Chief K.L. Sidwell reported that members of the Henderson Police Department Narcotics Unit conducted a search warrant at the address of 200 Wester Avenue, Apartment A, in Henderson.
The search warrant was executed after a thorough investigation after several citizens’ complaints of drug activity in the area.
Crack cocaine, a felonious amount of marijuana, two handguns, and drug paraphernalia were located inside the residence. Also recovered was a four-wheeler that was reported stolen from the Vicksboro community. Sheriff’s detectives were contacted to return the four-wheeler to the owner.
The following individuals listed below was charged and placed in Vance County Jail:
Sylvester Burton, 22
741 Hillside Avenue
Henderson, NC
Charges: Possession with the intent to manufacture sale and deliver marijuana, manufacture of marijuana
Court date: August 18, 2008
Bond: $15,000.00
Niya Jatar, 19
228 Pearl Street
Henderson, NC
Charges: Possession of crack cocaine
Court date: August 18, 2008
Bond: $20,000.00
The investigation is continuing and more arrests are pending.