and put her under 100k bond that she evidently had contacted a bail bondsman b/c she never made it past the magistrate’s office…..thus no ‘mugshot’ that the ladies were talking about in Wally World the other morning.
I’m beginning to see why the Vance County County Wide Water Project has been such a failure as well. Look at the parties involved as far as the commissioners. Do any of them seem like they are hurting financially? I would dare say NO and if that’s a fair representation of the population of Vance County then put Geraldine Champion on the Board as well. At least she knows the struggle(or so she claims).
7 years went by…..at an avg. of over $45k taken per year and NOT ONE PERSON caught it until the “new” guy in town traced it all back? Were the calculators not working? I hold the CPA Firm accountable as well but just as much as I do the County Manager b/c if you want to lead the team you are responsible for ALL the players…..not just the honest ones!!!
C’mon Mikey……are you too good to come back to HiH & tell the fellow bloggers that your ‘theory’ was for lack of a better word…”STUPID”? If memory serves me correct when Jason Feingold owned HiH you came on daily blasting county commissioner eddie wright for being a tax deadbeat. Remember that? If that was ‘civil’ in your glass house then why the putrid comments condeming what i post?
Come back w/another theory that makes a lil’ more sense & not b/c you think the county manager is “a nice guy”. He seemingly missed the fact that $300k disappeared faster than a Church van on election day.
My speculation posted on August 4, 2014 (post 22) was incorrect. For lunch earlier today I enjoyed a crow with feathers and a slice of humble pie.
Someone said the boyfriend was on a yard sale on facebook selling all their stuff. Just thought I’d throw that out there. They (courts) can’t take the cash he gets I guess?
Royal Rooter, I agree with a part of your comments in post 59. The embezzlement “was actually an amateurish scheme and should have been [prevented and] detected” had county management established and maintained effective, efficient, and adequate system controls and accounting procedures.
County management has demonstrated a lack of interest or understanding of basic system access controls. For example two years ago I observed the county’s IT Director handing each county commissioner a small piece of paper he had written their user ID and password. The ID and password used to access the newly issued laptops. The system access controls did not require commissioners to change their password immediately after their initial log-in. I have asked if user IDs include a code that indentifies user access rights. I was told basically ‘we know what we are doing.’
In Sunday’s Dispatch the county advertised for a Finance Technician. The job duties include verifying the accuracy of invoices, entering invoices, posting journal entries. According to the job description approved by the Board a week ago the Finance Technician would also “perform a variety of tasks in the maintenance of financial and accounts payable records.” It appears that county management has not established system access controls segregating duties prohibiting one person access to enter an invoice, create a check, and maintain accounts payable records.
Three business days have passed since the embezzlement was publically revealed. Two business days are mandatory for calling a special meeting of the Board. A meeting to focus laser like attention on:
1. Immediate acceptance of County Manager’s retirement,
2. Forming a committee of three commissioners to manage day to day operations until a qualified temporary county manager is hired,
3. Issue an RFP for an audit firm to perform an IT general controls audit,
4. Issue a RFP for a separate financial audit, and
5. Issue a RFP for a search firm to assist in selecting a new County Manger.
Michael, I fully agree with your assesment of the situation but I would add a caveat to your first item for attention.
I believe that the acceptance of the County Manager’s retirement also have the stipulation that his retirement income be subject to the finalization of a fully impartial audit of the office. He could still be considered complicit if he did not act upon what would appear to be obvious clues to the removal of the funds by Ms. Reavis. He was fully responsible for her actions over the course of many years and did not take any action until it was pushed upon him only recently.
BTW, were there never any yearly audits of this office by the State of North Carolina? I am a northerner and where I originally call home it is standard practice in all county offices to submit to a full audit by the state.
Mari, as to your question about yearly audits by the State, in NC yearly audits are done by independent CPA firms, not by the State.The audits are financial (i.e., the financial statements are reasonably correct). As part of the audit the CPA firm must assess and test the internal accounting controls. Ideally, shenanigans would be detected at this point. The simple fact is these financial audits rarely detect cases of fraud. I do not know how Reavis was caught. It could have been by the actions of the auditor.
The sad part is this Christa Reavis probably won’t serve any time and given the opportunity I’m sure she’ll steal again. Heard earlier today that her brother embezzled money from his former wifes family buisness (Beckhams Barbeque) that use to be here in town. Not sure if it’s true but they seem to know for sure it did happen and that it was the reason for the divorce.
