Category: Crime

On Friday morning, August 22, 2014 at approximately 6 a.m., members of the Henderson Police Department Operations Division were dispatched to the bridge on Dabney Drive that crosses over Interstate 85. A call had been made to 911 that there was a man on the bridge and it appeared that he may jump. Officers promptly arrived on location and stopped traffic on Dabney Drive and Interstate 85. Officers Deric Wormley and John R. Hammond approached the man and began speaking …

On Thursday, August 21, 2014, members of the Henderson Police Department Special Operations Unit executed a search warrant at 112 North Elizabeth Street in Henderson. Detectives located and seized a quantity of heroin, a firearm, and 1621.00 U. S. currency. Tracey L. Cannady, 39, 112 N. Elizabeth Street was charged with the following offenses: Possession with the intent to manufacture, sell, and deliver heroin; Manufacturing heroin; Maintaining a place for keeping a controlled substance; Possession of a firearm by a …

Heartless crooks who prey on the vulnerable often keep demanding more money until their victims are tapped out, or wise up. A pair of North Carolinians who pleaded guilty to multiple charges including wire fraud used this approach. The two contacted mostly elderly people saying they had won a large sweepstakes prize. The winners were told to pay a refundable fee up front in order to collect their winnings. For those who took the bait, it was just the beginning. …

On Thursday, August 15, 2014, members of the Henderson Police Department Special Operations Unit arrested Roderick Antonio Lewis, 51, of 1100 Parham Street, Henderson. Lewis was charged after officers executed a search warrant at the Parham Street residence. During the search, officers recovered cocaine and several different types of prescription medications. Lewis has been charged with one count of felony possession of cocaine, four (4) counts of misdemeanor possession of a schedule 2 controlled substance, and four (4) counts of …

On Friday, August 15, 2014, members of the Henderson Police Department Operations Division arrested Sieel Omari Allen. Allen, 23, 3829 Raleigh Road, Henderson was charged with one count of violating supervised release from a prior federal conviction. Allen was placed in the Vance County Jail without privilege of bond pending transfer of custody to the United States Marshall Service pending a hearing in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina.

STATESVILLE – The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles’ License and Theft Bureau teamed with officials from various state and federal agencies to arrest five individuals involved in multiple crimes, including producing and selling false identification documents. License and Theft Inspector Dean Davidson and Lieutenant Joe Moody led the District 7 unit, which incorporated several inspectors throughout the course of the investigation. District 7, which is based in Newton, is one of eight License and Theft Bureau districts across the …

On Wednesday, August 13, 2014, members of the Henderson Police Department Special Operations Unit arrested . Judd, 28, 111 S. Clark Street Henderson was charged with one count of violating supervised release from a prior federal conviction for conspiracy to distribute narcotics. Judd was placed in the Vance County Jail without privilege of bond pending transfer of custody to the United States Marshall Service pending a hearing in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina.

On Saturday, August 2, 2014, members of the Henderson Police Department Patrol Operation Division arrested Antoine Clack, 23, of 1218 Toppleman Street, Henderson. Clack was charged by way of warrant with one count of possession with the intent to manufacture, sell, and deliver heroin after an undercover purchase of heroin was made on July 11, 2014. At the time of arrest, Clack was found to be in possession of another 5 bricks(250 dosage units) of heroin. This resulted in additional …

Law enforcement officers in North and South Carolina are unraveling a complex scam that began with a phony online relationship and racy photographs, and ended with a demand for money to repair a damaged church window. In addition to a fake pastor, the scam also involved a crook masquerading as an agent of the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation. The phony agent threatened arrests in order to pressure victims into paying $200-400. Victims were asked to send cash via …

Shooting Case: On June 21th, 2014 at approximately 12:25 p.m, Henderson Police Department Officers responded to the intersection of Orange Street and Merriman Streets in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival officers observed Theodous Lewis Williams of 1453 Perry Ave. Williams was suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest. There are four black male suspects in this matter and they were operating a black Pontiac Grand Am at the time of the incident. The Henderson Police Department encourages anyone …

  On Thursday, July 24, 2014, members of the Henderson Police Department Criminal Investigation Division arrested Kirk “Spit” Swain Jr. Swain, 24, 275 Lincoln Street, Henderson was taken into custody after a federal grand jury returned indictments alleging 4 counts of distribution of heroin. Swain was turned over to the custody of the United States Marshall Service pending trial in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina.

On Friday and Saturday, July 11th and 12th, members of the Henderson Police Department and the N.C. Alcohol Law Enforcement Agency participated in a join operation in the Henderson area. The purpose of this operation was to focus on nuisance type open air alcohol and drug violations. Officers in unmarked vehicles patrolled the city streets and parking lots looking for violations. During the campaign, there were a total of 77 charges brought against various individuals for drug, alcohol, and traffic …

RALEIGH — NC Quick Pass and the Turnpike Authority want to make customers aware that residents in several states, including North Carolina, have reported receiving fraudulent emails stating that they must pay an outstanding toll balance. These emails include a link directing customers to an invoice or payment portal. NC Quick Pass will never request payment via email, and users should verify the authenticity of any sender before clicking a link. Please contact the NC Quick Pass Customer Service Center …

On Sunday, July 13, 2014, members of the Henderson Police Department responded to 2342 Oxford Road, Henderson in response to a deceased individual. Officers found Tommy Lee Key, 70 of the address deceased. Key was found to be suffering from a single gunshot wound. The matter has been turned over to the Henderson Police Department Criminal Investigation Division. Foul play is not suspected in this matter.

Serving on a jury is one of our most important responsibilities as citizens, but scammers try to use jury duty to steal from the innocent. In the latest version of this common scam, people in the Fayetteville area have gotten phone calls from a man who claims to be a Cumberland County Sheriff’s Deputy. If you answer one of these calls, you’re told that you’ll be arrested for failing to appear for jury duty unless you pay a fine immediately. …

  On Tuesday, July 1, 2014, members of the Henderson Police Department Special Operations Unit executed a search warrant on room 215 of the Budget Host Inn. The investigation stemmed from complaints of illegal drug sales at that location. Romald Mokey Harrison, 35, 140 S. Elizabeth Street, Henderson was charged with the following litany of offenses: Possession with the intent to manufacture, sell and deliver heroin; Felony possession of heroin; Maintaining a place for keeping and selling controlled substances; Possession …

On Wednesday, June 25, 2014, members of the Henderson Police Department Criminal Investigation Division arrested William Albert Bowers. Bowers was charged after a federal grand jury returned a true bill of indictment alleging three criminal offenses. Bowers was charged with one count of being a felon in possession of ammunition and two counts of distribution of a quantity of heroin. Bowers was transferred into the custody of the United States Marshall Service on June 26, 2014. Bowers arrest is another …

For years, scammers have exploited people’s sympathy by setting up fake charities supposedly to help those in need. But these heartless crooks now have a new way to divert donations to their own pockets. Crowdfunding takes places when someone sets up a way for people to make donations, usually online, for a cause such as helping someone cover hospital bills after an illness or accident. Although many of these efforts are legitimate, hosting websites like Kickstarter and GoFundMe don’t screen …

On Saturday night, June 21, 2014, members of the Henderson Police Department responded to the intersection of Orange Street and Merriman Street in response to someone shot. Officers found Theodus Williams, 43. 1453 Perry Avenue, Henderson suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest. Williams was transported to Maria Parham Medical Center and subsequently to Duke University Medical Center. Williams was listed in stable condition. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Henderson Police Department at …