Coke bust on Standish Street


Chief K.L. Sidwell of the Henderson Police Department reported that members of his department’s Narcotics Unit executed a search warrant on March 7, 2008 at the residence of 1010 Standish Street.

The search warrant was served after citizen complaints of drug sales occurring at this location.

Crack cocaine, powder cocaine, a handgun, marijuana, U.S. currency, and drug paraphernalia were seized during the search.

The individuals listed below were arrested and charged:

James Henry Peace, AKA “Bro”, 37
1010 Standish Street
Henderson, NC
Charges: Maintaining a dwelling for a controlled substance, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia

Kelvin Bernard Alston, AKA “Jack”, 33
1010 Standish Street
Henderson, NC
Charges: Maintaining a dwelling for a controlled substance, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia

Dahn Pickett, 29
642B Marshall Street
Henderson, NC
Charges: Possession of cocaine

Preston Nigel Williams
923 Arch Street
Henderson, NC
Charges: Possession with intent to manufacture, sell, and deliver crack cocaine, possession of crack cocaine, possession of marijuana

Anthony Gill
318 Abbott Crossing
Henderson, NC
Charges: Possession with intent to manufacture, sell, and distribute crack cocaine

All subjects have a court date set for April 21, 2008.

According to police, an investigation is ongoing and more arrests are pending.