I hope u enjoyed your crow & pie Mikey. Don’t make the news but I do sometimes post things that @ 1st glance may seem as if its unlikely to have happened. I agree that the County Manager should be answering some tough questions before he heads off into the sunset.
By the way…..my wager that involves revealing of identities is open to anyone who thinks the THIEF serves 1 day behind bars………any takers?
I keep hearing comments that “she was so nice & such a hard worker”. If i could go to work everyday knowing I could steal $200 a day on avg over course of 7 years i would’ve brought donuts for the entire office every Friday. The $200 avg. Comes from working 5 fays per wrek for 7 uears not counting holidays or vacation. Thats a FRINGE BENEFIT thats hard to beat!!!
Deception, I have moderated your last 2 comments regarding a rape case because the content of your comment could lead to identifying the victim, and in a rape case we’re not going to do that here. Otherwise, you can reword your comments and carry on. Thanks!
Thanks Phil……wasn’t thinking…..emotions got best of me…..thanks again!!! It’s definitely true as far as the charges go……i hope for his sake its all a big misunderstanding!!
BREAKING NEWS: It has been reported that if the Co. Crook doesn’t get an active prison sentence that local citizens emoron cash(BOE member), dvwilliams(learning center), & brenda peace-jenkins(city council member) aren’t going to pay their tax bill this year!!!! OOPS….they were already listed in the Daily Dispatch for being delinquent!!!!
Thought HiH bloggers needed some humor w/all the negatite publicity the area has recently received. C’mon mikey……even you had to have cracked a smile!!!
Deception as you said you do not think before you speak. I add that you continue to talk when told to shut up. You have nothing good to say any way. Please do us all a favor and follow the moderators’ polite suggestion, just shut up.
Left fielder…..can you read? Phil didn’t ask or tell me to “shut up”. It’s amazing how much courage one has sitting in front of their computer w/o fear of being “outed”. Why do you feel the need to talk smack about everything i post? Were you not popular in school? Not many friends? Show me a post by yourself that was informative or newsworthy! You can’t b/c all you do is check HiH every couple hrs. & talk smack about what others post.
BTW……I’ll take an educated guess & say that if we were to “cross paths” your tone would be a lil’ less confrontational.
Get some sleep…..I’ll give you some other opportunities in the next day or so to make yourself feel BIG & BAD!!!!! G’Nite BOO!!!!! Sweet dreams!!!
Deception I didn’t see anything in the paper today about your piece of gossip yesterday…
Triple H……I didn’t either. He was charged b/c I pulled up his name under Vance Co. Court Docket & saw the 2 aforementioned charges & a Court Date for him. I hope for his sake he doesn’t go to prison for that b/c he would be “food” 4 other inmates.
Your paper has 2 be brought up to speed b/c it sometimes prints old news…..hence. Co. Crook.
Deception, I take your challenge. I will reveal my identity or you will reveal yours. Either way, it will be fun.
I will very likely lose this challenge, however. I don’t have much stronger faith in Vance County justice system’s teeth of justice than you do Deception. But it will be fun at least to possibly find your identity. :-)
Mr. O……sounds good. Shall we have legal documentation drawn up or what you call in the South….a gentleman’s agreement? Only if you’re not a politician b/c I tend not to believe or trust those folk. Were you around when HiH tried a ‘sister’ site where you had to use your real name in order to post? It wasn’t very successful. Too many good ole’ boys who can make things difficult when too much light is shone on some of the backroom meetings I guess.
“INTERESTING” it would be to try it again!
LOL. Nah, I’m a man of my word. I will hold to my end of the bargain, as I am sure you will as well. It will be interesting either way. I’m not a political person of leadership, although I am a strong leader.
Why wasn’t her mug shot put in the paper?? she is just as criminal as the man selling drugs (BTW, He was grinning in his mug shot). Anyway… http://www.pinterest.com/christareavis/ go there and you can see a picture of her with the Fire Marshal.
Looks like she was having fun somewhere….wonder if the stolen $$ helped fund the “fun”? Her mugshot wasn’t put in the paper b/c she’s white!!! How many white crooks get the good ole’ Daily Dispatch mug shot or what has been described as being sort of a “perp walk”?
