Winter Weather Possible Along Virginia Border
UPDATED…Wintry Weather possible near the Virginia border tonight…
- Rain will mix with, or briefly change to snow and sleet, when precipitation rates are heaviest tonight, mainly between 10pm and 4am. This may result in a very light accumulation of snow and sleet on grassy and elevated surfaces across the northern NC Piedmont, mainly from Roxboro to Henderson to Warrenton.
- Temperatures initially around 40 degrees when the precipitation begins to reach the ground this evening will fall to between 32 and 35 degrees overnight, coldest (at freezing) when precipitation rates are highest.
- A Winter Weather Advisory is not anticipated at this time due to limited accumulations. However, a heavier band of snow could produce up to one inch of snow.
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Information provided by Brian Short, Director of Emergency Operations for Henderson and Vance County, indicates the possibility of winter weather tonight for portions of our area.
The National Weather Service briefing from 7:00 A.M. Thursday, which is linked above, says:
“Rain will mix with, or briefly change to snow and sleet, when precipitation rates are heaviest tonight. This may result in a light accumulation of snow and sleet across the northern NC Piedmont, from the Triad to Roxboro to Henderson to Warrenton to Roanoke Rapids. Higher amounts are expected from the NC Mountains to Central VA.”
The briefing continues, “Temperatures initially around 40 degrees when the precipitation begins to reach the ground this evening will fall to between 32 and 35 degrees overnight, coldest (at freezing) when precipitation rates are highest. A Winter Weather Advisory may be issued for the far northern NC Piedmont later today.”
March Crimes of the Month
Assault with a Deadly Weapon Inflicting Serious injury Case:
On January 06, 2016 at approximately 1:15 A.M., Henderson Police Officers responded to the 600s block of Winder Street, in reference to someone Shot. Upon arrival, officers talked to Mr. Kyron Coleman who stated that two black males with dreads and a hand gun jumped out at him and shot him in the right leg. The Henderson Police Department encourages any person with information related to these cases to contact Henderson –Vance Crime Stoppers at 492-1925 and also you can leave anonymous tips on the web site www.hvcrimestoppers.com. Citizens with information can also contact the Henderson Police Department Criminal Investigation Division at 431-6063.
Armed Robbery Case
On October 26, 2015 at approximately 5:04 P,M., officers responded to Dollar General, located at 1702 N. Garnett Street in reference to an armed robbery. The suspect had left the store on foot and was headed east towards Food Lion. Upon arrival, officers talked to Ms. Deborah Campbell, a store employee, who stated that a black male, approximately 25 years old with dreads, had entered the store wearing a light-colored Halloween mask, a dark blue or black sweatshirt, dark-colored pants and light brown work gloves with a gun. Suspect took the money and left the store on foot. The Henderson Police Department encourages anyone with information related to this crime to contact the Henderson Police Department at 252-438-4141 or Crime Stoppers at 252-492-1925. You can put anonymous tips on the web site www.hvcrimestoppers.com. Callers may remain anonymous. Crime Stoppers offers a reward up to $2,000 for information that leads to an arrest.
Larceny Case
On December 30, 2015 at approximately 6:56 A.M., Vance County Sheriff’s Deputies were on patrol and found that someone had cut the fence at Quality Equipment, located at 70 John Deer Road. While on the property, the Deputy found a John Deere 60-inch zero turn mower missing. The Vance County Sheriff’s Office encourages any person with information related to this case to contact Henderson –Vance Crime Stoppers at 492-1925 and also you can put anonymous tips on the web site www.hvcrimestoppers.com. Citizens with information can also contact the Vance County Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division at 738-2200.
(Information supplied by press release from H-V Crime Stoppers)
Citizens Fire Academy
Henderson Fire Chief Steve Cordell says a few spots are still available for the Citizens Fire Academy. “I would like a few more folks to attend,” he said, adding that you can now simply sign up at the Fire Department on Dabney Drive at the time of the class.
It’s a dynamic, 8-week program designed to provide participants with an inside view of the operations at the HFD. The 2016 session begins Thursday, March 3 — That’s right about now!! — and continues each Thursday night for 8 weeks. Each class will be from 6 P.M. until 8 P.M. at Henderson Fire Station 1, located at 211 Dabney Drive.
In promoting the classes the City of Henderson website says, “The curriculum will include live demonstrations, classroom training, and hands-on experiences – all of which are designed to give the participant a true feel for HFD. The entire program is free and open to anyone 18 years of age or older who lives or works in the City of Henderson or Vance County.”
The intent is to “teach citizens about the many jobs HFD does on a daily basis and promote citizen interaction with firefighters,” according to the web site.
Henderson Man Faces Drug Charges
HPD Press Release
On Wednesday, February 24, 2016, members of the Henderson Police Department Special Operations Unit executed a search warrant at 1112 David Street in Henderson. Officers initiated an investigation after receiving complaints of drug activity in the area.
Quentin Lamar Simmons, 39, 1112 David Street, Henderson was charged with the following offenses: felony possession of cocaine, felony possession of “Molly”(methamphetamine), possession with the intent to manufacture, sell or deliver heroin and trafficking heroin by possession.
Simmons was placed in the Vance County Jail after failing to post a 70,000.00 secured bond. Simmons (was) scheduled to appear in Vance County District Court on February 29, 2016.
Authority: Chief Marcus Barrow