On April 8, 2015, after an extensive joint operation, the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation and the Henderson Police Department simultaneously served six search warrants on the addresses listed below. Information had been developed that stolen items were being purchased by the proprietors of various stores for resale purposes. The one dwelling listed below resulted from information that items from this operation where being stored on the premises. During the service of the search warrants multiple items were recovered …
Category: Crime
Attorney General Roy Cooper: iTunes gift cards used in “Grandma, it’s me!” scam
Scammers pulling off the Grandparent scam have found a new way to get their money. A Charlotte-area senior recently reported paying $26,000 to grandparent scammers using Apple iTunes gift cards, supposedly to bail a grandchild out of jail on DWI charges. At the scammer’s direction, the grandparent purchased 52 Apple iTunes gift cards over three days, each card loaded with $500. The scammer, still masquerading as the grandchild, got the grandparent to read off the numbers on the back of …
Henderson Police Department Arrest 2 for Narcotics
On Tuesday, May 5, 2015, members of the Henderson Police Department in conjunction with the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation arrested two individuals in the Henderson community for possession of narcotics. Xerxus Rashad Belvin, 36, 1008 Shirley Drive, Henderson was found to be in possession of 50.8 grams of methamphetamine commonly known as “Molly.” Belvin was charged with one count of trafficking methamphetamine by transportation, and one count of trafficking methamphetamine by possession. Stephon Chavis, 47, 152 Brookehaven Court …
Henderson Police Department Confiscates Illegal Synthetic Marijuana
On Friday, May 1, 2015, members of the Henderson Police Department Special Operations Unit and the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement agency conducted an investigation into the illegal sales of synthetic marijuana. Officers culminated the investigation by serving a search warrant at Beyond Fantasy, 161 US Hwy 158, Henderson. As a result of the search, officers located a significant quantity of the controlled substance. The investigation into this matter is continuing and criminal charges are forthcoming.
Henderson Police Department Fraud Alert
The Henderson Police Department has received reports of fraudulent activity occurring in the City of Henderson. We remind our citizens to be ever vigilant when out in the community. We encourage our citizens to be philanthropic but cautious of their donors. In one such scam, individuals are approaching citizens, primarily the elderly on public vehicular areas around the city and delivering sad stories. When encountering such individuals, we suggest referring the individuals to civic or government organizations such as a …
Bank Employee Arrested for Identity Theft
On May 1, 2015 Reginald Emmett Hicks of 96 Frank Sneed Road Kittrell, North Carolina was arrested and charged with five counts of identity theft and five counts of obtaining property by false pretenses. The alleged crimes occurred while Mr. Hicks was employed with Union Bank and Trust in Henderson. Mr. Hicks, a bank advisor, allegedly used various members’ account information to make a purchase and obtained electronic funds through PayPal. The incidents occurred between December 2014 and January 2015. …
Attorney General Roy Cooper: Scammers fake Caller ID to pose as health care providers
Watch out for crooks manipulating Caller ID to pose as hospital staff or health insurance representatives. Scammers are using this ploy to try to pry Social Security numbers and other private, confidential information from you or to sell you products. North Carolinians living in the Onslow County area recently got calls like these from scammers posing as officials with Onslow Memorial Hospital or TRICARE, which provides health insurance for members of the military. While former patients sometimes get legitimate follow-up …
Henderson Store Robbery Suspect Caught
On Tuesday, April 28, 2015 members of the Henderson Police Department Patrol Operations Division responded to 929 West Andrews Avenue, Henderson in response to a reported robbery in progress. Officers arrived at “The Corner Store” and were told that they had been robbed and provided officers with video and a description of the suspect. There were no injuries reported during the robbery. After conducting a search of the area, officers located a suspect fitting the description they had been provided. …
Shooting on Bane Avenue in Henderson, Rewards Offered for Information
On Tuesday, April 28, 2015 members of the Henderson Police Department Patrol Operations Division responded to 1106 Bane Avenue in response to someone shot. Officers located Bakariek Leonard, 19, 1000 Foster Road, Henderson lying on the parking lot. Leonard was suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg. The Henderson Police Department is currently seeking two suspects in this matter. The suspects were described as black males. The first suspect was described as approximately 5’8”, dreadlocks, wearing a white t-shirt …
Attorney General Roy Cooper: Savvy scammers divert money from real estate closings
Real estate attorneys in North Carolina are reporting a new scam. Crooks hack into the email account of someone who is involved in a real estate closing, and impersonate that person in communications with the law firm. They present themselves as the legitimate seller of the property, who lives out-of-state. In a phone call or email, they ask that their money from the sale be wired to directly their bank account. In some cases the crooks are able to defeat …
Henderson Police Department Joint Operation Nets Cocaine Charges