I agree with the above 2 comments. Her mug shot should have been posted. Don’t hand us the line that she was bonded out and there was no mug shot. Even if you post bail, you have your picture taken. I repeat my previous comment….if she doesn’t serve several years of “hard time”, the tax payers of Vance County should be irate. After all, she is partially to blame for the county raising taxes.
It is time to pull back the curtain and reveal the face of this shameless wizard–who took our money and did indeed affect Vance County in many ways.
She took the picture down. It’s not there when I clicked on the link. I wanted to see what she looks like
The pinterest picture linked above http://tinypic.com/r/ejymqe/8
What is this infatuation for the mug shot of the alleged embezzler?
What is important is why the commissioners have not held a special called meeting announcing significant changes in county management and initiating an outside examination of accounting controls and the work of the internal and external auditors.
If you really have a need to see the alleged embezzler just go to the courtroom on August 24th, and see her for yourself.
Left fielder…….although i hear Vance Co. Courts have a very hard time w/dealing w/all the # of cases on the docket i hadn’t heard about Court being held on Sunday!!!!! 4 someone who critiques everyone elses posts…..maybe you need 2 proofread your own!!! Aug. 24th is a Sunday…..my guess on your intelligence was spot on!!!! Do a lil’ homework b4 u post WRONG info.
PEACE…….
Christa Harris charged with 127 more charges today! What on the heck is going on with Vance County! And NO ONE says a word about it! BRAVO to the dispatch for reporting it!!! WAKE UP VANCE COUNTY!
Over 800,000 embezzled just so the tax payers know how much has been stolen FROM THEM!
Hiheyhello, did you read the same article in the paper’s online posting that I just read?
The article says 127 additional charges without mentioning any $800,000 dollar amount.
What is truly appalling is the ignorance of Terry Garrison. Of course the incident reflects poorly on county staff, especially the county manager. If Terry’s thinking is that of the Board’s then they intend to take no action and continue to pay the county manager for the next four months as though he was a valued employee?
Can a freedom of information request be used to obtain a copy of the auditor’s contract?
Are you serious? Add your numbers! 127 in addition to the numerous accounts served! And as deception would say inside information! Focus on what we can prover and move up the ladder from there! She (christa harris reavis) needs to serve MAJOR time
Out in left field … perhaps I was wrong about the amount, it may not be that much or it could be more. I was going on hear say which is never a good idea. My apologies
Seems as if the Daily Dispatch has reported 120+ “new” charges against the CROOK. Probation Officers be ready b/c you’re about to get a new client. My point still is why not post her pretty lil’ mugshot on HiH or in the Daily Dispatch? The overwhelming response seems to be that it’s b/c she’s WHITE. If the charges she is going to the “circus”….I mean going to Court for don’t warrant a pretty lil’ mugshot then stop posting mugshots of all the black men & women b/c it looks as if there is some sort of prejudice in doing so. I mean if she’s so “pretty” and wants her pics with a married man on other social sites then why not do her like you do the blacks who get charged with far less serious crimes?
Racism seems to be the answer. If not, prove me and the people I spoke with WRONG and put her lil’ mugshot on HiH!!!!! Until then, we’ll call it like we see it……..only blacks who get charged with crimes get the privilege of having there mugshots plastered all over HiH. Prove us wrong!!!!
not one day will be served in a jail/prison setting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is can almost guarantee!!!!! Remember folks….this is District 9…..state known for plea bargains and dismissals. If Garrison and Ayscue think this lady was such a ‘fine’ employee and they didn’t see it coming then they need to go. Ayscue needs to go now and not wait to ride into retirement regardless of how close it is. I can see the Defense Atty. for the CROOK now calling Ayscue as a character witness for the CROOK!!!!! Now that’s some *&#$ you can’t make up if you tried!!! It may be resolved in about 2-3 years….maybe longer. How long ago did ex-commissioner scott hughes get charged with possession of heroin and it still is in the good ole’ boy Court System. It’s been going on at least 3 years. What are they waiting for? The officer that charged him to suddenly fall ill and die? I mean 3 years and still not a verdict? Guess it pays to have “daddy” and his connections in the District 9 Court System. Rumor is that Lady Justice has removed her blindfold b/c Justice isn’t blind in District 9……you get justice according to who you know and who you’re kin to. Prove me wrong!!!
