More than 100 consumers have complained to us in the past month about calls pitching a medical alert system. These robocalls (pre-recorded, automatically dialed calls) use what is called an avatar recording, meaning the recording can understand some of what you say and respond with a stock answer. In the recording, “John” promises you a medical alert system and says it’s already been paid for. While this may sound like a good deal, we suspect it’s either a ruse to …
Category: Crime
Henderson – Vance Crime Stoppers Crimes Of The Month July 2013 – Rewards Offered
Assault Case: On Saturday June 29, 2013 at 9:06am, members of the Henderson Police responded to Henderson Police Department in reference to a assault that occurred at Lowes Improvement Center 166 Dabney Road. Upon arrival Officers spoke to Daryl Mclendon of Pool Rock Shores Lane Henderson NC. . Mr. Mclendon stated that someone had assault his while sitting in this vehicle. The suspect is a white male about 50 years old 5 ft. weighting 200 lbs. with short black curly …
Attorney General Roy Cooper: Don’t pay for job opportunities
Job search websites can be a great tool for finding your next job. But not every opportunity posted turns out to be legitimate. Some North Carolina job seekers recently found this out when they responded to a posting for what looked like security guard work but turned out to be a scam. People who responded to the post were asked to pay more than $100 upfront for training by purchasing a reloadable debit card. Victims were also asked to provide …
Clarence Adrian Royster Arrested for Sexual Assult of 14 year old
On June 26, 2013 members of the Henderson Police Department received a report that a 14 year-old female was sexually assaulted by her uncle. The incident was reported to have occurred in a hotel room at the Sleep Inn, 18 Market Street, Henderson. The suspect allegedly provided the juvenile victim alcohol, and during that period conducted various sexual acts on the juvenile. Members of the Henderson Police Department Criminal Investigations Division were contacted to continue the investigation. Upon investigation, Clarence …
Officers Awarded Commendations at Henderson Police Department
At the Henderson Police Department Staff Meeting on Thursday, June 13, 2013 two Henderson Police Department officers were recognized by being awarded the department’s “Individual Commendation Award”. As part of the agency’s efforts to recognize employees for exceptional work and performance the Department has an Employee Awards Program which provides recognition for officers and employees nominated by supervisors or co-workers for these awards. The Individual Commendation Award is issued to officers that have “performed efficient and valuable services to the …
Corey Cheek Sr. Arrested on Charges Regarding Auto Mart Thefts
On June 18, 2013 officers with the Henderson Police Department arrested Corey Cheek Sr., 37, of 315 Davis Street, Henderson after a short foot chase. Officers had been attempting to locate Mr. Cheek for outstanding warrants and received a tip from a concerned citizen of his whereabouts. Mr. Cheek was identified as the suspect in the larceny of eleven batteries and cables from Auto Mart of Henderson, 133 Raleigh Road, which occurred around December 12, 2012. Value of the stolen …
Attorney General Roy Cooper: Watch out for summer job scams
Students across North Carolina are getting out of school for the summer and many are looking to land a summer job. Unfortunately, scammers use the lure of employment and potential earnings to try to rip off eager job seekers. Here are ways to tell a phony job offer from a legitimate opportunity: Be skeptical of high earnings claims. Jobs that promise big money for simple tasks or say you’ll earn thousands of dollars a week by working from home are …
Lagarris Peace and Rameke Holden Charged in the Jerry Wright Homicide
On June 6, 2013, two additional people were charged in connection with the February 24, 2012 homicide of Jerry Olandes Wright that occurred at the Beacon Light Masonic Lodge, 1204 W. Andrews Avenue. Lagarris Peace of 277 Faulkner Dr Henderson, NC was charged with 1st degree murder, Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Kill, Pattern of Gang Activity, Felony Riot, and Discharging a Firearm in the City. He has been remanded to jail without bond. Rameke Kreashon Holden …
Kenneth Lewis Albright Arrested for Armed Robbery
At approximately 3:00PM Friday June 7th, 2013, Officers of the Henderson Police Department responded to Carter Bank & Trust, of 300 Dabney Drive Extension, in reference to an Armed Robbery of the bank. Officers responded quickly to the area and were able to apprehend 55 year old Kenneth Lewis Albright of 433 Corbitt Road a short distance away from the bank. An undisclosed amount of U.S. currency was taken but recovered at the scene. Kenneth Lewis Albright has been remanded …
Corey Cheek Jr. Arrested for Homicide
On June 5, 2013, Corey Cheek Jr. of 315 Davis Street, Henderson, NC born 10/19/1995 was arrested for the February 24, 2012 homicide of Jerry Olandes Wright that occurred at the Beacon Light Masonic Lodge, 1204 W. Andrews Avenue. Cheek has been charged with 1st degree murder, Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Kill, Pattern of Gang Activity, Felony Riot, and Discharging a Firearm in the City. He is currently jailed without bond. Other arrest are imminent in …
Henderson – Vance Crime Stoppers Crimes of the Month, Rewards Offered
