On December 29th in a covert operation, a teenage volunteer accompanied by Henderson Police officers targeted twenty (20) convenience stores to test proper alcohol and tobacco sales practices. Seventeen out of the twenty stores sold both alcohol and tobacco to the underage individual. Charges are pending and further information on the violators and the location of the violations will be released soon.
Category: Crime
Attorney General Roy Cooper: Protect children’s information this holiday season
A massive breach of customer data from toy manufacturer VTech is a timely reminder to guard your child’s personal information this holiday season. According to a statement from the company, data on about 6.4 million children and about 4.9 million parents were affected worldwide. Information like children’s names and dates of birth and parents’ email addresses, passwords, and security questions were stolen and could be used by thieves to gain access to other accounts. If you register toys, …
Henderson Police Deparment Make Arrest in Armed Robbery Case
On Saturday, December 5, 2015, members of the Henderson Police Department Patrol Operations Division responded to Citi Trends, 389 Raleigh Road, Henderson in response to a report of an armed robbery. Employees reported that two black males armed with guns had entered the business and demanded currency. ********Suspect Arrested********* Henderson Patrol Officers have arrested Tyler Jones, 19, 245 Lynnbank Estates Road, Henderson in this matter. Jones was charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon and possession of stolen goods. Jones …
Two Injured in Shooting, Rewards Offered for Information
On Saturday, December 5th 2015, at approximately 2:30am, members of the Henderson Police Department Patrol Operations Division responded to the area of 200 South Garnett Street, Henderson just outside KO’s Sports Grill in response to someone shot. When officers arrived, they found two victims, Darius Robinson, 22, 188 Franklin Road, Henderson and Jasmine Elise Spruiell, 21, 201 Hillside Drive, Oxford suffering from gunshot related injuries. The injured were transported to area medical facilities for treatment. The investigation has been turned over …
Henderson Police Still Seeking Assistance with Fatal Hit and Run
The Henderson Police Department is still in need of the public’s help. We are asking that anyone who was in this area and possibly witnessed anything involving this incident to please come forth with information: On October 21, 2015, around 9:12 PM, officers with the Henderson Police Department responded to the area of E. Andrews Avenue and US 1 South in Henderson in reference to a person that had been struck by a semi-truck. Upon arrival, officers found the victim, …
Henderson Police Make Department Arrest in Narcotics Charge
On Monday, November 9, 2015, Henderson Police Officers arrested Derrick Darnell Hanks Jr. Hanks, 24, 197 Big Ruin Creek Lane, Henderson was charged with the following offenses: Carrying a concealed weapon, possession with the intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver marijuana, maintaining a vehicle for keeping/selling controlled substances, felonious possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Hanks was placed in the Vance County Jail after failing to post a 25,000.00 secured bond. A preliminary hearing has been scheduled …
Henderson Police Department – Arrest Made in Shooting
On Monday, November 09, 2015, members of the Henderson Police Department Criminal Investigation Division arrested Tashawn Tyquail Baskerville. Baskerville, 17, 904 Sombrero Lane, Henderson was charged with the following offenses: Assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury, discharging a weapon into an occupied vehicle, possession of a handgun by a minor, injury to personal property, and discharging a firearm in the city limits. Baskerville was placed in the Vance County Jail after failing to post …
Flood of Fake Tax Calls Targets NC Consumers
Scammers posing as US Treasury officials are calling North Carolinians and demanding that you pay taxes right away or face a lawsuit or arrest. More than 500 consumers have reported these fraudulent calls to our office in the past week, with many of the reports coming from eastern North Carolina. We’ve warned you about phony tax collector calls before. In the most recent version, the caller usually identifies himself as Steve Martin or David Gray, and many of the calls …
“Protect Social Security” scam targets seniors
Senior citizens in North Carolina are getting a misleading mailing that asks them to vote in a referendum on Social Security—once they’ve made a donation of $22 to cast their ballot. Seniors and authorities in Cleveland County have reported the scam, which could be happening in other areas of the state. People who get the mailing may feel compelled to give money thinking it will help protect their Social Security benefits, and recipients could easily mistake the mailer as having …
Henderson Police Seeking Information on Shooting near Water and Pinkston Street – Reward Offered for Info
On Wednesday, November 04, 2015, around noon, Henderson Police Officers were dispatched to the area of Water and Pinkston Streets in Henderson in response to someone shot. While en-route, officers were notified the victim was being transported to medical help by private vehicle. The driver of the vehicle transported the victim to Henderson Fire Station #2 at which time medical personnel took over the victim’s care. Jermaine Knott, 28, 1219 Toppleman Street, Henderson was found to be suffering from a …