Your proof ( that you are wrong) is the mugshot in the newspaper today. (front page)
This case needs to be vigorously prosecuted….sooner rather than later. There are judges who will impose appropriate active jail sentences, but only if the aggrieved party (Vance County) demands such a sentence. As I previously stated, Vance County taxpayers should revolt unless the county demands a long, active sentence. Jerry Ayscue should not made the decision.
We (HiH) post mug shots that are provided to us by the Henderson Police Department or Sheriff’s Office, or whatever other agency sends them to us. We only get regular press releases from the Henderson Police Department,and we maybe get on average one or two a week. The Sheriff’s office sometimes (maybe once a year or two years) faxes us a press release. We post every press release the police department sends. So if you don’t see it here, then we didn’t get a press release on it. It’s not because we are choosing not to publish her info / charges / mugshot on purpose. I imagine the paper is the same way, they haven’t published it because they did not get a press release for it. They are publishing news their own reporters have gathered. We have no reporters, we rely on press releases and readers / volunteers that write for us. It’s possible we and the paper could file for request of the mugshot, just someone has to go through that paperwork to do so. Mingo, I don’t see any mug shot in the paper for her today. The mug shot picture on the front page is for a different story. And the unfortunate placement of the ladys picture beside the headline for these charges, her picture is for a different story that’s below the picture.
Is it possible to post photos here? I can show you what she looks like. And her sleazy fire chief boyfriend too.
Deception. You are completely wrong. She will pull time. Why does everything have to go to race?
Are you mad because therer is not a black person in Vance Co. smart enough to pull this off? Oh wait. They have been doing that here for years. Laying on their backs and holding their hands out. All the while hollering racism to get more.
All you are doing is trying to piss people off. It’s working. Because you made me mad.
My point re: the mug shot on the front page was refuting Deception’s claim that the person mentioned did not have her mug shot in the Dispatch or here because of her race . :( #95) Deception said..
“.My point still is why not post her pretty lil’ mugshot on HiH or in the Daily Dispatch? The overwhelming response seems to be that it’s b/c she’s WHITE.”
The mugshot I was referring to was the white gentleman who has been charged in the case in Kittrell….they printed his mugshot, so……
I see, sorry, thought you were saying that her mug shot was printed.
hateacrook, no you can’t post an image directly in the comments, but you can link to one. Someone already posted the lady’s supposed picture in one of the comments above, #87
What is this infatuation to see the alleged embezzler’s mug shot? As I said a few days ago she will be in court for her arraignment next week. If you need to see what she looks like go to the courtroom and look for yourself.
Obviously many of you do not understand how our criminal judicial system works. One of the pillars of our legal system is that everyone is presumed innocent until proven otherwise in a court of law. One needs to look no further than Raleigh and Durham to see convictions overturned because of poor investigations, tainted and tampered evidence, and all but mob justice. Unless the alleged embezzler pleads guilty next week I predict a trial sometime in 2015 or 2016, and it will be held in another county. Any third year law students would request a change of venue using the ignorant postings and rantings on HiH as justification that a fair and impartial jury of her peers could not be impaneled in Vance County.
Instead of persecuting the messenger focus your anger on the county manager who personally failed to establish and maintain a system of accounting controls to prevent a nefarious employee from committing this alleged embezzlement. This is the same county manager who rejected auditing fire departments every year to save a dollar. Until our anger is focused on the real cause of the alleged embezzlement there will be no changes to prevent a future one.
Jabba…..usually the 1st comment from most racist is “why does everything have to be about race?” I stated a FACT that the Daily Dispatch & HiH don’t normally put white people mugshots in the paper or blog. Phil explained his reasoning but when I contacted a lady @ the Daily Dispatch she couldn’t get off the phone quick enough……w/o an explanation I might add. As far as my comments making you MAD…..all I can tell you is to get in line.
As I have said numerous times on HiH….FACTS don’t LIE…..PEOPLE LIE!!!!!
As far as the county manager not having a clue that the $$$ was being stolen is funny. What about granville co resident & asst. County Manager? With the $$$ they are paid do you think they really didn’t have a clue or is that office run like a business where employees do & take what they want?
As far as an active jail/prison sentence……lest I remind you that. This is District 9……district where people charged w/murders get to plea down in some instances to assault!!!! Is that JUSTICE? NO….but the conviction rate looks good b/c they have a guilty verdict!!! SAD..SAD..SAD!!!!
