On September 14, 2007, at 10:30 p.m., Officers T.W. Long and M. Overton were conducting a foot patrol in the area of Gate City Foods located at 601 W. Andrews Avenue.
The officers observed a 1997 Buick parked on the lot of that business occupied by four individuals. The right rear passenger of the vehicle had his face covered with what appeared to be a camouflage bandanna.
After observing the subjects, Officers Long and Overton approached the vehicle. The officers observed a shotgun in the rear passenger area of the car.
The individuals were ordered out of the vehicle. A subsequent search of the Buick revealed two shotguns.
The following individuals were arrested and charged with a court date of October 23, 2007:
Chrison Allen, 25
2060 Francis Avenue
Henderson, NC
Charges: Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, city ordinance violation of wearing masks in public
Bond: $40,000
Robert Boyd, 25
522 High Street
Henderson, NC
Charge: Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
Bond: $40,000
Eddie Williams, 39
1830 Farm Street
Henderson, NC
Charge: Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
Bond: $40,000