Chief K.L. Sidwell reports that members of the Henderson Police Department Narcotics Unit performed a vehicle stop at the intersection of Clark Street and Charles Street. During the investigation, the driver, along with two other occupants, was detained.
A search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of two illegal handguns, a Tech 9 mm and a .32 caliber revolver. Both of the weapons had the serial number filed off.
The Tech 9 mm is especially dangerous due to its high capacity magazine. The weapon is capable of firing thirty times before a reload.
There was one occupant of the vehicle under the age of eighteen. The other two were brothers who have an extensive, violent criminal history which includes armed robbery.
The individuals listed below were charged and placed in the Vance County Jail. The investigation is continuing and more arrests are pending.·
Demarius Benson
524 Stone Street
Henderson, NC 27536
Charges: Possession of a firearm by a felon, altering serial numbers
Court date: September 15, 2008
Bond: $5,000
Darius Benson
524 Stone Street
Henderson, NC 27536
Charges: Possession of a firearm by a felon, Altering serial numbers, carrying a concealed weapon
Court date: September 15, 2008
Bond: $10,000
Orrie Williams
141 Cardinal Lane
Henderson, NC 27537
Charges: Possession of a handgun by a minor, altering serial numbers, carrying a concealed weapon, failure to stop at a stop sign
Court date: September 15, 2008
Bond: $10,000