Deception, you are correct. This is district 9 where plea bargains are as common as rain in April. Maybe, just maybe, our new DA will keep his campaign promise “to vigorously prosecute criminals to the fullest extent of the law.” If he lets this woman walk away with less than 3 to 5 years behind bars, we will know that he was just blowing smoke during his campaign.
RR…..Let me share w/u 1st hand info about the new DA. He ran on a platform of prosecuting DUI Offenders 2 the fullest extent of the LAW. Funny thing is my friend in Vance Co. Had Jury Duty where the State was prosecuting a habitual Drunk Driver. Guess who the Defense Atty was…..you would be correct if you said Mike Waters!!!! Now in our neighborhood we call that “talking outta both sides of your mouth” or more bluntly….telling a LIE!!!! Its public record….if you dont believe it. Once again…FACTS don’t LIE…PEOPLE LIE. The DA’s office will run as it always has….plea bargains & shady backroom deals. Prove me wrong!!!
Did the boyfriend know she was embezzling all that money? What happened to the money? Should he resign for enjoying the fruits of her crimes? He was enjoying the high life on the tax payers back and he is still the fire chief. Why didn’t the auditors catch her sooner? Any business person with 1/2 a brain will spot check the physical checks written to the actual bank statement and postings. Isn’t she a flight risk if she has a 1/2 mil stashed somewhere? What a mess.
Dagny. At this point, whether he knew or not, you know people are going to make assumptions. From what I hear he passed a polygraph. That’s the only reason he still had a job.
Dagny has a very good point. Shouldn’t the boyfriend be charged with receiving stolen goods? Shouldn’t he be put on administrative leave until clarifications can be made?
Are Federal Charges involved in this mess? She needs to spend some years in West Virginia if she is convicted, in my opinion.
Amen, Prudence. You are right on target. What she did was far worse than what Martha Stewart did. I have heard this discussed with about 25 Vance County citizens and everyone agrees that if she is guilty, she should serve an active sentence of at least 3 years. I hope Mr. Waters gets the message…..No plea bargain.
MM & RR…..Don’t know if criminal charges are possible for Fire Chief bit it speaks volumes about his character when he runs around w/county CROOK while his wife & kid(s) are @ home. He needs 2 resign & use his time 2 help his girlfriend(CROOK) get ready for her plea deal. NOT 1 DAY BEHIND BARS!!!!! As far as the public humiliation of having your mugshot plastered on HiH or local newspaper….she is charged w/100+ felonies & thus had her pretty lil’ picture taken evrn if she got preferental treatment & had a bondsman w8ing when she was charged. Once again we have another black male’s mugshot posted on HiH & 2days Daily Dispatch.
Irony? NOT!!!! Different rules 4 people of color. Prove me wrong!!!
I see that at least 3 posters disagree with my opinion that this lady needs to serve significant hard time behind bars….not some piddly community service and a suspended sentence. My question is just what should the justice system do with her? Remember, this money (perhaps $500,000) came out of all of our pockets. I would love to hear what her punishment should be.
Deception, you are correct about the fire chief’s character. It’s about as low as you can get. He is selling the thief’s passions on yard sale sites. (Tanning bed, patio furniture, tread mill, dining room set). All of which WE probably paid for. He has been known to drive Vance County vehicles to a part time job in Johnston County. He also never takes responsibility for his own mistakes. Very quickly and loudly points fingers and places blame on others. Just an overall rude, nasty person. I have no idea why he still has a job. It’s disgusting and disgraceful.
Oops! That should have been “possessions” not passions! ????
It seems her passion was possessions!
Finally someone in Vance County speaks out against the financial harm that has come to us in the section of “Your Opinion” in today’s (Sunday’s) paper. Bravo!
I hate to keep harping on Vance County but in Sunday’s edition of the Daily Dispatch in the letters to the editor it seems as if someone with the name “RUSTY” has hit numerous ‘nails on the head’. Maybe RUSTY needs to run for office b/c after speaking with a lady friend it seems as if RUSTY has been on the Vance Co. Commissioners from Day 1 about the fiasco better known as the County Wide Water Project. Just b/c his name is a lil’ odd doesn’t mean his points aren’t valid.
