Armed Robbery Case:
On November 01, 2012 at approximately 4:17 am the Henderson Police Department received a call from the Waffle House, 942 W. Andrews Ave of an armed robbery. Upon arrival Officers talked to two victims. They stated that two black males entered the business with hand guns and demanded the money. The two suspects got and undetermined amount of money and left running from the building. 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 leave anonymous tips on the web site www.hvcrimestoppers.com. Citizens with information can also contact the Henderson Police Department Criminal Investigation Division at 431-6063.
Murder Case:
On October 20, 2012 around 3:30 PM officer with the Henderson Police Department responded to the area of Thomas Street and Young Ave near the Springwood Apartment Complex in reference to a shooting that had occurred. During the course of the investigation it was determined that two people were shot. Gregory Welfare, 25, of Raleigh was transported to Maria Parham Medical Center where he expired from a shooting injury. Another individual, Lajohn Champion, 22, of Henderson is being treated at an area hospital for a gunshot wound. The Henderson Police Department encourages any person with information related to this case to contact Henderson –Vance Crime Stoppers at 492-1925 and also you can leave anonymous tips on the web site www.hvcrimestoppers.com. Citizens with information can also contact the Henderson Police Department Criminal Investigation Division at 431-6063.
Armed Robbery Case:
On October 18, 2012 at 1:30 am The Vance County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to an armed robbery at Kittrell Sweepstakes 115 West Main Street Kittrell NC. Upon arrival Deputies Talked to Maurice Marrow who stated that two black males armed with hand guns entered the business and demanded money from the register. Both suspects were wearing all black. The Vance County Sheriff’s Office encourages any person with information related to this case to contact Henderson – Vance Crime Stoppers at 492-1925 and also you can put anonymous tips on the web site www.hvcrimestoppers.com. Citizens with information can also contact the Vance County Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division at 738-2200.
Note: Crime Stoppers will pay rewards up to $2,000.00 for information leading to the arrest of persons responsible for this and other criminal offenses. All information received is kept confidential. The Crime Stoppers phone number is 492-1925. Callers do not have to give their name.