Arrest Made from Shooting on West Andrews Avenue
On Friday morning, October 16, 2015, members of the Henderson Police Department Patrol Operations Division responded to Gate City Foods, 601 W. Andrews Avenue in Henderson. Arriving officers found Jimmie Davis, 26, suffering from a gunshot wound. The investigation revealed that Davis and another individual, Dyquarium Moore were fired upon after they exited the store. Davis was transported to Duke Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries. Moore was uninjured in the altercation. ***********Update********** On Tuesday, October 20, 2015, members of …
Henderson Vance Crime Stoppers Crimes of the Month – Rewards Offered for Info
Hit & Run Death by Motor Vehicle Case On October 21, 2015 at approximately 9:12 P.M. officers of the Henderson Police responded to the intersection of E. Andrews Ave. and US-1 in reference to a vehicle collision with a pedestrian. Upon arrival officers found Gordon Hargrove black male subject in a wheel chair was struck by a semi-truck. Hargrove was fatality injury. The semi-truck had left the scene. The Henderson Police Department encourages anyone with information related to this crime …
Scammers pretend to be DOJ
Some North Carolina consumers have reported getting calls from people pretending to be with the North Carolina Department of Justice who demand that they pay a $1,000 fine for unpaid taxes or face immediate arrest. The calls even appear to come from NCDOJ’s main office number, (919) 716-6400. But the fines aren’t real, and the callers are scammers who have figured out how to manipulate Caller ID technology to make it look like they’re calling from our office. Scammers often …
Henderson Police Department Seeking Public’s Assistance in Locating Hit and Run Vehicle
On October 21, 2015 around 9:12 PM officers with the Henderson Police Department responded to the area of E. Andrews Ave and US 1 South, Henderson in reference to a person that had been struck by a semi-truck. Upon arrival, officers found the victim deceased from serious injuries. The driver of the semi-truck struck the pedestrian in a wheelchair, and left the scene without contacting local authorities. The semi-truck left in the direction of US 1 South towards Vanco Mill …
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Scammers are known to follow in the wake of natural disasters. They may claim to be able to fix damage done by the storm, or seek contributions to fake charities to help storm victims. After a disaster, guard against home repair scams: Don’t pay for work up front. Inspect the work and make sure you’re satisfied before you pay. A small down payment may be required for some projects, but don’t pay anything without getting a written contract. Avoid paying …
Henderson Police Seeking Info on Shooting – Reward Offered
On September 26, 2015 around 3:44 AM officers with the Henderson Police Department responded to the area behind the Quick Mart, 517 E. Andrews Ave, Henderson in reference to a subject that was shot. Upon arrival, officers found Horace Jackson, 49, of 912 Hargrove Street, Henderson suffering from a gunshot wound. Vance County EMS arrived and Hotransported Mr. Jackson to Maria Parham Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries. The investigation is being conducted by members of the Henderson …
Jury Duty scammers at it again
Area residents are getting calls from a phony sheriff’s deputy saying they skipped jury duty and a subsequent court date. The caller tells you that a warrant has been issued for your arrest, or soon will be, but you can pay a $900 fine now and avoid being arrested. Con artists have tried this scam in different locations across North Carolina over the years. They want to exploit your fear of getting on the wrong side of the law, and see …
Federal Indictment Served Against Man With Firearm Fleeing From Police
On Tuesday, September 15, 2015, members of the Henderson Police Department served a federal indictment on , 40, 130 Booth Avenue, Henderson. Bullock was taken into custody at the Vance County Jail at which time he was transported to Raleigh and placed into the custody of U. S. Marshalls. Bullock’s charges stem from an incident on February 17, 2015 in which he was found in possession of a firearm after fleeing from Henderson Police Officers. Bullock was held in custody …
Hit and Run Death Investigation Update
On Wednesday, September 16, 2015, members of the Henderson Police Department Criminal Investigation Division have arrested three individuals in the above referenced matter. The investigation into this matter revealed that the victim, Willard Crosson had been struck by a motor vehicle and left lying by the roadside. Rikki Jovanna Moten 18, 1013 Harriett Street, Henderson has been charged with one count of felonious hit and run failing to notify authorities. She was placed in the Vance County Jail after failing …
Henderson Vance Crime Stoppers Crimes of the Month – Rewards Offered
Shooting Case On August 3, 2015 around 12:21 AM officers with the Henderson Police Department responded to Highland Green Apartments, 111 S. Pinkston Street Henderson, NC in reference to shots being fired. While in route, officers were advised that there was a 9 year-old female that was transported by a personal vehicle to a local medical facility with injuries. The 9 year-old victim is currently being treated for her injuries. Officers on scene at Highland Green Apartments located a 19 …