My question is why continue to allow the County Fire Chief to be employed when there is evidence he is aiding/helping the County Crook who stole over 300k from Vance County? If he’s helping her sell off items on various web sites and/or yard sales then he is guilty of at least obtaining/selling property by false pretense. Put him on administrative leave until he can prove he isn’t in on the County Crook’s Scheme.
Here’s a frightening thought–very soon–the board of commissioners will meet to discuss what the duties of the next county manager will be–and then also have the responsibility of hiring one–now, if that doesn’t keep you up at night–I don’t know what will.
Prudence, Royal Rooter, Zep, Dagny, hiheyhello, hatecrook, OLIF, mingo, Mr. Opinionated, and others I didn’t list if you are a registered voter in Vance County you need to attend the committee meeting on Tuesday. Please see my comment under the heading, Vance County HR Committee Meeting Notice.
Posting comments on HiH vents our spleen yet overall it has little impact on the Board of Commissioners. A Board who so far is unwilling to take accountability for their failure to ensure the establishment of basic accounting and computer system access controls. I read Mr. McMahon’s letter to the Dispatch editor. His second paragraph is spot on point: “Reavis [the alleged embezzler] reported to the county finance manager, who reports to the county manager, who reports to the Board of Commissioners, who appoints the audit committee” … [who with the county manager’s recommendation approves the external auditors].
I believe there are readers and posters to HiH that have the business acumen, interest, and willingness to give of their time to help develop the needed controls and advise the Board as to the cost of prudent and necessary controls. The Board needs only to ask. The Board will not ask so long as the voters sit in front of their monitor scrawling diatribes instead of making their presence known attending public meetings such as Tuesday’s committee meeting.
This is the Home in Henderson that I remember! Why has no one mentioned the murder in the county and the person that was shot in the head in the city and is on life support? What is wrong with you people?!?
Earps Vendetta……the simple answer is that the person shot in the head and the woman killed in Bearpond were both African Americans. HiH bloggers tend to lean a lil’ towards getting excited when a white person were to be shot or killed. Same thing with the “newest” mugshot on HiH…..another black male!!! Are there no white criminals in Vance County other than Christa Harris & even her pretty lil’ mugshot didn’t make it on HiH or the Daily Dispatch.
You are correct when you say it’s not been spoken of, although I totally disagree with the racist slur put on it. What happened? Would you enlighten us?
Shootings in Vance County are a almost daily occurance. The shock factor has been long gone, no matter what the race.
So I’m guessing the COUNTY CROOK c.harris had her 1st Court appearance this week. Wonder when it was continued to b/c I can’t find her name on the docket. Certainly her atty Mike Rogers hasn’t been offered a Plea Deal yet? That usually comes after 7-10 continuances in District 9 Judicial System!!
Deception, check out The Daily Dispatch website. Not sure what happened in court, but now the dollar amount is closer to $400,000. Apparently her ex husband was involved too. They bought a truck and made the down payment on their home. And now our outstanding fire chief lives in that house with her. He ran off a reporter trying to speak with the thief. AND he is still selling her stuff off. You can’t make this stuff up! This whole thing is outrageous.
Hatecrook thanks for sharing this information. How could more than $300k suddenly become $400k? Do I hear $425k? Did the husband know the source of is financial good fortune? Is she really than good? Many have speculated the Vance County fire chief’s self importance is supersized. Now he has revealed his anger management issue. She must be good for someone to go over the top like to protect his personal pleasure provider and financial benefactor from a woman reporter. Any bets the impotent board of commissioners will take a stand and remove a fire chief with anger management issues and county manager with competency issues.
The plot thickens……Vance County Fire Director is threatening a Daily Dispatch reporter that “he will call Police” when the reporter was trying to cover the story of the COUNTY CROOK? How can the firefighters under his command respect a “leader” and I use that term very loosely who after his own divorce/separation now is publicly known to be dating Vance County’s CROOK? I think it’s time for the citizens in Vance County to go to the County Commissioner’s and demand he be put on administrative leave until he either decides to leave the position on his own or the COUNTY CROOK’s case is resolved. If the reports are true that he’s helping sell off some of the property(that may have been bought w/stolen $$$) then he needs to be fired.
