Fish Fry 3-19-18 To Benefit Local Missions
— WIZS has been asked to announce:
The Baptist Men at West End Baptist Church in Henderson are having a fish fry on Monday, March 19th to benefit local missions.
It will take place at 220 Seafood at 1812 North Garnett Street from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m.
The dinner will include trout, slaw, fries and hush puppies and a drink if you eat in. Take out is available. Regardless, the price is $7 per plate.
All proceeds will be used to support the various Missions of the Baptist Men, such as Lifeline Ministries, Rebuilding Hope, Area Christians Together in Service and others.
(WIZS is happy to make these announcements on air and online for non-profit organizations. Just visit https://wizs.com/psas/ and fill out the short form.)
Press Release Homicide 03/14/18
Update:
On March 14, 2018 around 11:30 a.m., officers with the Henderson Police Department responded to 227 Harrell Street in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, officers found three individuals suffering from gunshot injuries. Vance County EMS and Henderson Fire Department responded and transported Devonte Jamal Jones, 21, of Henderson to an area hospital for treatment. Two other individuals, Tyheem Shabazz Person, 27, of 227 Harrell Street, and Dyrel Jermal Kittrell, 28, of Henderson, succumbed to their injuries on scene.
This is an ongoing investigation with the Henderson Police Department and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation.
The Henderson Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance. If anyone has any information related to this case, they are urged to contact the Henderson Police Department at 252-438-4141 or 252-492-0202, Crime Stoppers at 252-492-1925, or through the use of the P3 app on a smartphone or tablet device. Callers may remain anonymous, and Crime Stoppers offers rewards for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of suspects involved in criminal acts.
Authority: Chief Marcus Barrow
2 Arrested and Charged with Nancy Alford’s Murder
In a press conference today, District Attorney Mike Waters announced the arrest of two suspects related to the Nancy and John Alford murder and arson case in Warren County.
“Orders for arrest have been served on two individuals in this matter for the death of Nancy Alford. They are Kevin Munn and Lester Kearney, and they are now committed to the custody of the Warren County Sheriff. They are charged for the first-degree murder of Nancy Alford. Other charges will be pending and being served in the coming days as this investigation continues to unfold,” Waters said.
He said, “They are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law, but I just again would reiterate what a pleasure it has been to work with such professional and competent law enforcement agencies across the state, particularly to see people just so committed and to work countless hours in this matter. Again, deepest sympathies to this family and this community for their loss.”
Local and state law enforcement agency cooperation since the incidents occurred last Friday aided in the apprehension of the suspects.
Waters said both suspects “were taken into custody in this community.” One was arrested in Warren County and the other in Halifax County.
The Mercedes vehicle owned by the couple was recovered after it was abandoned in Haywood County.
Waters said, “This was a robbery.” He said, “I think they knew of the couple.”
He said the suspects were not authorized for release under any bond.
Warren County Sheriff Johnny M. Williams said, “We are here today to give thanks. … We’d like to thank on behalf of the Warren County — Warrenton Wildwood Fire Department, Long Bridge Fire Department, Warren County Rescue, Warren County Sheriff’s Office personnel, SBI, the District Attorney’s Office and personnel, Warren County Emergency Management, the North Carolina Highway Patrol, Halifax Sheriff’s Office, Northampton County Sheriff’s Office, Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office in Virginia, Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office in Virginia, ATF – Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, Haywood County Sheriff’s Office and Roanoke Rapids Police Department.”
Multiple People Found Shot At Same Location 3-14-18
Press Release – Wednesday, March 14, 2018
On March 14, 2018 around 11:30 a.m., officers with the Henderson Police Department responded to 227-B Harrel Street in reference to a shooting.
Upon arrival multiple people were located suffering from gunshot wounds. Their identity and condition cannot be released at this time. The Henderson Police Department along with the SBI are in the preliminary stages of the investigation and further information will be released when available.
We are asking for the public’s help with any information they may have on this situation. Anyone with information can call the Henderson Police Department directly at 252-438-4141 or through Crime Stoppers at 252-492-1925. Cash rewards are available for information that leads to the arrest and/or conviction of the perpetrator(s).
Authority: Chief M.W. Barrow
West End Community Watch Meeting 3-20-18
Local attorney Jonathan Care, who happens to also be the attorney for Vance County, will speak at the West End Community Watch Meeting on March 20th. The topic will be estate planning.
The watch group says, “All are welcome!”
The meeting will take place at West End Baptist Church on Dabney Drive.
Relay for Life Angels Among Us Bingo Night 2018
One of the longest running Relay for Life of Vance County teams is “Angels Among Us.”
This team has asked WIZS to announce it’s upcoming Bingo Night fundraiser which will take place at the Moose Lodge on Friday, March 23rd.
Soup dinner will be from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. for just $8 and includes various soups, sandwiches, drinks and desserts.
Bingo starts at 7 p.m. with all proceeds going to the American Cancer Society.
The Moose Lodge is located at 554 North Williams Street in Henderson.