Breaking & Entering Larceny Case On Sunday May 26, 2013 at 8:25am, members of the Henderson Police responded to Boondocks 197 Parham Road in reference to a breaking and entering. Upon arrival Officers spoke to Kevin Donnelly. Mr. Donnelly stated that someone had entered the business during the night and took the cash box with a undetermined amount of currency. The Henderson Police Department encourages any person with information related to this case to contact Henderson –Vance Crime Stoppers at …
Attorney General Roy Cooper: Avoid travel scams when making summer vacation plans
The summer travel season is here and many families have vacations planned in the coming weeks. Nothing can ruin a good trip faster than falling for a scam or realizing you got a bad deal. Attorney General Roy Cooper joined this week with law enforcement and consumer protection officials from other states as well as overseas to go after travel scammers, including one that operated in North Carolina. The international sweep coordinated by the US Federal Trade Commission includes 190 …
Dominique Marie Johnson Arrested on Cocaine Charges
On Wednesday, May 29, 2013, members of the Henderson Police Department Special Operations Division arrested Dominique Marie Johnson, 26, of 233 E. Andrews Avenue, Henderson. Johnson was charged with one count of trafficking cocaine, one count of possession with the intent to manufacture, sell, and deliver cocaine, maintain a dwelling for keeping a controlled substance and possession of heroin. These charges arose after a brief investigation which was spurred by complaints received by the Henderson Police Department about drug …
Attorney General Roy Cooper: Lottery scammers target real winners
Telling people that they’ve won a prize but must pay taxes or fees before they can collect it is a common and unfortunately effective scam. Some recent winners of the North Carolina Education Lottery have been targeted by a new twist on this ever-popular scam. Recent lottery winners have gotten calls informing them that in addition to the prize they already knew about, they’ve won a Mercedes-Benz. But before taking possession of their new car, they need to pay $499 …
Henderson-Vance Community Watch Association Meeting Thursday, May 23rd 7pm
The Henderson-Vance Community Watch Association would like to discuss the importance of safety at home and on the road. Vacation season is fast approaching and travel plans are being made. What can you do to ensure the safety of yourself and your personal property? This will be the topic for the General Membership meeting May 23, 2013 @ 7PM at Maria Parham Hospital Auditorium. We will recognize Officer Lt. Irvin Robinson, of the Henderson Police Department and Deputy Lt. Lloyd …
Lagarris Alexander Peace Arrested on Heroin Charges
On Tuesday, May 21, 2013, officers with the Henderson Police Department arrested Lagarris Alexander Peace. Peace was charged with one count of trafficking heroin by possession and one count of trafficking heroin by transportation after a Vance County Grand Jury returned true bills of indictment for the alleged offenses. Peace was already out on bond charged with one count of trafficking heroin by sale. All charges stem from an incident occurring on October 19, 2012. Peace was placed in the …
Henderson-Vance Crimestoppers Crimes of The Month – Rewards Offered
Stolen semi-trailer Case On Monday, April 22, 2013, at approximately 0845, members of the Henderson Police Department responded to Parham Rd. in reference to a stolen semi-trailer. Upon arrival, officers spoke with Joan Miles Hargrove the driver for Expedited Logistics Solutions. Mr. Hargrove stated that he dropped the trailer in the empty lot, located adjacent to 200 Parham Rd.; the trailer was loaded with 45,069.33lbs.of new shingles. The Henderson Police Department encourages anyone with information related to this case to …
Attorney General Roy Cooper: An Online Payday Loan? Don’t Even Think About It (Or Look Into It)
Payday loans can trap borrowers in a cycle of debt, with loans of just a few hundred dollars carrying an annual interest rate of more than 600 percent. We shut down payday lending through storefront locations several years ago in North Carolina, but some overseas and tribal payday lenders continue to make loans online. People who apply for a payday loan online, or even request information, can find themselves targeted by scammers. In some cases their confidential personal information, such …
Homocide on Lincoln Street Saturday, Reward Offered for Information
On May 4, 2013 around 8:48 PM officers responded to the 100 Block of Lincoln Street, Henderson in reference to a motor vehicle collision and shots fired. Upon arrival officers found Ladarrius Talley, 25, of 778 Mount Pleasant Church Road Manson, NC, inside the vehicle, suffering from a gunshot wound. Vehicle collided with a brick pillar and fence before coming to rest. EMS arrived on scene and pronounced Mr. Talley deceased. An autopsy will be conducted by the Chief Medical …
Sweepstakes Scam “Name-Drops” NC Attorney Genera
Scammers sometimes try to lend credibility to their fraud by including the name of a government agency or public official. A North Carolina couple recently got a call from scammers who told them they had won $2.5 million in the Winners International Sweepstakes. The scammers followed up with a fax claiming that Attorney General Roy Cooper requires North Carolina taxes to be paid on cash prizes before the prize can be awarded. The scammers directed the couple to pay the …