On another note, how many Sheriff’s Department’s in the USA don’t take fingerprints and mugshots of someone charged with a felony charge? Originally she was picked up on Aug. 8,2014 and charged w/1 count of embezzlement, 1 count of possession of stolen goods, and 1 count of felony larceny. Then on Aug 19,2014 she was arrested again on 49 counts of forgery & counterfeiting 78 counts of uttering a forged instrument. Even if you let the Sheriff’s Dept. off the hook for not taking her mugshot during the 1st arrest there is NO EXCUSE for her not to have taken a mugshot on the 2nd time down to the Sheriff’s Dept. as well as being finger printed. I hate to sound like I’m bashing the Sheriff’s Dept. but it doesn’t make sense to anyone who knows anything about the way Police Departments & Sheriff’s Departments are supposed to operate.
BTW…..it’s nice to know someone from the Daily Dispatch must scroll through HiH b/c the last part of the article in the Aug. 28th Daily Dispatch edition mentions the fact that the only reason the Daily Dispatch hasn’t run her mugshot is b/c Sheriff White said his office didn’t take one!!!
I was told yesterday by someone who didn’t want to be identified who is employed by the County of Vance that the whole scheme may have never been brought to light had she and her husband not been having marital problems. This individual with whom I was speaking alledged that her ex-husband was the “one” who made the call and “opened up the can of worms” or in this case…..the County’s Bank Account!!! INTERESTING to say the least!!!!
I stand behind my earlier comments that if it had been an African American who was facing such serious charges that his/her mughsot would have been on the Front Page…..Above the Fold!!! I mean it is over 100 Felony Charges!!!! What more does she have to do in order to be treated for what she is………..a COUNTY CROOK!!!!
Deception. The fire chief was allegedly suspended until he passed a polygraph. That’s why he is working now. You hear a lot that may or may not be true. Why her picture wasn’t taken when she was arrested, well you are going to have to ask our African American sheriff that question.
It seems to me that citizens and taxpayers of Vance County could sue the county manager and sheriff for nonfeasance in this debacle. Any attorney out there willing to take that on?
Deception, they are not just dating. They are engaged and living together. Check out his Facebook page photos. He has pictures of his proposal to her. They are on the beach with her standing there in her bikini. Probably a trip and a ring we paid for!
He goes by Howie Henrich on Facebook.
I see it’s made front page again with still no photo
Prudence the sheriff acted in a timely and effective manner. It is not the sheriff’s job to establish the accounting systems controls. That job is owned squarely by the County Manager. A County Manager paid handsomely for a position of trust and confidence. A County Manager who can no longer say he managed the taxpayers funds with the a system of checks and balances intended to prevent such a simple scam.
Paraphrasing John Dean’s quote, commissioners we have a cancer in county management. A cancer that must be removed before the healing can begin. The County Manager must be removed immediately with cause because he failed to uphold his position of trust and confidence. Let the court decided his eligibility for a retirement check.
The Board has also demonstrated failure in their position of trust and confidence as back to at least the days of the mighty and powerful Danny Wright. We are stuck with their incompetence for two more years, when we can toss four to the curb.
Regarding the fire chief, it is of no concern to me who he spends his personal time. I did hear he was not man enough to support his love interest in her hour of need in the court room.
I have held a position of trust and confidence in the non-government work world where I was the keeper of the after-hours pager the person ‘on-call’ for the business. When ‘on call’ my personal time was mine as long as I adhered to corporate policy. Aggressively confronting a reported making a legitimate inquiry of my love interest, whom happened to be charged with a $400k embezzlement, would not have been an approved corporate policy.
The Public Safety Committee needs to awaken from its slumber and determine if Mr. Fire Chief was ‘on-call’ at the time the reporter approached his love interest. If the answer is yes, they the Public Safety Committee needs to confer with the Human Resources Committee and Human Resources Director to determine the best course of action. Dismissal for cause or administrative leave without pay are two options. Either way Mr. Fire Chief would have more personal time to console his love interest as they prepare for their new life together and without concern for county policy.
Jabba brings up a valid point. The sheriff is black so race can’t be of any issue in regards to this case. I also agree the County Manager needs to be FIRED, not retired. And for you all to know, I don’t use the term African American. I also don’t use the term European American. I certainly mean no disrespect in that statement. It’s just not necessary. People have used black and white for ages and there is no need to do anything different, unless a person actually was born in Africa or Europe as a citizen there and moved here with dual citizenship.
