Category: Crime

On Thursday, December 11, 2014, members of the Henderson Police Department Special Operations Unit executed a search warrant at 814 Dorsey Avenue, Henderson. During the warrant service, officers located over 10 ounces of marijuana, one gram of methamphetamine, and drug paraphernalia. , 29, 814 Dorsey Avenue, Henderson was charged with the following offenses: Possession with the intent to manufacture, sell, and deliver marijuana; Manufacturing marijuana; Possession of methamphetamine; Possession of drug paraphernalia. Harrington was placed in the Vance County Jail …

Armed Robbery Case:  On November 09, 2014 at approximately 7:52 P.M. Henderson Police Department officers responded to 4 Bingo parlor, in reference to an armed robbery. Upon arrival officers talked to Kiara Harris who stated that a black male came up to her vehicle with a hand gun and opened the door of the car demanding money. The black male was wearing a black sweeter and a white mask. Ms. Harris stated that she had no money, but the suspect …

In response to citizen complaints, members of the Henderson Police Department Special Operations Unit conducted an investigation into illegal narcotic sales at 305 Jane Avenue in Henderson. The investigation culminated Wednesday, December 3, 2014 with members of the unit executing a search warrant at the residence. Bryan Person, 21, 305 Jane Avenue, Henderson was charged with the following offenses: Possession with the intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver marijuana; Maintaining a dwelling for keeping/selling a controlled substance; Manufacturing marijuana; Possession …

A bank in eastern North Carolina reports that some of its customers are getting fraudulent phone calls about their debit cards. The automated calls, some of which appear to be coming from (305) 259-5499, say your card has been “locked.” To unlock it, you’re told to enter your card number. In fact, your card hasn’t been locked and the call is a scam. Crooks are always looking for ways to harvest your personal financial information and drain your account. If …

The Henderson Police Department is currently seeking the public’s assistance in locating Kyree Leamon Williams, 22, last known address of 609 Orange Street in Henderson. Williams is currently wanted on charges of Attempted Murder and Assault With A Deadly Weapon With Intent To Kill Inflicting Serious Injury. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Henderson Police Department at 252-438-4141 or Crime Stoppers at 252-492-1925. Crime Stoppers offers rewards of up to 2,000.00 for information leading to the arrest and/or …

Caller ID is helpful, but it isn’t foolproof. In fact, tech-savvy scammers can use it to pose as legitimate businesses or even the police to try to fool you. In a scam reported in Rockingham County this week, a business owner got a call from someone claiming to be with the IRS. The caller said she owed back taxes and needed to pay them immediately, similar to other fraudulent calls we’ve warned you about recently. The business owner became suspicious …

On Friday, November 14, 2014, members of the Henderson Police Department Special Operations Unit executed a search warrant at 832 Arrow Street in Henderson. The investigation and search warrant were prompted by reports of drug sales in the area. During the search, officers discovered a quantity of pills and a stolen firearm. Karen Vaughan Turner, 46, 832 Arrow Street, Henderson was charged with two counts of possession with the intent to manufacture, sell, and deliver a schedule 2 controlled substance …

On Monday, November 17, 2014, members of the Henderson Police Department Special Operations Unit and an agent with the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Agency executed a search warrant at Rosemart, 1205 West Andrews Avenue, Henderson. The warrant service was a result of complaints of drug sales coming directly from the store. A search of the premises revealed two firearms, marijuana and drug paraphernalia. During the search, the store employee allegedly assaulted the officers attempting to execute the warrant. Officers …

Chief Marcus W. Barrow of the Henderson Police Department is pleased to recognize Officer John R. Hammond as the Henderson Police Department’s Officer of the Month for October 2014. The Officer of the Month recognition is a departmental award which is given to officers and Sergeants nominated by agency commanders for performance during the previous month which exceed the normal duties of a Henderson Police Department officer. During the month of October Officer Hammond stopped a vehicle for running a …

On Friday, November 07, 2014, members of the Henderson Police Department Special Operation Unit arrested David Spencer Moss, 38, 1569 Beechtree Trail, Kittrell, N.C. Moss was charged with the following offenses: Felonious possession of marijuana; Manufacturing marijuana; Possession of drug paraphernalia; Maintaining a dwelling for keeping or selling a controlled substance. Moss was placed in the Vance County Jail after failing to post a 40,000.00 secured bond. A preliminary hearing has been scheduled in Vance County District Court on November …

Armed Robbery Case: On September 24, 2014 at approximately 10:07 P.M. Henderson Police Department officers responded to Wilco Hess, 929 S. Garnett St., in reference to an armed robbery. Upon arrival officers talked to Taleshia Rainey the clerk who stated that two black males came into the store with a sawed off shotgun and demanded money. Both black males were wearing black. One was 5ft 9ins and the other was about 5ft 3ins. Suspects got an undetermined amount of money …

The Henderson Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Devonjee Kesean Branch, 25, 219 S. Garnett Street, Henderson. Branch is wanted on federal charges relating to the distribution of heroin and conspiracy to distribute heroin. Anyone with information is asked to call the Henderson Police Department at 252-438-4141, Vance County Emergency 911 or Crime Stoppers at 252-492-1925. Crime Stoppers offers rewards of up to 2,000.00 for information on individuals involved with criminal activity. All information received will be …

North Carolinians are receiving official-looking flyers that appear, at first glance, to be from the government. The flyers contain information about property they own including the address, the year the house was built, and its square footage. Recipients of the flyers are urged to purchase a copy of the deed to their property. A “Please Respond By” date is prominently displayed on the flyer and is always just a few days away. Record Transfer Services, the California-based company behind the …

Wayne Elliott Hubbard, 27, 127 Granite Street, Henderson was sentenced in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina today. Hubbard received a 42 month sentence after pleading guilty to one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. The investigation into this matter was handled by members of the Henderson Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The joint investigation into violent crime and heroin trafficking is …

Armed Robbery Case: On September 24, 2014 at approximately 10:07 P.M. Henderson Police Department officers responded to Wilco Hess, 929 S. Garnett St., in reference to an armed robbery. Upon arrival officers talked to Taleshia Rainey the clerk who stated that two black male came into the store with a sawed off shotgun and demanded money. Both black males were wearing black one was 5ft 9ins and the other was about 5ft 3ins. Suspects got an undetermined amount of money …

On Wednesday, October 15, 2014, members of the Henderson Police Department Special Operations unit in conjunction with agents of the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation shut down an active methamphetamine lab in the city limits of Henderson. Agents executed a search warrant at 1052 Ruin Creek Road- The Knight’s Inn room 214. Occupants of the room were actively engaging in the manufacturing process at the time of the warrant execution. Vanessa Minor-Benton, 30, 3496 Dabney Road, Henderson was charged …

Scammers are constantly scanning the headlines, looking for a current event they can use to rip off unsuspecting consumers. With the Ebola outbreak in the news, it was only a matter of time before the con artists began using the deadly virus to steal money. Snake oil salesmen have long pitched all sorts of products to treat the latest disease or cure whatever ails you.  They’re now playing on the fears of people who know that Ebola is a killer, …

The Henderson Police Department Special Operations Unit and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives have arrested three more individuals on federal drug charges as the investigation into violent crime and heroin trafficking continues. The charges were handed down after a federal grand jury returned true bills of indictment on each individual. Warren “Maintain” Small, 26, 604 High Street, Henderson was charged with conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute a quantity of a mixture or …