Monday night, April 2, 2015, members of the Henderson Police Department Special Operations Unit, North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, and the North Carolina Law Enforcement Division conducted an investigation into illegal activities at 21 Spring Valley Road, Henderson. As a result of this investigation numerous charges have been brought against one individual. Anastacio Bolanos, 42, 21 Spring Valley Road, Henderson, was charged with the following offenses: Manufacturing cocaine 3 cts; Possession of drug paraphernalia; Possession of a stolen firearm; …
Henderson Police Department Investigating Shooting on South Street, Rewards Offered for Information
On Monday, April 13, 2015, members of the Henderson Police Patrol Operations Division responded to 1004 South Street, Henderson in response to someone shot. When officers arrived, three individuals were found to be suffering from injuries. Shalonda Jones, 27, 1004 South Street, Henderson, Dondra Scott, 20 175 Welcome Avenue, Henderson and Daquon Jones, 23, 1751 Vicksboro Road, Henderson all reported injuries from gunfire. The affected individuals were transported to Maria Parham Medical Center for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. The …
Henderson Police Department with SBI Served Warrants on Local Stores For Selling Stolen Goods
On April 8, 2015, after an extensive joint operation, the State Bureau of Investigation and the Henderson Police Department simultaneously served six search warrants on the addresses listed below. Information had been developed on the purchasing of stolen items by the proprietors of various stores for resale purposes. The one dwelling listed below developed from information that items from this operation were located on the premises. During the service of the search warrants multiple items were recovered that were used …
Henderson Traffic Stop and Search Warrant Reveals Heroin and Cocaine
On Monday, April 6, 2015, members of the Henderson Police Department Special Operations Unit conducted a vehicle stop in Henderson. The vehicle was being driven by Kevonna Jones. A search of the vehicle led to the seizure of a quantity of heroin and cocaine. After further investigation, officers sought and obtained a search warrant for the residence located at 330 Coghill Dickerson Lane in Henderson. Tyhean Maurice Harris, 31, 251 Foster Road, Henderson was charged with possession with the intent …
Henderson Vance Crime Stoppers Crimes of the Month – Rewards Offered for Info
Breaking & Entering Larceny Case On Mch 20, 2015 at approximately 6:45 am. Henderson Police Department officers responded To Medical Arts Pharmacy 511 Ruin Creek Road Henderson, in reference to a Breaking and Entering Larceny. Upon arrival officers talked to Charles White who stated that someone had broken into the pharmacy. Taken were several medications. The Henderson Police Department encourages anyone with information related to this case to contact Henderson – Vance Crime Stoppers at 492-1925 and also you can …
Attorney General Roy Cooper: Revealed – Top Consumer Complaints
Last year, 21,305 consumers filed complaints with the Consumer Protection Division of the North Carolina Attorney General‘s Office. The top consumer complaints of 2014 were: 1. Do Not Call2. Telemarketing Fraud3. Lending4. Motor Vehicles5. Home Repair6. Credit7. Internet/Computers8. Health Care9. Television Services10. Telecommunications Visit our website to learn more about the Top Ten Consumer Complains of 2014. And remember, if you think you may have been the victim of a scam, fraud, or deceptive business practice, file a complaint online …
Domestic Violence Arrest
On Wednesday, March 18, 2015, members of the Henderson Police Department Patrol Division responded to 111 S. Pinkston Street Apartment 18 in response to a domestic situation. The occupant, Jazminn Williams reported that her boyfriend had come to her apartment and kicked in her door. An argument ensued at which time Williams telephoned police. Williams fled from the scene as police arrived. After a brief foot pursuit, the suspect was taken into custody. Jonathan Marow, 28, 212 Booth Street, Henderson …
Search Warranty Leads to Arrest, Charges Include Trafficking Cocaine
On Thursday, March 05, 2015, members of the Henderson Police Department Special Operations Division executed a search warrant at 1657 Bearpond Road, Henderson. During the search, members located and seized 53 grams of cocaine, 2 grams of marijuana, Glock handgun, Mossberg shotgun and U. S. currency. Eustance Michael Robinson, 27, 1657 Bearpond Road, Henderson was charged with trafficking cocaine by possession; maintaining a dwelling for keeping/selling a controlled substance; manufacturing cocaine; possession with the intent to manufacture/sell/deliver cocaine; possession of …
Attorney General Roy Cooper: Who’s calling? Tech support scammers
Overseas crooks pretending to be tech support representatives for companies like Microsoft continue to dial up North Carolina residents. They say your computer is infected and offer to fix it, but it’s a trick to try to steal your information and your money. We’ve warned about these phony tech support calls before, but reports of the scam are up so far in 2015. Sometimes the scammers ask for a credit card number to pay for their services. In other instances …
Henderson Vance Crime Stoppers Crimes of The Month – Rewards Offered for Info
Breaking & Entering Larceny Case: On February 10, 2015 at approximately 3:09 P.M. Henderson Police Department officers responded To 945 West Andrews Mini Storage, in reference to a Breaking and Entering Larceny. Upon arrival officers talked to Eric Watkins who stated that someone had broken into his storage unit during the daytime. Taken were several items from the unit. The Henderson Police Department encourages anyone with information related to this case to contact Henderson – Vance Crime Stoppers at 492-1925 …