Mr. O….hope all is well and you’re ready to provide HiH a valid ID when reavis walks away from District 9 Court System with at best having to pay restitution. Not a day behind bars in Jail or Prison. Wait and see……as far as mikey goes everyone is entitled to a bad day or bad blog from time to time. Like it or not, the majority of my posts have substance. It’s up to the reader to digest it and if it offends them then so be it. I didn’t come to HiH to get votes for any elected office nor did I come to make friends. If the name calling and/or bullying would decrease on this site it’s actually very informative. Alot more than your local newspaper the Daily Dispatch. The Oxford Ledger only runs 2 days per week and it seems as if more “news” is printed in that local paper. Just my opinion…..shoot it down if you must.
I posted on one of HiH’s threads that had it not been for Reavis’ ex-husband “snitching” on her then the charges wouldn’t have ever been brought about. I mean she did get away with it for several years right under the noses of the County Manager and Finance Director. I guess if this is true that he “ratted” her out then certainly he didn’t think he would be charged but as I continue to say….this is District 9 Court System and he may have a Plea Deal already on the table if he agrees to testify against her. Think about it with an open mind and it definitely could have merit to the possibility of that being the case. Time will tell………..sit back and get your popcorn. Just make sure you buy a couple of boxes b/c this thing won’t be resolved until at least 2016/2017.
Just read on the Dispatch’s website that the fire chief resigned today. Wow!
After speaking w/couple guys who worked under him I wouldn’t be surprised if they aren’t “dancing in the street”. Was told he had big ego & the personality of a rattlesnake!! I hope 4 Vance County’s sake jerry ayscue isnt allowed to interview or recommend the new hire. It’s well beyond time 4 jerry 2 ride off into the sunset!!!
Deception, you are right that he needs to ride off but WITHOUT a taxpayer paid retirement!
Here’s food 4 thought 4 those of you who have children/grandchildren in the Vance Co. Schools….the BofE has been “working”(I use that term very loosely) for over an entire year trying to make the schools more secure……1 year later & 2 bids that were dismissed b/c they weren’t competitive enough the BofE dismissed them both. Now they are back to square 1…….the only thing that has been done in the previous year to make schools safer was a “PANIC” button placed in the office. Talk about moving at a snails pace……but there was a good comment that came from BofE mtg & that was that every school has an officer on “standby”!!! Ironically, so do all members of any other citizens of any other county! BTW……mr gregory was absent for mtg…..kudos for BofE member for his comment that “I don’t want to go through what we went through last year”.
The VCS & its Board of Education would give the District 9 Judicial System a run for its $$ in terms of the pace @ which things get done…..or in this case…not done!!
Hope u all have a safe & relaxing Labor Day!
4got to mention this but I see that Henderson made the regional news again & in Saturday’s Daily Dispatch another murder suspect had been arrested. He was 17 years old. Ironically his MUGSHOT was in the paper!!!!! But then again it was another young black male!!!! Any explanation as to why Henderson has a murder or a shootout seemingly @ least once a week? Is it gangs, drugs, lack of cinstructive things to do? What is it?
Vance County has a high school with the longest consective losing streak in the state of NC in football. NVHS has lost 22 games in a row and the coaches(after losing to Warren Co.) didn’t allow the players to shake hands w/Warren Co. after the game? Where is the sportsmanship and character building? Wins & Losses aside it seems like it’s time for the administration at NVHS to step in and make some changes. If you can’t lose w/class and sportsmanship then it’s high time for you to go do something else other than “try” to coach a football team. The vast majority of high school football players don’t go on to play in college but they do go into society and hopefully the workforce. It seems like sportsmanship and character building would be a priority……especially since they aren’t winning any games!!!!
NVHS had a great principal, then they moved him up to admin so he could put that on his resume and move to another state. They pull the good educators out of the schools and classrooms and the students suffer.
There are still many well qualified and dedicated teachers in the classrooms Dagny. The problem is the Superintendent and the Board of Education., in my opinion.
What are the chances they will get the safety system in place any time soon?!
To answer your question, Prudence…..two chances…Slim and None.
Creasman was good @ NVHS per my conversation w/few teachers I spoke with. Seemingly he was more qualified than gregory to br superintendent of VCS. Check other school districts in NC & see how many don’t have their doctotal degrees. I bet its less than 5% of all superintendents in NC. Nice example when leader of VCS hasn’t gotten his doctorate!!!