Category: Crime

Armed Robbery Case On November 24, 2012 at approximately 0526 hours, members of the Henderson Police Department responded to 1504 S. Williams Street, Henderson in reference to someone shooting into an occupied residence.  Quentin Brame of the residence stated he was sleeping and he woke up to what sounded like gun shots firing.  Members of the Henderson Police Dept. found four bullet holes in the house. The Henderson Police Department encourages anyone with information related to this case to contact …

On December 3, 2012 Lajohn Champion was apprehended in Henderson, NC on Paige Street.  He has been charged with first degree murder and received no bond. His court date is December 10, 2012. Previous updates to this incident are: On November 26, 2012 members of the Henderson Police Department arrested and charged Darnell Macon, 23, of 3299 Epsom Rocky Ford Road Louisburg, NC with first degree murder in relation to the homicide of Gregory Welfare.  Arrest was conducted during a …

On November 26, 2012 members of the Henderson Police Department arrested and charged Darnell Macon, 23, of 3299 Epsom Rocky Ford Road Louisburg, NC with first degree murder in relation to the homicide of Gregory Welfare.  Arrest was conducted during a traffic stop in which the suspect fled on foot from the vehicle. Mr. Macon was apprehended after a brief foot pursuit. Mr. Macon was also charged with possession of a firearm by felon that was related to the traffic …

On Thursday, November 22, 2012, at 9:52 P.M. members of the Henderson Police Department responded to the United Prayer of Faith Holiness Church, 127 Miriam Street, Henderson in response to someone shot.  When officers arrived, they found Barry Wilkerson, 28, 1304 Nicholas Street, Henderson suffering from a gunshot wound.  Wilkerson was pronounced dead at the scene.  There were no church related activities on going at the time of this incident. The investigation is ongoing and being handled by the Henderson …

A North Carolina small business was targeted this week by a con artist using a new twist on overpayment scams.  A hair salon in Raleigh got an email from someone seeking to hire it for a big job right before Thanksgiving.  The scammer provided a credit card number to pay for the services in advance, and asked the small business for a “favor”: add an extra $1,000 to the credit card tab, and then wire that money to a transportation …

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 …

We warned you earlier this year about scammers sending out fake invoices, hoping that you’ll simply pay the bogus bills.  A new and particularly aggressive invoice scam has spurred close to two dozen complaints from North Carolina businesses, churches and schools. According to those complaints, the scam starts with a high-pressure sales call from Online Public Yellow Pages that includes a lot of yes or no questions.  The employee answering the call is told they must answer the questions, even …

If you just glanced at a letter recently received by some North Carolinians, you’d assume that it was sent by the government. It says the Local Records Office can provide a copy of your deed (“…the only document that identifies you as a property owner…”) for $89. To spur you to act quickly, it also includes a “Please Respond By” date. But the Local Records Office is really just a rented mailbox in Raleigh. Your deed is kept on file …

North Carolina was spared the worst from Hurricane Sandy, and our hearts go out to those victims who bore the worst of the storm.  But the danger isn’t over, because disasters like Sandy bring out scammers as surely as night follows day. Heartless crooks set up fake charities (some with names that sound like established, legitimate organizations) to collect donations for disaster relief that go straight into the scammer’s pocket. Follow our tips to make sure your charitable dollars get …

On October 26, 2012 members of the Henderson Police Department Criminal Investigations Division in conjunction with the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation arrested and charged Darius Montreal Benson, 25, of Henderson with first degree murder. Mr. Benson has been charged with the murder of Curtis Morton, 50, that occurred on August 4, 2012 at 338 Hamilton Street.  Mr. Benson remains in the Vance County Jail under no bond pending a court hearing on November 5, 2012.

On October 26, 2012 around 11:14 PM officers with the Henderson Police Department responded to Room 114 at the Scottish Inns, 1759 N. Garnett Street, Henderson, NC. Upon arrival to the hotel, officers found EMS performing procedures on Antonio Hammond, 33, of Henderson. Antonio Hammond was transported by EMS to Maria Parham Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. The victim’s brother, Clifton Morris Hammond, 26, of Henderson was arrested and charged with second degree murder. He was placed in …

Offers of a free vacation can be hard to resist, but be skeptical of anyone who promises you an all-expenses-paid getaway.  In many cases, the trip isn’t really free, or the offer turns out to be next to impossible to redeem. North Carolina consumers have reported getting mailings, phone calls, faxes or emails that claim they’ve won travel prizes such as a free cruise or a pair of airline tickets.  You’re then told to attend a travel presentation in person …

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 …

On Friday, October 19, 2012, members of the Henderson Police Department and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives arrested Lagarris Alexander Peace, 19, 71 Eagle Lane, Henderson. Peace was charged with one count of trafficking in opium or heroin. Peace was placed in the Vance County Jail under a 50,000.00 secured bond pending a preliminary hearing in Vance County District Court on November 5, 2012.

Members of the Henderson Police Department Criminal Investigations Division are currently investigating a breaking and entering that occurred at Garnes and Toney Funeral Home, 806 E. Andrews Ave, Henderson on October 16, 2012. During the breaking and entering, embalming fluid and an embalming machine were stolen. It is known that some users smoke cigarettes or marijuana dipped in embalming fluid. This use provides the user a hallucinating effect similar to PCP. There is no indication at this time that the …

Remember those phony tech support calls we warned you about last year?  The good news is that the Federal Trade Commission has put a halt to overseas telemarketers behind the calls. But unfortunately, other scammers are likely to try to use the same tricks. Phony tech support scammers try to gain your trust by pretending to represent Microsoft or another legitimate tech company.  They’ll then ask you to let them control your computer from a remote location in order to …

Strong Arm Robbery & Larceny Case: On September 06, 2012 at 10:15 p.m., officers of the Henderson Police Department were dispatched to a robbery that just occurred on East Andrews Ave.  Upon arrival officers found the victim, Rodney Davis of Jessup Road Westport Ct.   Mr. Davis stated that two black males grabbed him and took some money from his pocket. The two black males then ran from the scene. One suspect was wearing a gold shirt and black pants and …

It’s against state law for a business to call you using a recorded message, but North Carolinians are continuing to receive these automated calls, often called robocalls. Most of these calls are scams designed to steal your personal information. Hundreds of consumers have filed complaints about a robocall from “Rachel , with Card Services” who claims to be able to lower your credit card rates for an upfront fee. Another common robocall claims the FBI has noticed a spike in …

We’ve warned you before about calls or computer pop ups from phony law enforcement or government officials, where scammers use the threat of legal action or even arrest to try to get you to pay them money.    In the latest version of this scam, the callers claim to be agents with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).  The phony agents claim that you purchased medications online illegally and owe hundreds or thousands of dollars …